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Band 5+: Why do some people want to start their own business?

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Absolutely, they want to do that for money. They think if they start a new business, they can get more money, so they quit their job and start their business. But they should be cautious because a new business involves risk and may require some money, which is dangerous if it leads to debt.

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absolutely they want to do that for money they think if they start a new business they can get more money so they quit their job and start their business But there are so cautious because new business needs to risk and maybe have some money which is so dangerous to pay in debt.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

they: 6

money: 3

business: 3

start: 2

their: 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 addresses the question by identifying a common motivation (money) and acknowledges potential risks. However, it could be more fully developed by exploring other reasons such as independence, passion, or flexibility. The response is somewhat narrow and could benefit from a more general, balanced perspective rather than focusing solely on financial gain and risk.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but lacks clear organization and cohesive features. The response jumps from motivation to caution without smooth transitions. To improve, use linking words like 'firstly', 'however', or 'in addition' to structure ideas. Also, avoid run-on sentences by breaking them into shorter, clearer statements.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is basic and repetitive (e.g., 'money' used multiple times, 'so' overused). There is limited precision and flexibility. To improve, incorporate more varied and precise terms like 'financial independence', 'entrepreneurial venture', 'incur debt', or 'assess risks'. Avoid informal phrases like 'so dangerous'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is inconsistent with errors such as 'there are so cautious' (should be 'they should be cautious'), 'new business needs to risk' (should be 'involves risk'), and missing articles (e.g., 'a new business'). Sentence structures are simple and often incorrect. To improve, practice using a mix of simple and complex sentences, and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct article usage.

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