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Band 6+: do you have many friends? (Why, why not) how often do you go out with friends? (Why, why not) tell me about your best friends at school. how friendly are you with your Neighbour? (Why, why not) which is more important to you, friends or family (why?)

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Yes, I have many friends. I'm a naturally outgoing person, so I've made a lot of connections. I think having friends is really important because life has its ups and downs, and friends are always there to support each other. How often do I go out with friends? It depends, but I try to make time for my friends at least once a week. It's important to stay connected and have fun together.

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Uh, do you have many friends? Um, by nature, I’m an active person. That’s why, uh, I possess, uh, many, uh, friends. Uh, I think, uh, being friends or, uh, having friends is very. Plays, uh, a crucial role in our life. Uh, because, uh, there are many kind of ups and downs. That’s why, uh, the friends, uh, I think friends, uh, uh, always help, uh, with each other, I think. And, um, how often do you go out with friends?

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important: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The student answered the first question well, but didn't fully answer the second question. They should have provided more detail about how often they go out with friends and why. They also didn't answer the remaining questions. Encourage the student to fully answer all parts of the question and provide more specific examples.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is quite hesitant, with many fillers like 'uh' and 'um'. They also repeat themselves a few times. Encourage the student to speak more naturally and confidently, and to avoid unnecessary repetition.

Lexical Resource

The student uses some good vocabulary, such as 'active', 'crucial role', and 'ups and downs'. However, they could use more specific and varied vocabulary to express their ideas more effectively. Encourage the student to expand their vocabulary and use more descriptive language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student makes a few grammatical errors, such as 'possess, uh, many, uh, friends' and 'plays, uh, a crucial role in our life'. They also use some awkward phrasing. Encourage the student to focus on using correct grammar and to practice speaking in complete sentences.

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