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Band 5+: Describe a job or a course of study that you would like to pursue in the future. You should say: what it is, why you are interested in it, what skills or qualifications you would need for it, and explain why you think this job/study would be fulfilling for you.

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First of all, I want to say that right now I started in a mass major. In the future, I want to study business because right now I have a full-time job as a project manager, and I want to study business because this major can help me improve my professional skills, for example, how to manage business processes and other aspects. These skills can give me a chance to be more unique and have bigger salaries than I have right now. I think the best skills from this major are communication and how to communicate with other supervisors to improve our business situations. Yeah, I really want to study business in the future, and I'm really interested in it because I really like mass people and I really love to create something new on mass, and knowledge in the business sector can help me do this well.

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Oh, first of all, I want to say that right now I started in a mass major in the future. I want to study in business major because right now I have a full-time job as a project manager and I want to study business because this major can help me to improve my professional skills, for example, how to manage business protests and other aspects. And these skills can give me a chance to be more unique and have more, have bigger salaries than I have right now. I think the best skills from this major is communication and how to communicate with other supervisors to improve our business situations. Yeah, I really want to study businesses in the future and I really interested in it because I really like mass people and I really love to create something new on mass and knowledge on business sector can help me to do this well.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

business: 6

want: 4

really: 4

right: 3

mass: 3

major: 3

study: 3

because: 3

have: 3

this: 3

skills: 3

future: 2

improve: 2

other: 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 by identifying a future course of study (business) and provides some reasons for interest, such as improving professional skills and increasing salary. However, it lacks depth and specific details. The answer does not clearly outline the required skills or qualifications for the course, and the explanation of why it would be fulfilling is vague. To improve, you should elaborate on each point of the topic, include specific examples or personal experiences, and structure your answer more clearly. For instance, mention particular business skills you want to develop, any prerequisites or certifications needed, and explain how this study aligns with your long-term career goals and personal satisfaction.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but lacks clear organization. The response jumps between ideas without clear progression, and there is noticeable repetition (e.g., 'I want to study business' repeated multiple times). To improve, structure your answer with clear paragraphs: introduce the job/study, explain your interest, list required skills/qualifications, and then explain why it would be fulfilling. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Moreover', 'In addition', and 'Finally' to guide the listener. Also, avoid self-corrections and filler words like 'Oh' and 'Yeah'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. Words like 'mass' are used incorrectly (likely meaning 'marketing' or 'business'), and phrases like 'more unique' are not idiomatic. To improve, use a wider range of precise vocabulary related to business and career, such as 'management', 'strategy', 'entrepreneurship', 'leadership', 'qualifications', 'fulfilling', 'rewarding', etc. Also, avoid vague terms like 'other aspects' and instead specify what you mean. Practice using collocations like 'pursue a degree', 'enhance my skills', 'career prospects', and 'job satisfaction'. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate but limited in range. There are some errors, such as 'I started in a mass major' (should be 'I have started a major in...' or 'I am currently studying...'), 'I really interested in it' (missing 'am'), and 'can help me to improve' (should be 'can help me improve'). To improve, practice using a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses. For example, 'Since I work as a project manager, I believe that studying business will not only enhance my professional skills but also open up new career opportunities.' Also, ensure subject-verb agreement and correct use of tenses.

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Band 5+: Describe a job or a course of study that you would like to pursue in the future. You should say: what it is, why you are interested in it, what skills or qualifications you would need for it, and explain why you think this job/study would be fulfilling for you.

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