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Band 7+: what kind of bills do you have to pay

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I have several bills that I need to pay every month. One of them is my rent. I live in a dorm and I pay rent every month, as well as insurance. Since I'm a student here, I need to pay for my student insurance. I also have my phone bill for mobile internet. Twice a year, I pay my tuition fee at the university, and once a year, I pay for the extension of my residence permit card.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I have several builds that I need to play every month. One of them is my rent. I live in a dorm and I play rent every month. As well as insurance. Since I’m a student here, I need to play for my student insurance. And I think also my phone bill for mobile internet. And also twice a year I pay my tuition fee in the university and once a year I pay for the extendance of my residence permit card.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

every: 2

month: 2

insurance: 2

student: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The answer is comprehensive and directly addresses the question with relevant details. The response is well-organized and provides a clear overview of the different types of bills the speaker pays. The language used is natural and appropriate.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent, but there are some instances of repetition ('I pay rent every month') and slight hesitations. Varying sentence structure and avoiding direct repetition would improve fluency. For example, instead of saying 'I pay rent every month,' you could say 'Rent is a monthly expense.' Also, try to minimize the use of 'and also' to connect ideas; use more varied conjunctions or transition phrases.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the topic, but it could be more precise and varied. Using synonyms or more specific terms could enhance the lexical resource. For example, instead of just saying 'bills,' you could use terms like 'utilities' or 'recurring expenses.' Also, 'extendance' is not the correct word; the correct term is 'extension.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors. The phrase 'several builds' should be 'several bills.' While the sentence structures are generally correct, there's room for improvement by using a wider range of structures. For example, you could use more complex sentences with clauses to express the same information more concisely and elegantly.

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