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Band 7+: Did you have lots of friends when you were a child

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Yes, I was fortunate to make many friends when I was a child. I was very active in school and neighborhood activities, which helped me build a wide circle of friends. For example, I attended various summer camps where I met other kids from different schools and developed lasting friendships.

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Yes, I was fortunate to make many friends. When I was a child. I was very active in school and neighborhood activities, which helped me build a wide circle of friends. For example, I attended various summer camps where I met other kids from different schools and develop bit lessensive.

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and detailed answer to the question, demonstrating a good understanding of the topic. They provide a specific example of how they made friends, which adds depth to their response. However, the student could have elaborated further on the lasting friendships they developed at summer camp, providing more specific details about the activities they participated in and the connections they made.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with a few minor hesitations. The answer is well-organized and coherent, with a clear structure and logical flow. However, there is a slight repetition of the phrase "when I was a child" which could be avoided for a smoother flow.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "fortunate", "active", "circle", and "lasting friendships". However, there is a minor error in the use of the word "lessensive", which should be "lasting". The student could also use more specific vocabulary to describe the activities they participated in at summer camp.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy with only one minor error in the use of the word "lessensive". The sentence structure is generally correct, but there is a slight redundancy in the phrase "when I was a child" which could be avoided. The student could also use more complex sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical accuracy.

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