Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Thí sinh
Yes, I buy shoes. I often buy shoes on occasions like Easter and Christmas or in on any type of wedding.
Giám khảo
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Thí sinh
Yes, I bought shoes online uh, recently I bought uh a slippers, which is very comfort, comfy for me and I usually bought uh uh, shoes online.
Giám khảo
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Thí sinh
I spend, I spend a lot of money on shoes because I love to wear different, uh, like uh, block heels, high heels. So I, I spent a lot.
Giám khảo
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Thí sinh
I prefer both. Sometimes it depends on uh, the situation. If we go on long road so I will prefer to wear comfortable shoes or on wedding I will wear fashionable shoes.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and fix preposition errors (e.g., 'on any type of wedding' → 'for weddings').
Ví dụ: Yes, I like buying shoes. I usually buy them a few times a year for special occasions, such as Easter, Christmas and weddings, because I enjoy choosing something appropriate for each event.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitations and correct singular/plural and adjective forms. Use a clear time reference and one specific detail about the experience. Use linking words like 'for example' or 'recently' to make it coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often buy shoes online. For example, I recently bought a pair of slippers that are very comfortable and arrived within a week, so I now prefer shopping online for casual footwear.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Avoid repetition and use precise language. Give an approximate amount or range to be more informative, and explain briefly why you spend that much using linking words like 'because' or 'so'.
Ví dụ: I usually spend quite a lot on shoes, around $150–$300 a year, because I like buying different styles such as block heels and high heels for various occasions.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Good structure and clear preference. Improve fluency by removing filler words and using smoother linking expressions (e.g., 'if I am walking a long distance' and 'for weddings'). Combine into one concise answer with one supporting example.
Ví dụ: I prefer both, depending on the situation. For example, if I am walking long distances I choose comfortable shoes, but for weddings I wear fashionable heels to match my outfit.
× I often buy shoes on occasions like Easter and Christmas or in on any type of wedding.
✓ I often buy shoes on occasions like Easter and Christmas or at any type of wedding.
The student used both 'in' and 'on' incorrectly together. Use 'on' for days and dates (on Easter) and 'at' for events or locations (at a wedding). Remove the extra preposition and use 'at any type of wedding' for correctness and natural phrasing.
× Yes, I bought shoes online uh, recently I bought uh a slippers, which is very comfort, comfy for me and I usually bought uh uh, shoes online.
✓ Yes, I bought shoes online. Recently I bought a pair of slippers, which are very comfortable for me, and I usually buy shoes online.
Errors: 'a slippers' uses incorrect article and plural noun; use 'a pair of slippers' or plural without 'a'. 'Which is very comfort' uses wrong adjective and agreement; use 'which are very comfortable' to agree with plural 'slippers'. 'I usually bought' mixes past and habitual present; use simple present 'I usually buy' for habitual actions. Break into sentences for clarity.
× I spend, I spend a lot of money on shoes because I love to wear different, uh, like uh, block heels, high heels. So I, I spent a lot.
✓ I spend a lot of money on shoes because I love to wear different styles, like block heels and high heels. So I spend a lot.
The student switches between present ('I spend') and past ('I spent') inconsistently. For a habitual action, use present simple 'I spend'. Also improve word choice: 'different, ... block heels, high heels' -> 'different styles, like block heels and high heels.' Remove filler words and keep consistent tense.
× If we go on long road so I will prefer to wear comfortable shoes or on wedding I will wear fashionable shoes.
✓ If we go on a long trip, I prefer to wear comfortable shoes, but at a wedding I wear fashionable shoes.
Mixed conditional and future tense errors: 'If we go on long road so I will prefer' is awkward and uses unnecessary future; for general situations use present simple in the result clause: 'I prefer'. Use 'a long trip' or 'a long journey' rather than 'long road'. Replace 'on wedding' with 'at a wedding'. Use 'but' to contrast instead of 'or'.
× Yes, I buy shoes.
✓ Yes, I buy shoes.
This sentence is grammatically correct but very brief. No pronoun error; kept for completeness.
× which is very comfort, comfy for me
✓ which are very comfortable for me
'Comfort' is a noun; use the adjective 'comfortable'. For plural 'slippers' use plural verb 'are'. Avoid informal 'comfy' in formal responses; use 'comfortable'.