Part 2

Band 5+: Describe a time when you saw a review.

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Well, it is interesting to have been discussed. I would like to talk about a review that I read online. When I was using Instagram, a person named Ali Akbar was commenting on a T-shirt. In those days, I was planning to buy a T-shirt, and I decided to read the reviews of the T-shirt. A person named Ali Akbar, who was commenting on the T-shirt, also discussed the quality of the T-shirt. He said that it is good enough to purchase and it cannot be placed to waste, and I decided to buy the product. I decided to buy the T-shirt, and I think reviews can be a good option to make our decision, and they can help us to purchase better products.

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

Well, it is interesting to have been discussed. I would like to talk about a review that I read online. When I was using Instagram, a person named Ali Akbar who was reading is there about a treasure shirt. When those days I was planning to buy a treasure shirt and I decided to read the reviews of the treasure shirt and a person named Ali Akbar who was committing because committing on the treasure shirt, he also discussed about the quality of the treasure shirt. He said that it is good enough to purchase and it cannot be placed to waste and I decided to buy the product, I decided to buy the treasured shirt and I think reviews can be a good option to make our decision and they can help us to purchase better product.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Vocabulary Repetition:

t-shirt: 6

decided: 3

discussed: 2

person: 2

named: 2

akbar: 2

commenting: 2

reviews: 2

purchase: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The response addresses the topic of seeing a review, but it lacks depth and specific details. To improve, consider elaborating on the context of the review, such as where and when it was seen, the product details, and the reviewer's specific comments. Additionally, include more personal experience, such as how the review influenced your decision and the outcome of the purchase. Expanding the response with more descriptive language and a clear structure would enhance its completeness and appropriateness.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but contains noticeable repetition and self-correction. For example, 'I decided to buy the product, I decided to buy the treasured shirt' is repeated unnecessarily. The structure is basic, with limited use of cohesive devices. To improve, organize your ideas more clearly, avoid repetition, and use linking words like 'therefore', 'as a result', or 'in addition' to connect ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but limited and imprecise. There are errors such as 'treasure shirt' instead of 'T-shirt', and 'committing' instead of 'commenting'. The phrase 'cannot be placed to waste' is awkward and unclear. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary, and ensure correct word choice. For example, say 'high quality' or 'durable' instead of 'good enough'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate but simple, with some errors. For instance, 'a person named Ali Akbar who was reading is there about a treasure shirt' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. Also, 'who was committing because committing on the treasure shirt' is a clear error. To improve, practice using a wider range of sentence structures, such as complex sentences with relative clauses, and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct verb forms.

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