Part 1
Examiner
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Candidate
Well, yes, we have a lot of routes when I was a student at high school, for example, like wearing universe compulsory and umm. And the umm do not use cell phone during, uh, during.
Examiner
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Candidate
Well, I think it depends on the situation. If the schools, uh, implement A strict rules, I think some, some of students might feel uh, angry and uh, lost their, uh freedom, so that they would like to do this kind of stuff more.
Examiner
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Candidate
Well, definitely say yes. I think most teacher had to try their best to teach me, umm, in part, especially uh, university, uh, professor, they probably a lot of uh, uh, objectives and uh, try to give me some direction for my future career.
Examiner
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Candidate
Well, umm, I would say I prefer more role at school because it can uh, completely uh, control students behavior and the manners. If there's the, there are not many rules, maybe it might uh, cause some social issue.
Examiner
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Candidate
Yes, I had a very strict teacher when I was in grade 4 during my primary school. Because that moment we have to completely concentrated on our assignment. So teacher provide a lot of materials and homework for our studios.
Examiner
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Candidate
Well, umm, it is an interesting question to be honest. Uh, I really like to work as a teacher when the school do not have any rules because it is a more flexible and provide a sense of freedom to students.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Score: 48.0Suggestion: Improve clarity and accuracy: state the rules clearly, use correct vocabulary (e.g., 'uniform' not 'universe'), avoid tense confusion (use past or present consistently), and reduce filler words (um, uh). Keep answer to 2–3 clear sentences and add one specific example.
Example: Yes, there were many rules at my high school. For example, students had to wear a uniform every day, and using mobile phones during lessons was strictly forbidden.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Be concise and give a clear opinion with reasons. Use correct grammar (e.g., 'strict rules' not 'A strict rules'), plural agreement, and linking words like 'however' or 'because'. Limit fillers and avoid repetition.
Example: I think it depends. Strict rules can help maintain discipline; however, they may also make students feel restricted and lead to rebellious behaviour because students value their freedom.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Answer directly and give a concrete example of a dedicated teacher. Use correct tense and noun forms (e.g., 'most teachers', 'professors') and avoid vague phrases. Add one or two specific actions the teacher took.
Example: Yes, I have. For example, my university professor stayed after class to discuss career options and provided detailed feedback on my assignments, which helped me decide on my career path.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Score: 52.0Suggestion: State your preference clearly and give balanced reasons. Use correct terms ('rules' not 'role'), correct articles, and fewer fillers. Provide specific examples of which rules help and why, and use linking words like 'because' and 'for example'.
Example: I prefer more rules at school because they help maintain good behaviour and manners. For example, rules about punctuality and respect in class reduce disruptions and create a better learning environment.
Have you ever had a very strict teacher?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Combine sentences for coherence and correct grammar (e.g., 'we had to concentrate', 'the teacher provided'). Avoid fragments and be specific about what made the teacher strict and how you felt or what you learned.
Example: Yes. In fourth grade I had a very strict teacher who gave us many assignments and expected full concentration in class. Although it was stressful, her high standards improved my study habits.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Score: 54.0Suggestion: Give a clear stance and explain advantages and potential drawbacks. Use correct grammar ('I would like', 'does not have'), and avoid excessive fillers. Offer a brief example of how you would teach in such an environment.
Example: I would be interested in teaching at a rule-free school because it offers flexibility and encourages creativity. However, I would set clear expectations for respect and cooperation so that freedom does not lead to chaos.
× Well, yes, we have a lot of routes when I was a student at high school, for example, like wearing universe compulsory and umm.
✓ Well, yes, we had a lot of rules when I was a student at high school, for example, wearing the uniform was compulsory.
This sentence has article errors and word choice problems. 'Routes' should be 'rules'; 'when I was a student' requires past tense 'had'; 'at high school' is acceptable but 'in high school' is more natural. 'Wearing universe' is incorrect; it should be 'the uniform'. 'Compulsory' needs a verb: 'was compulsory'. Suggestion: use correct nouns and include the definite article before a specific noun like 'the uniform.'
