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Band 6+: Describe a piece of good advice you received relating to your career or studies. You should say: - Who gave you the advice - What the advice was - When they gave you the advice And explain why it was good advice.

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The best advice that was given to me in my career, or my studies, was from my neighbor, the same person who studied the same thing as me. He advised me to choose a very specific specialty in university that would help me find a job. That was very helpful for me, since there were only two specialties at the university where I studied. Basically, the good specialty he recommended for me was very useful, as there are many possible chances to get a job, while the other one wasn't very promising.

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The best advice that was given to me in my career, or my career of studies, was from my neighbour, the same person that studied the same thing like me. He advised me to choose a very specific speciality in university that would help me find a job. And that was very helpful for me. You know since there were only two specialities in the university where I studied. So basically yeah, the good one is the good specialty which he recommended for me was very useful since there are many possible chances to get a job while the other one wasn’t very nice.

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that: 3

studied: 2

specialty: 2

university: 2

there: 2

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The response addresses the topic but could benefit from more detail and elaboration. To improve, provide more specific information about the neighbor, the exact timing of the advice, and a clearer explanation of why the chosen specialty was more advantageous. Adding personal experiences related to following the advice would also strengthen the answer. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

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The answer is somewhat coherent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions ('my career, or my career of studies'). The structure is generally present, but could be more clearly signposted. Try to use more linking words to connect your ideas smoothly. For example, you could use 'furthermore' or 'in addition' to expand on why the advice was helpful.

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The vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision and variety. Phrases like 'very helpful' and 'very useful' are repetitive. Try to use synonyms to enhance your vocabulary range. For example, instead of 'very helpful,' you could say 'invaluable' or 'beneficial.' Also, 'wasn't very nice' is vague; try to be more specific.

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Band 6+: Describe a piece of good advice you received relating to your career or studies. You should say: - Who gave you the advice - What the advice was - When they gave you the advice And explain why it was good advice.

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