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Band 7+: describe an ambition that you haven't achieved

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One of my aspirations is to be able to live abroad for a certain period of time. I have a hobby in traveling, and I always want to discover many new places. In my hometown, I usually wander around to find new areas that I haven't discovered. Also, I'm really interested in culture. The differences between the customs, art, cuisine, and even festivals in other countries really make me want to learn more about them. At the moment, I'm trying my best to study abroad, which I think is the best way for me to fulfill my ambition of living in a different country.

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One of my aspirations is to be able to live aboard for a certain period of time. I have a hobby in traveling and I always want to discover many new places. In my hometown, I usually wander around it so that I can find the new areas that I haven’t discovered. Also, I’m really interested in culture. The difference between the customs, art, cuisine, or even festivals in other countries really make me want to know it more. At the moment, I’m trying my best to study aboard which I think is the best way for me to fulfill my ambition in living in a different country.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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really: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

5.5

This is a good start to answering the question. However, to improve, consider adding more specific details about your travel experiences or cultural interests. Elaborating on the challenges you've faced in pursuing this ambition and how you plan to overcome them would also strengthen your response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-organized and coherent. The ideas flow logically, and the speaker uses cohesive devices effectively. There is only very minor repetition. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the flow even further.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. The speaker uses a range of vocabulary related to travel and culture. To achieve a higher score, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated. For example, instead of 'wander around,' consider using 'explore' or 'investigate.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. The speaker uses a range of grammatical structures, although some sentences could be more complex and varied. For example, the sentence 'The difference between the customs, art, cuisine, or even festivals in other countries really make me want to know it more' could be improved by using a more sophisticated structure, such as 'The diverse customs, art, cuisine, and festivals of other countries greatly intrigue me.'

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