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Band 7+: Let's talk about free time and hobbies. Do you have much free time?

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I would like to have more free time, but unfortunately, I am studying engineering, specifically environmental engineering in Turin. So, I am very busy with projects and studying the subjects I'm taking now. However, if I have some time for myself, I enjoy going to the gym and going out with my friends because I want to preserve my friendships.

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

I would like to have much free time but unfortunately I am studying engineering, environmental engineering in Turin. So I am very busy with the projects and with the studying of the subjects I’m doing now. But if I have some time for me, I like going to the gym, I like going out with my friends because I want to preserve my friendships.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

studying: 2

engineering: 2

going: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The response is relevant to the question and demonstrates good fluency. Consider expanding on your hobbies and providing more specific details about your experiences to enrich your answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The pacing is good, and there is a natural flow to the response. Minor improvements could be made by slightly reducing the speed to allow for more natural pauses and emphasis. The phrase 'if I have some time for me' could be slightly improved for greater naturalness.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate. Words like 'preserve my friendships' show good range. More sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to elevate the response further. Consider using synonyms for 'busy' and 'like' to demonstrate a wider range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate. There is a minor grammatical error ('much free time' instead of 'more free time'), but it doesn't significantly detract from the overall understanding. The use of complex sentences is good, showing a range of grammatical structures. Minor improvements in sentence structure could enhance the overall grammatical accuracy.

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Band 7+

What do you do when you get together with your family?

When I get together with my family, usually we will eat together if the food is ready.

Band 6+

What is the most popular social media platform in your country?

So let’s start. In my country, TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp as everywhere is popular and almost everyone uses these platforms for studying, for just screwing the rails or wasting our time. Actually, younger people also use the TikTok.

Band 6+

Do you use headphones?

Yes, I go and it’s very often I use them now, going from Sunday to Thursday, but also more than one. My headphones have a built-in microphone, which is pretty convenient as to what I use them when I have to cancel my college whereas I go to school with my school models.

Band 5+

Do you like the rain?

Yes, definitely I like the rain. When it’s happening my feelings are just incredibly, so my feelings are just comfortable and kind of weaning feelings. So it’s just not a great condition for my world, for my life. So it’s great way to listen to music and it’s just for me, a kickback and unwinding, […]

Band 6+

When do you usually eat bread? How important is it in your culture?

Well, it is rich in carbohydrates and I try to have a balanced breakfast. I usually take it with eggs and as a sandwich in my breakfast. It is very important source of carbohydrate and it provides energy for staying active throughout the day. It is very important in my culture because many people are […]

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