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Band 5+: Study. What do you study? Where do you study that? Why did you choose that subject? Is it a popular subject in your country? Do you like that subject? Do you get on with your colleagues? What was your first day like? What are the main aspects of your subject? If you had the chance, would you change subject? Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

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So, I'm good at studying. I study different subjects, including math, languages, science, biology, and so on. I study at school. Actually, it’s called life-saving because it’s an advanced school. Why did you choose that subject? Honestly, I didn't choose my subjects in Ukraine; we study all subjects. Is it a popular subject in your country? Yes, because most schools in Ukraine study the same subjects. So, it's quite popular here. I really like it because they are interesting subjects.

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So, I’m good to study. I study different subjects. It includes math, languages, science, biology, and so on. When you study, I study at school. Actually, it calls life-saving because it’s advanced school. Why do you choose that subject? Honestly, I didn’t choose my subjects in Ukraine. We study all subjects. Is it popular subject in your country? Yes, because most of school in Ukraine studies is the same subject. So, it’s quite popular here. I really like it because it’s interesting subjects.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

subjects: 5

study: 4

because: 3

school: 2

it’s: 2

choose: 2

popular: 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 partially relevant to the questions, but lacks detail and depth in several areas. Focus on fully answering each question individually and providing more specific examples and explanations. Consider expanding on your experiences and opinions to demonstrate a more comprehensive understanding of your studies.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is understandable, but the fluency could be improved. There are some instances of repetition and self-correction. Try to plan your answers beforehand to improve the flow and coherence. For example, instead of saying "So, I'm good to study," try a more natural phrase like "I'm currently studying." Also, avoid starting sentences with "So" repeatedly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate, but there's room for improvement in precision. The phrase "life-saving" to describe the school is unusual and could be replaced with a more appropriate term like "specialized" or "advanced." Using more specific vocabulary to describe the subjects would also enhance the response. For example, instead of "different subjects," you could mention specific subjects you enjoy.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical errors, such as "I study different subjects. It includes..." which should be rephrased as "I study different subjects, including..." or "I study a range of subjects, such as..." The sentence structure is sometimes awkward. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures, such as passive voice and complex sentences, to improve accuracy and naturalness.

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