Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Thí sinh
Shoes are one of my favourite things to buy. I've always been an average shoe fan all the way from the start of I think my first year in middle school I have this uncle who's really, really keen on getting a huge collection. So he collects a lot of the join shoes. Hence shoes is something I buy almost every month.
Giám khảo
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Thí sinh
I think nowadays I buy shoes online more time more often than going to a store and buying it. However, I make sure to have at least seen the shoe once in person so that I know the feel, how it looks. And then I proceed to buy it online as it just becomes more convenient to have it shipped directly to your house.
Giám khảo
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Thí sinh
Fortunately, my parents are quite wealthy so I never really have a budget but I like to be economical when I buy my shoes. So I would say around fifteen thousand but if it's a spectral shoe or a limited edition one, I'm open to spending around twenty five thousand rupees.
Giám khảo
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Thí sinh
Me, I'm all about the fashion. It's one of my patterns and so any shoe that looks stylish, any shoe that I can, you know, feel confident in is one that I prefer. Hence I prefer the fashionable shoes due to the way I've been brought up.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and focused: start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then add one or two specific supporting details. Avoid unclear phrases and irrelevant information. Also correct small grammar and word-choice errors (e.g., 'join shoes' unclear, 'all the way from the start of' unnecessary).
Ví dụ: Yes, I love buying shoes and I usually buy new pairs about once a month. I became interested in shoes in middle school because an uncle of mine collected many different styles, which inspired me to try new designs.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Make the response smoother and correct repetition. Use linking words to organize the reason and consequence (e.g., 'because', 'so'). Be specific about frequency and give a brief example of how you check shoes in person. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I buy shoes online more often than I go to stores because it's more convenient. However, I usually try them on in a shop or check them in person first to feel the material and confirm the fit, and then I order the exact pair online to have it delivered.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Avoid irrelevant personal details and unclear words ('spectral shoe' unclear). Give a clear range and brief justification. Use numbers consistently and add linking phrases for clarity.
Ví dụ: I usually spend around 15,000 rupees on a pair of shoes because I prefer good quality. However, for special or limited-edition shoes I might spend up to 25,000 rupees.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and explain briefly why with specific examples. Remove vague phrasing ('one of my patterns', 'the way I've been brought up') and filler words. Consider acknowledging comfort briefly to show balance if true.
Ví dụ: I prefer fashionable shoes because they make me feel confident and reflect my personal style. For example, I choose stylish sneakers or loafers for social events, although I do opt for more comfortable options when I know I'll be walking a lot.
× Hence shoes is something I buy almost every month.
✓ Hence shoes are something I buy almost every month.
Subject 'shoes' is plural, so the verb should be 'are' not 'is'. Ensure verb number matches the subject. Replace 'is' with 'are'.
× I've always been an average shoe fan all the way from the start of I think my first year in middle school I have this uncle who's really, really keen on getting a huge collection.
✓ I've always been an average shoe fan, all the way from around my first year in middle school; I have an uncle who's really keen on building a huge collection.
This sentence runs several ideas together without correct punctuation and word order. Break into clearer clauses, remove redundant words ('I think' inside the time phrase), change 'getting a huge collection' to 'building a huge collection' for natural usage, and add punctuation to separate time and the uncle clause. Suggestion: split long thoughts into shorter clauses and place time expressions ('from around my first year in middle school') before the related clause.
× So he collects a lot of the join shoes.
✓ So he collects a lot of the same shoes.
The phrase 'join shoes' is incorrect/unusual; likely intended 'same' or 'joint' is wrong. Use 'the same shoes' to indicate duplicates. Also consider 'many shoes' if meaning numerous different pairs.
× I think nowadays I buy shoes online more time more often than going to a store and buying it.
✓ I think nowadays I buy shoes online more often than I go to a store and buy them.
Tense/structure and word choice issues: 'more time more often' is redundant; use 'more often'. After 'than' a full clause is needed ('I go to a store and buy them') and pronoun must agree with plural 'shoes' (use 'them' not 'it'). Ensure parallel structure after 'than'.
× However, I make sure to have at least seen the shoe once in person so that I know the feel, how it looks.
✓ However, I make sure to have at least seen the shoes once in person so that I know how they feel and how they look.
Pronouns must agree with plural noun 'shoes' (use 'they' and 'them'). Also word order: 'know how they feel and how they look' is more natural than 'know the feel, how it looks'. Maintain parallelism in the two clauses.
× And then I proceed to buy it online as it just becomes more convenient to have it shipped directly to your house.
✓ And then I proceed to buy them online, as it is more convenient to have them shipped directly to my house.
Pronoun consistency needed: 'shoes' is plural so use 'them' not 'it'. Also avoid mixing 'your' with 'I'—use 'my house' for a statement about the speaker. Use 'it is' rather than contraction for formality or keep consistent style.
× Fortunately, my parents are quite wealthy so I never really have a budget but I like to be economical when I buy my shoes.
✓ Fortunately, my parents are quite wealthy, so I don't really have a budget, but I like to be economical when I buy shoes.
Use 'don't' instead of 'never really have' for natural negative present. Also add commas to separate clauses and remove redundant 'my' before 'shoes' unless emphasizing ownership. Ensure verb tense consistency in present statements.
× So I would say around fifteen thousand but if it's a spectral shoe or a limited edition one, I'm open to spending around twenty five thousand rupees.
✓ So I would say around fifteen thousand, but if it's a special shoe or a limited-edition one, I'm open to spending around twenty-five thousand rupees.
'Spectral' is the wrong adjective; likely 'special' was intended. Use hyphens in 'limited-edition' and 'twenty-five' when writing compound numbers and modifiers. Add comma before 'but' for clause separation.
× Me, I'm all about the fashion.
✓ I'm all about fashion.
Starting with 'Me,' is informal and unnecessary. Use 'I'm all about fashion' for correct subject pronoun and natural expression.
× It's one of my patterns and so any shoe that looks stylish, any shoe that I can, you know, feel confident in is one that I prefer.
✓ It's one of my preferences, so any shoe that looks stylish or that makes me feel confident is one I prefer.
'Patterns' is incorrect choice; use 'preferences'. Simplify repetitive phrasing and maintain parallel structure ('looks stylish or makes me feel confident'). Remove filler 'you know' in formal corrections.
× Hence I prefer the fashionable shoes due to the way I've been brought up.
✓ Hence I prefer fashionable shoes due to the way I've been brought up.
Using the definite article 'the' before 'fashionable shoes' implies a specific set; in general preference use no article: 'fashionable shoes'. The phrase 'due to the way I've been brought up' is acceptable but could be 'because of how I was brought up' for variety.