× And the umm do not use cell phone during, uh, during.
✓ And the rule was not to use cell phones during class.
Preposition and article misuse: 'do not use cell phone during' is ungrammatical. Use 'rule was not to use' and the preposition 'during class' to indicate time. Also pluralize 'cell phones' for general rule. Suggestion: specify the time period and use appropriate verb phrase.
× Well, I think it depends on the situation. If the schools, uh, implement A strict rules, I think some, some of students might feel uh, angry and uh, lost their, uh freedom, so that they would like to do this kind of stuff more.
✓ Well, I think it depends on the situation. If schools implement strict rules, I think some students might feel angry and lose their freedom, so they might want to do this kind of stuff more.
Multiple tense and agreement issues: 'If the schools, implement A strict rules' has article and plurality problems; it should be 'If schools implement strict rules.' 'Might feel uh, angry and uh, lost their freedom' mixes present modal 'might feel' with past participle 'lost'; use base form 'lose.' Also remove unnecessary articles and repetitions. Suggestion: keep verbs in the same modal construction and ensure subject-verb agreement.
× Well, definitely say yes. I think most teacher had to try their best to teach me, umm, in part, especially uh, university, uh, professor, they probably a lot of uh, uh, objectives and uh, try to give me some direction for my future career.
✓ Well, definitely yes. I think most teachers tried their best to teach me, especially university professors; they probably had a lot of objectives and tried to give me some direction for my future career.
Past tense and plural errors: 'most teacher had' should be 'most teachers tried' to match plural subject and past tense. 'University, professor' should be 'university professors.' Maintain consistent past tense 'had' and 'tried' for past experiences. Suggestion: pluralize nouns when referring generally and keep tense consistent.
× Well, umm, I would say I prefer more role at school because it can uh, completely uh, control students behavior and the manners.
✓ Well, umm, I would say I prefer more rules at school because they can completely control students' behavior and manners.
Article and number errors: 'more role' should be 'more rules' (plural). 'It can...control students behavior' must be 'they can...control students' behavior' to match plural subject and possessive form. Suggestion: use plural verbs and possessive apostrophe for 'students'.
× If there's the, there are not many rules, maybe it might uh, cause some social issue.
✓ If there are not many rules, it might cause some social issues.
Incorrect quantifier and article use: 'If there's the, there are not many rules' is redundant and ungrammatical. Use 'If there are not many rules' for plural 'rules.' 'Some social issue' should be plural 'some social issues' for general problems. Suggestion: simplify the conditional and match singular/plural appropriately.
× Yes, I had a very strict teacher when I was in grade 4 during my primary school. Because that moment we have to completely concentrated on our assignment.
✓ Yes, I had a very strict teacher when I was in grade 4 in primary school because at that time we had to concentrate completely on our assignments.
Tense and word order errors: 'Because that moment we have to completely concentrated' mixes tenses and uses wrong verb forms. Use past tense 'had to concentrate' and adverb placement 'concentrate completely.' 'Assignment' should be plural 'assignments' for general tasks. Suggestion: keep past tense for past events and place adverbs appropriately.
× So teacher provide a lot of materials and homework for our studios.
✓ So the teacher provided a lot of materials and homework for our studies.
Verb form and word choice errors: 'provide' should be past tense 'provided' to match context. 'Studios' is incorrect; the intended word is 'studies.' Also add definite article 'the teacher.' Suggestion: use correct past tense and correct noun choice.
× Well, umm, it is an interesting question to be honest. Uh, I really like to work as a teacher when the school do not have any rules because it is a more flexible and provide a sense of freedom to students.
✓ Well, umm, it is an interesting question to be honest. I would really like to work as a teacher when a school does not have any rules because it is more flexible and provides a sense of freedom to students.
Tense, subject-verb agreement and article errors: 'I really like to work' should be 'I would really like to work' for hypothetical preference. 'The school do not have' must be 'a school does not have' to match singular subject with 'does.' 'Provide' should be 'provides' to agree with singular 'it.' Suggestion: use conditional modal 'would' for hypothetical situations and ensure subject-verb agreement.