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Band 6+: What did you usually do on your birthday when you were a child?

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Okay, when it comes to my birthday, I used to have a lot of birthday parties when I was young, like when I was a little kid. My family would always throw a party for me. So mostly I spent my birthdays celebrating with my relatives and family.

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Okay. When it comes to my birthday, I used to do a lot of birthday buddies when I was young, like, when I was a little kid because My family left to make a party for my birthdays. So mostly I spent doing body parties with my relatives and families when I was young.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

when: 3

birthday: 2

family: 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 answered the question appropriately, but there was some confusion with the word "buddies." They could have used a more precise word like "parties." Overall, the answer is clear and relevant to the question.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is generally fluent, but there are some hesitations and repetitions, such as "like, when I was a little kid." The answer is organized logically, but could benefit from smoother transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, but there are some instances of imprecise language, such as "body parties." They could have used more specific and accurate vocabulary to describe the celebrations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates a good grasp of grammar, but there are some minor errors, such as the use of "doing body parties." They could improve their accuracy by paying attention to verb tenses and prepositions.

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