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Band 6+: Do you work or are you a student? What is your job/study program? Why did you choose this job/study program? What do you find most interesting about your work/study?

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I am currently a student at the University of Toronto, pursuing my degree in computer science. I've always been interested in modern technological tools like computers, which allow me to be creative by solving programming problems. This field helps me to be creative in every way possible and keeps me engaged in a constantly evolving field.

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I am currently a student at three van University pursuing my degree, uh, pursing my degree on computer science. I was, I was always interested in modern technological tools like computer, which allows me to be creative by solving programming problems and helps me to be creative in every way possible and keeps me engaging on a single tax.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Vocabulary Repetition:

creative: 2

field: 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 student answered all parts of the question, but the explanation for choosing computer science could be more specific. They could mention a particular aspect of the field that drew them in, like artificial intelligence or software development.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is a bit hesitant, with some filler words like 'uh' and repetition. They could improve fluency by practicing speaking more naturally and confidently. The answer is generally coherent, but the last sentence about 'a single tax' is unclear and doesn't make sense in the context.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including 'modern technological tools,' 'creative,' and 'engaging.' However, they could use more specific vocabulary related to computer science, such as 'algorithms,' 'data structures,' or 'programming languages.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student makes a few grammatical errors, such as 'pursing' instead of 'pursuing' and 'on a single tax' which is grammatically incorrect. They could improve their grammar by paying attention to verb tenses and prepositions.

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What is your favorite way to spend a free afternoon?

I normally spend my free afternoon mostly to read and listen to music when I’m at home. But if I’m free in my workplace, I just take time to maybe go to the internet and chat with friends on the social platforms.

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Do you like shopping for clothes? Where do you usually go?

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What is your daily routine for staying healthy, if any?

to stay healthy is to eat everything in healthy way. So I mean like to eat a small meals a day and to do workout 30 minutes 5 times a week that can help me to be healthy. to avoid the stress so it can help me to reduce more weight

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What is your favourite place to relax?

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How often do you meet up with friends? What do you usually do together?

I usually meet my friends three times in a month. This is because I have a very busy life. I’m occupied. I have a job. And we usually go together to restaurants and we go for shopping together. We enjoy our time together. We are usually hanging out in coffee shops having, yeah, really tasty, […]

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