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Band 6+: Describe someone you know who has started a business. You should say: Who this person is What work this person does Why this person decided to start a business And explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person

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So now I want to talk about my older brother who sells food for a living. He has his own small business and I think it's interesting to see how he manages his work every day. He started selling food to earn money and support himself. This job is not always easy because he needs to prepare the food, serve customers, and make sure the food is really good. He also needs to be friendly so customers feel comfortable and happy buying from him. I'm so proud of him because he works hard and keeps trying to make his business better. Sometimes running a business can be tiring, but I think he has learned a lot from his experience. In the future, I would also like to have my own business. I want to do something I enjoy and earn money by myself. I know it takes time and effort to become successful, but I'm learning how to become successful. I hope I can achieve my goals just like my brother.

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So now I want to talk about my older brother who sells food for a living. He has his own small business and I think it’s interesting to see how he manages his work everyday. He started selling new food to earn money and support himself. This job is not always easy because he needs to prepare the food, serve customers and make sure the food is really good. He also needs to be friendly so customers feel comfortable and also happy buying from him. I’m so proud of him because he works hard and keeps trying to make his business better. Sometimes learning a business can be tiring but I think he has learned a lot of his experience In the future, I would also like to have my own business. I want to do something I enjoy and earn money by myself. I know it takes time and effort to become successful, but I’m learning how to become successful. I hope I can achieve my goals just like my brother.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

food: 4

business: 4

brother: 2

think: 2

money: 2

because: 2

needs: 2

customers: 2

become: 2

successful: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response addresses the topic by describing the person (the older brother), his work (selling food), and the reason for starting the business (to earn money and support himself). It also includes a personal opinion about whether the speaker would like to do similar work, which is a required element. However, the answer lacks specific details and personal experiences that would make it more vivid and fully developed. For example, it does not mention the type of food sold, the location of the business, or any particular challenges or successes. To improve, the speaker could elaborate on the brother's motivations, provide concrete examples of his daily activities, and explain more deeply why they would or would not like to do the same kind of work. Expanding on these points would make the response more comprehensive and engaging.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and follows a logical structure, addressing all parts of the topic. However, there are some issues with fluency, including a few hesitations and repetitions (e.g., 'really good' used twice, 'successful' repeated). The use of cohesive devices is basic, and the answer could benefit from more varied linking words and phrases to improve the flow. To improve, try to use a wider range of discourse markers (e.g., 'moreover', 'in addition', 'as a result') and avoid repeating the same vocabulary.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the topic and generally precise, with some good expressions like 'manage his work', 'support himself', and 'achieve my goals'. However, the range is limited, and there is some repetition (e.g., 'business' and 'successful' are used multiple times). To achieve a higher score, incorporate more varied and less common vocabulary, such as 'entrepreneurial journey', 'customer satisfaction', 'financial independence', or 'resilience'. Also, avoid overusing simple words like 'good' and 'really'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with correct use of simple and some complex sentences. However, there are a few errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'he has learned a lot of his experience' (should be 'from his experience') and 'learning a business' (should be 'running a business'). The range of grammatical structures is limited, with a reliance on simple sentences. To improve, try to use more complex structures, such as conditional sentences, relative clauses, and varied tenses, while ensuring accuracy.

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