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Band 6+: Describe a small but positive change you made in your life recently. You should say: - What the change was - When you made the change - What motivated you to make the change And explain how this change has affected your life.

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I recently signed up for tennis as a hobby because I felt I needed to improve my physical ability and also to unwind from my busy schedule at work. I introduced this idea to my friends so that I could have people to play with. I started by convincing them and promising to pay for their membership at the athletic club, and they finally agreed. This small activity has improved my life in such a way that I'm always looking forward to my tennis session. I'm always looking forward to it so as to spend more time with friends and to unwind. Also, it has improved my physical ability.

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I recently signed up for tennis as a hobby because I felt like I needed to improve my physical ability and also to unwind from my busy schedule at WEG. I introduced this idea to my friends so that I can have people to play with. I started by convincing them and promising to pay for their membership at the athletic club and they finally agreed. And this small activity has improved my life in such a way that I’m always looking forward to my tennis session. I’m always looking forward to it so as to spend more time with friends and to unwind. And also, it has improved my physical ability.

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tennis: 2

physical: 2

ability: 2

unwind: 2

friends: 2

improved: 2

always: 2

looking: 2

forward: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer addresses the topic directly, covering all required points: what the change was, why it was made, how it was implemented, and its impact. It includes personal experience and specific details (e.g., convincing friends, paying for membership). However, the response could be more developed and elaborate, providing deeper reflection on the impact and perhaps a more structured narrative. Expanding on the emotional or long-term effects would enhance the response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and logically organized, but there is some repetition ('I'm always looking forward to it' repeated) and a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and avoid repeating the same phrase. Also, expand on each point with more detail to enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but limited. Words like 'improve', 'unwind', 'convincing' are used, but there is little variety or precision. To score higher, use more specific and varied vocabulary (e.g., 'enhance my physical fitness', 'decompress', 'persuade') and include idiomatic expressions or collocations.

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Grammar is mostly accurate with some complex structures (e.g., 'so that I can have people to play with'), but there are minor errors and limited range. For example, 'I'm always looking forward to it so as to spend more time' could be rephrased. To improve, use a wider variety of tenses and sentence structures, and ensure consistent accuracy.

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Band 6+: Describe a small but positive change you made in your life recently. You should say: - What the change was - When you made the change - What motivated you to make the change And explain how this change has affected your life.

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