Part 2

Band 6+: A brief self introduction

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I am Likya Thomas, a nurse by profession from the southernmost state of India. My family includes my husband, who is an agriculturalist, and our three children. I completed my general nursing education at Chesharbode School of Nursing in Bangalore in 2009 and also completed my post-basic Bachelor of Science at Goldfinch College of Nursing in Bangalore in 2022. Thank you.

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I am Likya Thomas, a nurse by profession from the southern most state of India. My family includes my husband, who is an agriculturalist and our three children. I have completed my general nursing education at Chesharbode school of nursing in Bangalore in 2009 and also completed my post basic bachelor of science at Goldfinch College of Nursing in Bangalore in 2022. Thank you.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

nursing: 3

completed: 2

bangalore: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

5.5

The introduction is quite good, providing a clear overview of your background. To improve, consider adding a sentence or two about your interests or aspirations. This would make the introduction more engaging and provide a more complete picture of yourself. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

7.5

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The information flows logically. Minor improvements could be made by adding a brief concluding sentence that connects the introduction to a future topic or by slightly expanding on any aspect of the introduction to demonstrate a wider range of fluency.

Lexical Resource

6.5

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate. The speaker uses specific terms like 'agriculturalist' and 'post-basic Bachelor of Science' demonstrating a good range. More sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to achieve a higher score. For example, instead of 'includes', the speaker could use 'consists of' or 'comprises'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7.5

The grammar is largely accurate with only minor inconsistencies. The speaker uses a range of grammatical structures effectively. The use of articles could be improved in a few places for greater accuracy. For example, 'the southernmost state' is more accurate than 'the southern most state'.

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