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Band 5+: Describe a time when you achieved a great goal

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Okay, I would like to talk about a time when I achieved a great goal. Two years ago, I attended a language course for a certificate to enter university, and I decided to study hard. I found it difficult because obtaining the language certificate was challenging. It was tough for me for 10 months, and then I focused on studying for 2 months, and in those 2 months, I achieved my goal. I was very happy, but I haven't forgotten those difficulties.

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Okay, I would like to say about time when I achieved a great goal. Two years ago I attended language course for certificate to Ent. University and I decided study hard and I said it was difficult for me because it was very difficult for language to certificate. It was difficult for me for 10 months and then I was interested in signage for 2 months and for 2 months I achieved goal. I was very happy but I haven’t forgotten these difficulties.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

months: 3

achieved: 2

language: 2

certificate: 2

those: 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

This response is a good start, but it could be improved by providing more specific details about the challenges faced and the strategies used to overcome them. Elaborating on the feelings and impact of achieving the goal would also strengthen the response. Consider adding more descriptive language to paint a clearer picture for the listener. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

5.5

The answer is understandable, but the fluency could be improved. There are some hesitations and repetitions. Try to speak more smoothly and confidently, pausing naturally between ideas rather than mid-sentence. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to connect your ideas more effectively (e.g., 'however,' 'furthermore,' 'in addition').

Lexical Resource

5.5

Vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision in places. Phrases like "It was difficult for me for 10 months" could be replaced with more nuanced expressions, such as "I struggled for 10 months" or "The process was challenging and took 10 months." Aim for more precise and sophisticated vocabulary to enhance your score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4.5

There are several grammatical errors, particularly in sentence structure and tense consistency. For example, "I decided study hard" should be "I decided to study hard." Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as complex sentences and passive voice, to demonstrate greater grammatical control.

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