Part 1
考官
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
考生
Yes, I really enjoy eating chocolate because it can provide me a comforting sweetness that can lift my spirit up and cheer my mood up. So especially when I'm stressed, a piece of dark chocolate after a long day can instantly brighten my spirits and make my day better.
考官
How often do you eat chocolate?
考生
Usually I only eat chocolate when I'm feeling sad or straight during the day because I'm not really fond of sugary treats. For example, after a long and tiring day at work, I might have a small piece to cheer myself up. Also eating too much chocolate often 'cause my throat sore and I believe it is not healthy.
考官
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
考生
No, actually, I really ate chocolate when I was a kid because I didn't really like these sweet snacks. Instead, I preferred drinking fruit juices or Coca-Cola because they are more tasty and I found them more convenient to enjoy.
考官
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
考生
I believe chocolate is popular worldwide because of its distinctive aroma and rich tastes, which appeal to many people. In addition, it has a long history compared to other sweets, making it a traditional favorite in many cultures. Moreover, its popularity is often boosted by appearance in movies.
考官
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
考生
I prefer dark chocolate because it has a sub subtle bitterness that makes it less sweet and more enjoyable for me. I can eat throughout the day without feeling overwhelmed by its weakness, which is something white chocolate cannot offer. Additionally, I like that dark chocolate is often considered healthier due to its higher cocoa content.
考官
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
考生
I think it is good to use chocolate as a gift to give others. I support it mainly because chocolate can express warm sweetheart feelings or love to others, especially in Valentine's Days.
× Also eating too much chocolate often 'cause my throat sore and I believe it is not healthy.
✓ Also, eating too much chocolate often causes my throat to be sore, and I believe it is not healthy.
句中缺少动词,'cause'应为'causes',且需要完整表达'cause my throat to be sore'。动词后应接动词不定式或完整结构。
× No, actually, I really ate chocolate when I was a kid because I didn't really like these sweet snacks.
✓ No, actually, I didn't really eat chocolate when I was a kid because I didn't really like these sweet snacks.
句中时态使用错误,'really ate'应为否定形式'didn't really eat',表示过去不喜欢吃巧克力。
× Moreover, its popularity is often boosted by appearance in movies.
✓ Moreover, its popularity is often boosted by its appearance in movies.
缺少所有格代词,'appearance'前应加上'its',表示电影中的出现。
× I prefer dark chocolate because it has a sub subtle bitterness that makes it less sweet and more enjoyable for me.
✓ I prefer dark chocolate because it has a subtle bitterness that makes it less sweet and more enjoyable for me.
'sub'是多余的,应删除,正确表达为'subtle bitterness'。
× I think it is good to use chocolate as a gift to give others.
✓ I think it is good to use chocolate as a gift for others.
'give others'结构不自然,改为'gift for others'更符合英语表达习惯。