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Band 7+: How much money do you usually spend on shoes?

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I spent a lot of money in the past since I was crazy about shoes. But these days, I'm broke when it comes to shoes. I don't spend much. I'm happy spending $100 on shoes, sometimes less since I usually get a bargain.

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I spent a lot of money in the past since I was crazy about shoes. But these days, I’m broke with shoes. I don’t spend so much. I’m happy spending $100 on shoes. sometimes less than such since I usually get a bargain.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

shoes: 3

since: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The response directly addresses the question and provides a clear indication of the amount of money spent on shoes. There is a good use of vocabulary related to spending habits. The answer could be improved by providing more specific examples or reasons for the change in spending habits.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally fluent, but there are a few hesitations. The response is coherent and addresses the question directly. To improve, try to minimize pauses and use linking words more effectively to connect ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and relevant to the topic. The phrase "crazy about shoes" and "get a bargain" are good. However, the expression "broke with shoes" is not entirely natural. Consider using more precise vocabulary related to spending habits. For example, you could say "I'm more frugal now" or "I'm on a tighter budget." Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors. "I'm broke with shoes" should be "I'm broke when it comes to shoes." Also, "sometimes less than such" should be "sometimes less than that." Overall, the grammatical range is adequate, but accuracy could be improved with more careful attention to detail.

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