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Band 7+: What's your favorite hobby, and how did you get started with it?

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My favorite hobby is fishing. I absolutely love it. I have been doing it for quite some time. I often go with my father on weekends. It helps me unwind and recharge my batteries. Going fishing is an acquired taste.

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My favorite hobby is fishing. I absolutely love it. I have been doing it since I consider it quite enjoyable. I often go there with my father on weekends. It helps me unwind and recharge my batteries. Go fishing is an acquired taste.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

fishing: 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 relevant and provides details about the hobby and duration. Consider adding more specific details or examples to further enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally fluent and coherent. The ideas are connected, but there's a slight pause after 'I have been doing it since'. Try to maintain a consistent pace and avoid unnecessary pauses. Using 'for quite some time' instead of 'since I consider it quite enjoyable' improves the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and relevant to the topic. Phrases like 'unwind and recharge my batteries' and 'acquired taste' are good. However, there's room for more varied and precise vocabulary to elevate the response further. Consider using synonyms or more descriptive words related to fishing. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there's a noticeable error: 'I have been doing it since I consider it quite enjoyable.' This should be corrected to 'I have been doing it for quite some time.' Also, 'Go fishing is an acquired taste' should be 'Going fishing is an acquired taste'. Addressing these errors will improve grammatical accuracy.

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