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Band 7+: Is it important to you to keep up with the news?

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Not really, because I don't keep up with the news. I just use social media to know what's happening right now. If I want to watch news, I scroll on Facebook or TikTok. I don't watch television or read the news, but even with switching videos, I think I'm quite updated.

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Not really because I don’t keep up with the news. I just use social media to know whatever is happening right now. If I want to watch news, I would just scroll on Facebook or TikTok to know what’s happening. I don’t watch news or television or I don’t read but even with switching video I think I’m quite updated

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

news: 3

don't: 2

watch: 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 explanation of how the candidate stays informed, even without actively seeking out traditional news sources. The answer is well-articulated and provides sufficient detail to convey the candidate's perspective.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally fluent, but there are some minor hesitations and repetitions ('I don't watch news or television or I don't read'). To improve, try to avoid repeating phrases and maintain a consistent pace. Using discourse markers more effectively could also enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the topic, but it could be more precise and varied. Consider using synonyms or more descriptive words to express your ideas. For example, instead of 'know what's happening,' you could say 'stay informed about current events.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The sentence structure is relatively simple. To improve, try incorporating more complex sentence structures and a wider range of grammatical forms while maintaining accuracy.

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