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Band 7+: How often do you use your mobile phone for things other than calling?

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Honestly, I use my phone every day because I study a lot. I work on my mobile phone and I always need to chat with different people to decide different problems connected to my work. So that's why I use it really often, especially in the evening when I want to rest. I just open some apps or scroll some videos, so that's why my screen time can be really high, I think.

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

Honestly, I use my phone every day because I study a lot. I work on my mobile phone and I always need to chat with different people to decide different problems connected to my work. So that’s why I use it really often. especially in the evening when I want to rest I just open some apps or scroll some videos so that’s why my screen time can be really high I think

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

phone: 2

different: 2

that's: 2

really: 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 directly addresses the question by stating frequency ('every day') and purpose ('study', 'work', 'chat', 'rest'). It provides a natural, conversational tone with elaboration on specific uses and a personal detail about screen time. To reach a 9, you could add a bit more variety in vocabulary or a clearer structure, but the response is fully on-topic and appropriately developed.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-organized, with a clear structure: frequency, purpose, and additional detail. There is some repetition ('so that's why' used twice) and a minor self-correction ('I think' at the end), but overall the flow is natural and easy to follow. To improve, reduce repetitive linking phrases and aim for smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and precise for the topic, with good use of phrases like 'screen time', 'scroll some videos', and 'chat with different people'. There is a slight lack of variety in word choice (e.g., 'really often' could be 'frequently' or 'constantly'), but the language is natural and effective. To reach a higher band, incorporate more idiomatic expressions or less common vocabulary.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a good mix of simple and complex structures (e.g., 'when I want to rest' and 'so that's why my screen time can be really high'). There are minor issues with punctuation and run-on sentences in the raw transcript, but the refined version shows the intended structure. To improve, vary sentence beginnings and use more complex clauses naturally.

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