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Band 5+: Describe a time you helped someone who was struggling. You should say: - Who the person was and what they were struggling with - How you helped them - What the result was And explain how you felt about the experience.

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The last time I helped someone was with my best friend Artiom. He was struggling with geometry. I drew triangles and explained to him what he needed to do because he didn't understand geometry and algebra. Afterwards, I felt like a hero, you know, because I've always been a great student, but for the last three years, I haven't been like a normal student. Despite this, I always help my friends with their studies.

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The last time I was helping kids being on control work, I helped to my best friend Artiom. This was geometry. I draw at triangles, more triangles. I explain him what he needs to do because he doesn’t know geometry and algebra. After wars I felt like a hero, you know, because I’m always being a great student, but last three years I don’t… him, my like, normal student, and without these things I always help my friends

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geometry: 2

because: 2

always: 2

student: 2

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The response addresses the prompt by describing a time the speaker helped a friend with geometry. It covers who was helped, the situation, and how help was provided. To improve, the response could include more specific details about the challenges the friend faced and the exact steps taken to assist. Additionally, elaborating on the feelings afterwards would strengthen the answer. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

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The vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision and variety. There are some instances of basic word choices. To improve, try to incorporate more specific and descriptive vocabulary related to the topic. For example, instead of saying 'draw at triangles,' you could say 'I illustrated various types of triangles.' Also, expand your range of vocabulary to express feelings and actions more vividly.

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Band 5+: Describe a time you helped someone who was struggling. You should say: - Who the person was and what they were struggling with - How you helped them - What the result was And explain how you felt about the experience.

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