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Band 6+: Describe a goal you achieved that initially seemed impossible. You should say: - What the goal was - What made it seem impossible at first - What steps you took to achieve it And explain how you felt after achieving it.

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The goal I achieved seemed impossible. One time, I had a chess competition with the best player in town. I had lost a single game in the O2 tournament. I wanted to win this tournament and receive the gold medal. It seemed impossible at first because he was the champion, and I thought I couldn't win against him since I was a beginner at that time. I played chess on my mobile for about 2-3 hours per day, and finally, that day, I got a victory over him. After about 30 minutes, I felt great because achieving this was my dream of becoming the best chess player in town, and I felt like I had done it.

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The goal I achieved was impossible. One time I had a chase competition with the best player in the town. We have lost a single game in the O2 tournament. I want to win this tournament and and receive the gold medal. It’s impossible at the first because he’s the champion so I think I can’t win with him because I am a beginner at that time. I literally played chess game in the mobile around 2-3 hours per day and I finally that That day I got a victory with him. Around in 30 minutes I really felt great after achieving it because that was my dream to be the best chess player in the town and I felt like I have did it.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Vocabulary Repetition:

chess: 3

seemed: 2

impossible: 2

player: 2

tournament: 2

because: 2

about: 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 and provides some relevant information. To improve, consider elaborating on the steps taken to achieve the goal and providing more specific details about the challenges faced and how they were overcome. Adding more descriptive language and personal insights would also enhance the answer. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally understandable, but there are some noticeable hesitations and a lack of smooth flow. The structure is present, but could be improved with clearer transitions between the points. Try to use linking words to connect your ideas more effectively. For example, use 'Initially' or 'At first' to introduce the challenge, 'However' or 'Despite this' to show how you overcame it, and 'Therefore' or 'As a result' to explain the outcome.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it lacks precision and variety. There are some instances of using basic words where more specific or descriptive language could be used. For example, instead of saying 'I felt great,' you could use words like 'elated,' 'triumphant,' or 'overjoyed.' Try to expand your vocabulary by reading more and actively learning new words related to common topics. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the answer. For example, 'The goal I achieved was impossible' is not grammatically correct in this context; it should be 'The goal I achieved seemed impossible.' Also, 'I have lost a single game' should be 'I had lost a single game.' Focus on using correct verb tenses and sentence structures. Practice writing and speaking with attention to grammar rules, and seek feedback from a teacher or language partner.

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