Part 1
Examiner
Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?
Candidate
Yes, there was an advertisement about a new car. It was Buick Roadmaster 1994. During that time I was 10 years old. But I was amazed by the look and design of this car.
Examiner
Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
Candidate
Yes, I do, especially when I take a flight from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur. I had to see a few advertisements about some school, some universities and so on. It was annoying.
Examiner
Do you like advertisements?
Candidate
No, I don't like it because too many times I have to see the same thing and the same content over and over again. In addition to that, sometimes I see ads that are not related or are not interested to me.
Examiner
What kind of advertising do you like?
Candidate
I like the ads that are relevant to me or interest me. Like if I want to buy a new laptop or a new air conditioner then in those cases I would prefer to see some ads on offering some special discount or if new things.
Examiner
Do you often see advertisements when you are on your phone or computer?
Candidate
Yes, many times, especially during watching a movie via YouTube application or sometimes if I surf the Internet for anything. Some websites they will provide you with the service along with some annoying ads.
Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Organize the answer with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific details using linking words. Avoid short fragmented sentences and unnecessary repetition. Also try to use a wider range of vocabulary (e.g., struck me, memorable design) and combine ideas to sound more natural.
Example: Yes — a car advertisement really stayed with me. It was for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster, and I saw it when I was about ten years old, so it felt impressive at the time. I particularly remember the sleek chrome trim and classic silhouette, which struck me as very stylish and different from other cars, so the design made the ad memorable.
Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
Score: 66.0Suggestion: Begin with a direct yes/no plus a brief reason, then give specific examples and use linking words to connect ideas. Replace vague phrases like "some school" with concrete descriptions (e.g., language schools, universities) and explain why you find them annoying for clarity.
Example: Yes, I see a lot of advertising on transport, especially during flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur. For example, I often notice posters and videos promoting language schools and universities, and because the same ads repeat frequently, they become annoying and distracting during a long journey.
Do you like advertisements?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence, then explain reasons with linked phrases (e.g., "mainly because", "in addition"). Be specific about what kind of repetition or irrelevant ads bother you, and use varied vocabulary (e.g., repetitive, irrelevant, intrusive). Keep sentences concise and natural.
Example: No, I generally don't like advertisements, mainly because they are often repetitive and show the same content over and over. In addition, many ads are irrelevant to my needs, which makes them feel intrusive rather than helpful.
What kind of advertising do you like?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Answer directly and then give two specific examples with linking words. Use clearer phrasing and more precise vocabulary (e.g., targeted ads, special offers, product launches) and avoid awkward constructions like "or if new things."
Example: I prefer targeted ads that match my interests. For instance, if I'm shopping for a new laptop or an air conditioner, I appreciate ads that highlight special discounts or the latest product features and launches.
Do you often see advertisements when you are on your phone or computer?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Give a direct answer then add specific contexts and use linking words. Replace awkward phrasing with smoother language (e.g., "when I watch videos on YouTube" and "while browsing websites"). Mention types of ads (pre-roll, pop-ups) to show vocabulary range.
Example: Yes, I see advertisements frequently, especially when I watch videos on YouTube or while browsing websites. Many sites use pre-roll video ads or pop-ups to fund their service, which I find annoying when they interrupt the content.
× Yes, there was an advertisement about a new car.
✓ Yes, there was an advertisement for a new car.
Use 'advertisement for' not 'about' when specifying the product being advertised; 'for' is the correct preposition here (Incorrect use of prepositions, ID 11).
× It was Buick Roadmaster 1994.
✓ It was a 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
Use correct word order and include the article 'a' before a singular countable noun with a year adjective (Article errors/Order of adjectives, IDs 22 and 18). The phrase '1994 Buick Roadmaster' needs an article: 'a 1994 Buick Roadmaster.'
× During that time I was 10 years old.
✓ At that time I was 10 years old.
Use 'at that time' rather than 'during that time' for a specific point in past; 'during' is used with periods or events (Past tense/Preposition use, IDs 5 and 11).
× But I was amazed by the look and design of this car.
✓ But I was amazed by the look and design of that car.
When speaking about a past advertisement, use 'that car' rather than 'this car' to match past reference (Demonstrative choice/tense coherence, ID 6).
× Yes, I do, especially when I take a flight from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur.
✓ Yes, I do, especially when I take a flight from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur.
This sentence is acceptable. No grammatical correction needed (Present tense, ID 6).
× I had to see a few advertisements about some school, some universities and so on.
✓ I saw several advertisements for some schools, some universities and so on.
Use 'saw' (simple past) for completed observations in a past context rather than 'had to see' which implies obligation; also use 'advertisements for' and plural 'schools' (Past tense/Preposition/Plural, IDs 5,11,1).
× It was annoying.
✓ They were annoying.
The subject refers to 'advertisements' (plural), so use plural pronoun/verb 'they were' not singular 'it was' (Subject-verb agreement/sentence structure, IDs 27 and 26).
× No, I don't like it because too many times I have to see the same thing and the same content over and over again.
✓ No, I don't like them because I often have to see the same thing and the same content over and over again.
Referring to 'advertisements' requires plural pronoun 'them' and smoother adverb 'often' instead of 'too many times' (Pronoun use and adverb choice, IDs 12 and 20).
× In addition to that, sometimes I see ads that are not related or are not interested to me.
✓ In addition to that, sometimes I see ads that are not relevant to me or do not interest me.
Use 'relevant to' not 'related' alone, and 'do not interest me' instead of 'are not interested to me' (preposition and verb pattern errors, ID 11 and 12).
× I like the ads that are relevant to me or interest me.
✓ I like ads that are relevant to me or that interest me.
In general statements omit 'the' before 'ads'; add 'that' for parallel structure (Article errors and sentence structure, IDs 22 and 26).
× Like if I want to buy a new laptop or a new air conditioner then in those cases I would prefer to see some ads on offering some special discount or if new things.
✓ For example, if I want to buy a new laptop or a new air conditioner, I would prefer to see ads offering a special discount or announcing new products.
Structure and article usage: replace 'Like' with 'For example,' remove redundant 'a' before repeated adjectives, use 'ads offering' (verb + -ing) not 'on offering', and clarify 'new things' as 'new products' (Sentence structure, article errors, verb+ -ing, IDs 26,22,8).
× Yes, many times, especially during watching a movie via YouTube application or sometimes if I surf the Internet for anything.
✓ Yes, many times, especially while watching a movie on the YouTube app or when I browse the Internet.
Use 'while watching' (verb + -ing) and 'on the YouTube app' not 'via YouTube application'; 'browse' is more natural than 'surf ... for anything' and 'when' fits condition (Adverb placement/verb+ -ing/preposition, IDs 20,8,11).
× Some websites they will provide you with the service along with some annoying ads.
✓ Some websites provide their service along with annoying ads.
Avoid redundant subject 'Some websites they'; use simple present 'provide' and possessive 'their service' for natural sentence structure (Sentence structure/tense, IDs 26 and 6)}]}