Part 1
Examinador
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Candidato
Yes, I joined many activities as a child. For example, I participated in a national competition and volunteered at a public primary school where I taught and looked after our children. This experience improved my leadership skill and helped me gain voluble experience.
Examinador
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Candidato
Yes, people should try many different things as they can because it really helps for example that things can make their improvement, try something new, gain a lot of proficiency, familiarity that can help them in future.
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Pontuação: 72.0Sugestão: Your answer directly addresses the question and includes relevant examples and results. However, use the plural form “leadership skills,” and replace “voluble experience” with “valuable experience.” “Our children” is unclear in this context; say “the children” or “the pupils.” You could also give a more specific description of the competition or explain what you learned from it. Use linking words such as “As a result” to make the answer more coherent.
Exemplo: Yes, I had several opportunities to try new activities as a child. For example, I took part in a national swimming competition and volunteered at a local primary school, where I helped pupils with their reading. As a result, I developed my leadership skills and gained valuable experience working with children.
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Pontuação: 54.0Sugestão: Your main idea is clear, but the answer contains several grammatical and naturalness problems. Say “as many different things as they can,” not “many different things as they can,” and avoid the unclear phrase “it really helps for example that things can make their improvement.” Explain one or two specific benefits, such as discovering interests, developing skills, or becoming more adaptable. Use a clear structure: opinion, reason, and example. Also, “proficiency” and “familiarity” are not natural in this sentence; use “skills” and “experience” instead.
Exemplo: Yes, I think people should try as many different things as they can. This allows them to discover their interests and develop a wider range of skills. For example, someone who tries cooking, sport, and public speaking may become more confident and adaptable. These experiences can also help them make better choices about their future.
× For example, I participated in a national competition and volunteered at a public primary school where I taught and looked after our children.
✓ For example, I participated in a national competition and volunteered at a public primary school where I taught and looked after the children.
The pronoun our refers to the speaker and other people, but the speaker is referring to the children at the school in general. The definite article the is more appropriate here.
× This experience improved my leadership skill and helped me gain voluble experience.
✓ This experience improved my leadership skills and helped me gain voluble experience.
Leadership skills is normally used in the plural when referring to several abilities developed through an experience. The word skills should therefore take the plural form.
× Yes, people should try many different things as they can because it really helps for example that things can make their improvement, try something new, gain a lot of proficiency, familiarity that can help them in future.
✓ Yes, people should try as many different things as they can because it really helps them improve, try something new, and gain a lot of proficiency and familiarity that can help them in the future.
The correct quantifier pattern is as many ... as they can, not many ... as they can. Many is used with plural countable nouns, and the as ... as structure expresses the maximum possible number.
× Yes, people should try many different things as they can because it really helps for example that things can make their improvement, try something new, gain a lot of proficiency, familiarity that can help them in future.
✓ Yes, people should try as many different things as they can because it really helps them improve, try something new, and gain a lot of proficiency and familiarity that can help them in the future.
The original sentence contains an unclear and incomplete clause after because. The corrected version uses helps them followed by parallel verb forms: improve, try, and gain. This creates a clear and grammatically complete sentence.