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Band 5+: Tell me about a critical decision you have made

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Well, it's an interesting topic. I made a critical decision two years ago, if I'm not mistaken. It was a really hard decision, but I did it. I had to choose between two universities, based on my interests. My mother and father influenced me to choose based on their interests. I chose one of them, but...

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Well, it’s an interesting topic. I made a critical decision two years ago if I’m not mistaken. It was a really hard decision, but I did it. I had to choose between two universities, but it depends on my interests. My mother and father forced me to choose which were interests from their interests. I chose one of them, but…

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B1 - Intermediate
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decision: 2

choose: 2

based: 2

interests: 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 is a good start, but it lacks detail and development. Consider elaborating on the two universities, the factors influencing your decision beyond parental input, and the eventual outcome and its impact. Focus on providing a clear narrative with specific examples to better illustrate the critical nature of the decision.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is understandable, but lacks a strong narrative flow. The speaker hesitates and uses fillers like "Well" and "but..." without fully resolving the thought. Improving the structure and reducing hesitations would significantly enhance fluency and coherence. Try to plan your response briefly before speaking to improve the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. Words like "critical decision" and "influenced" are appropriately used, but more precise and nuanced vocabulary could elevate the response. Consider using stronger verbs and more descriptive adjectives to showcase a wider range of vocabulary.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar contains some inaccuracies. The phrase "It depends on my interests" is grammatically incorrect in the context. The sentence structure is relatively simple. Focusing on more complex sentence structures and ensuring grammatical accuracy will improve the score. Review grammar rules related to dependent and independent clauses.

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