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Band 7+: Do you watch cookery programmes on tv

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Actually, I don't have a TV at home. But I watch cookery programs on YouTube because I want to learn different cooking skills. I'm pursuing my dream of becoming a chef, so I get a lot of information about cooking from different social media platforms.

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Actually, I don’t have tv on my home, so. But I, uh, watch the cookery programs, um, on YouTube, because I want to learn different kinds of skills related to cooking. And I am pursuring my dream on the field of cooking. So I get a lot of information about the cookeryery items, uh, on different social media.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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cooking: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, demonstrating a good understanding of the topic. They explain their preference for watching cookery programs on YouTube and connect it to their personal goal of becoming a chef. This shows a good level of engagement with the topic.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with a good pace and rhythm, but there are a few instances of hesitation and repetition, particularly at the beginning of the answer. The student could improve their fluency by practicing speaking more spontaneously and reducing the use of fillers like "um" and "so." The answer is well-organized and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary related to cooking and social media. They use words like "cookery programs," "skills," "pursue," "chef," and "social media platforms" effectively. The student could further enhance their vocabulary by using more specific and descriptive terms related to cooking.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, using a variety of sentence structures and tenses. However, there are a few minor errors, such as the use of "cookeryery" instead of "cookery" and the incorrect use of the present continuous tense in "I am pursuring." The student could improve their grammatical accuracy by paying attention to these details and practicing their grammar rules.

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