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Band 5+: Describe a time you experienced a cultural difference that surprised you. You should say: - Where you were - What the cultural difference was - Who you were with And explain why it surprised you.

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I can say that in Bali, when I was there, I experienced a significant cultural difference. I saw people praying to God using a bit of rice, which they placed on their foreheads. They bent their knees and clearly said, 'Thank God, thank God.' I was there on vacation with my family. This experience changed my perspective because it made me realize that the world can embrace every cultural difference and still come together as one.

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I can say in belly when 277 I have come to belly once and the cursor defense was when I saw them they prayed to God they used some rice a bit of rice and they put them on the forehead and they like unbent it knee and clearly saying thank God thank God and I worked that hour there because I’m on my vacation with my family and how this experience it changed my perspective because I’m because of that I knew that this world can combine every cultural difference and still become one.

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there: 2

cultural: 2

difference: 2

their: 2

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Task Response

The response addresses the topic adequately, providing details about a cultural difference experienced in Bali. To further enhance the answer, consider elaborating more on the specific context and impact of the cultural difference. Adding more descriptive language and personal reflection could also strengthen the response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

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The answer is somewhat coherent but contains hesitations and repetitions ('belly when 277 I have come to belly once'). The structure is present but could be clearer. Try to avoid unnecessary pauses and repetitions by planning your answer more thoroughly before speaking. Use cohesive devices more effectively to link ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is simple and adequate but lacks precision and variety. The phrase 'cursor defense' is unclear and likely a misinterpretation. Expand your vocabulary by reading more and actively learning new words in context. Focus on using more precise and descriptive language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar contains errors that sometimes impede understanding (e.g., 'I can say in belly when 277 I have come to belly once'). There is a limited range of sentence structures. Practice using a wider variety of grammatical structures and focus on accuracy in basic grammar. Review verb tenses, articles, and sentence construction.

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