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Band 8+: What do you use a computer to do?

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Mainly for work, since I work as a freelance graphic designer. I have to use 3D and 2D software to deliver designs for customers. I guess I spend about 8 hours a day using the computer for work purposes. I also spend about another 4 hours a day for entertainment, like watching movies or browsing the internet.

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Mainly for work, since I work as a freelancer graphic designer, I have to use 3D and 2D software to deliver the design for customers. So I guess that I consume about 8 hours a day using computer on my work purposes. I also spend about another 4 hours a day on entertainment purposes, like watching a movie or browsing the internet.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

work: 3

spend: 2

about: 2

hours: 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

This is a well-developed answer that directly addresses the question. Consider adding a sentence or two about specific software used or types of designs created to further enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The pacing is good, and there is a natural flow of ideas. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words or phrases to enhance the connections between sentences. For example, instead of 'So I guess', a more sophisticated phrase like 'Therefore,' or 'Consequently' could be used. The slight repetition of 'about' could also be refined.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate for the context. The candidate demonstrates a good range of vocabulary related to computer use and work. More precise vocabulary could be used in places. For example, instead of 'browsing the internet', a more specific term like 'exploring websites' or 'researching online' could be used, depending on the activity.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate and the candidate uses a range of grammatical structures effectively. There are a few minor grammatical inaccuracies, such as the omission of the definite article 'the' before 'computer' in the first sentence. The sentence 'I also spend about another 4 hours a day on entertainment purposes' could be improved by removing 'on entertainment purposes' for conciseness and better flow. Overall, the grammatical accuracy is high.

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