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Band 5+: A time when you felt nervous Describe a time when you felt nervous. You should say: • what situation it was • why you felt nervous • how you behaved at that moment and explain how you felt afterward.

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I can't remember when I had a very important exam in microeconometrics. It was the third time I was taking this exam, and this subject is very difficult for me. If I failed this exam, I would have to change universities or my major. I was incredibly nervous. I had studied so much, and after that exam, my grade was 19. Because of that, I passed the subject, and afterward, I was very happy.

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I can’t remember when I had a very important exam in micro-conometrics. It was the third time I was taking this exam. And this subject is very difficult for me. If I fail this exam, I would have to need it to change universities or my major. I was incredibly nervous. I had studied so much and after that exam, My grade was 19. Because of that I passed to the subject. And after that I’m very happy.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

exam: 4

very: 3

this: 3

subject: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response addresses the prompt by describing a time when the speaker felt nervous. To improve, elaborate more on the situation, why you felt nervous, and how you behaved at that moment. Adding more descriptive details and personal experiences would enhance the response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally understandable, but there are some pauses and hesitations that affect the flow. The structure is present, but could be improved with more cohesive devices to link ideas together more smoothly. For example, using phrases like 'To elaborate,' or 'In addition to' could enhance coherence. Try to minimize pauses and speak at a consistent pace.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it lacks precision and variety. The candidate uses simple words and phrases. To improve, try to incorporate more specific and descriptive vocabulary related to feelings and academic experiences. For example, instead of just saying 'very difficult,' you could say 'exceptionally challenging' or 'particularly demanding.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'I would have to need it to change universities' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'I would have to change universities.' Also, 'My grade was 19' is unclear without context. Aim for more accurate and complex sentence structures. Practice using conditional sentences and different verb tenses correctly.

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