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Band 7+: 1. Have you ever sent a thank you card to others?

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Thank you, Kurt. I have never done so. But I have said thank you to other people a dozen times. It stands to reason that every time I receive help or support from another person, I always feel grateful and appreciate their help and effort. So, I do not send thank you cards to other people as a habit. Instead, I would say thank you because it is more direct and more convenient.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Thank you, Kurt. I have never done so. But I have said thank you to other people a dozen of times. Well, it stands to reason that every time I receive help and assist or support from other person, I always feel grateful and I appreciate their help and their effort. So, I think I do not send thank you card to other person as a habit. Instead, I would say thank you because it is more direct and more convenient.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

thank: 4

other: 2

people: 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

The answer is understandable and coherent. However, it does not fully address the prompt, focusing more on expressing gratitude verbally than on the experience of sending thank-you cards. Consider providing a more direct response to the question about sending cards, and then elaborating on your preferred method of expressing gratitude.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The slight repetition of "thank you" and the phrase "other person" could be improved for greater fluency. Consider rephrasing to avoid redundancy. The overall flow is natural and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like "grateful" and "appreciate" show good range. However, more sophisticated vocabulary could be used to enhance the response. For example, instead of 'convenient,' consider synonyms like 'efficient' or 'expeditious'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. The phrase "a dozen of times" is slightly incorrect; it should be "a dozen times." The sentence structure is generally varied and complex, demonstrating good grammatical range. Minor improvements in sentence structure would elevate the response.

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