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Band 6+: -What risks would you take when shopping online? Why?

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Personally, I believe that shopping online has many risks. The first thing is that shopping online makes it hard to know the quality of goods. Secondly, my products may be delayed during delivery. Finally, my goods may be broken if they are not unpacked carefully.

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Personally, I believe that shopping online has many risks. The first thing is that shopping online make me can know the quality of goods. Secondly, my products may be delayed during delivery. Finally, my goods may be broken if it is unpacked carefully.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

shopping: 2

online: 2

goods: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The answer is satisfactory, but it mainly focuses on personal experiences and lacks general discussion. Consider broadening your response to include more general risks associated with online shopping, such as security breaches, scams, and issues with returns and refunds. Try to explain the reasons behind these risks in more detail.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent, but the fluency could be improved. There is some unnatural phrasing, such as "shopping online make me can know." More sophisticated connectors could enhance the flow. Practice speaking more smoothly and naturally.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. Words like "delayed" and "broken" are simple and functional. Try to incorporate more precise and nuanced vocabulary to describe the risks involved in online shopping. For example, instead of 'broken', you could use 'damaged in transit'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are grammatical errors, such as "shopping online make me can know." The grammar is largely simple and lacks complexity. Focus on improving subject-verb agreement and sentence structure. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as passive voice and complex sentences.

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