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Band 8+: Which is more important to you, friends or family?

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Generally, family is more important than friends because family members are your closest biological and legal relatives, such as parents, siblings, and children. You spend a long time with family, and those bonds are not easily broken. On the other hand, friends are chosen and can come and go.
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Generally, family is more important than friends because family members are your closest biological and legal relatives such as parents, siblings and children. You spend a long time with family and those bonds are not easily broken. On the other hand, friends are chosen can come and go.

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Overall Band Score

8.5
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
family: 3
friends: 2
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Pronunciation

8.5
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Task Response

8
The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear comparison between family and friends. Consider expanding on the positive aspects of friendships and exploring situations where friendships might hold equal or greater importance than family. Adding specific examples to illustrate your points would further enhance your response.

Fluency & Coherence

8
The answer is well-structured and coherent. The ideas flow logically, and there is a clear comparison between family and friends. Minor improvements could be made by adding a brief concluding sentence to summarize the main point more explicitly. The pacing is good, with only minimal hesitation.

Lexical Resource

8
The vocabulary is precise and sophisticated. Words like "biological," "legal relatives," and "bonds" demonstrate a good range of vocabulary. The phrasing is natural and accurate. Consider using synonyms to avoid repetition of words like "family" and "friends".

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The grammar is accurate and sophisticated. The use of complex sentences and subordinate clauses demonstrates a good command of grammatical structures. There are no grammatical errors.

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