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Band 6+: What do young people have strong opinions about?

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Well, it's a good question. Actually, I was wondering about some aspects of what old people think about, and they sometimes have strong opinions about political issues, which are very outdated and do not work these days. Another view I have seen old people talk about is family, which is a very important issue for them. Vale!

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Well, it’s a good question. Actually, I was wondering about some aspects of what old people think about, you know, and they sometimes have one side strong opinions about political issues, which are very outdated and do not work in these days. Another view I have seen old people and talk about is family, which is very important issue for them. Vale!

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Pronunciation

6.5

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides two examples of topics that older people may hold strong opinions on. However, the response could be improved by elaborating on these examples and providing more specific details. The answer also includes some informal language ('Vale!') which is not ideal for the IELTS speaking test. A more formal and detailed response would achieve a higher score.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. Minor hesitations ('you know') and a slight stumble ('which are very outdated and do not work in these days') are present but do not significantly detract from the overall fluency. Consider pausing briefly before launching into your next point to improve the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly precise. Words like 'outdated' and 'important issue' are well-chosen. However, more sophisticated vocabulary could elevate the response. Consider using synonyms for 'strong opinions' and 'family' to demonstrate a wider range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors. The phrase 'which are very outdated and do not work in these days' is slightly awkward and grammatically imprecise. 'Which are very outdated and are no longer relevant' or 'which are outdated and ineffective in modern times' would be improvements. The final word 'Vale' is inappropriate for this context. Focus on accurate sentence structures and avoid unnecessary words or phrases.

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