Part 3

Band 7+: why do poeople spend so much time on smartphones?

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One of the main reasons why people excessively use gadgets is their digital device addiction. This issue arises because many people prefer communication through smartphones. A notable example of this can be seen among those who use social media for daily interaction and social engagements. Although smartphones may facilitate communication, they have a negative impact on people's relationships. Consequently, this can lead to poor relationships and emotional instability. Additionally, some individuals use smart devices for watching short video content or gaming for a significant amount of time. This can lead to addiction, thereby decreasing productivity.

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One of the main reasons why people excessively use gadgets is their digital device addiction. This issue arises because many people prefer communication through smartphones. A notable example of this can be seen among people who use social media for daily interaction and social engagements. Although smartphones may facilitate communication, it has a negative impact on people’s relationships. Consequently, this can lead to poor relationship and emotional instability. Also some individuals use smart devices for watching short video content or gaming a significant amount of time. But this can lead to addiction thereby decreasing productivity.

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this: 4

people: 2

addiction: 2

communication: 2

smartphones: 2

social: 2

relationships: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The response addresses the question directly and provides several relevant reasons, such as social media usage, communication preferences, and entertainment like gaming or short videos. The answer moves away from personal experience and discusses society in general, which is appropriate for Part 3. To reach a higher score, the response could benefit from more depth in explaining the 'why' behind the behaviors mentioned. For instance, instead of just stating that people use social media, you could explain the psychological aspect, such as the instant gratification or the dopamine hits provided by notifications, which explains the compulsion to spend time on the device. Additionally, ensuring a smoother transition between the impact on relationships and the impact on productivity would improve the overall cohesion of the argument.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is logically organized and follows a clear progression of ideas. You use cohesive devices like 'One of the main reasons', 'A notable example', 'Although', and 'Consequently' effectively. To reach a higher band, try to expand more on the 'why' aspect - for instance, explaining the psychological mechanism behind the addiction (e.g., dopamine hits from notifications) to provide a more in-depth discussion typical of Part 3.

Lexical Resource

You used some good topic-specific vocabulary such as 'digital device addiction', 'facilitate communication', and 'emotional instability'. However, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive (using 'people' and 'addiction' multiple times). To improve, try using synonyms like 'individuals', 'users', or 'consumers', and instead of just 'addiction', you could use terms like 'compulsive usage' or 'dependency'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is generally clear, but there are several subject-verb agreement and noun number errors in the raw transcript. For example, you said 'it has a negative impact' when referring to 'smartphones' (should be 'they have'), and 'poor relationship' instead of 'poor relationships'. While the meaning is always clear, these frequent small errors prevent a higher score. Focus on ensuring your pronouns match their antecedents in number.

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