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Band 7+: How often do you go swimming now? [Why/why not?]

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No, these days I don't swim frequently because I have a chlorine allergy. But when I was younger, I used to swim daily because I was a competitive swimmer. Sometimes, I miss that.

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No. Days I don’t swim frequently because I have chlorine allergy. But when I was younger, I used to swim daily because I was a competitive swimmer. Sometimes, I miss about this.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Pronunciation

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Task Response

7.5

The response addresses the question by explaining the frequency of swimming now and in the past, with a clear reason for the change in frequency. The additional detail about being a competitive swimmer adds depth to the answer. To enhance task response further, you could elaborate on how you feel about not being able to swim as often now due to the allergy. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

6.5

The answer is coherent and organized, with a clear chronological structure comparing past and present swimming habits. There are minor instances of repetition ('swim' and 'miss about this'), but overall, the response is fluent. To improve fluency, try to vary your vocabulary and sentence structures more.

Lexical Resource

6.5

The vocabulary used is appropriate, with terms like 'chlorine allergy' and 'competitive swimmer' demonstrating a good range. However, there is room to incorporate more varied vocabulary to enhance lexical resource. Additionally, the phrase 'miss that' could be expanded for clarity and richness of expression.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7.5

The grammatical structures are mostly accurate, with varied sentence structures used effectively. There are minor issues with word choice ('miss about this' could be improved to 'miss that'), but overall, the answer demonstrates a good command of grammar. To enhance grammatical range, consider incorporating complex sentences or more advanced grammar structures.

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