Part 1
Examinador
What do you usually eat for breakfast?
Candidato
Well, usually my parents prepare very well, umm, nutrition meals such as eggs and umm, sometimes meat if I'm feeling a bit drowsy in the morning, umm, because umm, I think that breakfast is very important in our family. So we try to incorporate proteins and vitamins in them as well.
Examinador
Do you think breakfast is important?
Candidato
I definitely do think breakfast is important because it, umm, helps us, uh, get going throughout the day and it is the main source of energy, uh, for umm, you know, keeping the energy well so we don't feel tired the rest of the day and, umm, we can feel energized.
Examinador
Are there any differences between the mornings of your childhood and now?
Candidato
Well, I used to live in China, so I definitely think the weather is a big change right now because I live in Jakarta where the weather is very humid. So I don't experience any, umm, extreme weather like, uh, winters or, uh, spring season. So I definitely miss that about my childhood.
Examinador
Would you like to change your morning routine?
Candidato
I feel like I'm pretty set on my current morning routine because I wake up at around 4:00 in the morning every single day and I get ready as soon as because I have to get UMM going to school and my school is really far away from my house so I tend to get ready from the night before.
What do you usually eat for breakfast?
Pontuação: 72.0Sugestão: Reduce fillers (umm, uh), make the response more direct with a clear topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words (for example, also) and limit to 3–4 sentences. Vary vocabulary (nutritious, protein-rich) and correct slight awkward phrasing ("prepare very well" → "prepare nutritious meals").
Exemplo: I usually have a nutritious breakfast that my parents prepare. For example, they make eggs and sometimes lean meat, which gives me protein and helps me stay full. Also, we include fruit or vegetables for vitamins, so I feel energetic throughout the morning.
Do you think breakfast is important?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Be concise and avoid repetition. Start with a clear opinion, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words (because, so). Replace vague phrases ("get going") with precise expressions ("start the day"). Keep to 2–3 sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, I think breakfast is important because it provides the energy needed to start the day. For instance, a protein-rich breakfast prevents mid-morning fatigue, so I can concentrate better at school.
Are there any differences between the mornings of your childhood and now?
Pontuação: 75.0Sugestão: Open with a direct comparison sentence then give specific contrasting details. Use linking words (however, whereas) and avoid filler words. Mention one or two concrete examples (cold winters, seasonal festivals) to be more vivid.
Exemplo: Yes, my mornings are different now. I used to live in China where it was cold in winter and crisp in spring, whereas Jakarta is humid year-round, so I miss snowy mornings and seasonal changes.
Would you like to change your morning routine?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Answer directly with a topic sentence (Yes/No) and give 1–2 clear reasons. Remove hesitations and correct awkward phrasing ("get UMM going" → "leave for school"). Mention a specific change you might consider if relevant. Keep to 2–3 sentences.
Exemplo: No, I wouldn't change my morning routine because I need to wake up at 4:00 to travel to my distant school. However, I might prepare my lunch the night before to save time in the morning.
× Well, usually my parents prepare very well, umm, nutrition meals such as eggs and umm, sometimes meat if I'm feeling a bit drowsy in the morning, umm, because umm, I think that breakfast is very important in our family.
✓ Well, usually my parents prepare very nutritious meals such as eggs and sometimes meat if I'm feeling a bit drowsy in the morning, because I think that breakfast is very important in our family.
The phrase 'very well, nutrition meals' uses incorrect word forms and order. 'Nutrition' is a noun; the correct adjective is 'nutritious'. Also 'very well' is unnecessary before the adjective. Suggest using the adjective 'nutritious' directly and removing filler words to make the sentence natural.
× So we try to incorporate proteins and vitamins in them as well.
✓ So we try to incorporate proteins and vitamins into our breakfasts as well.
Using 'in them' is vague and slightly awkward. Replace with the prepositional phrase 'into our breakfasts' to clearly identify the object receiving proteins and vitamins. This fixes both pronoun reference and preposition choice.
× I definitely do think breakfast is important because it, umm, helps us, uh, get going throughout the day and it is the main source of energy, uh, for umm, you know, keeping the energy well so we don't feel tired the rest of the day and, umm, we can feel energized.
✓ I definitely think breakfast is important because it helps us get going throughout the day and is a main source of energy, so we don't feel tired the rest of the day and can stay energized.
The sentence had redundancy ('do think') and awkward phrasing ('keeping the energy well'). Simplify to present simple tense consistent with a general truth: 'I definitely think' and 'helps us get going.' Replace 'keeping the energy well' with 'stay energized' for clarity and correct adjective/adverb use.
× Well, I used to live in China, so I definitely think the weather is a big change right now because I live in Jakarta where the weather is very humid.
✓ Well, I used to live in China, so I definitely think the weather is a big change now because I live in Jakarta, where it is very humid.
Mixing 'right now' with 'used to' is slightly awkward; 'now' fits better. Also replace 'where the weather is very humid' with 'where it is very humid' to avoid repetition and improve naturalness.
× So I don't experience any, umm, extreme weather like, uh, winters or, uh, spring season.
✓ So I don't experience any extreme weather like winter or spring.
Use singular season names without 'season' (i.e., 'winter' not 'winter season' or 'spring season'). Remove unnecessary commas and fillers. This corrects awkward phrasing and conjunction use.
× I feel like I'm pretty set on my current morning routine because I wake up at around 4:00 in the morning every single day and I get ready as soon as because I have to get UMM going to school and my school is really far away from my house so I tend to get ready from the night before.
✓ I feel pretty set in my current morning routine because I wake up at around 4:00 every day and get ready early since I have to go to school, which is really far from my house, so I tend to prepare things the night before.
The original sentence is ungrammatical and contains filler words ('as soon as because I have to get UMM going') and awkward structure. Clarify by using 'get ready early' and 'since I have to go to school' for causal connection. Use 'prepare things the night before' instead of 'get ready from the night before.' This fixes sentence structure and sequencing.