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Band 4+: Why do some people still use cash?

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Sometimes, it's very convenient to use cash in places where you don't have access to technology, like in the countryside, where people may not have access to credit cards or mobile payments.

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So, um, and, um, and some some time it’s very convenient to to to you with somewhere not, um, city, you know, in the countryside and, uh, people not have to to, to pay

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Task Response

The answer is partially relevant to the question. The student mentions convenience and lack of access to technology, but doesn't fully explain why cash is still used in these situations. They could have elaborated on the benefits of cash in these contexts, such as its reliability in areas with poor internet connectivity or its acceptance by small businesses that may not have card readers. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

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The answer is somewhat disjointed and lacks fluency. The student uses a lot of fillers like "um" and repeats words unnecessarily. They could improve fluency by pausing briefly to gather their thoughts and using more natural connecting words like "for example" or "because" to link their ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses some relevant vocabulary, such as "convenient" and "countryside." However, they could expand their vocabulary by using more specific terms related to technology and payment methods, such as "digital payments" or "electronic transactions."

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

3.5

The answer contains some grammatical errors, such as the repetition of "to" and the incorrect use of "you" instead of "it." The student could improve their grammar by practicing using correct verb tenses and avoiding unnecessary repetition.

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