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Band 7+: do you keep plants

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Yes, I keep plants usually in my home. They are different types of flowers, such as tulips and roses. I like to keep them in my home because of the beautiful view and the function of clearing the air. I think it helps people; it helps people be happier when they see these flowers.

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

Yes, I keep plants usually in my home. It is different types of flowers such as tulips and roses. I like to keep it in home because of the beautiful view and function that clear air. And I think it helps to people, it helps to people be more happier when they see the of these flowers.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

flowers: 2

helps: 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 speaker elaborates on the types of plants they keep and the reasons for keeping them, providing a clear and detailed answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent, but there are some pauses and hesitations that slightly affect the fluency. The ideas are connected, but could be smoother. Try to use more varied cohesive devices to link your ideas together more effectively. For example, instead of repeating 'it helps people,' you could use synonyms or rephrase the idea.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. The range is somewhat limited. To improve, try to incorporate more specific and descriptive words related to plants and their benefits. For example, instead of just saying 'beautiful view,' describe what makes the view beautiful. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors, including incorrect article usage ('the of these flowers'), subject-verb agreement issues ('it is different types'), and pronoun errors ('it in home'). While the overall meaning is clear, these errors impact the accuracy. Focus on practicing basic grammar rules and sentence structures to improve accuracy. Also, pay attention to pronoun usage to ensure clarity.

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