Part 1
Examiner
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Candidate
Yes, I did receive a lot of support from my school and my parents to attend various activities after school like painting club, speech competitions and sports sessions.
Examiner
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Candidate
Well, it depends for different people may have different choices. You can try as many different activities as you can if you have enough energy or and also financial support. If not then probably go deep into one activity will help you also find
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Your answer is relevant and natural but can be improved by using a clearer topic sentence and more precise details. Keep it concise (no more than 5 sentences) and add a linking phrase to connect ideas. Also vary vocabulary (e.g., use 'encouraged' or 'allowed' instead of 'receive a lot of support') and mention one brief example or outcome to make it specific.
Example: Yes — I was encouraged to join several after-school activities by both my school and my parents. For example, I took part in a painting club and speech competitions, which helped me become more confident speaking in public. I also attended regular sports sessions, which improved my fitness and teamwork skills.
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: The response addresses the question but is slightly fragmented and ends abruptly. Improve coherence by using a clear topic sentence, linking words (e.g., 'however', 'on the other hand'), and complete your final thought. Be specific about benefits of both approaches and avoid repetition ('and and'). Keep to under 5 sentences.
Example: It depends on the person; trying many activities can be beneficial if someone has the time and resources. For instance, sampling different hobbies can help you discover new interests and develop a broad skill set. However, if resources are limited, focusing deeply on one activity can lead to greater expertise and better results.
× Yes, I did receive a lot of support from my school and my parents to attend various activities after school like painting club, speech competitions and sports sessions.
✓ Yes, I received a lot of support from my school and my parents to attend various activities after school, such as the painting club, speech competitions, and sports sessions.
The sentence incorrectly uses 'did receive' for simple past; while 'did' can be used for emphasis, here it's unnecessary and sounds unnatural. Use the simple past 'received' to match the question 'Did you have...?' and keep a natural affirmative response. Also add commas and 'such as' for clarity and include articles for specific clubs.
× Well, it depends for different people may have different choices.
✓ Well, it depends, because different people may have different preferences.
The original sentence lacks a clear connector and has awkward structure. Insert 'because' to link the clauses and change 'choices' to 'preferences' for natural collocation. Add a comma after 'depends' for readability.
× You can try as many different activities as you can if you have enough energy or and also financial support.
✓ You can try as many different activities as you can if you have enough energy and financial support.
The phrase 'or and also' is an incorrect combination of conjunctions. Use a single conjunction 'and' to indicate both conditions are needed. Remove redundant 'also' and keep 'if' clause placed correctly.
× If not then probably go deep into one activity will help you also find
✓ If not, then focusing deeply on one activity will probably help you as well.
The original lacks a proper subject and verb structure ('go deep into one activity will help' is ungrammatical). Recast the clause with a clear subject 'focusing deeply on one activity' and place adverb 'probably' appropriately. End with 'help you as well' to complete the idea.