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Band 4+: Describe an unconventional hobby or activity that you would like to try in the future. You should say: - What the activity is - Why it is considered unconventional - What equipment or skills you would need And explain why you are interested in trying it.

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Frankly speaking, I always wanted to try surfing. I watched videos on YouTube, on TV, and on TikTok, and it always seemed like an extraordinary hobby to me. I always wanted to try it, but it might be a bit difficult for me because I live in Uzbekistan, where there is no ocean or sea, only some small lakes. However, I hope to try it in the future. I really like it because of that. I have to go.

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Frankly speaking, I always wanted to try surfing. I watched on YouTube videos, on TV, on TikTok and it was always an extraordinary hobby for me. I always wanted to try this but it might be a bit difficult for me because I’m living in Uzbekistan and there is no ocean or sea, there is only some small lakes but I hope in the future I will try it I really like it because of this. I have to go.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

always: 3

wanted: 2

because: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The answer addresses the topic but lacks development and specific details. It mentions the hobby (surfing), how you heard about it (YouTube, TV, TikTok), and a challenge (no ocean in Uzbekistan), but the explanation of why you are attracted to it is very brief and vague. To improve, expand on each point with more specific examples and personal experiences. For instance, describe a particular video that inspired you, elaborate on the challenges (e.g., learning to balance, finding a location, cost), and provide a more detailed reason for your attraction, such as the sense of freedom or connection with nature. Additionally, ensure you fully complete the answer without rushing to end. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and follows the topic structure, but it is very brief and lacks development. There is some repetition ('I always wanted to try') and the ending 'I have to go' is abrupt, cutting off the response. To improve, expand on each point with more details and examples, and use a clear conclusion.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is basic and repetitive. Words like 'extraordinary' and 'difficult' are used, but there is little range or precision. To improve, use more varied and specific vocabulary (e.g., 'thrilling', 'challenging', 'accessible', 'wave-riding') and idiomatic expressions where appropriate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate but simple, with limited range. There are minor issues (e.g., 'I watched on YouTube videos' should be 'I watched videos on YouTube'). To improve, use a wider range of structures, such as conditionals, relative clauses, and complex sentences, and ensure word order is correct.

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Band 4+: Describe an unconventional hobby or activity that you would like to try in the future. You should say: - What the activity is - Why it is considered unconventional - What equipment or skills you would need And explain why you are interested in trying it.

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