Food— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and natural: state the food in one clear sentence, then add one or two specific details (why you like it, how it is prepared) using linking words. Avoid filler words (uh, um) and repetition. Use varied vocabulary (e.g., grilled, seasoned, toppings).

Example: My favourite food is a burger. I especially like a single grilled beef burger with a toasted bun and a light drizzle of olive oil because it tastes juicy and not too heavy.

Suggestion: Begin with a direct topic sentence and give one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words (for example, because) and more natural phrasing. Replace vague phrases with concrete examples of foods you ate.

Example: I didn’t have a favourite food as a child; I used to eat whatever my mother prepared. For example, she often made rice dishes and vegetable stews, which I enjoyed because they were comforting.

Suggestion: Be clearer and more specific: say when and what you eat in different seasons or occasions. Use linking words (for instance, during, on) and avoid hesitations. Correct unclear phrases (e.g., ‘we have traditional dishes on holidays’ rather than ‘we plant some type of high tea’).

Example: Yes, I eat different foods depending on the time of year. For instance, in winter we usually have hearty soups and stews, and on special occasions like birthdays we enjoy traditional sweet dishes and a high tea spread.

Suggestion: Answer directly and give specific reasons for the change using linking words (because, so). Use correct tense and smoother phrasing, and give a clear example of what you liked then and what you prefer now.

Example: Yes, my favourite foods have changed over time. When I was a child I often liked pizza, but as I grew older I began to prefer healthier options like salads and grilled fish because I became more health-conscious.

× My favorite food is uh, burger.

✓ My favorite food is a burger.

The sentence omits the indefinite article before a singular, countable noun. Use 'a' before 'burger' to indicate one item. Suggestion: use 'a' or 'the' as appropriate (here 'a burger').

× Uh, a single burger.

✓ Uh, a single burger.

This fragment is acceptable with the article 'a' before the singular countable noun. No change needed, but consider combining with the previous sentence for fluency (e.g., 'My favorite food is a single burger').

× A single burger with a bun was uh, sauteed with a light oil, olive oil.

✓ A single burger with a bun was sauteed in a light oil, olive oil.

The passive verb 'was sauteed' is correct, but the preposition 'with' is incorrect for indicating the medium used in cooking. Use 'in' to show the oil used for sauteing. Also 'a light oil' is clearer than 'a light oil, olive oil' or rephrase to 'sauteed in a little olive oil.'

× What kind of food did you like when you were young? -> I don't like any specific food.

✓ I didn't like any specific food.

The question asks about past preferences, so the response should be in the past tense. 'Don't like' is present tense; change to 'didn't like' to match the timeframe.

× I used to eat everything which my mom gave to me.

✓ I used to eat everything that my mom gave me.

Use 'that' instead of 'which' in restrictive clauses in spoken English; 'gave me' is more natural than 'gave to me'. Also 'used to' correctly indicates past habit.

× Yes, uh, I eat different food at a different time.

✓ Yes, uh, I eat different foods at different times.

Countable noun 'food' in this context should be plural 'foods' when referring to different kinds, and 'time' should be plural 'times' to indicate multiple occasions.

× Uh, when on the occasions, uh, we eat uh, some traditional food, umm, on the birthdays we plant uh, some type of high tea.

✓ On special occasions we eat traditional foods; on birthdays we have high tea.

Remove redundant 'when' and use 'on special occasions' or 'on occasions'. 'Eat some traditional food' -> 'eat traditional foods'. 'Plant' is incorrect here; use 'have' for events like 'high tea'. Also simplify to two clauses for clarity.

× Has your favourite food changed since you were a child? -> Yes, it's changing throughout my life.

✓ Yes, it has changed throughout my life.

The question uses present perfect 'since you were a child', so the answer should use present perfect 'has changed', not present continuous 'is changing'. Present perfect expresses change over time up to now.

× Sometime when I was child I like to eat a pizza,

✓ Sometimes when I was a child I liked to eat pizza,

Use 'sometimes' rather than 'sometime'. Include article 'a' before 'child' ('a child') and past tense 'liked' to match 'was'. For 'pizza' no article is needed when speaking generally.

× but when I grown up my food priorities are different and shift.

✓ but when I grew up my food priorities changed and shifted.

'Grown up' is a past participle; use simple past 'grew up'. Maintain past tense consistency: 'changed' and 'shifted' (or 'have changed' if using present perfect). Also 'shift' should agree in tense with surrounding verbs.