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Band 6+: Have you ever lost something which was found by a stranger?

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Yes, if I remember correctly, it was about two years after I got a new phone. This year, there was a festival in my village, so I also engaged in the festivities to try my local cuisine. When I tried it, I put my phone on the table. However, after trying the food, I forgot that I had put it on the table and left without it.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Yes, if I remember correctly, it’s about two years after I get a new phone. This year, there is a festival in my village, so I also engage in the festivals to try my local cuisine. And when I try it, I put my phone on the table. However, after trying them, I forgotten that I have put it on the table and I forgot to put it on the table.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Vocabulary Repetition:

after: 2

phone: 2

table: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

6.5

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 relevant to the question and provides a clear narrative. However, the answer could be improved by including the part where a stranger found the phone and returned it, as the question specifically asks about something found by a stranger. Adding details about how the phone was returned and the interaction with the stranger would make the response more complete.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is understandable but lacks fluency. There is some repetition and self-correction. The narrative could be more concise and better structured for improved coherence. For example, the phrase 'I forgotten that I have put it on the table and I forgot to put it on the table' is redundant. Focus on clearer sentence structures and smoother transitions.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. Words like "engage in the festivals" could be replaced with more precise language, such as "participated in the festivities." Expanding vocabulary with synonyms and more descriptive words will improve the score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are grammatical errors, such as tense inconsistencies ('get' instead of 'got') and incorrect use of past participles ('forgotten' instead of 'forgot'). The sentence structure is sometimes awkward. Improving grammatical accuracy and using a wider range of grammatical structures will significantly enhance the score. Consider using more complex sentence structures while maintaining accuracy.

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