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Band 7+: Which is the most useful subject

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I personally think that math is the most useful subject because mathematical thinking is used in every major and degree, and it's fundamental for a lot of degrees. It depends on the person, whether they are inclined towards mathematical thinking or not, but mathematical thinking is used in every way. For example, you have to find the percentage of the money you receive when you're getting a loan, and when you're in debt, you have to use your mathematical thinking. Math widens your logical thinking, the way you calculate risk or future income. That's why I think math is the most useful subject.

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I personally think that math is the most useful subject because mathematical thinking is used in every major and degree and it’s fundamental for a lot of degree. It depends on the person, if the person is towards to mathematical thinking or not, but mathematical thinking is used in in every way. For example, you have to find the percentage of the money you got when you’re getting the loan and when you’re in debt, you have to use your mathematical thinking. Math is widening your logical thinking, the way you calculate the risk or the future income. That’s why I think math is the most useful subject.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

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mathematical: 4

math: 3

think: 2

useful: 2

subject: 2

every: 2

you're: 2

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Task Response

The answer is well-organized and coherent, providing a clear opinion and supporting reasons. The examples provided are relevant, although they could be more diverse to demonstrate a broader application of mathematical thinking. Consider exploring other subjects and their usefulness to provide a more balanced perspective.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent. The ideas flow logically, and the speaker expresses their thoughts clearly. Minor repetition ('mathematical thinking') could be reduced for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow of ideas (e.g., 'Furthermore,' 'Moreover,' 'In addition').

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. The speaker uses some sophisticated vocabulary such as 'fundamental' and 'inclined'. However, more precise and varied vocabulary could be used to express the ideas more effectively. For example, instead of 'in every way,' consider using 'in numerous contexts' or 'across various disciplines.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The speaker uses a range of grammatical structures effectively. However, there are a few instances of minor grammatical inaccuracies (e.g., 'towards to'). Focusing on improving sentence structure and avoiding minor grammatical errors will improve the overall score.

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