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Band 7+: do you like giving gifts

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Definitely, I do. I do not give gifts before every holiday; I try to save money to buy unusual gifts for every member of my family and for all of my friends. Usually, I prefer to choose gifts with a special approach for each person to whom I buy these gifts.

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definitely I do not give gifts before every holidays I try to save money to buy unusual gifts for every members of my family and for every of my friends and and usually I prefer to choose gifts with a special approach for every person to whom I buy these gifts.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

gifts: 4

every: 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 relevant and provides a clear answer to the question. The speaker elaborates on their enjoyment of giving gifts and explains their approach to selecting them. To further enhance the response, the speaker could provide specific examples of unusual gifts or elaborate on the 'special approach' they take for each person.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions ('and and') that slightly affect the flow. Try to minimize these by practicing speaking more smoothly and thinking ahead slightly. Pauses should be natural and not disrupt the rhythm of your speech.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and includes words like 'unusual' and 'special approach,' which are good. However, expanding your range of vocabulary related to gift-giving and personal preferences could enhance your response. For example, you could use synonyms for 'unusual' or describe the types of gifts you consider 'special.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors such as 'before every holidays' (should be 'before every holiday' or 'before all holidays') and 'for every of my friends' (should be 'for all of my friends'). Pay attention to pluralization and the correct use of prepositions. Review basic grammar rules to avoid these common mistakes.

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