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Band 9: Do you work or are you a student?

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Currently, I work as a teaching assistant at Cairo University. However, I am also pursuing my master's in mechanical engineering, so I am technically a student. I have a fun double life.
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Currently I work as a teaching assistant in Cairo University. However, I am also doing my master’s in mechanical engineering, so I am technically also a student. So yeah, I have a fun double life.

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Overall Band Score

9
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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Vocabulary Repetition:
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Pronunciation

8
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Task Response

9
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Fluency & Coherence

9
Excellent fluency and coherence. The response is well-structured, and ideas flow naturally. There is no repetition or self-correction.

Lexical Resource

9
The vocabulary is precise and sophisticated. Words like "pursuing" and "technically" demonstrate a wide range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
Grammatically flawless. The response demonstrates a wide range of structures used accurately and appropriately.

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where are you from

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