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Band 7+: Are you a student or are you working?

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Well, I actually completed my BCS in Engineering with the Greater Sanction in 2017. After that, in October 2017, I started to work. My first work experience was as an associate civil engineer in a consulting team. After two years, I became a professional consulting engineer. So since 2018, I have been engaged as a professional consulting engineer.

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Well, I actually completed my BCS in Engineering with the Greater Sanction in the year 2017. And then after that, in the year 2017 and in the month of October, I started to work. My first work experience was being an associate civil engineer in a consulting team. And then after two years, I became a professional consulting engineer. So after 2018, I’m just still engaging in being a professional consulting engineer.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

engineer: 3

consulting: 3

after: 2

professional: 2

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Pronunciation

5.5

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

This is a well-structured and detailed response that directly addresses the question. The use of specific dates and job titles demonstrates a clear understanding of the question and provides sufficient detail. Consider using slightly less formal language for a more natural conversational tone.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The delivery is clear, although there's a slight redundancy in mentioning 2017 twice. Minor improvements in phrasing could enhance fluency. For example, instead of 'I'm just still engaging in being a professional consulting engineer,' a more concise phrase like 'I've been a professional consulting engineer since then' would be better.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly precise. The term "Greater Sanction" is unclear and should be replaced with a more standard term like 'honors' or 'distinction.' More sophisticated vocabulary could be used to describe the career progression. For example, instead of 'started to work,' 'commenced my career' would sound more professional.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate. There are a few minor issues, such as the slightly awkward phrasing in the final sentence. Using more varied sentence structures would improve the grammatical range. For example, using passive voice in some sentences could add variety.

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