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Band 7+: Do you usually use a pen or pencil for writing ?

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I usually use a pencil because I find it really convenient. I only need an eraser, and then I can write down many things. But when I use a pen, I find it difficult to erase something if I make a mistake. So I usually stick with pencils for now.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I usually use a pencil because I think it is really convenient. And I only need a eraser and a pen. Then I can down many things. But when I use a pen, I think it is difficult for me to, um, erase something if I make some mistakes. So I usually use the pencil right now.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

usually: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, explaining their preference for pencils. They could have elaborated slightly more on the reasons for their preference, perhaps mentioning specific situations where they use pencils.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with a few hesitations and repetitions, particularly at the beginning of the answer. They could improve their fluency by planning their response slightly more and using smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "convenient" and "erase." They could expand their vocabulary by using more specific words to describe the qualities of pencils and pens.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, with only a few minor errors, such as "down many things" instead of "write down many things." They could improve their grammatical range by using more complex sentence structures.

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Do you usually use a pen or pencil for writing ?

Do you usually use a pen or a pencil? Well, as I have been preparing for ILS exam for more than a year, I frequently use pencils during the preparation, especially listening and reading. I sometimes use a pen to fill in some documents and accomplish tasks given at university.

Band 7+

Do you usually use a pen or pencil for writing ?

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Do you usually use a pen or pencil for writing ?

Actually, yes. I use a pen or pencil for writing because I writing a lot of different, uh, dictation and comp specs. I, uh, have a lot of different, um, pen or pencil. I prefer pen because it’s comfortable and good for me, a pencil is, ah, some comfortable, but it is best.

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Do you usually use a pen or pencil for writing ?

Actually, yes. I usually use a pen or pencil for writing because I write a lot of comes back to station and recording. I use the Pan a lot of because it’s a comfortable and the good things for me.

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