Part 1
Examiner
What kinds of websites do you often visit?
Candidate
I often visit the online shopping website and the online class website because I think they are really convenient. The shopping website could help me to choose the cheap one of the good and the online classes website could help me to review the professional knowledge from classes which I did not take note. So I think these are really.
Examiner
What is your favourite website?
Candidate
Actually my favorite website is Taobao because I think that is a really useful website for me to buy some daily accessories rather than shopping offline and I can choose the high quality and beautiful outfit goods on the website. And I think that is really convenient because of the quickly deliver race.
Examiner
Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
Candidate
Yes, nowadays I think the function is more than before, but I think that may really comprehensive and messy on the slide page. So I think they may could reduce the number of the numerous of functions in order to keep the website page tidy.
Examiner
What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
Candidate
From my perspective, I think maybe the Billy Billy is a really popular website in China because that type of website could help people to unwind through the short video. I think that is really good because there are several kinds of short video, for example, the comedy and the variety shows. So I think that is a really good choice to unwind.
Examiner
Do you prefer getting information from websites or books?
Candidate
Actually that depends. If I find some professional knowledge, I think I usually check it on the textbook because I think textbook has more accuracy than the website. But if I want to choose some goods or daily accessories, I usually check online because I think the people's recommendations is really helpful for me to choose a suitable good.
Examiner
Would you like to have your own website?
Candidate
To be honest, I really want to own a website just for myself, but I think that is really difficult to maintain that and also the cost of it is really high. I think I can't afford that. But in the future if I have the chance, I could try my best to set up a website just for myself which is helpful for me to analyzing data on companies financial reporting.
Examiner
What have you learned from websites that help with your life or studies?
Candidate
Actually, I always check online in order to developing the skill of daily life such as the cook skill. I usually check online and cook the dishes followed by the short video. I think that is really helpful for me to develop that kind of skill and when I learn it, I think I get many useful information from that.
What kinds of websites do you often visit?
Score: 64.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence, reduce repetition, correct grammar, and add specific examples. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, “for example”, “also”, “because”). Keep answers concise (no more than 4–5 sentences).
Example: I often use online shopping sites and online course platforms because they save time and offer many choices. For example, shopping sites let me compare prices and read reviews so I can find affordable, good-quality items. Also, I use online class websites to review lectures I missed and to study additional materials.
What is your favourite website?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Begin with a direct statement, avoid repetitive filler words, fix grammar (e.g., “quick delivery”), and provide one or two specific reasons with examples. Use linking words like “because” and “for example.”
Example: My favourite website is Taobao because it offers a huge selection of daily items and clothing at competitive prices. For example, I can read user reviews and filter by seller rating to find high-quality outfits, and fast delivery means I get purchases within a few days.
Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: Answer directly and clearly, correct grammar and word choice (e.g., “more features than before,” “cluttered”), and give a concrete suggestion or example. Use linking words like “however” and “for instance.” Keep it to two or three sentences.
Example: Yes. Websites now have more features than before, but this can make pages look cluttered. For instance, too many buttons and pop-ups on the homepage make it hard to find what I need, so I think sites should simplify their menus and keep the layout cleaner.
What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
Score: 66.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence naming the site (Bilibili), correct the name and grammar, and give specific examples of content and reasons for popularity. Use linking words like “because” and “for example.”
Example: Bilibili is one of the most popular websites in China because it offers a wide range of short videos and community content. For example, people watch comedy sketches, travel vlogs, and variety clips to relax after work, and the site’s active comment section makes it more engaging.
Do you prefer getting information from websites or books?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Provide a clear comparative structure (state preference, then reasons), fix grammar (e.g., “textbooks are more accurate,” “people’s recommendations are helpful”), and add a specific example of each source. Use linking words like “however” and “for instance.”
Example: It depends. For academic or technical topics I prefer textbooks because they are more accurate and reliable. However, for shopping I use websites since customer reviews and photos help me decide; for instance, I read reviews before buying a pair of shoes online.
Would you like to have your own website?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Be concise and organized: state your preference, explain reasons (cost, maintenance), and give a clear future plan with specific purpose. Correct grammar (e.g., “analyzing companies’ financial reports”). Use linking words like “because” and “however.”
Example: I would like to have my own website, but I worry about the cost and time needed to maintain it. However, if I can in the future, I would create a personal site to publish and analyze companies’ financial reports, presenting charts and summaries for easy reference.
What have you learned from websites that help with your life or studies?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence, correct grammar (“developing life skills such as cooking”), and give a specific example of what you learned and how you used it. Use linking words like “for example” and “so.”
Example: Websites have helped me learn practical life skills, especially cooking. For example, I follow short recipe videos and then try the dishes at home, which has taught me techniques like knife skills and timing, so I can prepare meals more confidently.
× I often visit the online shopping website and the online class website because I think they are really convenient.
✓ I often visit online shopping websites and online class websites because I think they are really convenient.
The sentence mixes singular 'the online shopping website' and 'the online class website' with plural meaning. Use plural 'websites' to match general habits. Also remove unnecessary 'the' before general website types.
× The shopping website could help me to choose the cheap one of the good and the online classes website could help me to review the professional knowledge from classes which I did not take note.
✓ Shopping websites can help me choose the cheapest among the goods, and online class websites can help me review professional knowledge from classes where I did not take notes.
Multiple plural/singular issues: use plural 'websites' for general statements; 'could' to 'can' for habitual ability; 'choose the cheap one of the good' should be 'choose the cheapest among the goods'; 'classes which I did not take note' should be 'classes where I did not take notes'. Also use 'notes' plural.
