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Band 7+: Do you want to live on an island?

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Absolutely, in the future I would like to live on an island because it offers me a sense of tranquility and guarantees fresh air, allowing me to feel relief and relax at the same time. I want to enjoy my slow living on the island because for most of my life I have been living in a big city, always facing the hustle and bustle. So, living on the island in my old age would be a great opportunity.

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Absolutely, in the future I would like to live in the island because it’s offering me a sense of tranquility and it’s guarantee of fresh air so I can feel relief and relax at the same time and I want to enjoy my slow living in the island because almost my time I was living in the big city and I always face Hustlen Basel city so living in the island in my old days it will be a good offer.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

island: 3

living: 3

would: 2

because: 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 response is comprehensive and directly addresses the question with clear reasons and elaboration. The answer provides a well-justified perspective on why the speaker would like to live on an island, including the benefits of tranquility and fresh air, and contrasting it with their current city life.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some pauses and hesitations that slightly affect the fluency. Using cohesive devices like 'so' and 'because' is good, but could be more varied. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly and try to link ideas with a wider range of conjunctions and transition words.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and relevant to the topic, with phrases like 'sense of tranquility' and 'hustle and bustle.' However, the range could be expanded. Try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to island life and personal experiences. For example, instead of 'good offer,' consider 'a welcome change of pace' or 'a fulfilling experience'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical errors, such as 'it's offering me' instead of 'it offers me' and 'Hustlen Basel city' instead of 'hustle and bustle of the city.' While the overall meaning is clear, these errors impact the accuracy. Focus on using correct verb tenses and accurate phrasing. Review common grammatical errors and practice sentence construction.

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