Part 1
考官
What is your favourite food?
考生
For me, my favorite food is healthy food like eggs, broccoli, white bread and avocado because I like to eat healthy.
考官
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
考生
I used to like, uh, very unhealthy food like fast food, sugar food, especially chocolates and cookies and something like that.
考官
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
考生
No, I don't eat different foods different times of the year because my taste is the same and I always eat healthy. I don't think it's necessary for me to eat different types of food.
考官
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
考生
Yes, of course my favorite food changed since I was a kid because I think people should eat healthy. Uh, so when I was younger I used to eat chocolates, fast food, but now I prefer grilled chicken, salads and broccoli.
What is your favourite food?
分數: 76.0建議: Lead with a concise topic sentence, group examples coherently, avoid redundancy and filler words, and use varied vocabulary. Mention why those foods appeal to you (taste, nutrition or convenience) and limit to 2–3 supporting details. Use a linking phrase when adding reasons.
範例: My favourite foods are healthy options such as eggs, avocado and broccoli. I prefer these because they provide plenty of protein and vitamins, and they’re quick to prepare. For example, I often make an omelette with avocado on toast for a nutritious breakfast.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
分數: 68.0建議: Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid fillers (uh, something like that), and give one or two specific examples and a brief reason or contrast to the present. Use linking words to show contrast (e.g., "however" or "but").
範例: When I was young, I mainly enjoyed unhealthy foods such as fast food and sweets like chocolates and cookies. However, I ate them mostly because they were convenient and tasted good, whereas now I focus more on health.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
分數: 72.0建議: Answer directly but expand briefly with a specific reason or example. Use linking words (because, for example, although) and avoid repeating the same idea. Mention seasonal availability or personal routine to add depth.
範例: No, I don’t change my diet much through the year because I prefer to keep a consistent, healthy routine. For example, even in summer I still eat salads and grilled chicken rather than switching to seasonal dishes.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
分數: 78.0建議: Begin with a clear topic sentence confirming the change, then contrast past and present with specific examples and a brief reason. Remove fillers and combine statements to be concise. Use a linking word to introduce the contrast (e.g., "whereas", "but").
範例: Yes, my favourite foods have changed. Whereas I used to eat a lot of chocolates and fast food as a child, I now prefer grilled chicken, salads and broccoli because I’m more health-conscious and appreciate the taste and energy they give me.
× For me, my favorite food is healthy food like eggs, broccoli, white bread and avocado because I like to eat healthy.
✓ For me, my favorite foods are healthy foods like eggs, broccoli, white bread, and avocado because I like to eat healthily.
The sentence mixes singular/plural and uses 'healthy' incorrectly. 'Food' when listing items is better as plural 'foods' or simply omit. 'Favorite food is healthy food like...' sounds awkward; 'favorite foods are healthy foods like...' fixes number agreement. Also adverb 'healthily' properly modifies the verb 'eat' instead of adjective 'healthy'. Suggest using 'healthily' or rephrase to 'because I like to eat healthy food.' Ensure commas in list for clarity.
× I used to like, uh, very unhealthy food like fast food, sugar food, especially chocolates and cookies and something like that.
✓ I used to like very unhealthy foods, such as fast food and sugary foods, especially chocolates and cookies.
'Sugar food' is incorrect; use the adjective 'sugary' or noun 'sugary foods'. Also remove filler 'uh' and 'something like that' for clarity. Use plural 'foods' when listing types. 'Such as' is clearer than 'like' in this context.
× No, I don't eat different foods different times of the year because my taste is the same and I always eat healthy.
✓ No, I don't eat different foods at different times of the year because my taste is the same and I always eat healthily.
Missing preposition 'at' before 'different times of the year' is required (this also relates to prepositions but primary issue is adjective/adverb usage). Use 'eat healthily' to modify the verb 'eat' (adverb). Alternatively, 'always eat healthy food' is acceptable. Add 'at' for correct phrase: 'at different times of the year.'
× I don't think it's necessary for me to eat different types of food.
✓ I don't think it is necessary for me to eat different types of food.
Contraction 'it's' is acceptable in speech, but for clarity and formality 'it is' may be preferred; no major grammatical error. Provided correction keeps present tense consistent. (Note: this sentence is generally correct; suggestion is stylistic.)
× Yes, of course my favorite food changed since I was a kid because I think people should eat healthy.
✓ Yes, of course my favorite foods have changed since I was a kid because I think people should eat healthily.
When referring from past to present with 'since', use present perfect 'have changed' rather than simple past 'changed'. Use 'favorite foods' for multiple items. 'Eat healthily' is better to modify the verb; alternatively 'eat healthy food.' Keep tense consistent: 'since I was a kid' with present perfect.
× Uh, so when I was younger I used to eat chocolates, fast food, but now I prefer grilled chicken, salads and broccoli.
✓ When I was younger, I used to eat chocolates and fast food, but now I prefer grilled chicken, salads, and broccoli.
Remove filler 'Uh, so' and add commas for clarity. 'Used to' correctly expresses past habit. Commas in list and between clauses improve readability. No major verb form errors; correction tidies sentence and punctuation.