Part 1
Examinador
Do you like reading?
Candidato
Yes, I like reading. Uh, it's very, very good activity to help you to connect with the bird, which is, uh, maybe books written long back. You can connect with the past. You can also read the books, Sir, which are fictions and uh, you can go, you can, you can think about.
Examinador
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Candidato
I really like to read out physical books. It will be very nice sensory experience and I think it helps to reflect and you can feel on the pages how much you have read and but you are going to go.
Examinador
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Candidato
Uh, we need to read very focused with focus when we are reading some, uh, subject related books like, uh, when we are, uh, preparing for exams, we need to focus on those, uh, points and memorize them some time to understand, to go for, to have critical thinking, but, uh, reading from the newspaper.
Examinador
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Candidato
Well, it depends upon the situation. If it is a newspaper, you just scan the headlines and you can find out what is the new today information, nothing special, then it's OK. But if on the newspaper, if you will see some particular area of interest, you will focus on that and you concentrate and read in detail. Want to know more about the?
Do you like reading?
Puntuación: 48.0Sugerencia: Be more concise and clear: start with a direct topic sentence, avoid hesitations and repetitions, and use accurate words (e.g., 'world' instead of 'bird'). Add one specific reason and an example. Keep the answer to 2–3 sentences.
Ejemplo: I enjoy reading because it lets me explore different worlds and historical perspectives. For example, reading historical novels helps me understand past events and imagine how people lived, which I find both enjoyable and educational.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Puntuación: 55.0Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then provide 1–2 specific reasons using linking words (e.g., 'because' and 'for example'). Avoid vague phrases and finish the thought coherently.
Ejemplo: I prefer reading physical books because they give a pleasant tactile experience and make it easier to remember what I've read. For example, I often mark pages and flip back to review passages, which helps me study more effectively.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Puntuación: 50.0Sugerencia: Begin with a clear contrast sentence using linking words (e.g., 'when... but when...'). Be specific about situations and give a brief example of what careful reading involves. Reduce hesitations and repetition.
Ejemplo: We need to read carefully when studying for exams or learning technical subjects because we must understand and remember important details. However, for everyday news I usually skim headlines and short articles to get the main points.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Puntuación: 58.0Sugerencia: Answer directly and structure the response: state that it depends, then give two clear examples using linking words ('for example', 'however'). Avoid filler questions at the end and keep sentences complete.
Ejemplo: It depends on my purpose: for general news I usually scan headlines to catch up quickly. However, if an article relates to my interests, for example a feature on technology, I read it in detail to understand the arguments and take notes.
× Yes, I like reading. Uh, it's very, very good activity to help you to connect with the bird, which is, uh, maybe books written long back.
✓ Yes, I like reading. Uh, it's a very, very good activity to help you connect with the past, for example books written long ago.
Error type 22: Article errors and 11: Incorrect use of prepositions and 6: Present tense nuance. The original omits the indefinite article before 'very good activity' ('a very good activity'). 'Connect with the bird' seems incorrect contextually; likely intended 'past'. 'Written long back' is non-native phrasing; use 'written long ago'. Also remove unnecessary extra 'to' after 'help you'. Suggestion: include appropriate articles ('a'), use correct prepositions and time expressions ('long ago'), and simplify infinitive phrases ('help you connect').
× You can connect with the past. You can also read the books, Sir, which are fictions and uh, you can go, you can, you can think about.
✓ You can connect with the past. You can also read fiction books, Sir, which let you imagine and think.
Error type 26 and 13: The phrase 'the books which are fictions' is wordy and uses incorrect article; use 'fiction books' or 'fiction'. Repeated 'you can go, you can, you can think about' is ungrammatical and unclear. Simplify to a clear clause: 'which let you imagine and think.' Remove unnecessary repetitions.
× I really like to read out physical books.
✓ I really like reading physical books.
Error type 12 and 8: 'read out' is incorrect here; 'read' or 'reading' is correct. The gerund 'reading physical books' fits natural speech. Avoid extraneous particles like 'out' which change meaning.
× It will be very nice sensory experience and I think it helps to reflect and you can feel on the pages how much you have read and but you are going to go.
✓ It is a very nice sensory experience, and I think it helps you reflect; you can feel on the pages how much you have read and where you are going.
Error type 22 and 26: Missing indefinite article before 'very nice sensory experience' ('a very nice sensory experience'). 'Helps to reflect' better as 'helps you reflect'. Original ending 'but you are going to go' is unclear; likely intended 'where you are going' meaning progress in reading. Improve sentence structure and clarity.
× Uh, we need to read very focused with focus when we are reading some, uh, subject related books like, uh, when we are, uh, preparing for exams, we need to focus on those, uh, points and memorize them some time to understand, to go for, to have critical thinking, but, uh, reading from the newspaper.
✓ We need to read very carefully and with focus when we read subject-related books. For example, when we prepare for exams, we need to focus on important points and sometimes memorize them to understand and develop critical thinking, but reading a newspaper is different.
Error type 6 (present tense), 11 (prepositions), and 26 (sentence structure). Use 'read' or 'are reading' consistently (present simple is fine for habitual actions). 'Subject related' should be hyphenated as 'subject-related'. 'Memorize them some time to understand, to go for, to have critical thinking' is ungrammatical; rephrase to 'sometimes memorize them to understand and develop critical thinking'. Clarify contrast with newspapers.
× Well, it depends upon the situation.
✓ Well, it depends on the situation.
Error type 8 and 11: 'Depends on' is the correct collocation; 'depends upon' is not strictly wrong but less natural in spoken English. Use 'depends on' for simplicity.
× If it is a newspaper, you just scan the headlines and you can find out what is the new today information, nothing special, then it's OK.
✓ If it is a newspaper, you just scan the headlines and can find out what the news is today; nothing special, then it's OK.
Error type 22 and 26: 'what is the new today information' is ungrammatical. Use 'what the news is today' or 'what is new today'. Remove redundant 'you' before 'can' for natural flow.
× But if on the newspaper, if you will see some particular area of interest, you will focus on that and you concentrate and read in detail.
✓ But if in the newspaper you see an area of particular interest, you will focus on it and concentrate on reading it in detail.
Error type 26 and 11: Use 'in the newspaper' not 'on the newspaper'. Avoid mixing conditional forms—use simple present for general conditions: 'if you see'. Use correct preposition 'on' with 'concentrate on'. Make object references consistent ('it' for the area of interest).