Part 1
Examiner
Do you have a favourite teacher?
Candidate
My favorite teacher was my science high school teacher. She made the subject really interesting by explaining concepts in the most simplest way she could ever do, and she was very knowledgeable, which inspires me to learn more.
Examiner
Are you still in touch with your primary school teacher?
Candidate
No, I'm not in touch with any of my primary school teachers because I'm currently working abroad, which makes it difficult to keep in touch. Besides, I haven't really maintained communication with them over the years, so we've naturally lost contact.
Examiner
In what way did your favourite teacher help you?
Candidate
My favorite teacher really sparked my interest in science. Because of how she teach, I was able to pursue my love for science. I mean she makes it so interesting and so simple that my interest depends.
Examiner
Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
Candidate
No, I really don't have the patience and the passion for teaching, so I really don't see myself as a teacher. However, if I was being motivated when I was younger, I think I will.
Do you have a favourite teacher?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear and relevant, but try to avoid redundancy and improve sentence structure. For example, instead of 'in the most simplest way she could ever do,' say 'in the simplest way possible.' Also, use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Example: My favourite teacher was my high school science teacher because she explained concepts in the simplest way possible, which made the subject very interesting. Moreover, her deep knowledge inspired me to learn more.
Are you still in touch with your primary school teacher?
Score: 85.0Suggestion: Good answer with clear reasons and linking words. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and avoid repeating 'keep in touch' and 'communication.' Also, make sentences more concise.
Example: No, I have lost contact with my primary school teachers because I work abroad, making it hard to stay connected. Additionally, I haven't maintained regular communication over the years.
In what way did your favourite teacher help you?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains grammatical errors. Use correct verb forms and avoid vague phrases like 'my interest depends.' Also, add linking words and specific details to clarify your points.
Example: My favourite teacher sparked my interest in science by making lessons simple and engaging. As a result, I developed a strong passion for the subject and decided to pursue it further.
Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is honest but could be improved by correcting grammar and adding linking words. For example, use 'if I had been motivated' instead of 'if I was being motivated.' Also, try to expand your answer slightly with reasons.
Example: No, I don't see myself becoming a teacher because I lack the patience and passion for it. However, if I had been motivated when I was younger, I might have considered it as a career.
× She made the subject really interesting by explaining concepts in the most simplest way she could ever do, and she was very knowledgeable, which inspires me to learn more.
✓ She made the subject really interesting by explaining concepts in the simplest way she could, and she was very knowledgeable, which inspired me to learn more.
The phrase 'the most simplest' is incorrect because 'simplest' is already a superlative adjective and does not need 'most'. Also, 'inspires' should be in past tense 'inspired' to maintain consistency with the past tense narrative.
× Because of how she teach, I was able to pursue my love for science.
✓ Because of how she taught, I was able to pursue my love for science.
The verb 'teach' should be in past tense 'taught' to agree with the past tense context of the sentence.
× I mean she makes it so interesting and so simple that my interest depends.
✓ I mean she made it so interesting and so simple that my interest grew.
The sentence is unclear and incorrectly structured. 'My interest depends' is incomplete and does not convey the intended meaning. Changing to 'my interest grew' clarifies the effect of the teacher's method.
× However, if I was being motivated when I was younger, I think I will.
✓ However, if I had been motivated when I was younger, I think I would have become a teacher.
The conditional sentence requires past perfect 'had been motivated' for the if-clause and 'would have' for the result clause to correctly express a past unreal condition and its probable result.