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Band 6+: what did you enjoy doing as a child?

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To be honest, when I was a kid, I really enjoyed collecting things. I used to collect dolls. It's a bit unusual, but I had a lot of dolls in my house. It's like whenever my parents went on a work trip or traveled abroad for work, they would buy me another doll. So I just kept collecting. And sometimes my neighbors would give me dolls as gifts because they knew I really liked them.

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To be honest, when I was n high ge a grasshopper, I really into collecting things. I usually collect dolls. It is quite unusual, but I had plenty of doors in my house. It’s like whenever my parents, they went to work or like, went to another country just for their work, uh, they would buy me another door. So I just collected. And sometimes my neighbor, they often gave me as a gift because they know that I really like.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

dolls: 3

really: 2

collecting: 2

would: 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 student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question, describing their childhood hobby of collecting dolls. The answer is engaging and provides specific details about the collection. However, the student could have elaborated further on why they enjoyed collecting dolls, perhaps mentioning the emotional connection or the sense of accomplishment it brought them.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is generally fluent, but there are some instances of hesitation and repetition, particularly in the beginning. The answer is well-organized and easy to follow, but the student could benefit from using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to connect their ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, but there are some instances of less precise language, such as "plenty of doors" instead of "a lot of dolls." The student could also use more descriptive vocabulary to enhance their answer.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, but there are some minor errors, such as "n high ge a grasshopper" instead of "when I was a kid." The student could also benefit from using more complex sentence structures to add variety and sophistication to their answer.

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