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Band 6+: did you have a hobby as a child

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Well, if my memory serves me right, neither reading books nor riding a bike really interested me when I was a child. I didn't have any particular hobbies. I was only passionate about one thing, and that was games. I used to play a lot, not only board games but also mobile games. So as a child, I was really keen on playing games.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

M well, if my mind doesn’t let me down. Unfortunately, neither reading books nor riding a bike didn’t seem interesting to me. When I was a child. I didn’t have any special hobbbyies. I was passionate about only one thing, and that was games. I used to play a lot, not only in regular games, but in mobile games also. So as a child I was really keenn on playing games.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

games: 4

really: 2

child: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, mentioning their lack of interest in traditional hobbies and their passion for games. However, the answer could be slightly more detailed by elaborating on the types of games they played or the impact of gaming on their childhood.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with good fluency and coherence, using appropriate linking words like "neither...nor" and "so". However, there is a slight hesitation at the beginning, and the sentence structure could be improved for greater clarity.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including "passionate", "keen", and "board games". However, the phrase "regular games" could be replaced with a more specific term like "board games" or "card games" for greater precision.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, but there is one grammatical error in the first sentence: "neither reading books nor riding a bike didn't seem interesting to me." This should be "neither reading books nor riding a bike seemed interesting to me." The student also uses the past tense consistently, which is appropriate for the context.

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