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Band 6+: how do you think your home could be improved

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Well, I think the city government is actually operating the city well right now, but if I had to pick one thing I would want to change, it would be to improve the infrastructure of the city. There are no skyscrapers in my hometown, and they should also raise the volunteer funds for the homeless.

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Well I think the city government are actually operating the city so good right now but if I had to pick one thing that I want to change is maybe to improve the infrastructure of the city because there’s no skyscrapers in my hometown my hometown city right now and also also they should raise the they should raise the volunteer funds for homeless

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Vocabulary Repetition:

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would: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides a reasonable suggestion. Consider expanding on why improved infrastructure is needed and how increased volunteer funds would help the homeless population. Providing specific examples would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is understandable, but the delivery is hesitant, with noticeable repetition ("also also") and self-correction. Improved fluency would elevate the score. Consider pausing briefly to gather your thoughts before speaking, and practice smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. While the message is clear, using more precise and varied vocabulary would enhance the response. For example, instead of "improve the infrastructure," consider a more specific suggestion like "invest in public transportation" or "upgrade the road network."

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are grammatical errors, such as the incorrect subject-verb agreement ("city government are operating") and the slightly awkward phrasing ("raise the volunteer funds for homeless"). Focusing on accurate subject-verb agreement and precise sentence structure will improve grammatical accuracy. Consider rephrasing the last sentence to something like, "They should increase funding for homeless shelters and support services."

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