Part 1
Examiner
What's the weather like where you live?
Candidate
I live in England. The weather here is always cool and dry. In the summer it is always not so hot, but it is very hot this year with very sunny days and also very dry weather.
Examiner
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Candidate
I prefer hot weather because I enjoy sunshine and some outdoor activities and when I was very young, I live in Hong Kong and I was used to some hot weather, so I like more hot weather more.
Examiner
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Candidate
I prefer dry weather because I don't like sweaty or sticky skin and because I need to go to the bathroom when I feel I like sweat a lot or getting wet.
Examiner
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Candidate
Yes, I have a habit of checking the weather forecast, especially when I need to go to an outdoor activity. For example, when we need to go to hiking or camping, I always check the weather before we go so that we can plan ahead what we need to prepare for the trip.
Examiner
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Candidate
The climate change especially affect a lot of people who are working outside like the builders or side workers because they need to bear with the very hot weather which is very uncomfortable and it may bring them some illnesses like heat stroke and dehydration and also the climate change bring some problem with.
Examiner
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Candidate
Yes, I would like to visit other cities which have some warm weather because I like warm and hot weather so I can enjoy outdoor activities and sun and beach. So I always go to Asia when I have holidays.
What's the weather like where you live?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is generally clear but could be more natural and concise. Avoid redundancy such as "always not so hot" and improve sentence flow by using linking words. Try to provide more specific details about the weather patterns.
Example: I live in England, where the weather is usually cool and dry. However, this summer has been unusually hot and sunny, which is quite different from the typical mild summers.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer needs clearer structure and grammar correction. Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid repetition like "like more hot weather more." Also, correct tense usage and sentence clarity will improve your response.
Example: I prefer hot weather because I enjoy sunshine and outdoor activities. When I was young, I lived in Hong Kong and was used to the hot climate, so I feel more comfortable in warm weather.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains grammatical errors. Try to express your ideas more clearly and logically, using linking words. Avoid awkward phrases like "I need to go to the bathroom when I feel I like sweat a lot."
Example: I prefer dry weather because I dislike feeling sweaty or sticky. Also, when it's hot and humid, I often feel uncomfortable and need to take frequent breaks.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Score: 80.0Suggestion: Good answer with clear structure and relevant details. To improve, use more varied vocabulary and linking phrases to make your answer more natural and fluent.
Example: Yes, I usually check the weather forecast, particularly before outdoor activities like hiking or camping. This helps me plan and prepare appropriately for the trip.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Your answer is incomplete and contains grammatical errors. Try to complete your thoughts clearly, use linking words, and avoid run-on sentences. Provide specific examples and explain the effects logically.
Example: Climate change has affected many outdoor workers, such as builders, who have to endure extremely hot weather. This can cause health problems like heat stroke and dehydration, making their work more difficult and dangerous.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear but could be more natural by improving sentence flow and using linking words. Also, avoid repeating similar ideas and try to add more specific details.
Example: Yes, I enjoy visiting cities with warm climates because I like outdoor activities, sunshine, and beaches. For this reason, I often travel to Asia during my holidays.
× In the summer it is always not so hot, but it is very hot this year with very sunny days and also very dry weather.
✓ In the summer it is usually not so hot, but it is very hot this year with very sunny days and also very dry weather.
The phrase 'always not so hot' is awkward and incorrect in this context. The correct adverb to express usual conditions is 'usually'. This improves clarity and grammatical correctness.
× when I was very young, I live in Hong Kong and I was used to some hot weather
✓ when I was very young, I lived in Hong Kong and I was used to some hot weather
The verb 'live' should be in the past tense 'lived' to match the past time frame indicated by 'when I was very young'. This ensures tense consistency.
× so I like more hot weather more.
✓ so I like hot weather more.
The phrase 'like more hot weather more' is redundant. Removing the first 'more' corrects the sentence and improves clarity.
× because I need to go to the bathroom when I feel I like sweat a lot or getting wet.
✓ because I need to go to the bathroom when I feel like I sweat a lot or get wet.
The phrase 'I feel I like sweat a lot' is incorrect. It should be 'I feel like I sweat a lot'. Also, 'getting wet' should be parallel with 'sweat', so 'get wet' is appropriate.
× when we need to go to hiking or camping, I always check the weather before we go
✓ when we need to go hiking or camping, I always check the weather before we go
The preposition 'to' is unnecessary before gerunds like 'hiking' and 'camping'. Removing 'to' makes the sentence grammatically correct.
× The climate change especially affect a lot of people who are working outside like the builders or side workers
✓ Climate change especially affects a lot of people who are working outside like builders or side workers
'Climate change' is a singular noun and requires the verb 'affects' in the third person singular form. Also, 'The' before 'climate change' is unnecessary here.
× and also the climate change bring some problem with.
✓ and also climate change brings some problems.
The verb should be 'brings' to agree with singular 'climate change'. The phrase 'some problem with' is incomplete and incorrect; 'some problems' is appropriate. Also, 'the' before 'climate change' is unnecessary.