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Band 7+: why did you choose that job

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Well, I was previously a civil engineer but found it unsatisfying because I wanted to do meaningful work, so I became a teacher.
Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Well, I was previously a civil engineer but found it unsatisfying because I really wanted to do some meaningful work and I became a teacher.

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Overall Band Score

7.5
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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Pronunciation

6.5
Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

9
This is an excellent response. Consider adding a sentence or two about the specific aspects of teaching that you find meaningful to further enrich your answer.

Fluency & Coherence

8
The answer is coherent and easy to follow. The slight repetition of "I really wanted to do some meaningful work" could be tightened for improved fluency. Consider rephrasing to avoid redundancy.

Lexical Resource

7
Vocabulary is appropriate and accurate. More sophisticated vocabulary could be used to describe the feeling of dissatisfaction with the previous job. For example, instead of "unsatisfying," consider words like "unfulfilling," "unrewarding," or "lacking purpose."

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8
Grammar is accurate and the sentence structure is clear. The use of a simple past tense and a causal conjunction ("so") demonstrates good grammatical range. While grammatically correct, the addition of "some" before "meaningful work" is slightly less concise.

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