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Band 5+: Describe a piece of local news that you found interesting. You should say: - Where you saw/heard the news - What the news was about - Who was involved And explain why you found it interesting.

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So I would like to talk about a piece of Ukrainian news that people are interested in. Nowadays, the ongoing war is affecting non-Ukrainians as well. The full-scale invasion started four years ago in February, and since that moment, I feel like everyone is checking the news daily or even every five minutes to know what is happening right now, especially regarding international developments. But if we talk about local news, it's definitely the full-scale invasion and war. During this period, I think it's really important to keep going and also to be happy while remaining calm and at peace.

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So I would like to talk about the piece of Ukrainian news that people are interested in. Nowadays, non-Ukrainian is ongoing war. The full scale started four years ago in February and since that moment, I feel like everyone is checking the use daily or even every five minutes to know and discover what is happening right now, if the situation changes, especially what is going on international. But if we talk about local news, it’s definitely the fourth team that you’ll see in use. It’s full scale invasion and war. but also at this period of time I think it’s really important to just keep going and also just to be happy and remain calm and peace.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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about: 2

full-scale: 2

invasion: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response touches on the topic of local news in Ukraine, but it could be more specific and detailed. To improve, provide more concrete information about a particular news story, where you encountered it, and the individuals or groups involved. Additionally, elaborate on why this specific news is interesting to you and others. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions ('just to be happy and remain calm and peace'). The organization is somewhat clear, but could be improved by more explicitly addressing each point in the prompt. Try to avoid filler words and pauses by practicing speaking more smoothly and structuring your answer more clearly beforehand.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly varied or precise. The phrase 'checking the use daily' is unclear and could be improved. Aim to use more specific and descriptive language to enhance the impact of your answer. For example, instead of 'checking the use daily,' you could say 'monitoring news outlets daily.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors, such as 'non-Ukrainian is ongoing war' and 'the fourth team that you'll see in use.' These errors affect the clarity of the message. Focus on using correct sentence structures and verb tenses. Review basic grammar rules and practice speaking with attention to accuracy.

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