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Band 8+: have you ever had a pet?

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Actually, I was not keen on keeping pets during my childhood because I was allergic to animal fur. On top of that, I was quite afraid of animals, so I didn't have any close interaction with them at that time.

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Actually, I was not keen on keeping pets during my childhood because I was allergic to animal welfare. On top of that, I was quite afraid of animals, so I didn’t have any close interaction with them at that time.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question by explaining why the speaker has not had a pet, providing relevant personal reasons (allergy and fear). It stays on topic and elaborates naturally, giving a clear and coherent response. To achieve a perfect score, the speaker could briefly mention any current or future interest in pets, but the answer is already strong.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-organized, with a clear reason and additional detail. There is no repetition or self-correction. To achieve a 9, consider adding a brief concluding sentence or a slight expansion to fully develop the response.

Lexical Resource

Good use of vocabulary such as 'keen on', 'allergic to', 'on top of that', and 'close interaction'. However, the phrase 'animal welfare' is incorrect in this context; it should be 'animal fur' or 'animal hair'. This minor error prevents a higher score. Use more precise and varied vocabulary to enhance precision.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is accurate with a good range of structures, including past tense and complex sentences. The only issue is the lexical error, which is not grammatical. To achieve a 9, ensure all word choices are accurate and consider using a wider variety of sentence structures.

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