Part 3

Band 6+: If a piece of equipment is broken, do you prefer to fix or buy a new one?

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If I were to talk about an item that is broken, I would say that I would probably prefer to fix it first because it can reduce my cost compared to buying a new one. For example, my Apple Watch was lost and also broken, especially the screen of the Apple Watch. When I went to the shop for repairs, they found that the Apple Watch could not be fixed. If it could be fixed, that would reduce the high price. So I decided to purchase a new one. It is more comfortable for me, and I also get something new. So I would say whether to fix or buy an Apple Watch depends on the situation.

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

If I would say about the item that is broken, so I would say the first, I may probably fix as the first because it can reduce my cost for buy a new one. If the item such as my Apple Watch, as for example, that lost and also broken especially in the mirror of the Apple Watch. So when I go to the shop for fixings, they found that Apple Watch that cannot fix. If it can fix, that can reduce the high price. So I would say I decided to buy, do purchase a new one. It is comfortable for me and also I get the new something. So I would say Apple Watch is depends on the situation.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 4

would: 4

apple: 4

watch: 4

broken: 2

reduce: 2

could: 2

fixed: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

5.5

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides a clear opinion. However, it relies heavily on a personal anecdote, which is not ideal for this type of question. Try to address the question more generally, providing broader reasons for choosing to repair or replace broken equipment, rather than focusing on a specific personal experience. Consider discussing factors like cost, environmental impact, and the availability of repairs.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. There are a few instances of hesitant speech and minor self-correction ('If I would say...so I would say'). Improving the fluency would involve smoother transitions and a more confident delivery. Consider practicing speaking more spontaneously.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like 'fixings' could be replaced with more precise terms like 'repairs'. Using a wider range of vocabulary, particularly more sophisticated synonyms, would enhance the response.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'reduce my cost for buy a new one' and 'Apple Watch that cannot fix'. While the overall message is understandable, improving grammatical accuracy and using more complex sentence structures would significantly improve the score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage.

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