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Band 6+: Are there any types of animals that you think should not be kept as a pet?

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Well, animals like tigers, lions, or even reptiles should not be kept as pets for several reasons. Firstly, they require large spaces and their natural habitats are not suitable for domestication. Moreover, these animals are very dangerous and can cause harm to humans. Keeping them as pets poses a significant risk to both the animals and humans.

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Well, while animals such as tiger, lion or uh, roctile should not be kept at the best because of several reasons. Uh, firstly, they require large of houses are, uh, not suitable habitats for them to live. Um, moreover, uh, why animals are, uh, very dangerous and can cause ha to be war. So keeping them, as the pet boastes, a significant risk to both the animals and humans.

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Task Response

The student provides a good response, addressing the question directly and giving several reasons why certain animals should not be kept as pets. However, the response could be more specific and elaborate on the dangers posed by these animals. For example, they could mention the potential for attacks, the spread of diseases, or the difficulty in providing proper care.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with some hesitation and uses fillers like "uh" and "um" frequently. The response is generally coherent, but the flow could be smoother with fewer pauses and repetitions. The student could benefit from practicing speaking more naturally and confidently.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "domestication" and "poses a significant risk." However, there are some minor errors in word choice, such as "roctile" instead of "reptile." The student could expand their vocabulary by reading more and paying attention to the nuances of language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good understanding of grammar, but there are some minor errors, such as "large of houses" instead of "large spaces." The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying attention to articles and prepositions.

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