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Band 7+: are there any programs/shows you don't like watching?

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I really don't like horror movies or shows. Unfortunately, my husband loves them. When he comes home, he always says, 'Let's watch horror movies.' But I always reject him because when I watch something like that, I can't sleep. So I don't prefer to watch those kinds of shows.

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I really don’t like horror movies or shows. Unfortunately my husband really loves them. When he comes to home always says let’s watch horror movies. But I always reject him because when I watch something like that I can sleep. So don’t prefer to watch those kinds of shows.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

watch: 3

don't: 2

horror: 2

shows: 2

always: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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

Task Response

7.5

This is a great response. You answered the question directly and provided a clear reason for your dislike. The personal detail about your husband adds interest and makes the response sound natural. Consider expanding on why you dislike horror movies; perhaps mentioning specific aspects that bother you.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and easy to follow. There is a slight lack of fluency due to some minor hesitations and slightly unnatural phrasing ("when I watch something like that I can sleep"). Adding a few more sophisticated linking words and smoother transitions would improve this aspect.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like "reject" are well-chosen. Using more varied and precise vocabulary would enhance the response. For example, instead of 'those kinds of shows,' you could say 'that genre' or 'such films'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are a few grammatical inaccuracies ("when I watch something like that I can sleep"). The sentence structure is relatively simple. While the answer is understandable, incorporating more complex grammatical structures and ensuring consistent tense usage would improve the score. Consider using a wider range of sentence structures, such as passive voice or embedded clauses.

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