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Band 6+: why are there so many stories about famous people in the news?

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Okay, I think the answer is because people love success stories about famous people. They're fascinated by how these individuals became so popular in their field. People can relate to celebrities in a way, thinking they have something in common. It's a good thing. On the other hand, there's a whole bunch of fans who follow all aspects of a celebrity's life. They want to be like them, wear the same clothes, and emulate their lifestyle. It's a form of escapism and admiration.

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Okay. I think the answer is because people love success stories about famous people. How people became, ah, so popular in their field, and they can relate themselves to, um, the celebrity in a way, to think that have something in common and, um, it’s a good thing. And, uh, on the other hand, we have the whole bunch of fans who just follows the all aspects of life of the commr. And, um, they want to be like them. They want to wear the same clothes as the celebrities they follow, etc, etcetera.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is relevant and provides a good explanation of why people are interested in famous people. However, the student could have expanded on the reasons for this interest, such as the desire for inspiration or the need for escapism. The student also uses the phrase "It's a good thing" which is a bit vague and could be replaced with a more specific statement.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with some fluency, but there are a few hesitations and repetitions. The answer is well-organized, but the student could have used more cohesive devices to connect their ideas, such as "for example" or "in addition to this."

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, but there are a few instances of less precise language, such as "a whole bunch of fans" and "etc, etcetera." The student could have used more sophisticated vocabulary to express their ideas.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, but there are a few minor errors, such as the use of "commr" instead of "celebrity." The student could have used a wider range of grammatical structures to make their answer more complex and interesting.

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