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Band 6+: Study What do you study? Where do you study that? Why did you choose that subject? Is it a popular subject in your country? Do you like that subject? Do you get on with your colleagues? What was your first day like? What are the main aspects of your subject? If you had the chance, would you change subject? Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

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I study in secondary high school as a second year, and I am 16 years old. I study in Pocanbaru, which is my city. The school I attend does not have a specific subject. Instead, we're given three groups to choose from. In each group, there is a set of subjects you study. In the first group, you are more geared towards biology and becoming a doctor, whereas in the second group, you are more geared towards becoming an engineer, whereas the third group focuses on other areas.

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I study in secondary high school as a second year and I am 16 years old. I study in Pocanbaru. It is my city where I live in. The school that I study in does not have a specific subject. Instead, we’re given three options of groups to pick. In each group, there are a set of subjects you study. In the first groups, you are more geared towards biology and becoming a doctor, whereas in second group you are more geared towards becoming an engineer whereas the third

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

group: 4

study: 3

school: 2

second: 2

geared: 2

towards: 2

becoming: 2

whereas: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The response addresses the initial questions about study and location adequately, providing relevant details. However, it doesn't fully address all aspects of the prompt, such as the popularity of the subjects, personal enjoyment, or future career plans. Expanding on these areas would provide a more comprehensive answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some pauses and hesitations that affect the flow. The organization of information is adequate, but could be improved with clearer transitions between ideas. Try to minimize pauses and use linking words to connect your thoughts more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the topic, but there is limited use of more sophisticated or precise language. The response relies on common words and phrases. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to education and career paths. For example, instead of saying 'geared towards,' you could use 'inclined towards' or 'focused on.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors that do not impede understanding. There is a good range of sentence structures, including complex sentences with 'whereas.' However, there are some areas where the grammar could be more precise. For example, 'I study in Pocanbaru' could be improved to 'I study at a school in Pocanbaru.' Continue to focus on accuracy and expand your range of grammatical structures.

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