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Band 7+: Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?

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Well, I think that both of them are important, but if I had to choose, I'd definitely choose speaking, because speaking is an important communication skill. People speak every single day. For instance, even presidents or politicians speak every day, and it's really important for them to understand each other. While writing is not as necessary, it really doesn't require a lot of skills to learn how to write properly. However, speaking also involves eloquence, which is really important in people's daily lives. So I think that speaking is definitely more important than writing.

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Well, I think that both of them are important, but if I had to choose, I’d definitely choose speaking, because speaking is important communication skill. People speak every single day. For instance, even presidents or politicians, people speak every day. And it’s really important for them to understand each other. While writing, it’s not necessary skills. It really doesn’t require a lot of skills, how to learn, how to write properly, but speaking also means about eloquence which is really important on people’s daily lives. So I think that speaking is definitely important to rather than writing.

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speaking: 4

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definitely: 2

speak: 2

every: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The response addresses the prompt directly and provides a clear opinion with supporting reasons. The ideas are generally well-developed, though some points could be expanded further for greater depth. Consider providing more specific examples or elaborating on the nuances of each skill to strengthen the argument.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some instances of repetition ('people speak every day') and a slight lack of smooth transitions between ideas. To improve, focus on using varied sentence structures and cohesive devices to link your points more effectively. For example, instead of repeating 'people speak every day,' you could say, 'This is a daily occurrence for most individuals.' Also, try to avoid fillers like 'well' at the beginning of your sentences.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. The word 'eloquence' is a good addition, but the overall range could be expanded. Try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to communication and skills. For example, instead of saying 'it's not necessary skills,' you could say 'it's not as crucial a skill' or 'it's less indispensable.' Also, be mindful of using the correct form of words (e.g., 'skills' vs. 'skill').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are some errors that affect clarity. For example, 'While writing, it's not necessary skills' should be 'While writing is not as necessary.' Also, 'speaking also means about eloquence' should be 'speaking also involves eloquence.' Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures to enhance the complexity and accuracy of your sentences.

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