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Band 6+: Have your goals changed since Your childhood

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Yes, I think everyone's life goals change. In my childhood, I wanted to become a doctor because my sister did. I was also interested in nature, animals, and human construction. However, after a few years, my opinion changed. I'm not sure why, but I believe mathematical concepts and problem-solving attracted me. So, I decided to pursue mathematics. I'm helped by analytical thinking through math.

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Yeah, I think it seems everyone’life. In my childhood I would become a doctor because my sister had wanted it. Additionally, I was interested in naturature animals, human construction and so on. However, after a few years my opinion has changed. I dont know why it has changed. I believe mathematical concepts and problem solving attracted me itself. So after that I decided to become mathematic. I’m um. Helped by analytical thinking through math.

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, demonstrating an understanding of the topic. They discuss how their life goals have changed since childhood, providing specific examples. However, the explanation for the change in goals could be more detailed and insightful. For example, they could elaborate on what specifically attracted them to mathematics or how their interests evolved over time.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with a good pace and rhythm, but there are some instances of hesitation and repetition, particularly in the middle of the answer. The structure is generally coherent, but the transition between the childhood goals and the later change could be smoother. Using connecting words like 'therefore' or 'as a result' would improve the flow.

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The student uses a range of vocabulary, but there are some minor errors, such as 'naturature' instead of 'nature'. The vocabulary is generally appropriate for the topic, but could be more precise and sophisticated. For example, instead of 'human construction', they could use 'architecture' or 'engineering'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, but there are a few minor errors, such as 'everyone'life' and 'mathematic' instead of 'mathematics'. The sentence structures are generally correct, but could be more varied and complex. For example, they could use more complex sentence structures with dependent clauses to express their ideas more effectively.

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