Part 1
Examiner
Do you often go to the library?
Candidate
Not really, when I when I was student I used to went or go. I don't know which one is right to the library but right now I prefer to read books at home. Just buy them and read them.
Examiner
What do you usually do in the library?
Candidate
I usually I usually go to the library to study and also to get more information so that I don't have in real life. I mean there is no books you can use and have that information for yourself, but there is books.
Examiner
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Candidate
No, I wasn't go to the library when I was a kid because, uh, there were not, uh, too many possibilities to, to do that.
Examiner
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Candidate
I don't really have the right answer to this question, but I think that Chinese kids don't often go to the library because they have different hobbies.
Do you often go to the library?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Try to use correct verb tenses and avoid hesitation. Start with a clear topic sentence directly answering the question, then add supporting details using linking words. For example, use 'I used to go to the library when I was a student, but now I prefer to buy books and read at home.'
Example: I used to go to the library when I was a student, but now I prefer to buy books and read at home because it is more convenient.
What do you usually do in the library?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Make your answer clearer and more coherent by using linking words and correct sentence structure. Provide specific details about your activities in the library. For example, say 'I usually go to the library to study and find information that I cannot easily get elsewhere.'
Example: I usually go to the library to study and find information that I cannot easily get elsewhere, such as reference books and academic journals.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Use correct grammar and avoid filler words. Start with a clear topic sentence and explain your reason with specific details. For example, 'No, I did not go to the library when I was a kid because there were few libraries available in my area.'
Example: No, I did not go to the library when I was a kid because there were few libraries available in my area, so it was difficult to visit one.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Avoid saying you don't know the answer. Instead, express your opinion clearly and support it with reasons. Use linking words to connect ideas. For example, 'I think Chinese kids do not often go to the library because they prefer other hobbies like playing sports or video games.'
Example: I think Chinese kids do not often go to the library because they prefer other hobbies like playing sports or video games, which take up most of their free time.
× Not really, when I when I was student I used to went or go.
✓ Not really, when I was a student I used to go.
The phrase 'used to' should be followed by the base form of the verb, not the past tense. 'Went' is past tense, so it is incorrect after 'used to'. Also, 'was student' is missing the article 'a'. The correct form is 'was a student'.
× I don't have in real life. I mean there is no books you can use and have that information for yourself, but there is books.
✓ I don't have in real life. I mean there are no books you can use and have that information for yourself, but there are books.
The phrase 'there is' should be used with singular nouns, while 'there are' is used with plural nouns. Since 'books' is plural, 'there are' is correct. Using 'there is books' is a singular/plural agreement error.
× No, I wasn't go to the library when I was a kid because, uh, there were not, uh, too many possibilities to, to do that.
✓ No, I didn't go to the library when I was a kid because, uh, there were not, uh, too many possibilities to, to do that.
The phrase 'wasn't go' is incorrect. The correct past tense negative form for 'go' is 'didn't go'. 'Wasn't' is used with present participles (e.g., 'wasn't going'), but here the base verb is needed after 'did'.