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Band 4+: Describe a time when you helped someone

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One time I really helped my mom out was when she was feeling overwhelmed. I spent a whole afternoon cleaning the house, doing things like washing dishes, cooking lunch, and running the dishwasher. I even organized the laundry. It felt good to know that I was taking some of the burden off of her. When she came home from work, she was really tired, but she was so happy to see that the house was clean and organized. It made me feel good to know that I was able to support her and make her feel comfortable.

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

The more time that I spend to help a person is’s uh. Helping my house and clean the all. More specifically, I washed the plates, cook the lunch I cleaned the dishwasher I don’t know organized the clothes of a wash and my mom feels that have a support in the house and the moment that she arrives at my house really tired the house isn’t uh. Dirty or um. No we’renna say it because I organize the most of part and gives she a support or I don’t know, a comfortable been more elaborate of the situation influence.

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 3

really: 2

house: 2

organized: 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

4.5

The student provides a clear description of the situation and the help they provided. However, the answer lacks some detail and could be more engaging. For example, the student could have mentioned why their mom was feeling overwhelmed or what specific tasks they did to help. The student could also have elaborated on how their mom felt after they helped her. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

4.5

The student's speech is somewhat hesitant and disjointed. There are several instances of repetition and self-correction, which disrupt the flow of the answer. The student could improve their fluency by practicing speaking more naturally and confidently.

Lexical Resource

4.5

The student uses a range of vocabulary, but some of the words are not used accurately or appropriately. For example, the student uses the phrase "the most of part" which is not grammatically correct. The student could improve their lexical resource by focusing on using more precise and idiomatic language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4.5

The student makes several grammatical errors throughout the answer. For example, the student uses incorrect verb tenses and articles. The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by reviewing basic grammar rules and practicing using them in their speech.

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