Part 1
Examinador
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Candidato
Yes, I had an opportunity to like play basketball with my schoolmates. It was really fun and exciting for me since it was a first time to do like team sports for me and I learned the importance of like interacting with others.
Examinador
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Candidato
Yes, I think because by doing so you can learn many aspects of things for example when you like talk to those who have difficulties, you can learn how the words are like for them.
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Puntuación: 68.0Sugerencia: Improve fluency and naturalness by removing filler words (like), using a clear topic sentence, and adding one specific detail. Use linking words for coherence and keep to 2–4 sentences. Also correct small grammar issues (e.g., "a first time" → "the first time").
Ejemplo: Yes. When I was a child I had the chance to play basketball with my schoolmates, which was the first time I tried team sports. It was exciting because I enjoyed working with others, and I learned how to communicate and cooperate during matches.
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Puntuación: 62.0Sugerencia: Make your main opinion clearer with a concise topic sentence, use linking words (for example, additionally), and give a specific, coherent example without unnecessary fillers (like). Fix awkward phrasing ("how the words are like for them"). Keep to 2–4 sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes. People should try different activities because it helps them understand new perspectives and develop new skills. For example, volunteering with people who have difficulties taught me how to communicate patiently and choose words that are easier for them to understand.
× Yes, I had an opportunity to like play basketball with my schoolmates.
✓ Yes, I had an opportunity to play basketball with my schoolmates.
The filler 'to like play' uses 'like' incorrectly before the base verb. This is an incorrect use of 'like' as a filler and breaks the correct 'to + base verb' infinitive structure. Remove 'like' so the infinitive 'to play' is correct. Also keep 'had an opportunity to' followed by the base verb.
× It was really fun and exciting for me since it was a first time to do like team sports for me and I learned the importance of like interacting with others.
✓ It was really fun and exciting for me since it was the first time I had done team sports, and I learned the importance of interacting with others.
Several issues: 'a first time' is incorrect; use 'the first time' for a unique occasion. 'to do like team sports' mixes infinitive and filler; use 'had done team sports' for past experience. 'the importance of like interacting' uses filler 'like' incorrectly before a gerund; remove 'like'. Also add 'I had done' to show past perfect for an experience before another past time reference. These changes correct article use, verb forms, and remove filler words.
× Yes, I think because by doing so you can learn many aspects of things for example when you like talk to those who have difficulties, you can learn how the words are like for them.
✓ Yes, I think so, because by doing different things you can learn many aspects; for example, when you talk to people who have difficulties, you can learn how words feel or sound to them.
Multiple problems: 'I think because' is awkward—use 'I think so, because' or 'Yes, because'. 'many aspects of things' is vague—use 'many aspects' or 'many things'. 'when you like talk' misuses filler 'like' before the verb; remove it. 'those who have difficulties' is acceptable but 'people who have difficulties' is clearer. 'you can learn how the words are like for them' is ungrammatical; replace with 'how words feel or sound to them' or 'how words are for them' to convey meaning. These corrections address present tense usage and remove filler, improving clarity.