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Band 5+: Where do you usually go shopping ?

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Well, to be honest, I think I would have to consider the technology plans. For instance, shopping in Japan is not the only place I want to shop. I would most likely go to the shopping mall, supermarket, or any nearby shopping center. This is my preference because it is interesting for all girls, and all girls really love shopping for themselves. What is the contrast if shopping isn't the first choice?

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Well, to be honest, I think I would have to do the technology plans for instance, if shopping in Japan is not the only one I want to shop in except for me. Then I would most likely go to the shopping mall, supermarket or any closest shopping mall. This is my thing because you know it is so interesting for all girls and all girls really love shopping for yourself. What is the contrast if shopping isn’t the first?

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

shopping: 5

would: 2

girls: 2

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Pronunciation

4.5

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Task Response

The answer is understandable but contains irrelevant information. Focus on directly answering the question and providing specific examples of places you shop. Avoid generalizations and unnecessary elaborations.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat incoherent. The initial sentences are confusing and don't directly answer the question. There's a lack of clear structure and logical flow. The student attempts to explain their preference but gets sidetracked. Work on organizing your thoughts before speaking and focusing on a clear, concise answer to the question.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated or precise. Words like "technology plans" are out of place and show a lack of clarity in thought. The student uses some appropriate vocabulary related to shopping but could expand their range and use more precise language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Sentences are often incomplete or unclear. The student struggles with sentence structure and appropriate use of conjunctions. Focus on improving sentence construction and grammatical accuracy. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures.

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