Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
My favorite food is hot pot. It tastes amazing, I can pick different meat and vegetables, and it's perfect for hanging out with my best friends.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
Yeah, when I was 3 little girl, I loved sweet food like candy and cakes. My mom would give me some as a small reward after finishing my homework.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
Definitely seasonal changes influence what I eat. In summer I eat light fruit and salads. However in winter hot pork and warm dishes are my favorites.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
Absolutely, my taste has shifted quite a bit. I used to love sweets, but I prefer salty food. I also care more about eating healthily.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: 回答自然且相关,但有两点可改进:1) 用一到两句主题句更直接(如说明原因之一);2) 使用更多具体细节并用连接词使句子更连贯。比如补充你最喜欢的食材或吃火锅的场合。保持总句数不超过5句。
Ví dụ: I love hot pot because it's social and offers lots of variety. For example, I always choose thinly sliced beef and fresh leafy vegetables, and we usually share different dipping sauces. Moreover, it’s perfect for cold evenings when friends gather to talk and eat.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: 表达有些语法和细节问题:1) 注意时态和主语一致(例如说“I was a little girl”);2) 可以加一个连接词说明原因或后果,使回答更完整;3) 提供更具体的例子或频率。
Ví dụ: When I was a little girl, I loved sweet foods such as candy and cakes because they were treats. My mother often rewarded me with a small piece of cake after I finished my homework, so sweets were tied to good behavior.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 86.0Gợi ý: 回答清晰且有对比,但可改进:1) 使用更自然的连接词(例如 “in contrast” 或 “on the other hand”);2) 提供更具体的例子(哪种水果或哪道热菜),使内容更丰富。保持句子数量简洁。
Ví dụ: Yes, seasonal changes affect my diet. For instance, in summer I usually eat watermelon and cold salads to stay cool, while in winter I prefer hot dishes like pork stew and steamed buns to keep warm.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: 回答直接且有逻辑,但可以加入具体例子和时间点以增加说服力:1) 说明何时或为什么开始改变口味;2) 给出健康选择的具体例子。用连接词如 “because” 或 “so” 连接因果。
Ví dụ: Yes, my preferences have changed over the years. I used to love sweets, but as I grew older I started preferring savory dishes because I became more health conscious; now I choose grilled fish and steamed vegetables instead of sugary snacks.
× My favorite food is hot pot. It tastes amazing, I can pick different meat and vegetables, and it's perfect for hanging out with my best friends.
✓ My favourite food is hot pot. It tastes amazing. I can pick different meats and vegetables, and it's perfect for hanging out with my best friends.
原句存在句子连接不当(run-on sentence),用逗号连接多个独立分句,应使用句号或分号分开。此外,'meat' 在此处表示可数种类时应使用复数 'meats'。建议把长句拆成两到三句,清晰表达。
× Yeah, when I was 3 little girl, I loved sweet food like candy and cakes.
✓ Yeah, when I was a three-year-old girl, I loved sweet foods like candy and cakes.
原句中词序和表达不正确。“3 little girl”应改为“三岁的小女孩(a three-year-old girl)”。此外,'sweet food' 在泛指多种甜食时更自然用复数 'sweet foods'。数字与名词连用时用连字符构成形容词(three-year-old)。
× My mom would give me some as a small reward after finishing my homework.
✓ My mom would give me some as a small reward after I finished my homework.
原句时态和从句衔接不够明确。习惯表述是 'after I finished my homework'(在我完成作业后),更清晰地表达时间关系。若保持过去习惯可用 'would',从句用过去式。
× Definitely seasonal changes influence what I eat.
✓ Definitely, seasonal changes influence what I eat.
原句缺少逗号,影响节奏与可读性。开头副词 'Definitely' 后加逗号更自然。句子本身语法可接受,无需变时态。
× In summer I eat light fruit and salads.
✓ In summer I eat light fruits and salads.
'fruit' 在表示多种或多份时通常用复数 'fruits'。若泛指水果类别也可用不可数 'fruit',但与 'salads' 并列时使用复数更一致。
× However in winter hot pork and warm dishes are my favorites.
✓ However, in winter hot pork and warm dishes are my favourites.
需在介词短语后加逗号以改善可读性;另 'favorites' 英式拼写为 'favourites'(若用美式可保留 'favorites')。'pork' 为不可数,前面若指某类或菜肴可保持 'pork'。此处无复数错误,主要加标点并统一拼写风格。
× Absolutely, my taste has shifted quite a bit. I used to love sweets, but I prefer salty food.
✓ Absolutely, my tastes have shifted quite a bit. I used to love sweets, but now I prefer salty foods.
第一句 'taste' 指口味习惯,常用复数 'tastes' 来表示多种口味或总体口味偏好;第二句中对比过去和现在,加入 'now' 更清晰,并把 'salty food' 改为复数 'salty foods' 或保持不可数 'salty food',此处用复数与上下文一致。
× I also care more about eating healthily.
✓ I also care more about eating healthily.
该句语法正确,只需保留原句。表示现在的习惯,使用现在时和 -ing 动名词 'eating' 正确,无需更改。