Part 1
Examinador
Do you make a list when you shop?
Candidato
Yes I do, most of the times if it's something last minute then I'll just go and buy whatever is in my mind. But normally I do like to make a list before going to the supermarket or before buying anything. I love stationery, I have so many notebooks and I just love writing down on paper with many different colour pants.
Examinador
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Candidato
Yes I do. I make lists for my work and it normally works, especially because it's easy to forget things, so when I write down on paper it's easier to keep on track of my tasks and make sure I didn't forget anything. Not to mention it's quite enjoyable to look at it at the end of the day and see that you're comfortable.
Examinador
Why don't some people like making lists?
Candidato
Maybe because for some people it's hard to stay organised in advance. I believe that some people work best just improvising or doing what comes to mind. Not everyone is really keen into writing down lists and organizing things beforehand.
Examinador
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Candidato
I prefer personally to make lists on paper. I find it quite therapeutical to write down what I need to do or what I need to buy. I have a massive collection of pens in my stationary kit so for me it's quite enjoyable. But sometimes if I'm in a hurry and I can't forget something then I will write down on my notes on my phone.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Pontuação: 75.0Sugestão: Your answer is generally clear and natural, but it is a bit long and slightly repetitive. Try to keep your response concise and avoid redundancy. Also, be careful with word choice, for example, 'colour pants' should be 'colour pens'.
Exemplo: Yes, I usually make a list before shopping to stay organised. However, if it's a last-minute purchase, I might just buy what comes to mind. I enjoy using different coloured pens to write my lists because I love stationery.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Your answer addresses the question but could be clearer and more coherent. Avoid awkward phrasing like 'see that you're comfortable'. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly and be more specific about how lists help you.
Exemplo: Yes, I make lists for my work because they help me remember tasks and stay organised. Writing things down makes it easier to keep track, and at the end of the day, I feel satisfied seeing all completed tasks ticked off.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Pontuação: 80.0Sugestão: Your answer is relevant and clear but could be improved by adding linking words and more specific reasons or examples. This will make your response more coherent and detailed.
Exemplo: Some people dislike making lists because they find it difficult to plan ahead. Moreover, they may prefer to improvise and handle tasks spontaneously, as not everyone enjoys organising things in advance.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Pontuação: 78.0Sugestão: Your answer is natural and personal but slightly long and could be more concise. Also, use linking words to connect ideas and correct 'stationary' to 'stationery'.
Exemplo: I prefer making lists on paper because I find writing therapeutic and enjoy using my collection of pens. However, if I'm in a hurry, I use my phone's notes app to quickly jot down important items.
× Yes I do, most of the times if it's something last minute then I'll just go and buy whatever is in my mind.
✓ Yes I do, most of the time if it's something last minute then I'll just go and buy whatever is in my mind.
The phrase 'most of the times' is incorrect because 'times' is plural but the expression requires the singular form 'time' to mean 'usually' or 'generally'. The correct phrase is 'most of the time'.
× I love stationery, I have so many notebooks and I just love writing down on paper with many different colour pants.
✓ I love stationery, I have so many notebooks and I just love writing down on paper with many different colour pens.
The word 'pants' is incorrect here; it should be 'pens' as the student is referring to writing instruments, not clothing. This is a vocabulary error rather than a grammar error but is important for clarity.
× so when I write down on paper it's easier to keep on track of my tasks and make sure I didn't forget anything.
✓ so when I write down on paper it's easier to keep track of my tasks and make sure I didn't forget anything.
The phrase 'keep on track' is incorrect; the correct expression is 'keep track' without the preposition 'on'. 'Keep track' means to monitor or remember something.
× Not to mention it's quite enjoyable to look at it at the end of the day and see that you're comfortable.
✓ Not to mention it's quite enjoyable to look at it at the end of the day and see that you've completed your tasks.
The original sentence is unclear and uses 'comfortable' incorrectly in this context. The intended meaning is likely to express satisfaction or accomplishment, so 'completed your tasks' is a clearer and more appropriate phrase.
× Maybe because for some people it's hard to stay organised in advance.
✓ Maybe because for some people it's hard to stay organised beforehand.
The phrase 'stay organised in advance' is awkward. 'In advance' is usually used for actions done before a certain time, but 'stay organised beforehand' or simply 'stay organised' is more natural. However, this is a minor stylistic issue.
× Not everyone is really keen into writing down lists and organizing things beforehand.
✓ Not everyone is really keen on writing down lists and organizing things beforehand.
The correct preposition after 'keen' is 'on', not 'into'. The phrase should be 'keen on' to express liking or enthusiasm for something.
× I prefer personally to make lists on paper.
✓ I personally prefer to make lists on paper.
The adverb 'personally' should be placed before the verb 'prefer' for natural English word order. 'I personally prefer' is the correct structure.
× I find it quite therapeutical to write down what I need to do or what I need to buy.
✓ I find it quite therapeutic to write down what I need to do or what I need to buy.
The word 'therapeutical' is incorrect; the correct adjective is 'therapeutic', meaning having a healing or calming effect.
× But sometimes if I'm in a hurry and I can't forget something then I will write down on my notes on my phone.
✓ But sometimes if I'm in a hurry and I can't forget something then I will write it down in my notes on my phone.
The phrase 'write down on my notes' is incorrect. The correct preposition is 'in' when referring to writing inside notes. Also, 'write down' needs an object, so 'it' is added for clarity.