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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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One time I felt very nervous was during a class presentation at university. I felt nervous because many students and my teacher were listening to me, and I was afraid of making mistakes in English. At that moment, I was speaking very slowly, and my hands were shaking a little. I tried to breathe deeply and continue speaking. After the presentation, I felt happy and relaxed because I finished it, and my teacher said I did a good job.

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One time I feel very nervous, I was during a class presentation at university. I felt nervous because many students and my teacher were listening to me and I was afraid of making mistakes in English. At that moment I was speaking very slowly and my hands were shaking a little. I tried to breathe deeper and continue speaking after the presentation. I feel happy and relaxed because I finished it and my teachers did a good job.

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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nervous: 2

presentation: 2

because: 2

teacher: 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

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, describing the situation, reasons for nervousness, behavior, and feelings afterward. More specific details and elaboration could further enhance the answer. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, 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 more smoothly. For example, using phrases like 'To elaborate,' or 'In addition to that' could enhance coherence. Practice speaking more continuously on a variety of topics to improve fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but somewhat limited. The candidate uses basic words to describe the situation and feelings. To improve, try to incorporate more specific and descriptive vocabulary related to nervousness and presentations. For example, instead of 'making mistakes,' you could say 'stumbling over my words' or 'mispronouncing key terms.' Expand your vocabulary by reading and listening to a variety of English materials.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are some errors that affect clarity. For example, 'One time I feel very nervous' should be 'One time I felt very nervous.' Also, 'my teachers did a good job' should be 'my teacher said I did a good job'. Focus on using correct verb tenses and subject-verb agreement. Review basic grammar rules and practice applying them in your speaking.

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