Part 1
Examinador
Do you make a list when you shop?
Candidato
Yes I do. I usually make a list every time I shop because I think it can help me manage my time more efficient and reduce my insurance before shopping. After making a list I will feel a sense of direction.
Examinador
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Candidato
Uh, yes, I usually make a list, I make A to do list every day ahead for my work because it can help manage my time more efficiently. And uh, I will know what to do, what not to do. And it helped me prioritize the importance. So it is very important.
Examinador
Why don't some people like making lists?
Candidato
Umm, I think some people just don't have this habit. Or they think making a list is just to trouble. They might save the time to relax or something. Maybe they don't need a list to make their work or study more efficient.
Examinador
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Candidato
I prefer to make a plan on my phone. For example, I usually use Google Calendar or memory to make a list. It is the quickest and easiest way to update and I think. But sometimes I usually make a list on paper too, especially.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Puntuación: 70.0Sugerencia: Try to use more natural phrasing and correct word choice, for example, say "manage my time more efficiently" instead of "more efficient" and clarify "reduce my insurance" which seems incorrect. Also, avoid redundancy by combining ideas more smoothly and keep the answer within 4-5 sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I always make a list when I shop because it helps me manage my time more efficiently and avoid buying unnecessary items. Having a list gives me a clear sense of direction, so I don't get distracted while shopping.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Puntuación: 65.0Sugerencia: Avoid filler words like "uh" and improve sentence structure for clarity. Use linking words to connect ideas logically, for example, "because" and "so". Also, be more specific about how the list helps you prioritise tasks.
Ejemplo: Yes, I usually make a to-do list every day before work because it helps me manage my time more efficiently. This way, I know exactly what tasks to focus on and can prioritise the most important ones, which makes my work much more organised.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Puntuación: 60.0Sugerencia: Try to avoid vague phrases like "or something" and use more precise vocabulary. Also, improve coherence by using linking words such as "because" or "since" to explain reasons clearly. Provide more specific reasons why some people dislike making lists.
Ejemplo: I think some people don't like making lists because they find it troublesome or time-consuming. They might prefer to relax instead of planning, or they feel confident managing their work without a list.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Puntuación: 65.0Sugerencia: Improve sentence completion and avoid incomplete thoughts like "and I think" and "especially" without finishing the idea. Use linking words to contrast preferences, such as "however" or "but". Also, clarify what "memory" refers to, perhaps "notes app".
Ejemplo: I prefer to make lists on my phone because apps like Google Calendar make it quick and easy to update them. However, sometimes I also write lists on paper, especially when I want to visualise my tasks more clearly.
× I usually make a list every time I shop because I think it can help me manage my time more efficient and reduce my insurance before shopping.
✓ I usually make a list every time I shop because I think it can help me manage my time more efficiently and reduce my stress before shopping.
The word 'efficient' is an adjective, but here it should be an adverb modifying the verb 'manage', so 'efficiently' is correct. Also, 'reduce my insurance' is incorrect in this context; likely the intended meaning is to reduce 'stress' or 'anxiety' before shopping.
× I usually make a list, I make A to do list every day ahead for my work because it can help manage my time more efficiently.
✓ I usually make a list; I make a to-do list every day ahead for my work because it can help me manage my time more efficiently.
The phrase 'make A to do list' should be 'make a to-do list' with correct article usage and hyphenation. Also, 'help manage' should be 'help me manage' to include the subject. The sentence also needs proper punctuation to separate clauses.
× And it helped me prioritize the importance.
✓ And it helps me prioritize the important tasks.
The phrase 'prioritize the importance' is awkward and incorrect. It should be 'prioritize the important tasks' to clearly express the idea of ranking tasks by importance. Also, tense consistency suggests present tense 'helps' rather than past 'helped'.
× Or they think making a list is just to trouble.
✓ Or they think making a list is just troublesome.
The phrase 'just to trouble' is incorrect. The adjective 'troublesome' correctly describes something that causes trouble. Using 'just troublesome' is the proper form here.
× Maybe they don't need a list to make their work or study more efficient.
✓ Maybe they don't need a list to make their work or study more efficient.
This sentence is grammatically correct; no correction needed.
× I prefer to make a plan on my phone.
✓ I prefer to make a plan using my phone.
The preposition 'on' is less appropriate here; 'using my phone' better expresses the method of making a plan.
× For example, I usually use Google Calendar or memory to make a list.
✓ For example, I usually use Google Calendar or my memory to make a list.
The noun 'memory' here needs a possessive pronoun 'my' to indicate it is the speaker's memory.
× It is the quickest and easiest way to update and I think.
✓ I think it is the quickest and easiest way to update.
The sentence structure is awkward; the phrase 'and I think' should be placed at the beginning to form a clear sentence.