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2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response addresses the prompt but lacks depth and specific examples to support the argument. Grammatical errors and limited syntactic variety hinder clarity and overall effectiveness.
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Basic
Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Clear opinion — “In my opinion, governements need to spend resources for preserving historical monuments, but not spend a lot of money.”
- Acknowledgement of different perspectives — “Furthermore, I agree with Student 2, we can incetivate a private donations, a tourism can help fund preservations.”
- Emphasis on future needs — “However, we need to think about our future, so we cannot invest much money in the past, if we need in the present.”
To improve
- Vague elaboration Try: Although I enjoy seeing historical structures and learning about them, it is crucial to allocate resources wisely to address current needs.
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