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Band 5+: When did you start using social media?

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I jumped on the social media bandwagon. Uh, I don't remember the first time I used social media, but let me see. Let me remember, uh, it has been when I was quite young. I utilize social media for different purposes. First of all, I want to keep pace with the internet and websites, and I don't want to be left behind. One of the first reasons that I used social media is for studying, doing research, and carrying out my assignments.

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I jumped their social media on the bandwagon. Uh, I don’t remember the the first time I have user social media, but let me see. Let me remember, uh, it has been, uh, when I will try. I utilizers, social media for different purpose. Uh, first of all, I I want I want me to keep pace with their there’s, uh, the internet and website, and I don’t I don’t want to be SOS the Hughes uh, one of the first reasons that I use the social media is for studying and doing the research and carry out my uh, assignment.

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first: 3

don't: 2

remember: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The response partially addresses the question by mentioning the student's initial use of social media for studying and research. However, there is a lack of specific details about when the student started using social media. Providing a clearer timeline or specific age would enhance the task response.

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Lexical Resource

The student demonstrates some flexibility in vocabulary use but also relies on repetitive phrases and hesitations. There is an attempt to use a variety of words, but more precise and varied vocabulary related to social media and personal experiences would enhance lexical resource.

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