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Band 4+: Describe a person you know who has a very healthy lifestyle. You should say: - Who this person is - How you know them - What they do to maintain a healthy lifestyle And explain why you admire their lifestyle.

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When I saw this topic, a person immediately came to mind, my friend Lin. She has been my best friend for more than 5 years, or at least 7 years since school. My first impression of her was that she was an introverted and close friend, and I didn't expect that she had a healthier lifestyle. But after the first month of getting to know her, I found she has a balanced diet and her routine is pretty well. So, what about that? Once I told you that, I will really know that. Because I found she has a plate with a lot of vegetables and fruits in each meal. Also, I knew that she also does regular exercise in the morning and goes swimming or cycling in the afternoon. Moreover, she drinks enough 2 liters of water every day to keep moisture for her body and skin. I very admire, in general, I very admire the healthy schedule of her. And I hope to become a skillful person like her.

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When I saw this topic, a person immediately come to me, my name is Lin. She has been my best friend that I have known her about more 5 years, or at least 7 years school. My first impression of me is that she was an internal and close friend that I didn’t I expect that she has a healthier lifestyle. But after the first month of its right thing, I find she has a balanced diet and their routine is pretty well. So, what about that? Once I told you that, I will really know that. Because I find she has a palace there with a lot of vegetables and fruits in each meal. Also, I knew her that she also do regularly exercise in the morning and go streaming or cycling in the afternoon. Moreover, she’s… every day she drink enough for 2 liters of water every day to keep moisture for body and skin. I very admire, in general, I very admire a schedule, a healthy, healthy, healthy schedule of her. and I hope to become a… a… a… a… a skillful person like her.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 5

friend: 3

person: 2

years: 2

first: 2

found: 2

admire: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The answer addresses the topic by identifying the person (Lin), explaining how you know her (best friend for 5-7 years), and describing her healthy habits (balanced diet, exercise, water intake). However, the response lacks depth and specific details, and the explanation of why you admire her lifestyle is underdeveloped. To improve, expand on each point with concrete examples (e.g., specific meals, types of exercise, daily routine), and elaborate on the personal impact or reasons for admiration, such as how her lifestyle influences you or what makes it admirable. Additionally, work on fluency and coherence by avoiding vague phrases and ensuring smooth transitions between ideas.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer lacks coherent organization and contains several instances of repetition and self-correction. The speaker jumps between ideas without clear progression, and there are filler phrases like 'So, what about that? Once I told you that, I will really know that.' which disrupt fluency. To improve, structure the answer with clear paragraphs: introduce the person, explain how you know them, describe their habits, and then give your admiration. Use cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'In addition', 'Moreover', and 'Finally' to link ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is limited and sometimes imprecise. For example, 'internal' instead of 'introverted', 'palace' instead of 'plate', and 'streaming' instead of 'swimming'. The phrase 'healthy, healthy, healthy schedule' shows repetition due to lack of alternative vocabulary. To improve, learn synonyms for common words (e.g., 'balanced diet', 'nutritious meals', 'regular exercise', 'stay hydrated') and practice using precise terms. Also, avoid repetition by using a range of adjectives and expressions. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb forms ('come to me' instead of 'came to mind'), subject-verb agreement ('she do' instead of 'she does'), and awkward phrasing ('I very admire' instead of 'I really admire'). The answer also lacks complex structures, relying mostly on simple sentences. To improve, practice using a variety of tenses (past, present, future) and complex sentences with subordinate clauses. Review common grammar rules such as subject-verb agreement and correct use of articles and prepositions.

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