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Band 7+: Tell me about a time when you persued an ambitious goal

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A few months ago, I made the decision to change myself and become more interesting. At that time, I chose to learn a new language and set my sights on entering university. At the beginning, I faced many struggles because I didn't know any words and had no experience with the language. I found it difficult to understand English books, and I couldn't speak English fluently. However, my parents, friends, and teachers supported me every day, which helped me improve significantly. Now, I can understand English books and news more easily. Additionally, I am able to speak English. I listen to podcasts, watch English movies, and I learn new grammar and vocabulary every day. Although I am still on my learning journey, I am confident that in the future I will earn a certificate like ILS or a similar qualification. This has been the first step toward achieving my ambitious goals.

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A few months ago, I made the decision to change myself and become more interesting. At that time, I chose to learn new language and set my sights on entering university. At the beginning, I faced many struggles because I didn’t know any words and had no experience with the language, I found it difficult to understand the English books and I couldn’t speak English fluently. However, my parents, friends and teachers supported me every day, which helped me improve significantly. Now, I can understand English books and news more easily. Additionally, I am able to speak English I listen to podcasts, watch English movies, and I learn new grammar and vocabulary every day. Although I am still on my learning journey, I am confident that in the future I will earn a certificate like ILS or a similar qualification. This has been the first step toward achieving my ambitious goals.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

english: 5

learn: 2

language: 2

understand: 2

books: 2

speak: 2

every: 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 addresses the topic and provides a clear account of pursuing an ambitious goal. The narrative includes details about the challenges faced and the support received, demonstrating a good level of engagement with the topic. To further enhance the response, consider adding more specific examples of the learning process and the impact of achieving milestones along the way. This would add depth and richness to the narrative.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and well-organized, following a clear narrative structure. The use of cohesive devices like 'At the beginning,' 'However,' 'Now,' and 'Additionally' helps to connect ideas. However, there are a few instances where the flow could be smoother. For example, the transition between stating the ability to speak English and listing the methods used (podcasts, movies) could be more seamless. To improve, focus on varying sentence structure and using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the overall flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate and appropriate for the topic. Phrases like 'set my sights on,' 'faced many struggles,' and 'improve significantly' demonstrate a good range. However, the vocabulary could be more precise and varied to elevate the response. Consider incorporating more idiomatic expressions or less common synonyms to showcase a wider lexical range. For instance, instead of 'improve significantly,' you could say 'made considerable strides' or 'progressed substantially.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is good, with a mix of simple and complex sentences. The accuracy is also high, with only minor errors. The use of 'Although' to introduce a contrasting idea is well-executed. To further improve, focus on using a wider variety of grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences or more complex relative clauses, to demonstrate greater grammatical flexibility. Pay attention to minor errors in article usage or prepositional phrases to achieve even greater accuracy.

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