Part 1
考官
Do you like shopping?
考生
Yes, of course I love shopping. I would say it's one of my hobbies and it's also one of the things I really love to do in my free time. And on the weekends I would normally go out with my friends and we would have a shopping day there at at the mall and we would buy all the stuff we want and also enjoy our time there as well after shopping.
考官
Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
考生
I would say I don't often compare the prices when shopping. It just really depends on the store I'm going to. For example, if I would go to an expensive store like Chanel or Dior and other sorts of expensive stores like that, I would definitely compare the prices. But if it's like fast fashion brands and also more cheaper clothing or other stores that are cheap I would.
考官
Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
考生
Yes, I would say I'm very indecisive when it comes to making choices when shopping, but it just really depends on the type of item you're asking me.
考官
Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
考生
Not necessarily. Sometimes cheaper products can offer better quality or better value for money than expensive brands. It just really depends on the product category. For example, basic household items or generic electronics often perform as well as premium versions. So it really depends on what quality you prioritize.
Do you like shopping?
分數: 78.0建議: Be more concise and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details (where, who, what you buy) using linking words. Keep it under five sentences and remove duplicated phrases.
範例: Yes, I enjoy shopping; it’s one of my favorite hobbies. Usually on weekends I go to the local mall with friends, where we browse clothes and accessories and then grab a coffee afterward. This makes shopping both practical and social for me.
Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
分數: 72.0建議: Provide a direct topic sentence about your usual habit, then explain the reason with a clear contrast. Avoid hesitations and complete your final sentence. Use linking words like 'however' or 'but' for clarity.
範例: Generally I don't compare prices for everyday items, because I usually buy low-cost brands. However, when I shop at luxury stores such as Chanel or Dior, I always compare prices to ensure I’m getting good value.
Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
分數: 70.0建議: Give a clear yes/no then explain with a specific example to illustrate when you are indecisive and when you are not. Use linking words like 'for example' or 'however' to structure your response and avoid vague phrases.
範例: Yes, I tend to be indecisive when shopping. For example, I struggle to choose between similar styles of shoes, but I decide quickly when buying essentials like socks or basic T-shirts.
Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
分數: 85.0建議: This answer is quite good. To improve, make it slightly more concise and add a brief concluding opinion. Use a linking phrase to connect general principle to example.
範例: Not necessarily — price doesn't always equal quality. For instance, basic household items and some generic electronics often match premium versions in performance, so I focus on the features I need rather than the brand.
× I would say it's one of my hobbies and it's also one of the things I really love to do in my free time.
✓ I would say it's one of my hobbies and it's also one of the things I really love doing in my free time.
Using 'love to do' is not wrong, but with 'hobbies' and general preferences, the -ing form ('love doing') is more natural and consistent with 'hobbies'. Suggestion: use consistent gerund when describing habitual activities.
× And on the weekends I would normally go out with my friends and we would have a shopping day there at at the mall and we would buy all the stuff we want and also enjoy our time there as well after shopping.
✓ On weekends I normally go out with my friends, we have a shopping day at the mall, buy the things we want, and enjoy our time there after shopping.
Multiple issues: unnecessary modal 'would' for habitual present (use present simple), double 'at', informal 'all the stuff' -> 'the things'. Also remove redundant 'also'/'as well'. Suggestion: use present simple for routines and simplify phrasing.
× I would say I don't often compare the prices when shopping.
✓ I don't often compare prices when shopping.
Unnecessary 'would say' before a direct statement weakens clarity but isn't strictly wrong; main issue was 'compare the prices' -> article unnecessary ('compare prices'). Suggestion: state habits directly with present simple and omit the definite article.
× For example, if I would go to an expensive store like Chanel or Dior and other sorts of expensive stores like that, I would definitely compare the prices.
✓ For example, if I go to an expensive store like Chanel or Dior, I definitely compare the prices.
In real conditional sentences about habitual actions, use present simple in the if-clause (if I go) and present simple in the main clause (I compare) or use 'would' only for hypothetical situations. Using 'would' in both clauses is incorrect here. Suggestion: use 'if I go' for general conditions.
× But if it's like fast fashion brands and also more cheaper clothing or other stores that are cheap I would.
✓ But if it's fast fashion brands or cheaper stores, I don't compare prices.
Problems: 'more cheaper' is ungrammatical (double comparative). 'Also' and 'other stores that are cheap' are redundant. Sentence fragment ending with 'I would' is incomplete. Suggestion: use 'cheaper' (not 'more cheaper'), complete the clause and remove redundancy.
× Yes, I would say I'm very indecisive when it comes to making choices when shopping, but it just really depends on the type of item you're asking me.
✓ Yes, I'm very indecisive when it comes to making choices while shopping, but it depends on the type of item you're asking about.
Mixing 'I would say' with present 'I'm' is unnecessary; use present simple. 'When it comes to making choices when shopping' repeats 'when'; better 'while shopping'. 'You're asking me' is informal and slightly awkward — use 'you're asking about'. Suggestion: streamline wording and use consistent pronouns/phrasing.
× Not necessarily. Sometimes cheaper products can offer better quality or better value for money than expensive brands.
✓ Not necessarily. Sometimes cheaper products offer better quality or better value for money than expensive brands.
Using 'can offer' is acceptable, but in this context of general truth present simple ('offer') is more direct and consistent. Suggestion: use present simple when stating general truths.
× It just really depends on the product category.
✓ It really depends on the product category.
Minor style: remove extra 'just' for clarity. No major grammar error but trimming redundant words improves fluency. Suggestion: avoid filler adverbs.
× So it really depends on what quality you prioritize.
✓ So it really depends on which qualities you prioritize.
'What quality you prioritize' is awkward and singular; 'which qualities' suits the idea that multiple aspects of quality may be prioritized. Suggestion: use plural 'qualities' and 'which' for choices.