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Band 7+: Do you think competition is all about the prize?

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Well, personally I don't think so. The ultimate goal of people who participate in such a competition is the prize. But for me, it's not all about the prize. It's about the experience and how much you've learned from your journey. I find the journey itself is just as rewarding as the outcome. So, I don't think people should be so stressed about the prize of the world.

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Well, personally I don’t think so. The ultimate goal of people who participated in such a competition is the price. But for me, it’s not all about the price. It’s about the experience and how much you’ve learned from your journey. And I find the journey itself is just as rewarding as the outcome. So, I don’t think people should be so stressed about the price of your world.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Vocabulary Repetition:

prize: 3

about: 3

don't: 2

think: 2

people: 2

journey: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The answer is partially relevant to the question, but it focuses too much on personal opinions and experiences. Consider addressing the question more generally, exploring different perspectives on competition beyond personal feelings. Try to avoid overly colloquial expressions like "the prize of the world." A more balanced approach, exploring the various motivations behind competition, would improve the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-organized and coherent. The speaker expresses their opinion clearly and provides a justification. Minor repetition ('the price') could be avoided for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like 'ultimate goal' and 'rewarding' show good range. However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be used to elevate the response. For example, instead of 'the price of your world,' a more appropriate phrase would be 'the outcome' or 'the result'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with only a minor slip ('price of your world'). The speaker uses a range of sentence structures effectively. Improving accuracy and expanding the range of grammatical structures would further enhance the response. Consider using more complex sentence structures to demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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