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Band 7+: What is the difference between the way people spend their free time now and in the past?

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There have definitely been many changes in how people spend their free time. In the past, people often spent more time communicating with friends and family face-to-face. Nowadays, people are more likely to spend their free time watching videos on YouTube or Instagram, browsing the internet, or communicating on social media platforms like Telegram.

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There have definly been many ch in how people spend their free time. In the past, people often spend more time communicating with friends and family face to face. Nowadays, people are more likely to spend their free time watching videos on YouTube or Instagram, um, browsing the Internet or communicating on social media platforms like Tellega.

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people: 3

time: 3

spend: 2

their: 2

communicating: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, highlighting the shift from face-to-face communication to online activities. However, the answer could be more detailed by providing specific examples of past leisure activities and contrasting them with current trends. For instance, mentioning traditional hobbies like reading books or playing board games in the past could strengthen the comparison.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with minimal hesitation. The answer is well-organized and coherent, with clear transitions between past and present. However, the use of "um" indicates a slight lack of fluency. The student could benefit from practicing speaking more naturally and avoiding filler words.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "definitely," "face-to-face," "browsing," and "social media platforms." However, the student misspells "Telegram" as "Tellega." The student should focus on expanding their vocabulary and improving their spelling accuracy.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, using a variety of sentence structures and tenses correctly. However, there is a minor grammatical error in the sentence "In the past, people often spend more time communicating..." which should be "In the past, people often spent more time communicating..." The student should pay attention to subject-verb agreement and practice using different grammatical structures.

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