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Band 8+: Do you work or study?

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Well, right now I'm still studying economics at Gadjah Mada University. This is my fourth year as a college student. I'm actually a bit behind because I've been working at Bank Indonesia, the central bank, for the past six months. It wasn't a regular job, though, I was an intern. I participated in an internship program organized by Bank Indonesia. So, I'm a bit behind schedule in finishing my thesis.

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Well, right now I’m still studying at economics major in Gajamada University. So this is my fourth year as a, uh, college student. I’m quite late actually, because for the last six months I’ve been working at. At Bang Indonesia, the central bank. Um, not working actually, I was at internship. So I was one of the participants of internship program by ban Indonesia. So right now I’m quite late for finish my thesis.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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behind: 2

indonesia: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and detailed answer to the question, explaining their current status as a student and their recent internship experience. They effectively convey their situation and the reason for being behind schedule with their thesis.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with only a few minor hesitations, such as "uh" and "um." The information is organized logically and coherently, with clear transitions between points. The student could improve by using more sophisticated connectors to enhance the flow of their speech.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a wide range of vocabulary, including specific terms like "economics major" and "internship program." They demonstrate good command of academic vocabulary and effectively convey their experiences. The student could further enhance their lexical resource by using more idiomatic expressions and synonyms.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student uses a variety of grammatical structures accurately, including complex sentences and past participles. There are a few minor grammatical errors, such as "quite late actually" and "quite late for finish my thesis." The student could improve by paying attention to the correct use of adverbs and prepositions.

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