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Band 6+: Do you live in a flat or house?

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I've been living in a house for five years. Then we moved to a flat for two main reasons. Firstly, our neighbors were very noisy and constantly distracted us. Secondly, our house was quite large, which meant a lot of household chores. We simply didn't have enough time to keep it clean. So, we decided to move to a flat. We've been living in a flat for five years now. I think it's more convenient for me and my family.

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Have, uh. I have been living in a house for five years. And then we moved to. Fled because of two reasons. Uh, the main reason is that, um, neighbors were so noisy, and, uh, they always distract us. And the second reason is that we have a lot of household duty because our art was so large. And then, uh, we had got enough time to clean up, um, this. So because of this, we moved to a flat. And now we have been living in a flood for five years. I think that it’s more convenient for me, m and my family to live in a flat.

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living: 2

house: 2

years: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

6.5

The student answered the question directly and provided a clear explanation for their choice of living space. However, they could have elaborated more on the specific aspects of living in a flat that they find convenient. For example, they could have mentioned the proximity to amenities or the sense of community in their current building.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is generally fluent, but there are some instances of hesitation and repetition, particularly at the beginning of the answer. The structure of the answer is clear, but the use of cohesive devices could be improved. For example, the student could have used more transition words like 'therefore' or 'as a result' to connect their ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like 'distract', 'household duty', and 'convenient'. However, there are some instances of less precise language, such as 'fled' and 'got enough time'. The student could have used more specific and sophisticated vocabulary to express their ideas more effectively.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, but there are a few minor errors. For example, they use the past participle 'got' instead of the past tense 'had' in the phrase 'we had got enough time'. The student could also improve their use of articles and prepositions. For example, they say 'we moved to a flood' instead of 'we moved to a flat'.

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