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Band 7+: Do you work or study

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Currently, I'm studying accounting. My major is accounting, and I chose it because I was really obsessed with math. My father is a math teacher, so that's why I really like counting and chose it.

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Currently I’m studying accounting, my major is accounting and I choose accounting because I really was obsessed with math and my father is a teacher in math so that’s why I really like the counting and choose it.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

accounting: 2

chose: 2

really: 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 clear, direct, and provides relevant details about the speaker's choice of study. The answer is well-explained and naturally delivered.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent, but there are some minor hesitations and a slight lack of smoothness. The use of 'and' multiple times could be varied for better flow. Try to use a wider range of cohesive devices to link your ideas more effectively. For example, instead of repeating 'and', you could use 'furthermore', 'moreover', or 'in addition'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise. 'Obsessed with math' is a good start, but consider using more sophisticated synonyms like 'fascinated by' or 'passionate about'. Also, instead of saying 'like the counting', you could say 'enjoy working with numbers' or 'enjoy numerical analysis'. Expanding your vocabulary related to your field of study will enhance your response.

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The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few areas for improvement. The sentence structure is a bit simple and repetitive. Try to incorporate more complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional sentences, to demonstrate a wider range. For example, 'Because my father is a math teacher, I developed a strong interest in mathematics, which led me to choose accounting.' Also, be mindful of subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage.

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