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Band 4+: Describe a place where you thought things were too expensive

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I'm going to tell you about a time when I went to a place and found things very expensive. When I was a primary school student, my family planned a trip to a famous tourist destination. It was well-known for its large markets and shows. After checking into a hotel, we went to the market to buy some souvenirs. My mom surprised me with a beautiful bracelet, handcrafted by local artisans. It was a beautiful piece, but the price was quite high. I thought it was a bit expensive, but I also felt it was worth it. It was the most precious gift I've ever received.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I’m going to tell you about occasions when I go to a place and and I bought something very expensive. Well, when I were uh, a primary student. My family they plan to to go to a famous tourist. That desination um. M which is uh. Well known for people that to let our head down and unriite um. You know that is very famous for lar markets show. After taking in at uh, a hotel we uh, went to uh. Light market to buy some. To buy some sh um. And my mom’s uh my mom surprised me with uh uh bre uh which is uh, showificated b um it was made by local people that. But there is the problem that it caused an arm um. And I um. I think but I think it’deserving. Um. It it was the the most precious um. Was the most precious presence that I ever I’ve ever had in my life.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

expensive: 2

beautiful: 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 student successfully describes a place where they found things expensive, but the answer lacks detail and specific examples. The student could have provided more information about the specific items they found expensive and why they thought they were overpriced. For example, they could have mentioned the price of the bracelet and compared it to other souvenirs they saw. They could also have explained why they thought the price was unreasonable, such as by mentioning the quality of the item or the overall cost of living in the area. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is somewhat hesitant and disfluent, with frequent pauses and repetitions. The answer is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. The student could have used more transition words and phrases to connect their ideas and make the flow of the answer smoother. For example, they could have used phrases like "for example," "in addition," or "on the other hand."

Lexical Resource

The student uses a range of vocabulary, but some words are not used accurately or appropriately. For example, the student uses the word "deserving" in a way that is not quite correct. They could have used a more precise word like "worthwhile" or "valuable." The student also uses some informal language, such as "let our head down" and "unriite." While this is not necessarily a problem, it is important to use formal language in the IELTS speaking test.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student makes a few grammatical errors, such as using the past tense incorrectly in "when I were uh, a primary student." The student also uses some incorrect verb tenses and articles. The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying more attention to verb tenses and articles. They could also benefit from practicing using a wider range of grammatical structures.

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