× So I think these are really.
✓ So I think these are really useful.
The sentence is incomplete and missing the complement describing 'these'. Add an adjective like 'useful' to complete the thought.
× Actually my favorite website is Taobao because I think that is a really useful website for me to buy some daily accessories rather than shopping offline and I can choose the high quality and beautiful outfit goods on the website.
✓ Actually my favorite website is Taobao because it is a really useful place for me to buy daily accessories instead of shopping offline, and I can choose high-quality, attractive outfits on the site.
Use 'it' not 'that' to refer to the website; 'a really useful website for me to buy some daily accessories' is awkward—use 'useful place to buy daily accessories'; 'rather than' -> 'instead of'; 'high quality and beautiful outfit goods' -> 'high-quality, attractive outfits'. Hyphenate compound adjective 'high-quality' and pluralize appropriately.
× And I think that is really convenient because of the quickly deliver race.
✓ And I think it is really convenient because of the quick delivery service.
Incorrect adverb/adjective forms: 'quickly' is an adverb but 'delivery' needs an adjective 'quick'; 'deliver race' is incorrect—use 'delivery service'.
× Yes, nowadays I think the function is more than before, but I think that may really comprehensive and messy on the slide page.
✓ Yes, nowadays I think the functions are more numerous than before, but they may be quite comprehensive and messy on the site pages.
Use plural 'functions are' not 'function is'; 'more than before' needs 'more numerous than before' for clarity; 'may really comprehensive' requires 'may be quite comprehensive'; 'slide page' unclear—use 'site pages'.
× So I think they may could reduce the number of the numerous of functions in order to keep the website page tidy.
✓ So I think they could reduce the number of functions to keep the website pages tidy.
Avoid double modal 'may could'—use one modal, e.g., 'could'; 'the number of the numerous of functions' is redundant—use 'number of functions'; 'website page' -> 'website pages' or 'web pages'.
× From my perspective, I think maybe the Billy Billy is a really popular website in China because that type of website could help people to unwind through the short video.
✓ From my perspective, I think Bilibili is a very popular website in China because that type of site helps people unwind through short videos.
Use correct proper noun 'Bilibili'; 'maybe' is unnecessary in 'I think maybe'; 'that type of website could help' better as 'helps'; 'short video' plural 'short videos'.
× I think that is really good because there are several kinds of short video, for example, the comedy and the variety shows.
✓ I think it is really good because there are several kinds of short videos, for example comedy and variety shows.
Use 'it' instead of 'that'; plural 'short videos'; articles before 'comedy' and 'variety shows' are unnecessary in this list.
× Actually that depends.
✓ Actually, that depends.
Minor punctuation: add comma after 'Actually' for natural pause. No grammar change needed beyond punctuation.
× If I find some professional knowledge, I think I usually check it on the textbook because I think textbook has more accuracy than the website.
✓ If I need professional information, I usually check it in textbooks because textbooks are more accurate than websites.
Use 'need professional information' instead of 'find some professional knowledge'; 'check it in textbooks' (use 'in' not 'on'); plural 'textbooks are' and 'websites' for general comparison; 'more accurate' rather than 'more accuracy'.
× But if I want to choose some goods or daily accessories, I usually check online because I think the people's recommendations is really helpful for me to choose a suitable good.
✓ But if I want to choose goods or daily accessories, I usually check online because people's recommendations are really helpful for me to choose suitable items.
Remove 'the' before 'people's recommendations'; subject-verb agreement: 'recommendations are'; 'a suitable good' -> 'suitable items'.
× To be honest, I really want to own a website just for myself, but I think that is really difficult to maintain that and also the cost of it is really high.
✓ To be honest, I would really like to own a personal website, but I think it would be difficult to maintain and the cost would be high.
Use conditional/modal 'would' for hypothetical desire; avoid repeating 'that' and use 'personal website'; simplify 'maintain that' to 'maintain'.
× I think I can't afford that.
✓ I don't think I can afford it.
Use standard negation 'I don't think I can...' instead of 'I think I can't' for natural phrasing.
× But in the future if I have the chance, I could try my best to set up a website just for myself which is helpful for me to analyzing data on companies financial reporting.
✓ But in the future, if I have the chance, I will try my best to set up a personal website that will help me analyze companies' financial reporting data.
Use 'will' instead of 'could' for future intent; 'helpful for me to analyzing' incorrect—use 'help me analyze' (base form after 'help'); possessive 'companies' financial reporting' should be 'companies' financial reporting'; reorder for clarity.
× Actually, I always check online in order to developing the skill of daily life such as the cook skill.
✓ Actually, I always check online in order to develop daily life skills such as cooking skills.
After 'in order to' use base verb 'develop' not gerund; 'the skill of daily life' -> 'daily life skills'; 'cook skill' -> 'cooking skills'.
× I usually check online and cook the dishes followed by the short video.
✓ I usually check online and cook dishes following short videos.
Use 'following' not 'followed by' for the intended meaning; 'the short video' plural 'short videos' and omit article.
× I think that is really helpful for me to develop that kind of skill and when I learn it, I think I get many useful information from that.
✓ I think that is really helpful for me to develop those kinds of skills, and when I learn them, I get a lot of useful information from them.
Use plural 'those kinds of skills' and plural pronouns 'them'; 'many useful information' is incorrect—use 'a lot of useful information' or 'much useful information'.