Part 1
考官
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
考生
Yes, I like buying shoes, but only occasionally, usually once or twice a year because my current pairs last a long time and I prefer investing in good quality. For example, as you're about peripheral trainers from a special shop because they were comfortable and well made, so they'll probably last me several seasons.
考官
Have you ever bought shoes online?
考生
Yes, I often buy shoes online because it's very convenient and I can easily compare styles and prices and delivery times across different shops. For example, last month as I ordered the pair from an international retailer after checking reviews and sizes onto other websites and I always choose seller with free returns so I can.
考官
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
考生
I habitually spend a moderate amount on shoes because I don't want to waste money on unnecessary expensive pairs that are uncomfortable and only for show. I prefer to invest in practical, durable shoes that I can wear every day.
考官
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
考生
It depends on the situation. For work or other professional settings, I prefer formal stylish shoes because they look more polished and appropriate. But for jogging or sports, I always choose comfortable trainers that provide good support and cautioning.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
分数: 65.0建议: Be clearer and more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence, avoid unclear fragments and grammar mistakes, and limit to about 2–4 sentences. Add a specific example with correct grammar and a linking phrase to make the answer coherent.
示例: Yes, I like buying shoes but only occasionally, usually once or twice a year, because I invest in high-quality pairs. For example, I bought a pair of trainers last year from a specialty shop because they were comfortable and well made, so I expect them to last several seasons.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
分数: 60.0建议: Improve sentence structure and tense consistency, and remove incomplete fragments. Use linking words to show sequence (for example, 'first', 'then', 'also'). Provide one clear, complete example and finish the thought about returns.
示例: Yes, I often buy shoes online because it is convenient and I can compare styles, prices and delivery times. For example, last month I ordered a pair from an international retailer after checking customer reviews and sizing guides on several websites, and I chose a seller with free returns in case they did not fit.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
分数: 80.0建议: This is a good, focused response but could be improved by giving a specific amount or range and one brief reason or example. Use a linking phrase to expand slightly while staying concise.
示例: I usually spend a moderate amount, around $50–$120 per pair, because I don't want to buy expensive shoes that are uncomfortable. For example, I prefer spending more on a durable pair of everyday sneakers rather than several cheap pairs that wear out quickly.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
分数: 75.0建议: Good structure—direct answer and clarification by situation. Fix small word choice and grammar errors (e.g., 'cautioning' should be 'cushioning' or 'protection'), and use a linking word like 'however' to contrast the two preferences.
示例: It depends on the situation. For work or professional settings I prefer stylish, formal shoes because they look polished; however, for jogging or sports I always choose comfortable trainers that provide good support and cushioning.
× For example, as you're about peripheral trainers from a special shop because they were comfortable and well made, so they'll probably last me several seasons.
✓ For example, I bought a pair of peripheral trainers from a specialist shop because they were comfortable and well made, so they'll probably last me several seasons.
The original sentence has incorrect structure and mixed clauses ('as you're about' is ungrammatical). Recast to a clear past action 'I bought' to match the context, use 'a pair of' for shoes, and 'specialist shop' or 'special shop' for clarity. This fixes sentence structure and makes meaning clear. Suggestion: Use a simple past clause for completed past purchases and keep clauses connected logically with 'because' and 'so'.
× For example, last month as I ordered the pair from an international retailer after checking reviews and sizes onto other websites and I always choose seller with free returns so I can.
✓ For example, last month I ordered a pair from an international retailer after checking reviews and sizes on other websites, and I always choose sellers with free returns so I can return them if needed.
The original sentence mixes tenses and has incorrect prepositions ('onto other websites') and missing articles and objects ('I always choose seller'). Rephrase to simple past 'I ordered', use correct preposition 'on other websites', plural 'sellers', and complete the final clause with the purpose 'so I can return them if needed' to make the sentence grammatical and clear. Suggestion: Keep sequence of actions in past tense for events that happened and complete purpose clauses.
× I often buy shoes online because it's very convenient and I can easily compare styles and prices and delivery times across different shops.
✓ I often buy shoes online because it's very convenient and I can easily compare styles, prices, and delivery times across different shops.
Main issue is punctuation and parallel structure rather than preposition, but to align with list conventions add commas to separate items. The preposition 'across' is acceptable; ensure items in a list are parallel. Suggestion: Use commas to separate list elements for clarity.
× I habitually spend a moderate amount on shoes because I don't want to waste money on unnecessary expensive pairs that are uncomfortable and only for show.
✓ I habitually spend a moderate amount on shoes because I don't want to waste money on unnecessarily expensive pairs that are uncomfortable and only for show.
The adjective 'unnecessary' is incorrect here; the adverb 'unnecessarily' should modify 'expensive'. Using the adverb correctly changes the meaning to 'expensive to an unnecessary degree.' Suggestion: Use adverbs to modify adjectives or verbs; use 'unnecessarily expensive' instead of 'unnecessary expensive'.
× For work or other professional settings, I prefer formal stylish shoes because they look more polished and appropriate.
✓ For work or other professional settings, I prefer formal, stylish shoes because they look more polished and appropriate.
Two adjectives 'formal' and 'stylish' modify 'shoes' and need to be separated by a comma (coordinate adjectives). Without the comma the phrase can be harder to process. Suggestion: Use a comma between coordinate adjectives (adjectives of equal rank) to improve readability.
× But for jogging or sports, I always choose comfortable trainers that provide good support and cautioning.
✓ But for jogging or sports, I always choose comfortable trainers that provide good support and cushioning.
The word 'cautioning' is incorrect; the intended noun is 'cushioning' (padding to absorb impact). 'Cushioning' correctly describes the property of trainers. Suggestion: Use 'cushioning' to describe shock-absorbing features; check similar word forms when unsure.