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Band 6+: Describe a time when you had to change your plan

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Normally, I do my rough plan about my activities, but sometimes things do not go as planned, and one has to change their plans. Here, I'm going to talk about a time when the weather forced my group mates and me to change our plans. I will remember a time when my friends and I had planned to go to the mountains for its vibrant atmosphere, which is nearly 30 km away from my house. However, we couldn't go due to the heat.

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Normally I don’t I do my rough plan about my activities but sometimes things do not go as we planned and one has to change one’s plans. Here I’m going to talk about a time when the weather forced my group mates and me to change our plans. I will probably remember a time when my friends and I had planned to go for mountains now for its vibrant atmosphere which is nearly 30 km away from my house. However, we couldn’t go due to the heat.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 2

planned: 2

change: 2

plans: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

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Task Response

The response is relevant to the question and provides a clear description of a situation where a plan had to be changed. However, the response could be improved by elaborating on the details of the original plan, the reasons for the change, and the alternative plan that was implemented. More detail on the experience and the feelings involved would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is understandable, but the fluency could be improved. There are a few instances of repetition and self-correction. Try to speak more smoothly and confidently, pausing only for natural emphasis.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. Instead of 'vibrant atmosphere,' consider a more descriptive phrase like 'stunning views' or 'breathtaking scenery.' The word 'heat' is a bit vague; 'extreme heat' or 'scorching heat' would be more impactful.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The phrase 'things do not go as we planned' is slightly awkward; 'things didn't go according to plan' or 'our plans didn't work out' would be better. The sentence 'I will probably remember a time' is slightly hesitant; a more confident phrasing would improve the flow.

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