Part 1
Examiner
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Candidate
When I was a high school student, there are some rules I need to I need to know. So for example, one rule is that I should wear the uniform every day.
Examiner
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Candidate
I don't think so. That's because if there are a lot of rules, umm, we sometimes this opportunity to think about our responsibilities or what our consequences, what we've done. So I think sometimes we need to think by ourselves.
Examiner
Do you have a teacher who does his or her job very well?
Candidate
Yes, I did. When I was an elementary school student, I had a very great teacher, her name is NAO GOH. She had enthusiastic and positive teach teacher and I've learned a lot from her about attitude and.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains grammatical errors, such as tense inconsistency and repetition. To improve, use the past tense consistently when referring to your high school experience, avoid repeating phrases, and provide a clear topic sentence followed by specific details. For example, start with a direct answer and then give an example of a rule.
Example: When I was a high school student, there were several rules we had to follow. For instance, we were required to wear the school uniform every day to maintain discipline and unity among students.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer lacks clarity and contains incomplete sentences and filler words like 'umm'. To improve, express your opinion clearly, use linking words to connect ideas, and provide specific reasons or examples. Avoid hesitation and ensure your sentences are complete and grammatically correct.
Example: I don't think students would benefit from having more rules because too many regulations can limit our ability to take responsibility for our actions. Instead, having fewer rules encourages us to think independently and learn from our mistakes.
Do you have a teacher who does his or her job very well?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Your answer is incomplete and contains grammatical errors, such as incorrect word forms and sentence fragments. To improve, provide a complete response with a clear topic sentence, use correct vocabulary, and add specific details about what you learned from the teacher. Avoid abrupt endings and ensure coherence.
Example: Yes, I did. When I was in elementary school, I had a wonderful teacher named Nao Goh. She was enthusiastic and positive, and I learned a lot from her about having a good attitude and staying motivated in my studies.
× When I was a high school student, there are some rules I need to I need to know.
✓ When I was a high school student, there were some rules I needed to know.
The sentence refers to a past time ('When I was a high school student'), so the verbs should be in the past tense to maintain consistency. 'Are' should be changed to 'were' and 'need' to 'needed' to correctly reflect past tense usage.
× So for example, one rule is that I should wear the uniform every day.
✓ So for example, one rule was that I had to wear the uniform every day.
Since the context is past ('When I was a high school student'), the modal verb 'should' is better replaced with 'had to' to express obligation in the past. Also, 'is' should be 'was' to match past tense.
× That's because if there are a lot of rules, umm, we sometimes this opportunity to think about our responsibilities or what our consequences, what we've done.
✓ That's because if there are a lot of rules, we sometimes lose the opportunity to think about our responsibilities or the consequences of what we've done.
The original sentence is missing a verb after 'we sometimes', causing a sentence structure error. Adding 'lose' completes the sentence meaningfully. Also, 'what our consequences' is incorrect; it should be 'the consequences of what we've done' for clarity.
× She had enthusiastic and positive teach teacher and I've learned a lot from her about attitude and.
✓ She was an enthusiastic and positive teacher, and I've learned a lot from her about attitude.
'Enthusiastic and positive teach teacher' is incorrect; 'teach' is unnecessary and 'teacher' needs an article. 'Had' is better replaced with 'was' to describe her qualities. The sentence was incomplete and has been corrected for clarity and grammatical correctness.