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Band 6+: What do you usually do on your birthday

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Well, speaking of birthdays, I usually have a mix of celebrations. My priority is college, so I celebrate with my parents by enjoying dinner at a restaurant, followed by cake and tasty dishes. However, after starting college, my celebration evolved. Now, I mostly celebrate with my friends. I might host a birthday party, inviting my close friends, roommates, and classmates. They often surprise me with thoughtful gifts, which makes me very touched and creates memorable moments.

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Well, speaking of the birthday, I usually have a mix of, uh, celebrations. Priority to college. I celebrated with my parents enjoying dinner at a restaurant, followed by cake and tasty dishes. However, after studying college, my celebration evolved. Now, I mostly taught Tai. You could host a birthday party, invited my close friends, roommates, and classmates, and they often surprised me with soft gifts and, uh, that made me very moved and, uh, become, uh, memorable.

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college: 2

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friends: 2

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Task Response

The student provides a good response to the question, describing their birthday celebrations. They mention both past and present celebrations, showing awareness of how their celebrations have changed. However, the answer could be more detailed and specific. For example, they could mention what kind of gifts they receive or what activities they do with their friends.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with some fluency, but there are a few instances of hesitation and repetition, particularly in the second part of the answer. The answer is generally coherent, but the transition between the two parts could be smoother. Using a phrase like "Nowadays, I prefer to..." would help to connect the two ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like "priority", "evolved", and "thoughtful". However, there are a few instances of less precise language, such as "tasty dishes" and "soft gifts". Using more specific and descriptive vocabulary would enhance the answer.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, with only a few minor errors. For example, they use "taught Tai" instead of "taught Tai Chi" and "become, uh, memorable" instead of "become memorable". These errors are minor and do not significantly affect the overall clarity of the answer.

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