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Band 6+: If you visit a new city, do you always use a map to find your way around?

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Actually, yes, when I'm visiting a new city, I think Google Maps is essential for me because when you don't know anything about the city, just its name on its monuments, you need something to guide you to your destinations. This was in the past, but now you have Google Maps, so yes, it's very essential to have it when I'm going to a new city or visiting new places.

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Actually, yes, when I’m racing in New City, I think Google Maps is essential for me because when you don’t know anything about the city, just its name on its monuments, you have to have someone to lead you to your destinations. This was in the past, but now you have Google Maps, so yes, it’s very essential to have it when I’m going to New City on visiting new places.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

when: 3

city: 3

visiting: 2

google: 2

essential: 2

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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 response is relevant and coherent, demonstrating good command of English. Consider expanding on your answer by providing specific examples of how using a map has helped you in the past, or discussing alternative ways of navigating a new city (e.g., asking for directions, using public transport information).

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. There's a slight stumble in the phrasing "when you don't know anything about the city, just its name on its monuments." This could be rephrased for greater clarity and conciseness. Minor repetition of 'yes' could be avoided.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like "essential" are used effectively. More sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor issues. The sentence structure is generally sound, but some sentences could be improved for greater precision. For example, the phrase "when I'm going to New City on visiting new places" is slightly awkward and could be simplified.

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