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Band 8+: Where do you live

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Previously, I lived in a two-story semi-detached house on the outskirts of the city. However, after some time, my family moved to the city center. So now, I'm currently residing with my parents in a two-bedroom apartment complex located in the inner city. What I like most about it is that it is very efficient to commute to the city center, and all the amenities are within walking distance of each other.

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Previously I used to live in a two-story semi-detached house in the outskirts of the city. However, after some time has passed, my family moved to the city centre. So now I’m currently residing with my parents in a two-bedroom apartment complex which can be found in the inner city. What I like most about it is that it is very efficient to commute to the city center and also all the amenities are within a walking distance to each other.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

city: 4

center: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The response is comprehensive and directly addresses the question. It provides a clear description of the previous and current living situations, along with a reason for liking the current location. The answer is well-structured and easy to follow.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is fluent and coherent, with a clear progression of ideas. The use of 'previously' and 'however' creates a good contrast between past and present living situations. The phrase 'So now' is a little conversational but acceptable. To improve, consider varying sentence structure further and minimizing filler words.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is varied and appropriate, including terms like 'semi-detached house,' 'outskirts,' 'city center,' 'residing,' 'apartment complex,' and 'amenities.' The phrase 'within a walking distance to each other' is slightly awkward; 'within walking distance of each other' is more natural. Overall, the lexical resource is strong.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is excellent, with a mix of simple and complex sentences used accurately. There are very minor errors ('after some time has passed' could be more concise as 'after some time') but these do not impede understanding. The overall accuracy is very high.

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