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Band 7+: Are there any special festivals or celebrations in your town/city?

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Yes, of course. One of the most popular festivals in my city is the annual Batik festival. It happens every year and showcases our traditional batik art with a parade, fashion show, and workshops. The festival allows people to learn about and enjoy our culture.

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Yes, of course. One of the most popular festivals in my city is the annual Bik festival. It happens every year and showcase our traditional poic art with parade, fashion show and also workshop. And um. Festival allows people to learn about and enjoy our culture.

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festival: 2

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, mentioning a specific festival and its key features. However, the answer could be more detailed by elaborating on the cultural significance of the festival or providing specific examples of the activities involved.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with a few minor hesitations. The answer is well-organized and coherent, with clear transitions between ideas. However, the student could improve their fluency by using more natural pauses and avoiding filler words like 'um'.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like 'annual,' 'showcase,' 'parade,' and 'workshop.' However, the student could expand their vocabulary by using more specific and descriptive language to describe the festival.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, using a variety of sentence structures. However, there are a few minor errors, such as the use of 'showcase' instead of 'showcases' and the missing article before 'fashion show.' The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying attention to verb tenses and articles.

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