Part 1
Examiner
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Candidate
I don't like chocolate. Sometimes it's too sweet and sometimes too bitter.
Examiner
How often do you eat chocolate?
Candidate
Sometimes I eat. I usually don't eat that much because it's expensive.
Examiner
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Candidate
Yes, I used to eat with my parents.
Examiner
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Candidate
Because many people would like to eat and it's for kids normally.
Examiner
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Candidate
He I like white chocolate normally.
Examiner
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Candidate
It is good for Valentine's Day because it give other people sweet things.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Begin with a clear topic sentence and expand with one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid short, repetitive phrases. For example, explain which types you dislike and give a brief personal reaction.
Example: I don't enjoy eating chocolate much because I often find it either too sweet or too bitter. For instance, most milk chocolates taste overwhelmingly sugary to me, while dark chocolate can be uncomfortably intense, so I usually avoid it.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Give a clearer frequency phrase and link to the reason with a connector. Be more specific about how often (e.g., once a month, rarely) and briefly describe a typical situation.
Example: I rarely eat chocolate, perhaps once or twice a month, because it's quite expensive for me. Therefore I only buy it on special occasions or as a small treat.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Expand the answer with specific memories or habits and use a linking word to connect ideas. Mention where or when you ate it as a child to make the response more vivid.
Example: Yes, I used to eat chocolate with my parents when I was a child, especially after visiting relatives. We often shared small chocolate bars as a treat after dinner.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence and give two concise, specific reasons, using linking words to connect them. Include examples of cultural or emotional reasons rather than vague statements.
Example: I think chocolate is popular worldwide because it tastes pleasant and releases feel-good chemicals, so people enjoy it as a comfort food. Also, it is often marketed to children with colourful packaging and is easy to share at celebrations.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence and add a brief reason or example. Remove filler words and correct small pronunciation/word choice issues in content (e.g., 'He').
Example: My favourite flavour is white chocolate because it has a creamy, milky taste that I find mild and pleasant. For example, I enjoy white chocolate in desserts like mousse or cookies.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: State your opinion directly, then give one or two specific reasons and link them logically. Mention occasions and how recipients might feel to make the answer more convincing.
Example: Yes, chocolate makes a good gift for occasions like Valentine's Day because it is associated with affection and people enjoy receiving sweet treats. Additionally, chocolate comes in attractive packaging, which makes it an easy and thoughtful present.
× Sometimes I eat.
✓ Sometimes I eat chocolate.
The original sentence is grammatically correct but is incomplete and sounds unnatural because the object 'chocolate' is omitted. Add the object to clarify what is eaten. Use the simple present 'eat' to match the habitual action mentioned in the question.
× I usually don't eat that much because it's expensive.
✓ I usually don't eat much of it because it's expensive.
The phrase 'eat that much' is not wrong but 'eat much of it' is more natural when referring to an uncountable noun like chocolate. Replace 'that' with 'of it' to clearly refer back to 'chocolate'.
× Yes, I used to eat with my parents.
✓ Yes, I used to eat chocolate with my parents.
The sentence is grammatical but omits the object 'chocolate', making it vague. Add 'chocolate' to specify what was eaten. 'Used to' correctly indicates a past habitual action.
× Because many people would like to eat and it's for kids normally.
✓ Because many people like to eat it, and it is usually for kids.
The original has awkward structure and mixed modal usage. Replace 'would like to eat' with the simple present 'like to eat' to state a general reason. Move 'usually' before 'for kids' and add the object 'it' to clarify reference. Ensure two clauses are connected with a comma and conjunction for clarity.
× He I like white chocolate normally.
✓ I usually like white chocolate.
The original contains an extra word 'He' and an awkward word order. Remove the stray pronoun and place 'usually' before the verb for natural word order: 'I usually like...'.
× It is good for Valentine's Day because it give other people sweet things.
✓ It is good for Valentine's Day because it gives other people something sweet.
The verb 'give' does not agree with the singular subject 'it'; use third person singular 'gives' (subject-verb agreement). Also 'sweet things' is less natural than 'something sweet' in this context. The sentence uses simple present to state a general truth, so 'gives' is appropriate.