Part 1
Examinador
Can you remember the dreams you had?
Candidato
I can remember some dreams I had. One dream that I remember is a dream about me able to accomplish my studies and even doing my work and being able to provide my parents. That is dream that I hope to achieve one day.
Examinador
Do you share your dreams with others? (or are you interested in others' dreams?)
Candidato
I typically don't share my dreams to others because I don't really like to share my personal stuffs, but I do like to hear people's dreams. I wanna know what they dream about and typically how they dream about.
Examinador
Do you think dreams have special meanings?
Candidato
I think some dreams have special meanings because it not only makes them cry, only make them happy, you know? So holds a special meaning to it.
Examinador
Do you want to make your dreams come true?
Candidato
I do wanna make my dreams come true, as easy as it's my sound. I would love to have that. I think if dreaming was that easy, oh, I think many people would dream about what they wanna achieve and what they wanna succeed in their life.
Can you remember the dreams you had?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Be more concise, correct grammar, and use clearer sentence structure. Begin with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words like “for example” or “so” and avoid repetition.
Exemplo: Yes, I can remember some of my dreams. For example, I often dream about finishing my studies and finding a stable job so I can support my parents. This dream is important to me because it motivates my daily efforts.
Do you share your dreams with others? (or are you interested in others' dreams?)
Pontuação: 62.0Sugestão: Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question directly. Correct informal language and grammar, use linking words (however, but), and give a brief reason and an example to support your view.
Exemplo: I usually don't share my personal dreams with others because I prefer to keep private matters to myself. However, I enjoy listening to other people’s dreams because it helps me understand their hopes and personalities — for instance, my friend often dreams about traveling and that tells me she values freedom.
Do you think dreams have special meanings?
Pontuação: 55.0Sugestão: Make a clear statement and explain your reasoning with specific examples. Avoid vague phrasing and fix grammar (subject agreement). Use linking words like “for example” or “because” to connect ideas.
Exemplo: Yes, I believe some dreams have special meanings because they can reflect our emotions or concerns. For example, dreaming about losing teeth might indicate anxiety about appearance or confidence, while recurring happy dreams could show satisfaction in life.
Do you want to make your dreams come true?
Pontuação: 60.0Sugestão: Answer directly and clearly, correct informal contractions and awkward phrases, and provide a short reason and possible actions you will take. Keep to two or three sentences and use linking words like “because” or “so”.
Exemplo: Yes, I want to make my dreams come true because they give me direction and motivation. To achieve them, I plan to set realistic goals and work consistently — for example, I will complete my studies and look for internships to gain experience.
× 'One dream that I remember is a dream about me able to accomplish my studies and even doing my work and being able to provide my parents.'
✓ 'One dream that I remember is about being able to accomplish my studies, doing my job, and being able to provide for my parents.'
'The original uses "me able" which is ungrammatical; English prefers the -ing form (gerund) after "about" and after expressions like "is about". Also "doing my work" is more natural as "doing my job," and the verb "provide" requires the preposition "for" when referring to people. Suggestion: use gerunds after "about" and include "for" with "provide".'
× 'That is dream that I hope to achieve one day.'
✓ 'That is a dream that I hope to achieve one day.'
'Dream' needs an indefinite article "a" because it is a singular, countable noun and is being mentioned for the first time in this clause. Suggestion: use "a" before singular countable nouns when speaking generally.'
× 'I typically don't share my dreams to others because I don't really like to share my personal stuffs, but I do like to hear people's dreams.'
✓ 'I typically don't share my dreams with others because I don't really like to share my personal stuff, but I do like to hear about other people's dreams.'
'Share' takes the preposition "with" not "to" when indicating the people receiving the information. "Stuffs" is incorrect; the uncountable noun "stuff" should be used. To express interest in others' dreams, use "hear about other people's dreams." Suggestion: use correct prepositions and uncountable noun forms.'
× 'I wanna know what they dream about and typically how they dream about.'
✓ 'I want to know what they dream about and typically how they dream.'
'Wanna' is informal speech; use "want to" in writing. The second clause "how they dream about" is redundant because "dream about" requires an object; instead use "how they dream" or "what they dream about." Suggestion: avoid colloquial contractions in formal corrections and remove the redundant preposition.'
× 'I think some dreams have special meanings because it not only makes them cry, only make them happy, you know? So holds a special meaning to it.'
✓ 'I think some dreams have special meanings because they can make people cry or make them happy, so they hold a special meaning.'
'It' was used incorrectly to refer to dreams; use "they" for plural "dreams." The original mixes singular/plural and uses incorrect verb forms "makes" and "make" inconsistently. "So holds a special meaning to it" is ungrammatical; correct form is "so they hold a special meaning." Suggestion: ensure pronoun agreement with the noun and maintain parallel verb forms.'
× 'I do wanna make my dreams come true, as easy as it's my sound.'
✓ 'I do want to make my dreams come true, although it does not sound easy.'
'Wanna' is informal; use "want to." The phrase "as easy as it's my sound" is ungrammatical and unclear. A natural expression is "although it does not sound easy," using the auxiliary "does" for emphasis and correct negation. Suggestion: use standard modal/auxiliary constructions and clear comparative connectors.'
× 'I would love to have that.'
✓ 'I would love to achieve that.'
'Have that' is vague in this context; "achieve that" matches the prior context of making dreams come true. Tense/modal "would love to" is fine; change the verb to be more precise. Suggestion: choose verbs that accurately reflect the intended action.'
× 'I think if dreaming was that easy, oh, I think many people would dream about what they wanna achieve and what they wanna succeed in their life.'
✓ 'I think if dreaming were that easy, many people would dream about what they want to achieve and what they want to succeed in in their lives.'
'If' with a hypothetical contrary-to-fact condition requires the subjunctive "were" rather than "was." "Wanna" should be "want to." The phrase "what they wanna succeed in their life" is awkward; use "what they want to succeed in in their lives" or better "what they want to succeed at in their lives." Also pluralize "life" to "lives" to match "many people." Suggestion: use the subjunctive "were" for unreal conditions, avoid colloquialisms, and ensure plural agreement.'