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Band 7+: Are you good at remembering names?

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Yes, I'm pretty good at remembering names. Actually, I have a good memory for everything. Remembering the names of other people, especially if they are interesting to me or are close friends or relatives, is not a problem. However, remembering all the different names and certain names of acquaintances can sometimes be difficult.

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Yes, I’m pretty good at remembering names. Actually, I have pretty good memory in everything. So, remembering names of other people, especially if there are some interesting people for me or just close friends or relatives are not a problem. But to remember all the different names and certain names of acquaintances are sometimes could be harsh.

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Task Response

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The response is generally fluent, but there are some minor hesitations and self-corrections. The structure is clear, but could benefit from smoother transitions between ideas. Try to avoid starting sentences with 'So' as it can sound a bit informal. Focus on using more varied cohesive devices to link your ideas together more naturally.

Lexical Resource

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Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are a few grammatical errors, such as 'I have pretty good memory in everything' (should be 'I have a pretty good memory for everything') and 'certain names of acquaintances are sometimes could be harsh' (should be 'can sometimes be difficult'). While the range of structures is present, accuracy needs improvement. Pay attention to prepositions and verb conjugations.

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