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Band 7+: Describe an ancient city in your country that you would like to visit. You should say: where it is, what you know about it, why you would like to visit it, and explain what you would like to do there.

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I'd like to talk about Plovdiv, which is an ancient city located in Bulgaria. It is widely known as one of the oldest cities in Europe, with history dating back to 4,000 BC. First, I learned about Plovdiv from a travel documentary on TV. What makes this city so fascinating is its incredibly rich history. Over thousands of years, it was ruled by various great empires, including the Romans and the Ottomans. Each of these civilizations left a unique mark on the city's culture and architecture. If I visit Plovdiv, there are two main places which I would love to explore. The first one is the ancient Roman theater, which was built in the 2nd century AD and is still used today for live performances. And the second one is the Old Town, famous for its narrow cobblestone streets and beautiful houses. I really want to visit Plovdiv because it feels like a living museum. Walking through its streets would allow me to experience thousands of years of human history in just one day. For anyone who loves history, Plovdiv is a must visit destination.

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I’d like to talk about Plovdiv, which is an ancient city located in Bulgaria. It is widely known as one of the oldest cities in Europe, with history dating back to 4,000 BC. First, I learned about Plavdiv from travel documentary on TV. What makes this city so fascinating is its incredibly rich history. Over thousands of years, it was ruled by various great empires, including the Romans and the Ottomans. Each of these civilizations left a unique mark on the city’s culture and architecture. If I visit Plovdiv, there are two main places which I would love to explore. The first one is the ancient Roman theater, which was built in the 2nd century AD and is still used today for live performances. And the second one is the Old Town, famous for its narrow cobblestone streets and beautiful houses. I really want to visit Plaudiu because it feels like a living museum. Walking through its streets would allow me to experience thousands of years of human history in just one day. For anyone who loves history, Plovde is a must visit destination.

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plovdiv: 5

history: 4

which: 3

visit: 3

about: 2

ancient: 2

first: 2

thousands: 2

years: 2

would: 2

streets: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer is well-structured and directly addresses all parts of the topic: it identifies the city (Plovdiv), its location (Bulgaria), provides historical background, explains personal reasons for wanting to visit, and describes specific activities (visiting the Roman theater and the Old Town). The response includes personal experience (learning from a documentary) and specific details (dating back to 4,000 BC, Roman theater from 2nd century AD), which enhance the response. To achieve a higher score, consider elaborating more on the personal significance or emotional connection to the visit, and perhaps include a brief mention of any cultural or personal ties to the city. Additionally, expanding on the 'what you would like to do there' section with more varied activities could provide further depth.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-organized and coherent, with a clear structure: introduction, background, reasons, and specific places to visit. The use of cohesive devices like 'First', 'What makes this city so fascinating', 'If I visit', and 'And the second one' helps the flow. However, there are a few instances of self-correction and repetition (e.g., 'Plavdiv' corrected to 'Plovdiv', 'Plaudiu' to 'Plovdiv'), which slightly affect fluency. To improve, practice speaking smoothly without correcting minor errors, and use a wider range of linking phrases to connect ideas more naturally.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and precise for the topic, with good use of terms like 'ancient city', 'incredibly rich history', 'civilizations', 'unique mark', 'narrow cobblestone streets', and 'living museum'. There is some flexibility in word choice. However, there are minor errors in pronunciation/spelling (e.g., 'Plavdiv', 'Plaudiu') and a slight lack of more advanced or varied vocabulary. To improve, incorporate more descriptive adjectives and idiomatic expressions, and ensure accurate pronunciation of place names. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a good range of structures including relative clauses ('which is an ancient city', 'which was built'), conditional ('If I visit'), and complex sentences. There are a few minor errors: missing article 'a' before 'travel documentary', and the phrase 'a must visit destination' should be 'a must-visit destination'. These are minor and do not impede understanding. To achieve a higher score, focus on eliminating small errors and using more varied sentence structures, such as passive voice or inversion.

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