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Band 6+: How do you feel about using a mobile phone on public transport?

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Well, I think it's a really absorbing question, and I attempt to reveal this topic from both sides. To be honest, I'm used to using a mobile phone on public transport because it's an essential part of my life. There are a lot of chats, photos, and academic material which I use every day. And I want to tell you that I am really overachieving person and I always have a lot of tasks for my university and for my job, for instance. So it's really beneficial for me using a mobile phone on public transport.

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

Well, I think it’s really absorbing question and I attempt to reveal this topic from both sides. To be honest, I’m used to using a mobile phone on public transport cause it’s an essential part of my life. There are a lot of chats, photos and academics material which I use every day. And I want to tell you that I am really overrevelling person and I always have a lot of signs for my university and for my job, for instance. So it’s really beneficial for me. using a mobile phone on public.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

it's: 3

really: 3

using: 2

mobile: 2

phone: 2

public: 2

transport: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The answer is on topic and provides a clear personal perspective, which is good. However, the response could be more natural and direct. Phrases like 'it's a really absorbing question' and 'I attempt to reveal this topic from both sides' sound somewhat formal and rehearsed, and the answer does not actually explore both sides as promised. To improve, aim for a more conversational tone and ensure that any claims made in the introduction are addressed in the body. Additionally, the elaboration could be more specific, for example, by mentioning particular tasks or how the phone helps in those situations, to make the response more vivid and engaging.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and organized, with a clear introduction and a personal example. However, there are some issues with fluency, such as the incomplete final sentence ('using a mobile phone on public.') and a slight lack of smooth transitions between ideas. To improve, ensure all sentences are completed and use linking phrases like 'Moreover' or 'In addition' to connect points more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and includes some good expressions like 'absorbing question' and 'essential part of my life.' However, there are inaccuracies and awkward phrasing, such as 'overrevelling person' (likely meant 'overachieving') and 'academics material' (should be 'academic material'). To improve, focus on using precise and natural vocabulary, and avoid invented or misused words.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with correct use of tenses and sentence structures. However, there are minor errors, such as 'it's really absorbing question' (missing article 'an') and the incomplete final sentence. To improve, pay attention to articles and ensure all sentences are grammatically complete. The range of structures is limited, so try to incorporate more complex sentences, such as conditionals or relative clauses.

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