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Band 4+: Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently. You should say: - Who he/she is - When he/she made the decision - What decision he/she made - Why it was a good decision - And explain how you felt about the decision

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Recently, my mother made a great decision that I'm really proud of. She's always been a hard-working teacher, but she's been feeling a bit stuck in her current position. About two months ago, she decided to move to Europe to teach. It was a big decision, but I think it was the right one for her. She'll be able to earn a lot more money there, which will help our family financially. It will also allow her to experience a new culture and meet new people. She's always been a very helpful person, and I know she'll use her skills to help others in her new community. I'm really happy for her and excited to see what she accomplishes in Europe. It's a great opportunity for her to grow both personally and professionally.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Well, in my previous time, I meet few people who made a good decision recently. But here, I’d like to talk about my mother who also made a good decision. You sent me. He was a teacher and also very smart. He made for a family but 2 years. 2 months ago, he decided to went in euro. I think we need a good division for him, as well as our family because If he if he, uh, if he went He can earn a lot of money by using this money. We can’t do anything And also, he carried a luxurious life as a You can buy anything in what you want. Hi. He is an helpful person. Every time he tries to help calls, And if he went to Europe, he can Those person who are suffer for money problem. And, uh, I feel that if you are in good position because after working with you, my brother, and a lot of money, a highly amount of money. Then he and my civilian boss I will read a slide. And, also, we have 4 people That is why I can give you this. It was a good decision.

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

she's: 3

been: 3

great: 2

decision: 2

really: 2

always: 2

europe: 2

she'll: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is below average and may be understood with some effort. Pay attention to common phonemes that are challenging for you.

Task Response

5.5

The student provides a clear description of the person and the decision, but lacks specific details about the decision-making process and the impact on the family. The answer is a bit repetitive and could benefit from more elaboration on the reasons why it was a good decision. For example, the student could mention specific examples of how the mother's new job will help the family financially or how she will use her skills to help others in her new community. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

4.5

The student struggles with fluency and coherence. There are many instances of repetition, hesitation, and unclear phrasing. The answer lacks a clear structure and could benefit from more logical transitions between ideas. The student should focus on speaking more smoothly and naturally, using pauses effectively, and connecting their ideas with appropriate linking words.

Lexical Resource

4.5

The student uses a limited range of vocabulary and some of the words are not used accurately. For example, the student uses the phrase "went in euro" instead of "moved to Europe." The student could improve their lexical resource by using more precise and varied vocabulary, such as "financial security" instead of "earn a lot of money." The student also uses some informal language, such as "Hi" and "calls," which is not appropriate for an IELTS speaking test.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

3.5

The student makes several grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun usage. For example, the student says "He was a teacher and also very smart. He made for a family but 2 years." This sentence is grammatically incorrect and does not make sense. The student should focus on improving their grammar by practicing using correct verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun usage.

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