Part 1
Examiner
Have you made any crafts with paper?
Candidate
I often make paper flowers for home decorations because I have crafts and art class. For example, I usually make a theme on weekends and enjoy choosing different colors
Examiner
What did you like to do with paper as a child?
Candidate
When I was a child, I liked making paper cuttings. I made paper cuttings in different patterns, such as small animals and flowers because I enjoyed creating delicate decorative shapes.
Examiner
Do you still write physical letters?
Candidate
I still write physical letters occasionally, especially for occasions like birthdays or weddings because I find that handwritten roads feel more personal and professional.
Examiner
Do people still keep handwritten letters today?
Candidate
No, I don't think so personally I prefer texted messages because they are convenient and quick. However, sometimes people still write handwritten letters for special occasions like weddings
Examiner
Do you carry paper and pens with you when you go out?
Candidate
No I don't because I usually use my phone to write down all important tasks. I think it is more convenient and portable.
Have you made any crafts with paper?
Score: 74.0Suggestion: 回答自然且相关,但存在语法和表达不够准确、冗长和重复的问题。建议:1) 开头用一句明确的主题句直接回答问题;2) 用一到两句具体细节支持(例如材料、步骤或用途);3) 使用连接词使句子更连贯;4) 注意单复数和词汇搭配(如“have crafts and art class”应调整)。示例句型要控制在最多五句内。
Example: Yes. I often make paper flowers for home decoration because I take a crafts class. I usually spend my weekends working on a themed set, choosing paper in matching colors and cutting petals by hand. I sometimes glue the flowers onto wreaths or vases to brighten my living room.
What did you like to do with paper as a child?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: 回答清晰且具体,但可通过更自然的连接词和少量扩展提高表现。建议:1) 开头直接回答并用过去习惯时态表明常态;2) 用连接词(e.g. “for example”/“such as”)自然衔接细节;3) 可以补充一两句说明原因或场景以丰富内容,但不要超五句。
Example: As a child I used to make paper cuttings. For example, I often cut out small animals and flowers, folding the paper to create symmetrical shapes. I enjoyed it because it was a simple hobby that let me make decorations for my room.
Do you still write physical letters?
Score: 66.0Suggestion: 回答有思路但存在用词和表达错误(如“handwritten roads”应为“handwritten notes/letters”),语句也可更精炼。建议:1) 开门见山回答频率并用正确词汇;2) 解释原因时用准确表达(e.g. “more personal”);3) 可举一两个具体场景;4) 避免冗余。
Example: Yes, I still write physical letters occasionally, especially for birthdays and weddings. I prefer handwritten notes because they feel more personal and meaningful than digital messages.
Do people still keep handwritten letters today?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: 回答观点明确但结构稍混乱,缺少流畅的连接词与更具体的对比细节。建议:1) 首句明确回答并概括趋势;2) 用连接词(e.g. “however”)自然转折;3) 提供更具体的例子或原因;4) 注意句子间的标点与停顿。
Example: Generally, I don't think many people keep handwritten letters nowadays because texting is more convenient. However, people still write and keep letters for special occasions like weddings or anniversaries because they have sentimental value.
Do you carry paper and pens with you when you go out?
Score: 80.0Suggestion: 回答简洁且相关,但可以通过加入一两个细节来增强说服力。建议:1) 开头直接回答;2) 说明具体替代品和原因;3) 可补充一例说明何时会使用纸笔(如电池没电时);4) 控制句子数量不超过五句。
Example: No, I usually don't carry paper and pens because I use my smartphone to record important tasks and reminders. It's more convenient and I can access my notes anywhere, although I might use paper if my phone runs out of battery.
× I often make paper flowers for home decorations because I have crafts and art class.
✓ I often make paper flowers for home decoration because I have crafts and art classes.
原句中有两处问题:1)home decorations 表达不太自然,通常用不可数名词短语 home decoration 或者 表示多种装饰时用 decorations,但在此处更自然用单数;2)crafts and art class 应为复数或分别复数形式,表示有多门课程或多节课,建议改为 crafts and art classes。如果你指的是一门课程,也可写 craft and art class。
× For example, I usually make a theme on weekends and enjoy choosing different colors
✓ For example, I usually choose a theme on weekends and enjoy selecting different colors.
原句中 make a theme 用法不当,应使用 choose a theme(选择一个主题)。同时并列动词时保持形式一致,enjoy 后接动名词 selecting 更自然。建议将 make 改为 choose,choosing 改为 selecting 或保持 choosing,但前后动词形式要一致。
× When I was a child, I liked making paper cuttings. I made paper cuttings in different patterns, such as small animals and flowers because I enjoyed creating delicate decorative shapes.
✓ When I was a child, I liked making paper cutouts. I made them in different patterns, such as small animals and flowers, because I enjoyed creating delicate decorative shapes.
原句中 paper cuttings 用法不太地道,常用 paper cutouts 或 paper cuttings(可接受),但为了简洁可替换为 paper cutouts。为了避免重复,用代词 them 指代前文。同时在 such as 后加逗号以分隔从句。时态本身正确(过去时),此处主要是措辞和连贯性问题,属于句子结构调整。
× I still write physical letters occasionally, especially for occasions like birthdays or weddings because I find that handwritten roads feel more personal and professional.
✓ I still write physical letters occasionally, especially for occasions like birthdays or weddings because I find that handwritten notes feel more personal and more meaningful.
原句中 handwritten roads 是错误短语,roads 意为道路,与语境不符。应为 handwritten notes(手写信件/便条)或 handwritten letters。professional 也不太恰当,手写信更常被描述为 more personal 或 more meaningful,故改为 more meaningful。此处属于形容词/名词使用错误,应替换为合适的名词和形容词。
× No, I don't think so personally I prefer texted messages because they are convenient and quick.
✓ No, I don't think so. Personally, I prefer text messages because they are convenient and quick.
原句缺少句子间的标点分隔,应把 No, I don't think so 与 Personally, I prefer... 分为两个句子。另外 texted messages 用法不常见,通常说 text messages 或 texted message(较少)。因此改为 text messages。属于冠词/词形及句子断句问题。
× However, sometimes people still write handwritten letters for special occasions like weddings
✓ However, sometimes people still write handwritten letters for special occasions, such as weddings.
原句结尾缺句号且结构可提升,建议在 occasions 后加逗号并使用 such as 引出示例。同时补上句号,使句子完整。属于句子结构与标点问题。
× No I don't because I usually use my phone to write down all important tasks. I think it is more convenient and portable.
✓ No, I don't, because I usually use my phone to write down important tasks. I think it is more convenient and more portable.
原句缺少必要的标点(逗号),并且 all important tasks 中的 all 不必要且略显冗余,常说 important tasks。第二句中为了平行可在 more convenient 后加 more portable 或保持原样,但 portable 用于人或物时通常指“便携”,用于 phone 合适。此处属于现在时表达和句子流畅性调整。