Part 1
Examiner
Where is your hometown?
Candidate
Actually my hometown is located in the north of Russia and the city is called Perm. Also it's located near the Ural Mountains and the climate there is usually very windy, snowy and disgusting.
Examiner
What do you like about your home town?
Candidate
I really like the summer in my hometown because the weather here in the summer is usually very warm and not very hot, and the temperature is about 20° below 0, and I think it is the best place where you can spend your summer.
Examiner
How long have you lived there?
Candidate
I lived in my city since I was born and I think I really like to spend time there with my friends and family. It is the best place for having fun and because there you can find a lot of beautiful parks and forests.
Examiner
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Candidate
Yes, I reckon that my hometown is the best place for young people because there you can find a lot of good universities and also there are a lot of recreational areas where you can have a good time at your free time.
Where is your hometown?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Ответ содержит полезную информацию, но звучит немного неестественно и эмоционально (слово «disgusting» слишком сильное). Также есть небольшие грамматические ошибки и избыточность (повтор «located»). Постарайтесь давать более нейтральную, точную формулировку, избегать сильной негативной лексики и сократить ответ до 2–3 предложений. Используйте связку и вариативную лексику, например: “in the north of Russia, called Perm, near the Ural Mountains. The climate is usually cold, windy and snowy.”
Example: My hometown is Perm, in the north of Russia, near the Ural Mountains. The climate is generally cold, windy and snowy rather than mild.
What do you like about your home town?
Score: 54.0Suggestion: Ответ путает смысл («very warm» и «20° below 0» противоречивы) и содержит неточности в числах и описаниях. Также слишком длинное и повторяющееся. Следует давать ясное утверждение, затем короткие конкретные детали (например, температура, активности). Избегайте противоречивых выражений и используйте связки: «because», «for example», «so».
Example: I like summers in Perm because they are mild and pleasant. For example, temperatures often reach around +20°C, which makes it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and visiting parks.
How long have you lived there?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Грамматика нарушена: вместо «I lived» следует «I have lived» или «I have lived there since I was born». Ответ также слишком эмоционален и частично повторяет предыдущие идеи. Дайте прямой ответ на вопрос, затем одну-две конкретные причины или примера (например, любимые места или воспоминания). Используйте связки: «because», «for example».
Example: I have lived in Perm since I was born. I enjoy spending time there with friends and family because the city has many beautiful parks and nearby forests for walks and picnics.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Ответ понятен и содержит причины, но звучит слишком категорично («the best place») и немного разговорно («I reckon» — допустимо, но неформально). Есть повторы («a lot of» и «free time»). Лучше дать сбалансированное мнение и добавить конкретные примеры университетов или видов досуга. Используйте связующие фразы: «for example», «such as», «which means».
Example: Yes, I think Perm is a good place for young people because it has several reputable universities and many recreational facilities. For example, students can enjoy sports centres, music venues and large parks for socialising.
× Also it's located near the Ural Mountains and the climate there is usually very windy, snowy and disgusting.
✓ Also it's located near the Ural Mountains and the climate there is usually very windy, snowy and unpleasant.
'Disgusting' is too strong and typically describes something that causes revulsion; 'unpleasant' is more appropriate for describing weather. Use an adjective that correctly matches the intensity and meaning intended. Также слово 'disgusting' лучше заменить на 'unpleasant' для корректного описания погоды.
× I really like the summer in my hometown because the weather here in the summer is usually very warm and not very hot, and the temperature is about 20° below 0, and I think it is the best place where you can spend your summer.
✓ I really like the summer in my hometown because the weather in summer is usually warm but not very hot, and the temperature is about 20°C above zero, so I think it is the best place to spend the summer.
The sentence mixes conflicting temperature expressions and has awkward phrasing. '20° below 0' contradicts 'warm'; likely intended '20°C above zero'. Use concise phrases: 'in summer' and 'the best place to spend the summer'. Также нужно согласовать температуру и упростить формулировку.
× I lived in my city since I was born and I think I really like to spend time there with my friends and family.
✓ I have lived in my city since I was born, and I really like spending time there with my friends and family.
When an action started in the past and continues to the present, use the present perfect ('have lived') plus 'since'. Use gerund after 'like' for activities: 'like spending'. Во фразе необходимо использовать present perfect и герундий.
× It is the best place for having fun and because there you can find a lot of beautiful parks and forests.
✓ It is the best place for having fun because you can find a lot of beautiful parks and forests there.
Word order is awkward: 'because there you can find' should be 'because you can find... there' for natural English. Also remove redundant 'and'. Порядок слов следует изменить для естественности: '...forests there'.
× Yes, I reckon that my hometown is the best place for young people because there you can find a lot of good universities and also there are a lot of recreational areas where you can have a good time at your free time.
✓ Yes, I reckon that my hometown is a great place for young people because you can find many good universities and there are also many recreational areas where you can have a good time in your free time.
Avoid 'there you can find' at sentence start; use 'you can find' or 'there are'. 'A lot of' repeated is informal; 'many' is better with countable nouns. 'At your free time' is incorrect; use 'in your free time'. Следует заменить 'a lot of' на 'many' и исправить предлог: 'in your free time'.