Part 3

Band 7+: Which do most people prefer,living in a bungalow or in a tall building

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To be honest, it all depends on personal preferences; however, most individuals tend to rent accommodations, particularly in tall buildings. For instance, high-rise buildings offer a breathtaking view of the landscape. As a result, residents are able to enjoy a balanced lifestyle and refresh their minds. However, when it comes to bungalows, this type of house doesn't provide people with spectacular views through the windows. In addition, in tall buildings, apartments are more spacious and immaculate compared to bungalows. Therefore, you will be able to ensure your privacy.

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To be honest, it all depends on their personal preferences, however mostly individuals tend to rent accommodations, particularly in tall buildings. For instance, high-rise buildings offers a breathtaking and stunning view of the landscape. As a result, residents are able to read about balanced lifestyle and refresh their minds. However, when it comes to bungalow, this type of house doesn’t provide people with spectacular view through the windows. In addition, in tall buildings, apartments are more spacious and immaculate compared to bungalow. Therefore, you will be able to ensure your privacy.

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bungalows: 2

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Task Response

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The response is generally coherent and easy to follow. The use of cohesive devices like 'however,' 'for instance,' and 'in addition' helps to connect ideas. However, there are a few instances where the flow could be smoother. For example, the transition between discussing tall buildings and bungalows could be more seamless. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words and phrases to create a more natural and logical progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Phrases like 'breathtaking and stunning view,' 'balanced lifestyle,' and 'spacious and immaculate' demonstrate a good range of vocabulary. However, there is room for improvement in using more precise and nuanced language. For instance, instead of 'read about balanced lifestyle,' consider using 'enjoy a balanced lifestyle'. To enhance your lexical resource, try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions and less common vocabulary related to housing and lifestyle.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is good, with a mix of simple and complex sentences. The accuracy is also generally high, with only minor errors. For example, 'high-rise buildings offers' should be 'high-rise buildings offer.' To further improve, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and ensure consistent accuracy in more complex sentence structures. Practice using a variety of grammatical structures to express your ideas more precisely and effectively.

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