Part 1
考官
Do you like reading?
考生
Yes, I do. I often read fantasy books because it brings me into this whole new world and it opens my mind to be more creative. I especially like Heidi or The Secret Garden.
考官
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
考生
Truthfully speaking, I prefer reading physical books because it makes me feel productive and it also lessened my screen time so I feel like I'm also resting my eyes.
考官
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
考生
I think when you're at an academic setting, you need to be more careful with what you're reading to comprehend the information better. Along with that is when you are reading information online, you need to be careful with being.
考官
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
考生
Truthfully speaking, it depends. I prefer scanning if the context is academic based to easily gather the information necessary for me to answer certain questions. Apart from that, I use detailed reading if I'm reading such fantasy books or.
Do you like reading?
分数: 78.0建议: Your answer is clear and relevant, with a direct topic sentence and supporting details. To improve, tighten wording to avoid minor redundancy (e.g., “brings me into this whole new world” and “opens my mind” are similar) and add a brief reason or example showing how these books inspire creativity. Use one linking phrase for coherence and keep sentence count under five.
示例: Yes, I enjoy reading, especially fantasy novels because they transport me to imaginative worlds and stimulate my creativity. For example, reading The Secret Garden inspired me to write short stories about nature and friendship.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
分数: 74.0建议: Good direct response and reasons are given. Improve by correcting tense and grammar (e.g., “lessened my screen time” → “reduces my screen time”), avoid filler phrases like “truthfully speaking,” and use a linking word to connect reasons. Keep it concise and natural.
示例: I prefer reading physical books because they make me feel more productive and reduce my screen time, so my eyes can rest.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
分数: 60.0建议: The response addresses the question but is incomplete and has grammatical issues and an unfinished final clause. Improve by giving two clear situations with specific reasons, using linking words, and finishing thoughts. Avoid vague phrasing like “be careful with being.”
示例: You need to read carefully in academic settings to fully understand concepts and remember details, and when reading online because not all sources are reliable, so you should check the author and date.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
分数: 64.0建议: The answer conveys the choice but contains repetition, unnecessary filler, and an unfinished sentence. Improve by removing fillers, using linking words such as “however” or “otherwise,” and giving a complete specific example of when you would use detailed reading.
示例: It depends: for academic tasks I usually scan texts to locate key facts quickly; however, for fantasy novels I read in detail to enjoy the language and follow the plot closely.
× I often read fantasy books because it brings me into this whole new world and it opens my mind to be more creative.
✓ I often read fantasy books because they bring me into a whole new world and open my mind to be more creative.
Subject 'fantasy books' is plural, so verbs describing their effects should use the base plural form without -s (they bring, open). Using 'brings' and 'opens' with singular verb forms causes subject-verb disagreement. Also remove the article 'this' before 'whole new world' for natural phrasing and avoid repeating 'it' which caused confusion. Suggestion: match verb number to the plural subject and streamline pronoun references.
× I especially like Heidi or The Secret Garden.
✓ I especially like Heidi and The Secret Garden.
The original uses 'or' which implies a choice; 'and' is more natural when listing two favorite books. This is not a strict grammar rule but improves clarity. No verb change needed. Suggestion: use 'and' to list multiple items.
× Truthfully speaking, I prefer reading physical books because it makes me feel productive and it also lessened my screen time so I feel like I'm also resting my eyes.
✓ Truthfully speaking, I prefer reading physical books because they make me feel productive and also reduce my screen time, so I feel like I'm resting my eyes.
'Physical books' is a plural subject; verbs should agree: use 'make' and 'reduce' instead of 'makes' and 'lessened'. 'Lessened' is past tense and mismatches present preference; use present simple 'reduce'. Also streamline pronouns by removing unnecessary 'it' and 'also' placement. Suggestion: ensure verb forms match plural subjects and maintain consistent tense (present simple) when stating general preferences.
× I think when you're at an academic setting, you need to be more careful with what you're reading to comprehend the information better.
✓ I think when you're in an academic setting, you need to be more careful with what you read to comprehend the information better.
Use the preposition 'in' with 'an academic setting' (preposition error) and prefer simple present 'what you read' for general statements rather than continuous 'what you're reading'. This keeps tense consistent. Suggestion: use 'in' for enclosed contexts and simple present for habitual/general truths.
× Along with that is when you are reading information online, you need to be careful with being.
✓ Along with that, when you read information online, you need to be careful about its accuracy.
The original sentence ends abruptly with 'being' and uses an unnecessary gerund form. 'Be careful about' is the correct prepositional pattern, and specify what to be careful about (e.g., accuracy) to complete the thought. Also change 'are reading' to simple present 'read' for general advice. Suggestion: avoid unfinished gerunds and complete the object of 'be careful about'.
× Truthfully speaking, it depends. I prefer scanning if the context is academic based to easily gather the information necessary for me to answer certain questions.
✓ Truthfully speaking, it depends. I prefer scanning if the context is academic to easily gather the information I need to answer certain questions.
Use 'academic' as an adjective without 'based' ('academic-based' is possible but here redundant). Also simplify 'necessary for me to' to 'I need to' for natural phrasing and use present simple 'need' for general situations. Suggestion: avoid unnecessary wordiness and keep tense consistent.
× Apart from that, I use detailed reading if I'm reading such fantasy books or.
✓ Apart from that, I use detailed reading when I'm reading fantasy books or similar novels.
The original sentence is incomplete and ends with 'or.' Replace with a complete alternative ('or similar novels') and use 'when' instead of 'if' for habitual action. Also avoid repeating 'reading' twice; keep it natural. Suggestion: complete the contrasting phrase and ensure the sentence has a full object.