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Band 7+: What is the condition of the roads in your city like?

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The roads in my city are in pretty bad shape. Many are narrow, and people frequently park illegally, causing major traffic jams. The government needs to crack down on illegal parking and invest in wider roads to improve the traffic situation.

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I think the state of our country’s roads is terrible. Some roads are not very wide, and many people like to park illegally on the side of the road, which often leads to traffic jam. So the government should do more to ban people who use road illegally and build roads so that we can have a better traffic environment.

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Task Response

The student provides a relevant and detailed answer, addressing the question about the condition of the roads in their city. However, they focus more on the general state of roads in their country, which is not directly related to the question. They could have provided more specific details about the roads in their city, such as the types of roads, the quality of the pavement, or the presence of potholes.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with minimal hesitation. The answer is well-organized and coherent, with clear transitions between ideas. However, the student could have used more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the flow of their speech.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a range of vocabulary related to roads and traffic, including "traffic jam," "illegally park," and "traffic environment." However, they could have used more specific and descriptive vocabulary to enhance the richness of their language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, using a variety of sentence structures. However, there are a few minor grammatical errors, such as the use of "use road illegally" instead of "use the road illegally." The student could benefit from practicing more complex grammatical structures.

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