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Band 6+: Why do some people like go live in cities?

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Oh, that's a great question. Some people think that living in an urban area is a better choice for them because they can easily immerse themselves in breathtaking views and enjoy a lot of excellent facilities of a thriving metropolis like Ho Chi Minh City. For instance, in Ho Chi Minh City, they can easily purchase a lot of cutting-edge technology devices or use public transportation, such as iPhone, iPad, or luxury cars. Besides that, they can find a lot of prestigious job opportunities from national companies, which is vital because they can earn a high salary and take care of their family. But on the other hand, living in a countryside is a good choice for older people because they love living in the peaceful atmosphere after many years working hard in a company. From my point of view, it is also the best way for them to enhance their mental health, and in the future, if they are fortunate enough, they can live in the big cities.

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Oh, that’s a great question. Some people think that living in an urban area is a better choice for them because they can easily immerse themselves in a breathtaking views and enjoy a lot of excellent facilities of a thriving metropolis Ho Chi Minh City. For instance, in Ho Chi Minh City, they can easily purchase a lot of cutting edge of technology devices or public transportation such as iPhone, iPad or luxury cars. Besides that, they can find a lot of prestigious job opportunities from national companies, which is vital because they can earn a high salary and take care of their family. But on the other hand, living in a country size is a good choice for older people because they love living in the peaceful Amut fears after many years working hard in a company. from my point of view, it is also the best way for them to enhance their mental health and in the future, if they are fortunate enough, they can live in the big cities.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

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living: 3

because: 3

people: 2

choice: 2

easily: 2

their: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer addresses the question by discussing reasons why people enjoy living in big cities, such as access to facilities and job opportunities. However, it partially deviates by comparing with countryside living and introducing personal opinion, which is not required. The response could be more focused on general reasons without personal examples or unnecessary contrasts. To improve, ensure the answer stays directly on topic and provides a balanced, general discussion of the question asked.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and organized, with a clear introduction and examples. However, there are some issues with cohesion and flow. The transition from discussing big cities to countryside is abrupt, and the final sentence about living in big cities in the future is confusing and not well-connected. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and there is some repetition (e.g., 'a lot of' used multiple times). To improve, use clearer linking words and ensure each idea logically follows the previous one.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and includes some good phrases like 'thriving metropolis', 'cutting-edge technology', and 'prestigious job opportunities'. However, there are inaccuracies and awkward expressions: 'immerse themselves in a breathtaking views' (should be 'breathtaking views'), 'purchase a lot of cutting edge of technology devices' (should be 'cutting-edge technological devices'), and 'country size' (should be 'countryside'). The range of vocabulary is limited, and some words are overused (e.g., 'a lot of'). To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary, and ensure correct collocations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are several errors that affect clarity. For example, 'immerse themselves in a breathtaking views' (subject-verb agreement and article error), 'cutting edge of technology devices' (incorrect word order), 'living in a country size' (incorrect noun form), and 'Amut fears' (likely a mispronunciation or typo for 'atmosphere'). The sentence 'from my point of view, it is also the best way for them to enhance their mental health and in the future, if they are fortunate enough, they can live in the big cities' is confusing and lacks clarity. To improve, focus on accurate grammar, especially articles, prepositions, and sentence structure.

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