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Band 5+: Describe a time when you helped someone.

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I am going to tell you about someone I helped last year. This is actually my sister. She had just completed her university education and had been working at the university.

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I am going to tell you about someone I helped last year. This is actually my sister. She had just completed a university education and she has been working in the university

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

university: 2

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Pronunciation

4.5

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Task Response

The response is a weak start to answering the question. It mentions the person helped and the context, but lacks detail about the help provided. To improve, describe the situation, the help given, and the outcome. Focus on the action and impact of your help.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and easy to follow. However, there is a slight hesitation and an incomplete sentence structure. Improving fluency would involve smoother transitions and a more natural flow of speech. Try to avoid pauses and ensure each sentence is grammatically complete before moving on to the next.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. While the words are correctly used, incorporating more precise and varied vocabulary would enhance the response. Consider using more descriptive language to paint a clearer picture of the situation and your actions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only a minor error in tense consistency. The sentence 'She had just completed a university education and she has been working in the university' shows a slight inconsistency in verb tense. Using consistent past tense ('had completed' and 'had been working') would improve grammatical accuracy. Aim for more complex sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical abilities.

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