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Band 6+: do you like animals?

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Yes, I like to see animals, but I don't like to deal with them. You know, I'm not trying to have any pets in my house. Some of my friends have dogs or cats and they always convince me to get one. But actually, I'm concerned about the hygiene of my house and I'm allergic to some hair. So I don't like to have a pet in my home. But actually, I like to see animals in zoos, on the street, or even in photos. Why not?

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Yes, I like to see animals, but I don’t like to deal with them. You know, uh, I’m not tring any petit in my house, uh, but some of my friends have dogs or cats and they always convince me to have one. But actually, um, you know, I’m, um, considered the hygiene of my house and am alle allergic for some hair. So I don’t like to have a, ah, pet in my home. But actually, I like to see the animals in zoos or in the street or actually at the photos. Why not?

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

like: 4

have: 3

animals: 2

don't: 2

house: 2

actually: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

6.5

The student provides a clear and detailed answer to the question, expressing both their preference for observing animals and their reluctance to own pets. The answer is well-structured and engaging, demonstrating a good understanding of the topic. However, the student could have elaborated further on their reasons for not wanting pets, perhaps by mentioning specific experiences or challenges.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with a good pace and rhythm, but there are some instances of hesitation and repetition, particularly in the first part of the answer. The use of fillers like "uh" and "you know" is a bit excessive. The student could improve their fluency by practicing speaking more naturally and confidently.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "convince", "hygiene", and "allergic". However, there are a few instances of less precise language, such as "deal with" and "see animals". The student could enhance their lexical resource by using more specific and descriptive vocabulary.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, but there are a few minor errors, such as "tring" instead of "trying" and "alle allergic" instead of "allergic". The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying more attention to verb tenses and subject-verb agreement.

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