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Band 5+: Describe a time you had to adapt to a sudden change in plans. You should say: - What the original plans were - What the change was - How it affected you and others And explain how you successfully adapted to the change.

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When I was about 11 years old, I was attending swimming training, and during the autumn holidays, I spent time with my family and my sisters. One day during my holidays, I received a message from my coach that I had to go to a competition because a member of my group couldn't be there. So, I had to do it for him. It was unexpected, and I went to the competition, but it was a little annoying because I had been spending all my holidays on training and competitions.

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When I was about 11 years old I’ve been visiting swimming trainings and one of these days I have the autumn holidays and I spend it with my family, with my sisters and in the one day of my holidays I get the message from my coach that I have to go to the competition because my member of my group couldn’t be there. So I have to do it for him. And it was so unexpected and I went to competition, but it was a little bit annoying because I have been spending all my holidays on trainings and competitions.

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holidays: 3

training: 2

during: 2

competition: 2

because: 2

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Task Response

The response addresses the prompt but could benefit from more detail and elaboration. To improve, provide a more thorough description of the original plans, the unexpected change, and the adaptation process. Additionally, expanding on the impact of the experience would strengthen the answer. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

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The response is generally understandable, but there are some hesitations and a lack of smooth flow. The organization of ideas is present but could be clearer with better use of linking words and phrases. To improve, focus on using cohesive devices to connect ideas and practice speaking more smoothly without unnecessary pauses.

Lexical Resource

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Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors in the response, including incorrect verb tenses ('I have been visiting' instead of 'I was attending') and awkward phrasing. The range of grammatical structures is limited. To improve, focus on using correct verb tenses and practicing a wider variety of sentence structures. Review basic grammar rules and practice applying them in your speaking.

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Band 5+: Describe a time you had to adapt to a sudden change in plans. You should say: - What the original plans were - What the change was - How it affected you and others And explain how you successfully adapted to the change.

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