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Band 7+: Do you enjoy listening to music? Why or why not?

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Actually, I'm not a person who enjoys listening to music a lot, but sometimes when I want to listen to music, I choose music that contains piano because it makes me relax and meditate. I choose it when I want to read a book because the piano is one of my favorite musical instruments.

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Actually, I’m not a person who enjoy listening to music a lot, but sometimes when I want to listen to music, I choose a music that contains piano because it makes me relax, meditate, and I choose it when I want to read a book because a piano is one of my favorite musical instruments.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

music: 3

choose: 2

piano: 2

because: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is very good. Aim to refine subtleties and intonation to further improve.

Task Response

The answer is understandable and coherent, but it could benefit from more detailed explanation and elaboration on the reasons behind the preference for piano music. Consider exploring the specific qualities of piano music that contribute to relaxation and meditation, and provide more specific examples of how it enhances your reading experience.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and easy to follow. There is a slight hesitation and repetition ('a music that contains piano'), but overall the flow is natural. Minor improvements in sentence structure would enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like 'meditate' and 'musical instruments' show a good range. More precise vocabulary choices could elevate the response. For example, instead of 'a music that contains piano,' consider 'piano music' or 'music featuring the piano'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical inaccuracies. The phrase 'I'm not a person who enjoy listening to music' should be 'I'm not a person who enjoys listening to music'. The sentence structure could be improved for greater accuracy and range. Consider combining some sentences for a more sophisticated structure.

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