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Band 9: have you ever had a pet?

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Actually, I was not keen on keeping pets during my childhood because I was allergic to animals with fur. On top of that, I was quite afraid of animals, so I didn't have any close interactions with them at that time.

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Actually, I was not keen on keeping pets during my childhood because I was allergic to animals with fur. On top of that, I used to be quite afraid of animals, so I didn’t have any close interactions with animals at that time.

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Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear, logical explanation for why the speaker did not have a pet. The response is well-developed, using appropriate cohesive devices such as 'actually' and 'on top of that' to link ideas. To maintain this level, continue to provide reasons or context behind your answers to ensure they are sufficiently elaborated.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is highly coherent and flows naturally. You used excellent cohesive devices such as 'Actually' to introduce the topic and 'On top of that' to add supplementary information. There is no unnecessary repetition, and the logical progression from the allergy to the fear of animals is seamless.

Lexical Resource

You demonstrated a high level of lexical precision. Phrases like 'not keen on,' 'allergic to,' and 'close interactions' are used accurately and naturally. The vocabulary is sophisticated enough for a Band 9 without sounding forced or overly academic for a Part 1 question.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical structures are flawless. You successfully used a variety of complex structures, including subordinate clauses ('because I was...') and past habits ('I used to be...'). The use of tenses is consistent with the context of discussing childhood.

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