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Band 7+: Do you like listening to music at work

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Actually, when I work, I prefer listening to music because it helps me concentrate. I feel energized and very happy, which helps me finish my work.

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Exhaustly, when I work, I prefer listening to music because it makes me concentrate on my work. And I feel energized and very happy. So my work is to finish.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The answer is clear and directly addresses the question. It provides a reason for the preference and explains the positive effects of listening to music while working. To further enhance the response, you could add more specific details about the type of music you listen to or the specific tasks for which music is most helpful.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some minor hesitations and awkward phrasing. The flow could be improved by using more natural connectors. For example, instead of 'So my work is to finish,' try 'which helps me finish my work.' Focus on smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise. 'Exhaustly' is not the correct word; 'Actually' or 'Definitely' would be more appropriate. Consider using synonyms to enhance your vocabulary range. For example, instead of just saying 'happy,' you could use 'content' or 'motivated.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few errors. 'It makes me concentrate on my work' is acceptable, but 'it helps me concentrate' is more natural. Pay attention to verb tense consistency and sentence structure. Review common grammatical errors to improve accuracy.

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