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Opinion Essay

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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  1. Band 6.5
    Task Response
    Band 7.0
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 6.0
    Lexical Resource
    Band 6.0
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 6.5

    The issue whether to attend a live performance or enjoy watching the same event on TV is a controversial one. However, in my opinion, an intermediate position can be taken.

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    Task Response
    Band 6.0
    Coherence and Cohesion
    Band 6.0
    Lexical Resource
    Band 5.5
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    Band 5.5

    Observing some events in real time in person has very different impact on human nature than watching recorded or broadcasted version. Liking and disliking vary from person to person, some people are delighted to attend events in a live show and others prefer to watch them while sitting in their bedroom.

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Task 2 · Opinion essays
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