Part 1 · Band 4

Are you a student or do you work?

Source-reported band score · 19 words

Sample answer

Well, currently, I am still a student. I'm pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration at National Taiwan University.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

The answer follows a clear sequence: “I am still a student” gives your status, and the next sentence adds your degree and university. That makes it easy to follow, though the response ends without extra development. Practise a 20-second version: say these two points, then add one relevant detail, such as what interests you about Business Administration. This evaluates the text only, not spoken delivery.

Lexical Resource

“Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration” is precise and appropriate for this question, and naming “National Taiwan University” makes the answer specific. The vocabulary is accurate, but a short answer gives limited evidence of range. As an optional extension, add one relevant detail using a phrase such as “I chose this field because…”; only include a reason that is true for you.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The answer uses accurate sentence structures: “I am still a student” is a complete statement, and “I'm pursuing…” correctly uses the present continuous for your current studies. The degree and institution are also integrated clearly. There is no clear grammatical error to fix. For a little more range, you could add a correctly linked reason or detail, for example, “I’m studying Business Administration because…”

Pronunciation

The text includes useful practice phrases: “Business Administration” and “National Taiwan University.” Practise the main word stress in “administration” and “university,” then group the answer into two thought groups: “I’m still a student” / “I’m pursuing a bachelor’s degree…”. Record yourself saying it, check whether each phrase is easy to understand, and repeat. This practice guide is not an assessment of a recording.

A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.

  • Replace “Well, currently” with one time expression, such as “At the moment,” to keep the opening concise.
  • Practise the answer in two thought groups: first your student status, then your degree and university.
  • For a slightly fuller response, add one truthful sentence about your studies, such as what you enjoy or why you chose the subject.

Plan your answer

Try your own response before reading the samples.

Ideas to explore

  • Briefly state your current education status before describing what happens next.
  • Connect waiting for results with preparing university applications.
  • Name a possible major and, if you want to extend the answer, give a short reason for your interest.

Suggested structure

  1. Answer directly: say whether you are a student or work.
  2. Give a brief detail about your current education.
  3. Explain your immediate next step, such as waiting for results or applying.
  4. Name a major you are considering and close with your likely choice.
Useful vocabulary & examples
wait for my results
Expect to receive the outcome of an exam or course.

I'm waiting for my results while preparing to apply to universities.

prepare to apply to universities
Get ready to submit applications to universities.

I'm preparing to apply to universities.

be intrigued by
Feel curious and interested in something.

I'm especially intrigued by biotechnology.

a possible major
A university subject area you may choose to study.

Biotechnology is a possible major I'm considering.

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