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Band 7+: Why has cities increased in size during recent years?

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The size of cities has been dramatically increasing over the years. The main reason for this is the increasing population and the migration from rural to urban areas. People migrate from rural to urban areas because of better job, education, and economic opportunities. Also, the shift from the agricultural to the industrial sector has been one of the reasons. In addition, cities offer various basic amenities such as schools, colleges, hospitals, and playgrounds.

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The size of the city has been dramatically increasing over the years. The main reason for this is the increasing population and the migration from ruler to urban areas. People migrate from ruler to urban areas because of the better job, education and economic opportunities. Also, the shift from agricultural to industrial sector has been one of the reasons. In addition, the city also offers various basic amenities such as schools, colleges, hospitals, playgrounds, etc.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Vocabulary Repetition:

from: 3

cities: 2

increasing: 2

rural: 2

urban: 2

areas: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

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Task Response

The answer is well-organized and addresses the question comprehensively. Consider exploring the role of government policies and technological advancements in urban growth for a more nuanced response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent, demonstrating a clear line of reasoning. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the flow. For example, instead of 'Also', consider using 'Furthermore' or 'Moreover'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and mostly accurate. While the response uses a range of vocabulary related to urbanization, incorporating more precise and nuanced vocabulary would elevate the response. For example, instead of 'better job, education and economic opportunities', consider using more specific terms like 'higher-paying jobs', 'improved educational facilities', and 'enhanced economic prospects'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate with only minor errors. The sentence structure is generally varied and appropriate. The use of articles could be improved in a few places for greater accuracy. For example, 'the shift from the agricultural to the industrial sector' is more accurate than 'the shift from agricultural to industrial sector'.

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