Part 3

Band 6+: Describe a person who encouraged and helped you to achieve a goal

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I'm going to tell you about Shazad because he always helps me when I have a problem. He's a very clever and calm person, and I have learned a lot from him. Besides, he speaks with such eloquence that everyone listens attentively.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I’m going to tell you about Shazad because he always tries to help me when I have a problem. He’s a very clever and chill person and I have a lot of things from him. Besides, he speaks with such eloquence that everyone listens attentively.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

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 is quite brief and lacks detail. It mentions a helpful person but doesn't describe a specific goal or how this person helped achieve it. Focus on providing more specific examples and elaborating on the actions and impact of the person's encouragement and help.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and easy to follow. However, there is some slight hesitation and the connection between Shazad's helpfulness and eloquence could be made more explicit. Try to create a smoother flow by adding transitional words or phrases to connect your ideas more seamlessly. For example, you could add a sentence explaining how his eloquence helped you achieve your goal.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. The word "chill" is slightly informal for this context; "calm" is a better choice. Using more precise vocabulary to describe Shazad's help and your goal would improve the score. Consider using more specific verbs and nouns to showcase your range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly correct, but there are a few minor errors. The phrase "I have a lot of things from him" is grammatically incorrect and should be rephrased as "I have learned a lot from him." While the answer is understandable, improving grammatical accuracy will significantly enhance the overall score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage.

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