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Band 4+: Describe a book you read that changed your perspective on something. You should say: - What the book was about - Why you decided to read it - What your perspective was before reading it And explain how the book changed your perspective.

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To be honest, I always hated books, but I have read some of them. One of the books that inspired me is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and this book is about horrible actions during World War II. This book inspired me to do some good things. Before reading this book, I thought it would be boring. While reading, I thought something would happen on its own. But after I finished reading, I was just upset.

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To be honest I always hate books but I have already read some of them. One of the books inspired me. The name of this book is The Boy in Pichama and this book is about horrible actions during the world war 2. And this book inspired me to do some good things. And before my reading this book I was thinking like just boring. During the reading this book I was thinking something would go on our own. But when I’ve already read this book it was just, I was just upset.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

this: 3

book: 3

reading: 3

books: 2

inspired: 2

thought: 2

would: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The response addresses the topic but could benefit from more detail and development. Expanding on the specific events in the book and how they led to a change in perspective would strengthen the answer. Providing more context about your initial perspective and how the book specifically altered it would also be beneficial. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but contains noticeable hesitations and a lack of smooth flow. The organization is basic, and the connections between ideas could be clearer. To improve, practice speaking more continuously and use linking words to connect your thoughts more effectively. For example, use phrases like 'Furthermore,' 'In addition,' or 'Consequently' to build a more cohesive narrative.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is limited and lacks precision. The candidate uses simple words and phrases, which restricts the depth of the response. To enhance lexical resource, try to incorporate more specific and varied vocabulary related to the topic. For instance, instead of saying 'horrible actions,' you could use terms like 'atrocities,' 'inhumanity,' or 'brutality.' Reading more widely and actively learning new words in context will help. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is limited, and there are several errors that affect clarity. Examples include incorrect verb tenses ('inspired me to do' instead of 'inspired me') and awkward phrasing ('something would go on our own'). To improve, focus on mastering basic grammatical structures and tenses. Practice constructing more complex sentences and review grammar rules regularly. Pay attention to verb agreement, correct tense usage, and proper sentence structure.

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