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Band 6+: Describe a piece of technology you used for the first time and found surprisingly difficult to operate. You should say: - What the technology was - When and where you used it - What made it difficult to use And explain how you eventually managed to use it successfully.

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When I was at university, I encountered VR glasses for the first time. As an architect, I should imagine everything, the design, the place, and everything they're constructing. At that time, my tutor showed us VR glasses to imagine properly and design our concepts. At first, I didn't know how to use them and I was confused because it was tough to understand how to turn them on and how to work with them. When I wore them, I couldn't know how to make my concept properly. So I asked my friends and tutors for help. That was beneficial because one of my classmates showed me how to work with them. But generally, I can't use them efficiently because they are a little bit complicated and I find them hard to use. Although they are really advanced and they are cutting-edge technology, it is hard to figure out how to work with them.

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When I was at university, I encountered a VR glass for the first time. As I’m an architect, I should imagine about everything, the design, the place, and everything they’re constructing also. At that time, my tutor showed us a VR glass to imagine properly and design our concepts. At first, I didn’t know how to use it and I was confused because it was tough to understand how to turn it on and how to work with it. When I wore it, I couldn’t know how to make my concept properly. So I asked my friends and tutors for help. That was beneficial because one of my classmates showed me how to work with it. But generally I can’t use them efficiently because they are a little bit complicated and I find them hard to use. Although they are really advanced and they are cutting-edge technology, it is hard to figure out how to work with them.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

them: 8

because: 3

work: 3

with: 3

they: 3

glasses: 2

first: 2

imagine: 2

everything: 2

design: 2

showed: 2

properly: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response addresses the topic by describing the technology (VR glasses), when it was first encountered (at university), and why it is difficult to use (complicated to operate). However, the explanation of how the difficulty is usually dealt with is brief and lacks specific detail. To improve, you could elaborate on the steps taken to overcome the difficulty, such as practicing regularly, using online tutorials, or seeking help from others. Additionally, providing a more concrete example of a specific challenge and how you resolved it would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and follows the topic prompts in order. However, there are some hesitations and repetitions (e.g., 'imagine about everything, the design, the place, and everything they're constructing also'). The use of cohesive devices is basic, and the explanation of how you deal with the difficulty is brief. To improve, expand on the strategies you use to overcome the difficulty and use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'moreover', 'as a result', 'in addition').

Lexical Resource

You use some good vocabulary (e.g., 'cutting-edge technology', 'beneficial', 'efficiently'), but there are inaccuracies and limited range. For example, 'VR glass' should be 'VR glasses' or 'VR headset', and 'imagine about' is not natural. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary, such as 'intuitive', 'user-friendly', 'navigate', 'troubleshoot', and 'grasp the concept'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are some errors and limited range. For example, 'I couldn't know how to make my concept properly' is awkward; 'I couldn't figure out how to develop my concept' would be better. Also, 'they are a little bit complicated' is informal. To improve, use a wider range of structures, such as conditionals, relative clauses, and passive voice, and ensure subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'VR glasses' is plural).

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