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Part 1

Band 5+: Do you like cooking? (Why not?)

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Actually, yes, I enjoy cooking. It's my passion, and I love it because it's also my work.

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

Actually, yes, I’m fond of cooking because, number one is because it’s my passion. Secondly, I love cooking because it’s my, um, work.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

4.5

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, stating their enjoyment of cooking and giving two reasons. However, the answer could be more detailed and elaborate on the reasons. For example, they could mention specific dishes they enjoy cooking or the satisfaction they get from creating something delicious. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with only a slight hesitation when introducing the second reason. The answer is well-organized and coherent, with clear transitions between the two reasons.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including 'fond of', 'passion', and 'love'. However, they could use more specific vocabulary to describe their enjoyment of cooking, such as 'therapeutic', 'creative', or 'satisfying'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student uses a variety of grammatical structures, including simple and complex sentences. There is one minor grammatical error in the first reason ('because, number one is because'). Overall, the grammar is accurate and natural.

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Do you like cooking? (Why not?)

No, I don’t really into I’m not really into cooking. Mainly because it’s quite time-consuming and not really my strong suit. I’m not very confident in the kitchen and I often feel it’s more trouble than it’s worth. So I usually opt for eating out. My mom’s cooking for me which is a far more […]

Band 7+

Do you like cooking? (Why not?)

To be honest, I do love cooking, but I don’t have a beau to cook. So I rather to ask me mom to do for me or hire somebody to do it, or eventually I go to some, um, restaurant to eat.

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