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Band 7+: Why is it difficult for adults to make friends?

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Why do some people find it difficult to make new friends as adults? Well, when we are children, we have more opportunities to form friendships with other people. We usually participate in outdoor activities such as sports and music classes. However, in adulthood, we have limited opportunities to form friendships with others. We spend long hours working to cover our living expenses. In addition, as adults, we value trustworthiness and honesty. So when we choose a person as a friend, we try to find honesty and trustworthiness in their personalities.

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Why do some people find it difficult to make new friends as adults? Well, when we are children, we have more opportunities to form a friendship with other people. We usually participate in outdoor activities such as sports and music classes. However, in adulthood, we have limited opportunities to form a friendship with others. We spend long hours working to cover our living expenses. In addition, as an adult, we value trustworthiness and honesty. So when we choose a person as a friend, we try to find honesty and trustworthiness in their personalities.

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people: 2

opportunities: 2

friendships: 2

trustworthiness: 2

honesty: 2

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Task Response

The answer stays on topic and provides relevant reasons for why adults find it difficult to make new friends, such as limited opportunities and higher standards for trust. It is generally phrased rather than personal. To improve, you could expand on the points with more specific examples or elaborate on how these factors manifest in adult life, which would make the response more comprehensive and natural.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and logically organized, with a clear comparison between childhood and adulthood. The use of cohesive devices like 'Well', 'However', and 'In addition' helps the flow. There is no repetition or self-correction. To achieve a higher score, the response could be extended with more detailed examples or a more nuanced discussion, but it is generally fluent and coherent.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and precise for the topic, with good use of terms like 'opportunities', 'participate in outdoor activities', 'cover our living expenses', and 'trustworthiness'. The range is adequate, but not highly sophisticated. To improve, consider using more varied and less common vocabulary, such as 'forge connections', 'diminish', or 'scrutinize'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with correct use of past and present tenses. The sentence structures are varied, including complex sentences with 'when' and 'so'. There are minor errors, such as 'form a friendship' (should be 'form friendships') and 'as an adult' (should be 'as adults'), but these do not impede understanding. To achieve a higher score, ensure consistent subject-verb agreement and use a wider range of structures, such as conditionals or passive voice.

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