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Band 7+: Do you prefer to travel by plane, train, or car?

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I definitely prefer traveling by car because I'm from Mongolia. Trains and airplanes are not very available here in Mongolia. I feel motion sickness when I travel by train or airplane. The sensation when you travel by train or airplane is like hearing something weird in your ear, which makes you feel irritated.

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I definitely prefer traveling by car because I’m from Mongolia. Trains and airplanes are not that available here in Mongolia. So I feel motion sickness when I travel by train or airplane. The feeling when you travel by train or airplane is like you hear something weird in your ear. It makes you feel irritated.

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travel: 2

train: 2

airplane: 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

The answer is relevant and provides a clear preference with supporting reasons. Expanding on the reasons for preferring car travel could further enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and easy to follow. The reasons for preferring car travel are clearly stated. However, the response could benefit from a slightly more structured approach, perhaps by explicitly stating the advantages of car travel in contrast to the disadvantages of train and airplane travel. Consider using cohesive devices like 'furthermore' or 'in addition' to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. The phrase 'motion sickness' is used correctly. However, the lexical range could be expanded to provide a more nuanced description of the travel experience. For example, instead of just saying 'something weird,' try to be more specific about the sounds or sensations experienced.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. The sentence structure is generally good. The refined answer corrects 'not that available' to 'not very available,' which is a slight improvement. Continue to focus on using a variety of sentence structures to enhance the complexity and sophistication of your language.

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