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Band 6+: Who do you spend most time studying/working with? [Why?] • What kinds of things do you study/work on with other people? [Why?] • Are there times when you study/work better by yourself? [Why/Why not?] • Is it important to like the people you study/work with? [Why/Why not?]

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I spend most of my time studying with my parents. They helped me get started with physics and math. I also work with other people sometimes. I find that I study better alone in the evenings or at night. I think it's easier to absorb new information in the mornings. It's definitely important to like the people you study with because it can affect how well you learn and understand the material.

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

So. Actually, most time I spent with my parents, um, I basically started the physics and maths, um, so with other people. So there is lots of time when I work better or study better. For example, evening times or more times. Because it is evident that in the morning times you better, uh, get some new information. It is quite important to like people that surrounded you while you are studying because it has effect on your fluency and on your understanding.

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people: 2

study: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The student answered the first two questions well, but struggled to answer the last two. They did not fully address the question about studying better alone, and their response about liking the people you study with was a bit vague. They could have elaborated on why it's important to like the people you study with, and provided specific examples.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech was somewhat hesitant and disjointed. They used fillers like "um" and "so" frequently. The student could improve their fluency by practicing speaking more naturally and avoiding these fillers.

Lexical Resource

The student used a good range of vocabulary, but there were some instances of imprecise language. For example, they used "evident" instead of a more specific word like "clear" or "obvious." They could also have used more sophisticated vocabulary to express their ideas.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student made a few grammatical errors, such as using "more times" instead of "more often." They also used the phrase "it is evident that" which is a bit formal and could be replaced with a more natural expression. Overall, the student's grammar was generally accurate, but they could improve their accuracy by paying attention to these minor errors.

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