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Band 8+: Do You Like reading

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I don't just like it, I adore it. For me, reading helps me unwind after a long and exhausting day. It also helps me escape from reality, from all the hustle and bustle. It has a really special place in my heart, and I do it every evening, reading my favorite books like JK Rowling's. Now I'm reading a book called Harry Potter, which is one of my favorites because I have never read such an interesting book.

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I don’t just like it, I adore it. For me, reading helps me to unwind after a long and exhausted day. Also, it helps me to escape from reality, from all the hustle and bustle. It has a really special place on my heart and I do it all my evenings for reading my favorite book like GK’s rolling books. Now I’m reading a book called Harry Potter, which is one of my favorites because never have I read such an interesting book.

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B1 - Intermediate
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reading: 3

helps: 2

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Task Response

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Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is varied and appropriate, with expressions like 'unwind,' 'hustle and bustle,' and 'special place in my heart.' The speaker demonstrates a good command of vocabulary related to reading and personal preferences. To further enhance lexical resource, try incorporating more idiomatic expressions or less common synonyms to showcase a wider range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is good, with a mix of simple and complex sentences. There are a few minor errors ('all my evenings' should be 'every evening,' 'GK's rolling books' should be 'JK Rowling's books'), but they do not significantly impede understanding. To achieve a higher score, focus on consistently accurate use of articles, prepositions, and verb tenses.

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