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Band 6+: Describe a travel you were looking forward to but was delayed You should say: - Where you planned to travel to - Why you were looking forward to it - Why it had to be delayed - And explain how you felt about the experienc

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Last year, I planned to go to Jeju Island with my boyfriend. The place is known for its stunning landscape, and I really like nature. The trip was to celebrate my birthday and the third anniversary with my boyfriend. Suddenly, my boyfriend's company scheduled a business trip. I couldn't hang out with him, and I was disappointed because I took five days off from work. My plans were eliminated, so I was really bored. I decided to go to Jeju Island on my own. Actually, that place is my hometown, so I had many friends and family there. I had a good time, but it was supposed to be spent with my boyfriend. I felt lonely, so I wish we could have time together this year.

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Last year I planned to go Jeju Island with my 4th sense. The place is known for its stunning landscape and I really like the nature. The travel was to celebrate my birthday and the 3rd anniversary with my boyfriend. Suddenly my boyfriend’s company went on the business trip. I couldn’t hang out with my boyfriend. I was disappointed because I took 5 days off in my work. My plans were eliminated so I was really boring. I decided to go Jeju Island on my own. Actually that place is my hometown so there were many friends and family. I had quite good time but it was supposed to spend time with my boyfriend. I felt lonely so I wish we could have time this year.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

with: 4

boyfriend: 3

island: 2

place: 2

really: 2

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Pronunciation

5.5

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The answer is well-organized and covers all parts of the question. Specific details are included, such as the reason for the trip and the length of time off work. To improve, consider expanding on the feelings associated with the delay and the solo trip to Jeju Island, providing richer details and more descriptive language to convey emotions more effectively.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and easy to follow. There is a slight lack of smoothness in the delivery, particularly around the explanation of the delay. Adding a few more linking words and phrases would improve the flow. For example, instead of 'Suddenly my boyfriend's company went on the business trip,' you could say 'Unfortunately, my boyfriend's company unexpectedly scheduled a business trip,' which adds a smoother transition and more sophisticated vocabulary.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate and mostly accurate. However, there's room for improvement in terms of range and precision. Words like "stunning" show good vocabulary, but more sophisticated alternatives could be used in places. For example, instead of 'I was really boring,' you could say 'I was quite disappointed' or 'I felt quite let down.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. Sentence structures are simple but effective. Using more complex sentence structures and varied grammatical forms would enhance the overall score. For example, instead of two short sentences like 'My plans were eliminated so I was really boring,' you could combine them into one more sophisticated sentence, such as 'The cancellation of my plans left me feeling quite bored.'

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