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Band 7+: 2. Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there

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I will talk about a place I have been to and recommend others to live there. Germany is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with several cities like Berlin, Munich, and Bonn. It's a multicultural country because many people from different nationalities live there, especially in Berlin. Berlin has a large Turkish community, making it an attractive place for Turkish people to settle. I visited Germany about five years ago as part of an Erasmus program with Ilaida, who is now my fiancée. We had an amazing experience because the streets were incredibly clean and the people were kind and welcoming. I recommend others to live there because it is close to other European countries. Traveling to different cities and nations is very easy. Additionally, the standard of living is quite high, making it a great place to live.

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I will talk about a place I have been to and recommend others to live there. Germany is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with several cities like Berlin, Munich and Bermont. It’s a multicultural country because many people from different nationalities live there, especially in Berlin. Berlin has a large Turkish community making it an attractive place for Turkish people to settle. I visited Germany about five years ago as part of an Erasmus program with Ilaida, who is now my fiance. We had an amazing experience because the streets were incredibly clean and the people were kind and welcoming. I recommend others to live there because it is close to other European countries. Travelling to different cities and nations is very easy. Additionally, the standard of living is quite high, making it a great place to live.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

live: 4

place: 3

there: 3

berlin: 3

because: 3

people: 3

about: 2

recommend: 2

others: 2

germany: 2

countries: 2

cities: 2

different: 2

turkish: 2

making: 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 response is quite good, but it could be improved by providing more specific details and personal experiences. For example, instead of mentioning that the streets were clean, describe a specific street or neighborhood and what made it memorable. Elaborate on the kindness of the people with an anecdote. Focus on a specific city instead of mentioning several, allowing for a more in-depth description of why it would be a good place to live. Adding more details about the high standard of living, such as job opportunities or access to amenities, would also strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent. The description flows logically from the introduction to the recommendation. Minor repetition could be avoided by rephrasing slightly. For example, instead of saying "I recommend others to live there because..." you could integrate the reasons more smoothly into the narrative. The pace is good.

Lexical Resource

6.5

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. The use of words like "multicultural," "welcoming," and "standard of living" demonstrates a good range. However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could elevate the response. For example, instead of "amazing experience," a more descriptive phrase could be used, such as "unforgettable experience" or "enriching experience." The minor error in spelling "Bermont" instead of "Bonn" is understandable in spoken English and does not significantly detract from the overall lexical resource. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate and the range of structures is good. The use of complex sentences and appropriate tenses demonstrates grammatical competence. The only minor issue is the use of "fiance" instead of "fiancée." This is a small error and does not significantly impact the overall grammatical accuracy.

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