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Band 6+: Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone

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I would like to talk about a new technological device that I am using. It was about 7 years ago when I received a phone for my birthday from my parents. The phone was my first technological device that I needed at that age. I started using it mainly because my parents wanted me to stay safe and be able to call them if I needed something.

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I would like to talk about new technological device that I am using. It’s just about 7 years old when I was receiving a phone for my birthday by my parents. So, phone is my first technological device that I needed that in that age. I started using it mainly because my parents wanted me to stay safe and unable to call them if I needed something.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 3

about: 2

technological: 2

device: 2

using: 2

phone: 2

parents: 2

needed: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The response is relevant and addresses the question directly. The narrative is clear, but could benefit from more detail about the experience of using the new device. Consider elaborating on the specific features you enjoyed or any challenges you faced when you first started using it.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally understandable, but there are some hesitations and a slight lack of natural flow. The organization is clear, but could benefit from more cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly. Try to minimize pauses and use linking words to connect sentences more effectively.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it lacks precision and variety. The language used is simple and common. To improve, try to incorporate more specific and descriptive words related to technology and personal experiences. For example, instead of just saying 'technological device,' you could specify the type of phone or its features.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors in the response, including incorrect verb tenses ('I am using' when referring to the past), incorrect preposition usage ('receiving a phone for my birthday by my parents'), and awkward phrasing ('unable to call them'). Focus on using correct verb tenses and prepositions. Practice constructing more complex sentences to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical structures.

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