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Band 7+: when you go shopping, do you prefer to pay for things in cash or card why?

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I usually prefer to pay by card because it's more convenient and I don't have to carry a lot of cash with me. On the other hand, it also has some problems. When I go to small shops or local markets, they do not accept cards. So during those times, I use cash, and yes, at those times, it's comfortable to use cash.

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

I usually prefer to pay by cart because it’s more convenient and I don’t have to carry a lot of cash with me. So in other hands, it is also have some problems. When I go to some small shops or some local market, so they are not accepted the cart. So in there, these times I use cash and yeah, in this time it’s comfortable to use a cash.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

cash: 3

those: 2

times: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a balanced comparison of using cash and cards. Consider expanding on the convenience of card payments, perhaps mentioning specific features like online transactions or rewards programs. Also, elaborating on the situations where cash is more practical would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and mostly fluent. Minor issues with phrasing ('in other hands' should be 'on the other hand') and a slight stumble in the second sentence don't detract significantly from the overall fluency. The structure is logical and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. The candidate uses a range of vocabulary ('convenient,' 'carry a lot of cash,' 'small shops,' 'local markets,' 'accepted') appropriately. While not highly sophisticated, the vocabulary is sufficient for the task.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical errors. 'cart' should be 'card,' and the sentence 'it is also have some problems' is grammatically incorrect. The candidate uses a range of grammatical structures, but accuracy could be improved. More precise use of articles and verb tenses would enhance the score.

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