Part 1
考官
Where is your hometown?
考生
My hometown is located in Medan and I really love my hometown because there are also a lot of my family living in there and umm. I feel like it's a beautiful city. It has a lot of nature, but it also has a lot of umm, industrial.
考官
What do you like about your home town?
考生
So as I've said before, I really love my hometown because there are a lot of my family members living there. And also I love the fact that my hometown is the perfect example of great balance between natural scenery like parks and rivers and industrial areas.
考官
How long have you lived there?
考生
I have lived in there for a very long time, like ever since I was a kid, ever since I was born, like very, very long time. And I spent umm, like my teenage year, my childhood and here in my hometown. So that's why I really love my hometown.
考官
Is your home town a good place for young people?
考生
I would like to say yes, it's really a good place for young people because there are a lot of job opportunity in here and there are also a lot of industrial and you know kind of like marketplace that is really good if you decide to live in here.
Where is your hometown?
分數: 65.0建議: Try to give a more direct and concise answer to the question first, then add specific details. Avoid filler words like 'umm' and be careful with grammar, for example, say 'there are many of my family members living there' instead of 'a lot of my family living in there'. Also, clarify what you mean by 'industrial' to make your answer clearer.
範例: My hometown is Medan, which I really love because many of my family members live there. It is a beautiful city with plenty of natural scenery, such as parks and rivers, but it also has some industrial areas that contribute to its economy.
What do you like about your home town?
分數: 70.0建議: Avoid repeating information already mentioned. Start with a clear topic sentence and then provide specific examples or reasons. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
範例: I like that my hometown offers a great balance between natural beauty and urban development. For instance, there are lovely parks and rivers where people can relax, while the industrial areas provide many job opportunities.
How long have you lived there?
分數: 60.0建議: Be more concise and avoid filler words such as 'like' and 'umm'. Provide a clear and direct answer first, then add supporting details if necessary. Correct grammar by saying 'I have lived there' instead of 'in there'.
範例: I have lived there since I was born, spending my entire childhood and teenage years in my hometown. This long connection is why I love it so much.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
分數: 65.0建議: Provide a clear and direct answer first, then support it with specific reasons. Avoid vague phrases like 'you know' and improve grammar, for example, say 'job opportunities' and 'industrial areas'. Use linking words to make your answer coherent.
範例: Yes, my hometown is a good place for young people because it offers many job opportunities. Additionally, there are various marketplaces and industrial areas that support economic growth and provide places for young people to work and socialise.
× My hometown is located in Medan and I really love my hometown because there are also a lot of my family living in there and umm.
✓ My hometown is located in Medan and I really love my hometown because a lot of my family live there.
The preposition 'in' before 'there' is unnecessary and incorrect in this context. Also, 'a lot of my family' is better without 'also' here, and 'family' as a collective noun is treated as singular or plural depending on context; here 'live' is correct as it refers to multiple family members.
× It has a lot of nature, but it also has a lot of umm, industrial.
✓ It has a lot of nature, but it also has a lot of industry.
The word 'industrial' is an adjective and cannot stand alone as a noun. The correct noun form here is 'industry' to refer to industrial areas or activities.
× So as I've said before, I really love my hometown because there are a lot of my family members living there.
✓ So as I've said before, I really love my hometown because a lot of my family members live there.
The phrase 'there are a lot of my family members living there' is awkward. It's better to say 'a lot of my family members live there' to express the idea clearly and correctly.
× I have lived in there for a very long time, like ever since I was a kid, ever since I was born, like very, very long time.
✓ I have lived there for a very long time, ever since I was a kid, ever since I was born, for a very, very long time.
The preposition 'in' before 'there' is incorrect; 'live there' is the correct form. Also, 'like' is informal and redundant here; 'for' is the correct preposition to indicate duration.
× I would like to say yes, it's really a good place for young people because there are a lot of job opportunity in here and there are also a lot of industrial and you know kind of like marketplace that is really good if you decide to live in here.
✓ I would like to say yes, it's really a good place for young people because there are a lot of job opportunities here and there are also a lot of industries and, you know, kinds of marketplaces that are really good if you decide to live here.
The phrase 'job opportunity' should be plural 'job opportunities'. The preposition 'in here' is incorrect; 'here' alone is sufficient. 'Industrial' is an adjective and should be replaced with the noun 'industries'. Also, 'kind of like marketplace' is informal and unclear; 'kinds of marketplaces' is more appropriate.