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Band 7+: describe a person from your country who has won a prize , award or medal

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I'm going to talk about Huyen Xung Vinh. He's a very famous athlete in my country, Vietnam. He's a professional shooter and also an officer in the army. The prize I want to mention is the gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016. It was the first time Vietnam ever won a gold medal in the Olympic Games. To get this medal, he had to practice shooting for many years with high-deep slings in the final round of the competition. He faced a strong opponent from Brazil. It was really stressful; however, in the last shot, he made a perfect score, especially around 10.7 points, to win the championship. I think he completely deserved this medal. He worked very hard and overcame a lot of pressure. This victory made the people of Vietnam proud of him.

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I’m going to talk about Huyen Xung Vinh. He’s a very famous athlete in my country, Vietnam. He’s a professional shooter and also an officer in the army. The prize I want to mention is the gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016. It was the first time Vietnam ever took the gold medals in the Olympic Games. To get this medal, he had to practice shooting for many years with High-Deep Slings in the final round of the competition. He faced a strong opponent from Brazil. It was really stressful, however in the last shot he made a perfect score, especially around 10.7 points to win the championship. I think he completely deserved this medal. He worked very hard and overcome a lot of pressure. This victory may on Vietnam people proud of him.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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vietnam: 3

this: 3

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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 directly and provides relevant information about the person and the award. The answer includes details about the athlete's background, the specific prize, and the circumstances surrounding the win. To improve, consider adding more descriptive details and personal insights to further enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally fluent and coherent, with a clear structure. The information is presented in a logical order, making it easy to follow. However, there are a few instances where the flow could be smoother. To improve, focus on using a wider range of cohesive devices to link ideas and sentences more effectively. Practice speaking at a consistent pace to avoid any hesitations or pauses.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate and appropriate for the topic. There is a good use of descriptive words to explain the athlete's achievements and the context of the competition. To enhance the lexical resource, try to incorporate more specific and less common vocabulary related to sports and achievements. For example, instead of 'very famous,' you could use 'renowned' or 'celebrated.' Also, explore synonyms for words like 'stressful' to add more variety to your language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is good, with a mix of simple and complex sentences. Accuracy is generally high, but there are a few minor errors that could be improved. For example, 'Vietnam ever took the gold medals' should be 'Vietnam ever won a gold medal,' and 'This victory may on Vietnam people proud of him' should be 'This victory made the people of Vietnam proud of him.' To improve, focus on reviewing and correcting common grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and prepositions. Practice speaking with attention to accuracy to minimize these mistakes.

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