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Band 7+: Why do some people go on holiday alone?

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I think some people prefer to be alone on holidays because they want to enjoy the peace and calmness of being by themselves. Other people might choose this because they have issues with their families; maybe they don't get along with them, or perhaps they have work pressure that doesn't allow them to travel to see their families if they live far away. I think these might be the reasons why they prefer to spend their holidays alone.

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I think some people prefer to stay alone on holidays because they want to enjoy the peace and calmness of being by themselves. Other people might prefer this because they have issues with their families, maybe they don’t get along with them or maybe they have work pressure that doesn’t allow them to travel to see their families if they are living far away from them. I think these might be the reasons why they prefer to spend it alone.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

they: 6

their: 3

think: 2

people: 2

prefer: 2

alone: 2

holidays: 2

because: 2

might: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is quite good and covers the main aspects of the question. Consider expanding on the reasons provided with more detailed examples or explanations to further enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent, with ideas presented logically. The pacing is good, and there is minimal repetition or self-correction. Minor improvements could be made by using slightly more sophisticated linking words or phrases to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate, conveying the intended meaning effectively. While the range is sufficient, incorporating more nuanced vocabulary related to travel and personal preferences could elevate the response. For example, instead of 'issues with their families,' consider 'strained family relationships' or 'difficult family dynamics'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate and the range of structures is adequate. There are a few minor grammatical imperfections (e.g., 'spend it alone' instead of 'spend their holidays alone'), but these do not significantly detract from the overall clarity and understanding. Using more complex sentence structures would improve the score.

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