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Band 7+: Do you like to watch movies or TV series in your spare time?

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Since I was young, I've always loved watching TV shows and movies in my spare time, especially animated series. However, as I grew up, things changed. With all the workload and heavy studying at school, I barely had any free time for myself. So nowadays, I don't let myself watch TV anymore. In the future, if I get to study medicine, I clearly won't have much time for it either. Except maybe watching some quick shows on my phone instead.

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Since I was young, I’ve always loved watching TV shows and movies in my spare time, especially animated series. However, as I grew up, things changed. With all the workload and heavy studying at school, I barely had any free time for myself. So nowadays, I don’t let me watch TV anymore. In the future, if I get to study medicine, I clearly won’t have much time for it either. Except maybe watching some quick shows on my phone instead.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

time: 3

watching: 2

shows: 2

myself: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is very good. Aim to refine subtleties and intonation to further improve.

Task Response

The answer is well-developed and directly addresses the question, providing a clear and natural response. It demonstrates a good range of vocabulary and cohesive devices. To improve, consider adding a brief example of a specific show or movie you enjoy, or a more explicit statement about your current habits to fully align with the question's focus on 'usually'.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-organized and coherent, with a clear progression from past to present to future. The use of cohesive devices like 'However' and 'So' is appropriate. There is a minor self-correction ('I don't let me watch' vs. 'I don't let myself watch'), but it does not significantly impede fluency. To improve, aim for smoother transitions and avoid any self-corrections.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and precise, with good use of phrases like 'spare time,' 'animated series,' 'workload,' and 'heavy studying.' The answer demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, but could be enhanced with more varied and idiomatic expressions. For a higher score, consider using more sophisticated terms or collocations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a good mix of tenses (present perfect, past simple, present simple, future conditional). There is one notable error: 'I don't let me watch' should be 'I don't let myself watch.' This is a minor mistake but affects accuracy. To achieve a higher score, ensure consistent accuracy and use a wider range of complex structures.

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