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Band 4+: Describe a difficult thing you did You should say: What it was How you did/completed it Why it was difficult And how you felt about doing it

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I've always wanted to study abroad. During this journey, I faced a lot of difficulties. First, to go abroad, an English language test is required. I passed this exam after a long struggle of three months. Then, I started the next process, which was also very challenging. There were many difficult days. It wasn't just a difficult task because there were a lot of strict rules, but it was also very difficult for me personally. It's not an easy test to pass, and I felt a lot of pressure.

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I always want to go Aop for studies. During this journey, I face a lot of difficulties. First of all, to go abroad, english language test is required. So I passed this exam after a long struggle of three months. Then, um, I do my another process. I start another process during this sideways many difficult days. Not is it a difficult task because there are a lot of strictness to the rules and um, it was very difficult for me because it’s not an easy test to pass it, I think don but.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

difficult: 3

abroad: 2

there: 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 student provides a good overview of the topic, mentioning the English language test and the subsequent application process. However, they could have elaborated more on the specific challenges they faced during the application process and how they felt about it. For example, they could have mentioned specific requirements, deadlines, or personal struggles they encountered. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

3.5

The student's speech is generally clear and understandable, but there are some instances of hesitation and repetition, particularly in the second part of the answer. They could improve their fluency by practicing speaking more and using connecting words to link their ideas together more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, but there are some instances of imprecise language. For example, they use the phrase "difficult days" instead of describing specific challenges. They could improve their lexical resource by using more specific and descriptive vocabulary.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

3.5

The student demonstrates a good understanding of grammar, but there are some errors in sentence structure and tense. For example, they use the phrase "Not is it a difficult task" instead of "It is not a difficult task." They could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying more attention to sentence structure and tense consistency.

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