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Band 7+: Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?

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People don't mind splashing out on special meals because they want it to be a memorable affair. They are not really looking at costs but at making memories to last a lifetime. Also, it is not every day that we eat delicious and expensive meals, so it makes sense to save up for a special occasion.
Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

People don’t mind splash out on special meals because they want it to be a memorable affair. They are not really looking at costs but on making memorise to last a lifetime. Also, it is not every day that we eat delicious and expensive meals so it makes sense to save up for a special occasion.

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Overall Band Score

7.5
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
special: 2
meals: 2
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Pronunciation

7.5
Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

7
The answer is quite good and addresses the question well. Consider expanding on the reasons behind wanting a memorable event, perhaps exploring cultural or social aspects. Also, exploring the role of food in celebrations and traditions would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

8
The answer is coherent and well-organized. The speaker's flow is mostly smooth, with only a minor slip in pronunciation ('memorise' instead of 'memories'). Minor self-correction could be improved for higher fluency.

Lexical Resource

7
The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Phrases like "splash out" and "memorable affair" show good range. However, more sophisticated vocabulary could elevate the response. Consider using synonyms for 'delicious' and 'expensive' to demonstrate a wider range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7
Grammar is mostly accurate, with one minor error ('memorise'). The sentence structures are varied, but some could be more complex to showcase a wider grammatical range. The use of 'so it makes sense' is a bit simplistic; a more sophisticated conjunction or sentence structure would improve this section.

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