Part 1
Examiner
What's the weather like where you live?
Candidate
In the in the place I live, the weather is subtropical, which means it's really hot in the summer but not very cold in the winter. It seldom snows in the winter here.
Examiner
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Candidate
I prefer cold weather. I suppose that's because I am born in cold weather. It is sad that people born in the cold months like December would prefer cold weather.
Examiner
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Candidate
I prefer wet weather. I like rain that makes the air humid and that makes me comfortable. I don't like dry weather.
Examiner
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Candidate
Yes, but mostly if I am going hanging out with my friend the next day, I will check the forecast to see if it will rain tomorrow and prepare for it beforehand.
Examiner
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Candidate
I think it's probably due to pollution as there are more and more cars nowadays and they cause the emissions and that makes the weather becoming warmer.
Examiner
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Candidate
Yes 'cause I prefer coastal weather which is very humid. It does not get really hot in the summer in the area I live, which is subtropical. I always think it's too hot in the summer and I always want to get away to somewhere else to spend the summer.
What's the weather like where you live?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is generally clear and relevant, but try to avoid repetition such as "in the in the place". Also, you could make your response more natural by using linking words to connect ideas smoothly. For example, you might say, "The weather where I live is subtropical, so it gets really hot in summer, but winters are mild and it rarely snows."
Example: The weather where I live is subtropical, so it gets really hot in summer, but winters are mild and it rarely snows.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains a confusing statement about people born in cold months. Try to focus on your own preference and give a clear reason. Also, avoid unnecessary or contradictory comments. For example, you could say, "I prefer cold weather because I find it more refreshing and comfortable than hot weather."
Example: I prefer cold weather because I find it more refreshing and comfortable than hot weather.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Score: 80.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear and relevant, but you could improve coherence by using linking words and adding a bit more detail. For example, "I prefer wet weather because the rain makes the air humid, which I find comfortable. In contrast, dry weather feels harsh and unpleasant to me."
Example: I prefer wet weather because the rain makes the air humid, which I find comfortable. In contrast, dry weather feels harsh and unpleasant to me.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is understandable but could be more natural and concise. Avoid awkward phrasing like "going hanging out". Also, use linking words to improve flow. For example, "Yes, I usually check the weather forecast if I plan to go out with my friends the next day, so I can prepare for rain or other conditions."
Example: Yes, I usually check the weather forecast if I plan to go out with my friends the next day, so I can prepare for rain or other conditions.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer touches on a relevant point but is somewhat vague and grammatically awkward. Try to be more specific and use clearer language. For example, "I believe climate change is caused by increased pollution, especially from car emissions, which contribute to global warming."
Example: I believe climate change is caused by increased pollution, especially from car emissions, which contribute to global warming.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is relevant but could be more structured and natural. Avoid informal contractions like "'cause" in formal speaking. Use linking words to connect ideas. For example, "Yes, I would like to visit cities with different climates because I prefer coastal weather, which is humid. Although my area is subtropical and not extremely hot, I find summers too warm and would like to spend them elsewhere."
Example: Yes, I would like to visit cities with different climates because I prefer coastal weather, which is humid. Although my area is subtropical and not extremely hot, I find summers too warm and would like to spend them elsewhere.
× I suppose that's because I am born in cold weather.
✓ I suppose that's because I was born in cold weather.
The verb 'born' is the past participle and should be used with the past tense auxiliary verb 'was' to indicate a past event. 'I am born' is incorrect because 'am' is present tense and does not fit with the past participle 'born'. The correct form is 'I was born'. This is a common error when talking about birth.
× Yes, but mostly if I am going hanging out with my friend the next day, I will check the forecast to see if it will rain tomorrow and prepare for it beforehand.
✓ Yes, but mostly if I am going to hang out with my friend the next day, I will check the forecast to see if it will rain tomorrow and prepare for it beforehand.
The phrase 'going hanging out' is incorrect. After 'going', the correct form is 'to' + base verb (infinitive), so it should be 'going to hang out'. Using the '-ing' form directly after 'going' without 'to' is a grammatical error. This is a common mistake with the verb 'go' when expressing future plans.
× I think it's probably due to pollution as there are more and more cars nowadays and they cause the emissions and that makes the weather becoming warmer.
✓ I think it's probably due to pollution as there are more and more cars nowadays and they cause emissions and that makes the weather become warmer.
The phrase 'makes the weather becoming warmer' is incorrect. After 'makes', the verb should be in the base form, so 'make the weather become warmer' is correct. Using 'becoming' (present participle) here is wrong. This is a common error with causative verbs like 'make' which require the base form of the verb after them.