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Band 7+: How do you usually get the news?

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Normally, I get my news through social media and the social media feeds of the channels because I don't own a TV. That is why I can't stay up to date in the classical way. But I still think that this is sufficient for my needs.
Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Normally, I get my news through social media and the social media feeds of the channels because I don’t own a TV That is why I can’t get up to date on the classical way. But I still think that this is sufficient enough for my needs.

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Overall Band Score

7
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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.
Vocabulary Repetition:
social: 2
media: 2
Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

7.5
Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

7
The response addresses the question by explaining how the student usually gets the news through social media and social media feeds due to not owning a TV. However, providing more specific examples or details could enhance the response further.

Fluency & Coherence

7
The answer is coherent and organized, with a clear explanation of the student's news sources. There are minor improvements needed in fluency, such as avoiding repetition ('social media' is mentioned twice in the same sentence).

Lexical Resource

7
The student demonstrates a good range of vocabulary with terms like 'classical way' and 'sufficient for my needs.' To improve, consider incorporating more varied vocabulary related to news sources and consumption.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7
The grammatical structures used are mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors such as missing a period after 'TV' and 'stay up to date in the classical way.' Work on maintaining consistency in punctuation and sentence structure.

Answers On The Same Topic:

How do you usually get the news?

So I read newsrooms and watch television every after dinners. Besides, I know and catch up with our trends nowadays since I love to serve the internet and watch social media posts. That’s how I get my own, I get my news.

Band 7+

How do you usually get the news?

I usually get my news from various social media platformers like telegram on my phone. Occasionally I watch the news on TV when I am with my friends. I find that both television news channels and social media platforms uh uh are common WS for me. Stay informat.

Band 7+

How do you usually get the news?

I would say I usually get the news on my phone from a variety of circus social media platforms like Telegram. Sometimes I watch news on TV when I’m with my friends. I think television news sites and social media platforms are all common-wise I stay in format.

Band 6+

How do you usually get the news?

I will say that I usually get the news by phone, often on a daily basis. Sometimes as I watch the news on TV when I am with my family or friends.

Band 7+

How do you usually get the news?

Well, frequently I just search in browsers for reliable sources such as BBC sites or maybe national geographics or something like that. But, well, I don’t use newspaper at all, but I use social media. For example, Instagram I subscribed for a couple of accounts that introduced the most recent use for people.

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How often do you exercise, and what form of exercise do you do?

Nowadays I cannot exercise regularly but sometimes after one month or twice or twice in a month I try to jogging because when I feel that I need to decrease my weight then I try it.

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How do you think being part of a sports team can help someone in other areas of life?

Yes, definitely yes. Actually, in a team, I’m the captain. And it also boosts my confidence, communication skills. It’s like I ask a catalyst for me to be a charismatic leader. However, this skill also useful in schools. In class, once time, I present a project and I can do it smoothly and go off […]

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Do you like playing sports? Why or why not?

I like playing sports. This is because sports can help keep us active during the holidays and can also keep us fitness, more fit, make us feel fitter before we go back to school.

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What's the most popular animal in your country?

Without a doubt, I would say that dogs are the most popular pet in the country. You can see that people are liking them around the park, everywhere and almost every household has a dog. That thing is mainly because they show that well-behaved and logistic owners make them become a great companion for everyone.

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What is your favourite way to keep fit and healthy?

My favorite way to keep fit is to do some exercise or daily running. These activities gives me fit and active all day.

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Are you a fan of shopping online or in physical stores? Why?

Well, it depends. I like shopping online sometimes because of the advantages. On the other hand, I also like physical stores because it also has advantages. The reason why I like shopping online because it is more easier, less stressful and it also costs you less of a the material is also has great advantages […]

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