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Band 5+: Why do so many people suffer from stress-related illnesses?

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Well, I'm not sure I know the answer to this question because providing an answer is really challenging for this type of question. But if I had to guess, many people suffer from stress due to harsh work styles or intense study sessions. Another factor is the lack of supportive relationships. People often feel lonely because they don't have anyone to talk to about their feelings and emotions. As a result, many individuals experience depression and prefer to spend their time alone due to the feelings that weigh them down and make them sad.

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Well, I’m not sure I know the answer to this question because giving the answer is really challenging for this type of question. But if I guess many people suffer from stressful life because of harsh and hard work style or hard study session and another one is not stressful relationship among the people. So people feel the year lonely because they don’t have anyone to talk about their feelings and expressions. So most of the people feel depression and they want to spend their time lonely because of the year expressions that are pulled down and make them sad.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

answer: 2

question: 2

because: 2

people: 2

their: 2

feelings: 2

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Pronunciation

5.5

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The answer is partially relevant to the question, but it lacks depth and breadth. Consider exploring a wider range of factors contributing to stress-related illnesses, such as societal pressures, economic factors, and lifestyle choices. Try to avoid hedging language like "I'm not sure" and instead present your ideas with more confidence. Focus on providing a more general overview of the issue rather than focusing on personal experiences.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is understandable, but the structure could be improved. The phrasing 'I'm not sure I know the answer' is hesitant and detracts from fluency. Try to start with a clearer, more confident opening statement. Organize your points more logically, perhaps using transition words like 'Furthermore,' or 'In addition.'

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision. Words like "harsh and hard work style" could be replaced with more specific terms like "high-pressure work environments" or "demanding jobs." The phrase "stressful relationship" is vague; consider using "lack of social support" or "strained relationships." The repetition of "people" could be reduced by using pronouns more effectively.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar contains several errors. For example, "the year lonely" is grammatically incorrect. There are also issues with tense consistency and article usage. Focus on improving sentence structure and grammatical accuracy. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as passive voice and complex sentences.

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