Part 1
Examinador
What is your favourite food?
Candidato
My favorite food is pizza.
Examinador
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Candidato
Oh, I think I like spaghetti.
Examinador
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Candidato
Umm, maybe no.
Examinador
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Candidato
Yeah, sure, I will check food every time.
What is your favourite food?
Puntuación: 62.0Sugerencia: Give a slightly longer, more natural response: start with a clear topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details (why you like it, how often you eat it, or a favourite topping). Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid sounding too brief.
Ejemplo: I really like pizza. I enjoy it because the crust is crispy and I love the combination of cheese and tomato sauce, especially with mushrooms and basil. I usually have it once or twice a week, often when I eat out with friends.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Puntuación: 58.0Sugerencia: Answer with a clear past-tense topic sentence and give specific supporting details about why you liked it and perhaps a memory. Use linking words to make it coherent and correct tense usage (‘liked’ not ‘like’).
Ejemplo: When I was young, I liked spaghetti the most. I remember my mother made it with a simple tomato sauce and meatballs, and I loved twirling the long noodles on my fork. Because it was easy and tasty, we ate it several times a month.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Puntuación: 45.0Sugerencia: Provide a direct, fuller answer and explain briefly with examples of seasonal foods or occasions. Avoid vague answers like 'maybe no'—state yes or no, then justify with linking words (however, because, for example).
Ejemplo: Not really, I don't change my diet much during the year. However, I do eat more fresh fruits like watermelon and berries in summer, and heartier soups and stews in winter because they keep me warm.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Puntuación: 40.0Sugerencia: Respond clearly in past-to-present terms: say whether it has changed and explain how and why. Avoid unclear phrases like 'I will check food every time.' Use linking words (so, but, now, because) and give a specific example of how tastes have changed.
Ejemplo: Yes, my favourite food has changed since childhood. I used to prefer simple pasta dishes, but now I enjoy more varied foods like sushi and grilled vegetables because I have become more adventurous and interested in healthier options.
× Oh, I think I like spaghetti.
✓ Oh, I think I liked spaghetti.
The question asks about childhood preference with past reference ('when you were young'), so the verb should be in the past tense. Use 'liked' to show the action/state occurred in the past. Suggestion: match the tense of the answer to the time frame in the question by using past simple for habits or preferences in the past.
× Umm, maybe no.
✓ Umm, maybe not.
'No' alone is informal and unnatural here; when negating a verb or response in conversation, use 'not' with 'maybe' ('maybe not'). This is a sentence structure/usage issue. Suggestion: use complete short responses like 'Maybe not' or 'No, I don't' depending on context.
× Yeah, sure, I will check food every time.
✓ Yeah, sure, I checked different foods all the time.
The question asks whether the favourite food has changed since childhood (past to present). The original 'I will check' uses future tense incorrectly. Use past simple 'I checked' to indicate repeated action in the past; include 'different' to clarify variety and 'all the time' for frequency. Alternatively, if meaning is ongoing change, use present perfect: 'I have tried different foods many times.' Suggestion: match tense to the time reference and use appropriate aspect for repeated past actions or ongoing experiences.