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Band 5+: Describe a goal you set but haven't achieved yet. You should say: - What the goal is - Why you set this goal - What steps you have taken towards it And explain why you haven't achieved it yet.

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I think about studying abroad because I have worked for three years, but it's not aligned with my major. I always applied for jobs similar to my major, but I never got them. I asked myself what was wrong with me. So, I decided to quit my job and step outside of my comfort zone, which is learning English. It's actually hard because I am starting from zero, but now I believe I can do it.

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I think study abroad because actually I have I was work for three years but it’s not linear with my major so I always applied to work with similar with my major but always didn’t get it so I asked myself what is wrong with me so yeah I I pursue myself to quit my job and then step outside of my comfort zone which is learning in list and then it’s actually hard because I am start from zero but now I think I can do it

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

because: 2

major: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The response addresses the topic but could benefit from more detail and clarity. Expanding on the specific goal, the reasons for setting it, the steps taken, and the challenges faced would strengthen the answer. Providing more concrete examples and personal experiences would also enhance the response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is somewhat coherent, but there are noticeable pauses and hesitations ('I think study abroad because actually I have I was'). The organization of ideas could be improved by clearly stating the goal at the beginning and then elaborating on the reasons and steps taken. Using cohesive devices more effectively would enhance the flow of the response. For example, using phrases like 'Firstly,' 'Secondly,' or 'In addition' could help structure the answer.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision and variety. The phrase 'not linear with my major' is understandable but could be expressed more accurately as 'not aligned with my major.' There's also some repetition of simple vocabulary. To improve, try to incorporate more specific and varied vocabulary related to education, career goals, and challenges. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is limited, and there are several errors that affect clarity ('I was work,' 'similar with my major,' 'I am start from zero'). The use of verb tenses is inconsistent. To improve, focus on using a wider range of grammatical structures and ensuring accuracy in verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and article usage. Practicing sentence construction and reviewing basic grammar rules would be beneficial.

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