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Band 6+: Describe a piece of art you like You should say What the work of art is When you first saw it What you know about it Explain why you like it

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I really like the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. I first saw it during a trip to Bali in 2019. The statue is located in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park on the island of Bali. It was designed by I Nyoman Nuarta and unveiled in September 2018. The statue is inspired by a Hindu myth where the god Vishnu searches for the elixir of life. It's visible from a distance of 20 kilometers, including areas like Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, and Tanah Lot. I love this statue because it's the tallest statue in Indonesia and it helps to make Indonesia famous around the world.

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I liked the Karuda with Nukanjana statoo. Um, I saw it while I went Toali in 2019. The statue is located in Karuta Vishnukanjana Cultural park in Bali island. It is designed by Inoman, Nuarta and Ina curated in September 2018. It is inspired by an event where one of the gods in Hindu search for the elixir of life. It can be seen within a raius of 20 km such as kota sanor, ah, nosaua and tana lot. I like that statue since it is the tallest statue in Indonesia and makes Indonesia well known to other countries.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

statue: 5

garuda: 2

wisnu: 2

kencana: 2

indonesia: 2

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Pronunciation

5.5

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

5.5

You provided a good description of the statue and its location. You also mentioned the inspiration behind it, which is good. However, you could have expanded on why you like it. For example, you could have talked about the statue's design, its significance to Balinese culture, or how it makes you feel when you see it. You could also have mentioned any other details about the statue, such as its size or materials. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

6.5

You spoke fluently and coherently, but there were a few minor hesitations and repetitions. You could improve your fluency by practicing speaking more often and by planning your answers in advance. You could also improve your coherence by using more linking words and phrases to connect your ideas.

Lexical Resource

You used a good range of vocabulary, but there were a few minor errors. For example, you said "raius" instead of "radius." You could improve your lexical resource by reading more English texts and by learning new vocabulary related to art and culture. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6.5

You used a good range of grammatical structures, but there were a few minor errors. For example, you said "It is designed by Inoman, Nuarta and Ina curated in September 2018." This sentence is grammatically incorrect. You could improve your grammatical range and accuracy by practicing your grammar and by paying attention to the correct use of tenses and articles.

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