Part 1
Examiner
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
Candidate
Yes, I really enjoy uh, traveling by car when I a kid, umm uh, But this time, at that time my child didn't have work on car, so I usually travel by car, by taxi.
Examiner
What types of cars do you like?
Candidate
Uh, I like uh, car helpers for seat. It's for enough for my family and it's quite quiet and comfortable when traveling.
Examiner
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
Candidate
I prefer to be a driver. I want to ride the car by myself. I can see the view and control the speech.
Examiner
What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
Candidate
When there is a traffic jam I usually open the radio sometime is my favorite song and listen to music. If I want go to with another like my friends I will usually talk with them to take the.
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Make the answer clear, grammatically correct, and concise. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid fillers and unclear phrases (e.g., "this time", "my child").
Example: Yes, I enjoyed traveling by car when I was a child. For example, my family often took weekend drives to the countryside, which I loved because I could see different landscapes and spend time with my parents.
What types of cars do you like?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence naming the type of car and then add specific reasons with linking words. Use accurate vocabulary (e.g., "spacious", "fuel-efficient", "comfortable") and avoid hesitations.
Example: I prefer a spacious family car, such as a compact SUV, because it has enough seats for my family and offers a quiet, comfortable ride on long journeys.
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: State your preference directly and support it with clear, relevant reasons. Clarify awkward phrases like "control the speech" (use "control the speed" or "decide the route"). Keep it to two or three sentences.
Example: I prefer to be the driver because I enjoy controlling the route and speed. Also, driving lets me appreciate the scenery more and feel independent.
What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Answer with a clear topic sentence and then give two specific activities using linking words (e.g., "so", "also"). Fix grammar and word order, and avoid trailing or incomplete sentences.
Example: When there's a traffic jam, I usually turn on the radio and listen to my favorite songs to relax. I also talk with my friends in the car to pass the time and make the journey more enjoyable.
× Yes, I really enjoy uh, traveling by car when I a kid, umm uh, But this time, at that time my child didn't have work on car, so I usually travel by car, by taxi.
✓ Yes, I really enjoyed traveling by car when I was a kid. At that time my parents didn’t have a car, so I usually travelled by taxi.
Mixed tenses and missing verb: The student used present tense 'enjoy' but the time reference 'when I a kid' requires past tense. Also 'when I a kid' is missing the verb 'was'. 'this time, at that time' is redundant; 'my child didn't have work on car' is ungrammatical and likely meant 'my parents didn’t have a car'. Use past simple for past habits ('enjoyed', 'usually travelled'). Suggestion: use past tense consistently for past situations and include the verb 'was' for 'was a kid'.
× Uh, I like uh, car helpers for seat. It's for enough for my family and it's quite quiet and comfortable when traveling.
✓ I like cars with supportive seats. They are spacious enough for my family and quite quiet and comfortable when traveling.
Wrong word choices and agreement: 'car helpers for seat' is incorrect vocabulary; 'cars with supportive seats' conveys intended meaning. 'It's for enough for my family' mixes singular/plural and uses 'for' incorrectly; use 'They are spacious enough for my family.' Ensure subject-verb agreement (cars -> they are). Suggestion: choose correct nouns and adjectives, and use 'enough' after the adjective it modifies ('spacious enough').
× I prefer to be a driver. I want to ride the car by myself. I can see the view and control the speech.
✓ I prefer to be the driver. I want to drive the car myself. I can see the view and control the speed.
Incorrect verb and noun use: 'ride the car' is unnatural; use 'drive the car' when you operate it. 'By myself' is acceptable but 'myself' after the verb is more natural. 'Control the speech' is wrong word choice—likely meant 'speed.' Also use article 'the driver' when specifying role. Suggestion: use correct collocations ('be the driver', 'drive the car', 'control the speed').
× When there is a traffic jam I usually open the radio sometime is my favorite song and listen to music.
✓ When there is a traffic jam, I usually turn on the radio; sometimes my favorite song plays and I listen to music.
Run-on and missing verbs: The clause 'sometime is my favorite song' lacks a verb and has wrong adverb form ('sometime' -> 'sometimes'). Also 'open the radio' is not idiomatic; use 'turn on the radio'. Suggestion: split ideas with punctuation and use correct verbs ('plays').
× If I want go to with another like my friends I will usually talk with them to take the.
✓ If I go with others, like my friends, I usually talk with them during the trip.
Ungrammatical structure and missing words: 'If I want go to with another' is missing 'to'/'go' form and has incorrect pronouns. 'to take the' is incomplete. Simplify to conditional or present simple for habitual action: 'If I go with others... I usually talk with them during the trip.' Suggestion: use correct prepositions and complete the idea; choose a clear time phrase ('during the trip').