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Band 7+: What are your favourite sport?

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I used to play a lot of sports such as basketball, football, volleyball, tennis, and golf. But I'm passionate about basketball because I think I play well. I won a lot of cups and trophies in basketball with my team. Maybe two or three years ago, if I'm not mistaken, my team and I won a Republic tournament. I feel great because it was my first Republic tournament as well.

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

I’m used to play a lot of sports such as basketball, football, volleyball, tennis and golf. But I’m passionate about basketball because I think I’m playing well. And I won a lot of cups, trophies in basketball with my team. Maybe two or three years ago, if I’m not mistaken, me and my team won a Republic tournament. I feel great because it was my first Republic tournament as well.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

basketball: 3

because: 2

republic: 2

tournament: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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

Task Response

The response is relevant to the prompt and provides a clear answer. While it mentions past achievements, focusing more on the reasons behind the preference for basketball and elaborating on the enjoyment derived from it would enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally fluent with a clear progression of ideas. However, there are a few instances of repetition and self-correction, such as "if I'm not mistaken." Aim for smoother transitions between sentences for better coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate and conveys the message effectively. However, there's some repetition of words like "tournament." Try to diversify vocabulary by using synonyms like "championship" or "competition." Also, instead of saying "playing well," consider using more descriptive phrases like "skilled player" or "excel at the game."

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are a few grammatical errors, such as incorrect tense usage ("I'm used to play") and pronoun case ("me and my team"). While these errors don't impede understanding, addressing them will significantly improve your score. Pay attention to using the correct past tense forms and subject-verb agreement.

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