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Band 7+: Do you enjoy taking photos? Why/Why not?

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Actually, I tend to take photos of others and nature, but I don't really like taking photos of myself or doing selfies because I'm not really into that. I enjoy taking photos of others and, as I mentioned before, nature because I like how it looks. I might also be working on some projects related to it, so I'm definitely enjoying taking photos, just not of myself.

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

So actually it’s prone to me to taking photos of others and maybe the nature, but I don’t really like taking photos of myself or maybe doing some selfies because I’m not really inside but I like when I’m taking photos of others and maybe as I said before nature because I like how it looks like and maybe I’m doing some rock or process on it so I’m definitely enjoying taking photos but not of myself.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

photos: 4

taking: 3

others: 2

nature: 2

really: 2

myself: 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 response is comprehensive and directly addresses the question. The explanation is clear and provides sufficient detail. The answer is well-structured and easy to follow.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions ('maybe'). Using cohesive devices more effectively would improve the flow. For example, instead of repeating 'maybe,' try using synonyms or rephrasing. Try to minimize filler words like 'actually' and 'so'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise. Using more varied vocabulary related to photography and personal preferences would enhance the response. For example, instead of just saying 'nature,' you could specify landscapes, wildlife, etc.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical errors, such as 'it's prone to me to taking photos' which should be 'I tend to take photos'. Also, 'I'm not really inside' is not a natural expression; 'I'm not really into that' is better. Focus on using correct verb tenses and sentence structures. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures to express your ideas more precisely.

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