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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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A time when I felt nervous was during my first English presentation at the university. I had to speak in front of my class and teacher, and I was afraid of making mistakes. Before starting, my hands were shaking and my heart was beating very fast. At first, I spoke slowly because I was shivering and nervous. After a few minutes, I felt more confident. In the end, my presentation went well, and I felt proud and relieved afterward.

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A time when I felt nervous has during my first English presentation and the university. I have to speak in front of my class and teacher and I was afraid of making mistakes before Sturking my hands were shaking and my heart was beating very fast. I first I spoke slow because I was shivering and nervous. words, after I felt minutes, I felt more conformance and confights. In the, it’s, my presentation went well and I felt wrong and relived and afterwards.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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nervous: 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. The narrative is clear and easy to follow. To improve, consider adding more specific details to enrich the description and provide a more vivid account of the experience. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent, but there are noticeable pauses and hesitations that disrupt the flow. The structure is generally present, but could be improved with clearer transitions between points. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly and use linking phrases to connect your ideas more effectively.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision and variety. There are some instances of imprecise word choice. To improve, try to use more specific and descriptive words to convey your feelings and the situation more vividly. Expand your vocabulary related to emotions and experiences.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors throughout the response, including incorrect verb tenses and sentence structure. While the overall meaning is understandable, the errors detract from the clarity and impact of the answer. Focus on practicing accurate grammar and sentence construction. Review basic grammar rules and practice applying them in your speaking.

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