Food— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be slightly more specific and add a supporting detail with a linking word. Also vary vocabulary to avoid repetition (don’t repeat “chocolate” twice in adjacent sentences). Keep it within 3–4 short sentences.

Ejemplo: My favourite food is chocolate because it always cheers me up when I’m feeling down. For example, I often have a small piece after a long day at work, which helps me relax. I especially like dark chocolate for its rich flavour.

Sugerencia: Start with a clear topic sentence and add a specific detail or example using a linking word to enrich the answer. Use a varied adjective instead of “a lot.”

Ejemplo: When I was young, I loved eating noodles, especially instant ramen. For instance, my parents would let me choose noodles with vegetables and an egg on weekends, and I still remember that taste.

Sugerencia: The answer does not address the seasonal aspect of the question. Respond directly about seasonal variation, then add a supporting detail with a linking word. Keep answers concise and relevant.

Ejemplo: Yes, I do eat different foods at different times of the year. For example, in summer I prefer salads and cold noodles, whereas in winter I eat more soups and stews to keep warm.

Sugerencia: The transcript shows feedback instead of a student answer. Provide a direct, concise response to the question, plus a specific reason and an example using linking words. Check verb forms for clarity (e.g., use present perfect or simple present appropriately).

Ejemplo: No, my favourite food hasn’t changed since I was a child because I still enjoy the same flavours. For example, I used to love chocolate as a kid and I still choose it as a treat now.

× Chocolate always cheers me up when I'm feeling down.

✓ Chocolate always cheers me up when I feel down.

The original mixes present simple 'always cheers' with present continuous 'I'm feeling' which is acceptable but less concise. Using 'I feel down' maintains consistent simple present for habitual action. Suggestion: use consistent tense for habitual statements.

× When I was young, I liked noodles a lot.

✓ When I was young, I liked noodles a lot.

This sentence is grammatically correct and uses simple past appropriately to describe a past habit. No correction needed.

× Yes, I eat different food every day.

✓ Yes, I eat different foods every day.

'Food' can be uncountable, but here 'different' implies multiple kinds, so the plural 'foods' is more natural. Use 'foods' when referring to various types; alternatively 'different food' could remain but may sound less precise.

× Good job! - Your answer communicates the main idea clearly: that your favorite food has not changed since childhood.

✓ My favorite food has not changed since childhood.

The examiner feedback 'Good job!...' is not the student's answer. The student's reply should directly answer the question. Replace the feedback with a grammatical, complete sentence that responds to 'Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?' The corrected sentence uses present perfect 'has not changed' to connect past to present.

× - The response is short and relevant to the question.

✓ My response is short and relevant to the question.

The original is feedback phrased as a note. If the student were to state this, they should use a complete sentence with subject and verb. Change to 'My response is short and relevant to the question.' to make it a valid student sentence.

× - Grammar: fix verb agreement and tense.

✓ Fix the verbs' agreement and tense.

The feedback line is imperative and ambiguous. If addressing what needs fixing, use 'Fix the verbs' agreement and tense.' or 'Please fix verb agreement and tense.' Also possessive placement 'verbs' agreement' clarifies what to fix.