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What did you want to be when you were a child? · Band 5.5

A real IELTS Speaking Part 2 answer scored Band 5.5 by AI — question: What did you want to be when you were a child?. Read the transcript, then get your own speaking graded.

Band 5.5

Prompt: What did you want to be when you were a child?

Vex: Good day. I am Turna, your BandCheck crane. What did you want to be when you were a child?

You: paint Vex: shadow. Please tell me, what did you want to be when you were a child?

You: Hello. Vex: Yes, hello. I'm awaiting your response. What did you hope to become when you were a child?

You: Space Vex: as a child?

You: Can you repeat your question? Vex: Certainly. What did you want to be when you were a child?

You: While when I was a child I am really I was really wanted to be a flight attendant. And I want to I would like to open big shop and it should be crowded with sweets. Vex: I see. Now, do you prefer to get work done in the morning or later in the day?

You: Tərcümə qıla bilərsənmi? Vex: I understand, but we must speak in English for this. My question was, do you prefer to get work done in the morning or later in the day?

You: While I more prefer and working and working in the morning because I in later I was sleepy I will be sleepy and I couldn't I can't work anymore. Vex: And do you spend much time on social media?

You: Of course, I'm really addicted to I'm quite addicted to social media and because my lessons are in the phone and I use I I search some kind of words and some kind of lessons on Instagram or YouTube. It assists me to improve my English lesson. Vex: I understand. Now, moving on. Tell me about a place you'd like to live in the future. Say where it is and why. You have one minute to think, and then speak for one to two minutes. You may begin now.

You: Is that all? It's all. Vex: and then you may begin. I will tell you when your time is up.

You: Can you show the topic on the screen? Vex: It is not possible within this format, but the topic is: describe a place you'd like to live in the future, say where it is and why.

You: I have done. Vex: You have finished speaking? Very well. Do you think this place will change much in the future?

You: Of course. Vex: Now, how do you think the way people work and study today differs from previous generations?

You: 저희 Sorry. I didn't say I didn't talk the topic last topic. Vex: No, you chose to stop speaking, which

You: Ah, sim. Você me dá um 1 minuto para preparar e eu não falo, porque eu acho que você me dá tempo para preparar. Vex: Ah, I understand. There was perhaps a misunderstanding. Would you like to speak about the place you'd like to live in the future now?

You: Of course. Vex: to speak about the topic now then? You may proceed.

You: Can you show the topic on the screen? screen Vex: We cannot display items on the screen, but the topic, once again, is describe a place you'd like to live in the future. Say where it is and why. You may speak now.

You: Well, I'm going to talk about a place which I really want to live in the future. If I tell the truth, I really wanted to live in Turkey. Especially, I am really passionate about living in Trabzon, which is located in Turkey. Turkey has a large number of quite a few places. Which we can see like historical places. Vex: Thank you. Now, do you think the way people work and study today differs from

You: en travaillant. I haven't done. Please. Vex: My apologies. Complete your thoughts.

You: That's all I couldn't tell after you disturbed me. Vex: Understood. Now, moving on. How do you think the way people work and study today differs from previous generations?

You: And work and study is getting improved day by day. Vex: Do you think modern technology makes students focus less on their studies?

You: Or you give me Vex: I'm afraid I cannot provide feedback until we have finished the entire test. Would you like to continue with the questions?

You: Can you repeat your question? Vex: I was asking, do you think modern technology makes students focus less on their studies?

You: Of course, I think so. Cuz, year by year, the technology is improving and students can learn from computers, especially in modern day in modern days. Students can work with computer. Like, such as schools and universities. Uh, as a result, this kind of technology can help students to improve for their study. Vex: I understand. That concludes our speaking test. Now, for a little feedback. You have a fair command of language, though sometimes stumble over grammar structures, occasionally causing hesitation or correction, and conjunctions are sometimes missing. While you provide detailed answers on familiar topics, more complex ones present challenges, with some repetition and pauses for vocabulary retrieval. Pronunciation is generally intelligible, though stress and intonation can be inconsistent. Try focusing on sentence structure and varying your vocabulary to improve fluency. Please be aware that this is an estimate and not an official result. Farewell.

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