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Band 7+: 2. Have you changed your mind on your dream job?

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Absolutely, I have been keen on being a geologist. However, it felt somewhat challenging. Hence, I changed my mind and now I am going to be an IT expert.

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Absolutely, I have been keen to being a geologist. However, it felt like somewhat challenging. Hence, I altered my mind and now I am going to be an IT expert.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

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 addresses the question directly and provides a clear explanation for the change in career aspirations. To enhance the response, consider adding more detail about the challenges faced in geology and the specific reasons for choosing IT. This would provide a more comprehensive and insightful answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally fluent and coherent, with a clear structure. The use of 'Absolutely' and 'Hence' provides good linking. However, there's a slight pause before 'Hence' which affects the flow a little. To improve, focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the answer.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Using 'keen on being' and 'somewhat challenging' demonstrates a good range. To enhance lexical resource, try incorporating more specific or nuanced vocabulary related to geology or IT.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a good range of structures. The phrase 'I have been keen to being' should be 'I have been keen on being'. The correction in the refined answer improves the grammatical accuracy. Pay attention to prepositions and verb conjugations to avoid minor errors.

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