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Band 7+: Are you a student or do you work?

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I'm actually a graduate of both high school and university. I've been working as a backend developer in a software company since the early 2000s. I've been there for quite a while now.

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In fact, I have a graduate from high school and university since around time. So I’m currently working in a software company as a back end developer. Uh, I have been working there since 2000s, uh, 20, I guess.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The student answered the question directly and provided relevant information about their current work. The answer is clear and concise. However, the student could have elaborated a bit more on their work experience, perhaps mentioning their specific responsibilities or the type of software they develop.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with a few minor hesitations and repetitions. The answer is well-organized and easy to follow. The student could improve their fluency by using smoother transitions between sentences and avoiding unnecessary fillers like "uh".

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including specific terms like "backend developer." However, the student could use more precise and descriptive language to enhance their vocabulary. For example, instead of saying "since the early 2000s," they could say "since the year 2002."

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy with only a few minor errors. The sentence "I have been working there since 2000s" is grammatically incorrect. The student should use "the early 2000s" or "since the year 2000." Overall, the student uses a variety of grammatical structures correctly.

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