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Band 7+: Describe a person who has influenced you

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I would like to talk about my beloved and loving mother who inspires and motivates me. She is a retired woman with black hair and blue eyes. She is always ready to help others and offers her advice freely. My mother counseled me when I faced difficulties and encouraged me to keep going. Her qualities truly inspire me and give me strength in my life. Thanks to her support and advice, I completed my master's degree, and now I am working towards my C1 to enter a doctorate program. I have great respect for her and encourage others to follow their parents' advice, as they are the ones who guide us through life.

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I would like to talk about my beloved and loving mother who inspires and motivates me. She is a retired woman with black hair and blue eyes. She is always ready to help others and offers her advice freely. My mother counseled me when I faced difficulties and encouraged me to keep going. Her qualities truly inspire me and give me strength in my life. Thanks to her support and advice, I completed my master’s degree and now I am working towards my C1 to enter a doctorate program. I have great respect for her and encourage others to follow their parents’ advice as they are the ones who give direction to us through life.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

advice: 3

mother: 2

others: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is very good. Aim to refine subtleties and intonation to further improve.

Task Response

The answer is quite good and covers the topic well. However, it could benefit from more specific examples to illustrate the influence of the mother. Adding more details about the challenges faced and how the mother's advice helped overcome them would strengthen the response. Consider expanding on the support provided during the master's degree and the current C1 preparation. Show, don't just tell, the impact of your mother's influence. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The description flows naturally. Minor improvements could be made by adding a brief anecdote to illustrate the mother's influence more vividly. The conclusion is a bit abrupt; a more reflective closing sentence would enhance the overall fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Words like "beloved," "counseled," and "motivates" show a good range. However, more sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider lexical range. For example, instead of 'give me strength,' you could use 'empower me' or 'bolster my resolve'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is accurate and the range of structures is good. There is one minor grammatical error ('as they are the ones who give direction to us through life' could be improved to 'as they are the ones who guide us through life'). The use of complex sentences demonstrates a good command of grammar. More varied sentence structures would further enhance the score.

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