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Band 7+: Can you tell me a bit about the place where you live

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I live in Pokhara, which is one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. It is famous for its natural beauty, especially the mountains, lakes, and caves like Phewa Lake, Devi's Fall, and Mahendra Cave. People come to enjoy activities like boating, paragliding, and trekking. What I love most about Pokhara is the peaceful environment and the clean air compared to Kathmandu, which is mostly crowded and chaotic.

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I live in Pokhara which is one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. It is famous for its major beauty, especially mountain, lake and cave like Phewa Lake, Davish and Mahindra Cave. The old come to enjoy activities like boating, paragliding, trekking. What I love the most about Pokhara is the peaceful environment and the clean air compared to Kathmandu. It is mostly crowded and no one is there.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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which: 2

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Pronunciation

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 an excellent response. The description of Pokhara is detailed and engaging, showcasing a clear understanding of the question. The comparison with Kathmandu adds depth and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. Minor repetition and a slightly abrupt ending could be improved with a more conclusive sentence. Consider adding a transition word or phrase to connect your thoughts more smoothly. For example, instead of 'What I love the most...', try 'Another aspect I appreciate is...'

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is good, showing a range of descriptive words. However, 'major beauty' is slightly awkward; 'natural beauty' or 'stunning scenery' would be more precise. The phrase 'no one is there' is unclear and should be replaced with a more accurate description of Kathmandu's atmosphere, such as 'chaotic' or 'bustling'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with a few minor errors. 'The old come to enjoy...' should be 'People come to enjoy...' or 'Tourists come to enjoy...'. The comparison between Pokhara and Kathmandu could be improved grammatically by using a more sophisticated structure, such as 'in contrast to Kathmandu, which is...' or 'unlike the crowded streets of Kathmandu...'.

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