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Band 7+: Why do some people famous but not successful?

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It's kind of hard to answer directly, but I guess fame and success are different. Fame can come quickly from social media, but success usually requires hard work, skills, and goals. Take one of my friends, Reza, as an example. Although he is a well-known actor in my country, he hasn't had success as he has never won any prizes.

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It’s kind of hard to answer it directly but I guess fame and success are different. Fame can come quickly from social media but success usually needs hard work, skills and goals. Take one of my friends Reza as an example although he is a well-known actor in my country. He hasn’t had success as he never won any prize.

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The answer is relevant to the question and provides a clear distinction between fame and success. However, the response relies on a personal example, which is not ideal for this type of question. Consider providing a more general analysis of the factors contributing to fame without success, perhaps discussing the role of media, marketing, or chance. Broadening the scope beyond a personal anecdote would strengthen the response.

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The answer is well-organized and coherent. The example is relevant and clearly explained. Minor hesitations are present, but they don't significantly impede understanding. A more confident and smoother delivery would elevate the score.

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The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Words like 'fame,' 'success,' 'hard work,' and 'skills' are used effectively. More sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range.

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Grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. Sentence structures are varied, but some could be improved for greater precision and complexity. For example, the phrasing 'he hasn't had success as he never won any prize' could be refined for better grammatical flow.

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