Samples by band
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- 4.5–5.57BuildingSimple sentences, some errors
- 6–6.56CompetentSome complex sentences
- 7–7.517StrongWide range of structures
- 8–915ExpertPrecise, natural phrasing
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Band 7–7.5 · Strong
Clear position, well-developed ideas, flexible language, few errors.
- Wide range of structures
- Every idea extended and exemplified
- Less common words used well
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Academic Task 1
Commuting in a European city (Band 7.5 version)
Academic Task 1
How people travel to work (bar chart data)
Academic Task 1
Recycling paper (process)
General Task 1
A job enquiry (formal)
Speaking Part 2
A holiday place (Band 7.5 version)
Writing Task 2
Cars or public transport (discussion essay)
Writing Task 2
Online shopping (advantages and disadvantages)
Academic Task 1
A village then and now (maps)
Academic Task 1
Household spending (two pie charts)
General Task 1
A noise complaint (semi-formal)
Speaking Part 1
Using your phone (Band 7)
Speaking Part 1
Where you live (Band 7 version)
Speaking Part 2
A teacher who influenced you (Band 7)
Speaking Part 3
The future of education (Band 7)
Writing Task 2
Cooking at school (Band 7 version)
Writing Task 2
Why people volunteer (two-part question)
Writing Task 2