Part 1
Examiner
Do you make a list when you shop?
Candidate
Yes, it's really useful for me to make a list before shopping and for me before shopping. I will make a shopping list 1st and during shopping I will buy something according to the list that can help me buy all the things I want to buy in one time.
Examiner
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Candidate
It depends on the situation. For example, if there is too much work and I should to do in one time, I will make A to do list first that can help me complete my work step by step. However, if there isn't much work, I will complete it according to my mood.
Examiner
Why don't some people like making lists?
Candidate
Many people dislike making lists because it's really troublesome and it wastes their time. To be more specific, before writing down your list, you should organize all the things you should to do. At first, they think it wastes their time, and if they have the free time to organize, they can complete their work.
Examiner
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Candidate
I prefer to make lists on phone because it's really convenient for me to type. For example, when I want to cancel or add some information, I can add it on my phone directly. Meanwhile I type very fast and it can help me save much time.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: 回答总体能传达意思,但存在重复、语法和表达不自然的问题。建议:1) 避免重复句子,如“before shopping”重复出现;2) 使用更自然的连贯结构,先给主题句,然后用一到两句具体细节支持;3) 注意语法(例如“1st”改为“first”,“in one time”改为“at once”或“in one trip”)。
Example: Yes, I usually make a shopping list before I go. It helps me remember everything I need, and I stick to it so I can get everything in one trip. For example, I group items by store section to save time.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: 回答结构清晰但有语法和用词错误,影响自然度。建议:1) 开头直接回答并说明原因;2) 修正语法(例如“should to do”→“should do”,“in one time”→“at once”,“A to do list”→“a to‑do list”);3) 用连接词如“however”自然过渡并给具体例子说明如何按清单执行。
Example: It depends. When I have a heavy workload, I make a to‑do list to prioritize tasks and work through them step by step. However, if my workload is light, I tend to do tasks as I feel like it, especially simple ones like answering emails.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Score: 66.0Suggestion: 回答观点清楚但表达重复且语法错误,细节不够具体。建议:1) 精简表达,避免重复“wastes their time”;2) 修正语法(例如“should to do”→“should do”);3) 提供更具体的原因或例子(比如性格、偏好或工作类型导致不愿列清单),并用连接词使逻辑更连贯。
Example: Some people find making lists tedious and time‑consuming. They prefer to keep tasks in their head or deal with things spontaneously, especially if their tasks are short or varied. For instance, creative workers may feel lists limit their flexibility.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: 回答较自然且有具体原因,但可改进语句流畅度和词汇准确性。建议:1) 合并句子减少重复(例如“for me to type”与“I type very fast”重复意念);2) 使用更地道表达(“cancel”→“remove”或“delete”);3) 加一两个具体例子说明用手机的便利(如提醒或同步功能)。
Example: I prefer making lists on my phone because it's quick and easy to edit. For example, I can delete or add items instantly and set reminders, and my phone syncs the list so I can check it anywhere.
× Yes, it's really useful for me to make a list before shopping and for me before shopping.
✓ Yes, it's really useful for me to make a list before shopping.
句子重复了“for me before shopping”,且原句中并无需要使用动名词错误,但多余短语造成冗余与不自然。建议删除重复部分,保持简洁。
× I will make a shopping list 1st and during shopping I will buy something according to the list that can help me buy all the things I want to buy in one time.
✓ I will make a shopping list first, and during shopping I will buy items according to the list so I can get everything I need in one trip.
原句中“1st”应用书面“first”;“something”不具体,改为“items/objects”;短语“in one time”不地道,应为“in one trip”。同时用“so I can”使句子更流畅。
× For example, if there is too much work and I should to do in one time, I will make A to do list first that can help me complete my work step by step.
✓ For example, if there is too much work and I have to do it at once, I will make a to-do list first that can help me complete my work step by step.
原句错误使用“should to do”,应为“have to do”或“need to do”;“in one time”不自然,应为“at once”或“in one go”;“A to do list”大小写与连字符应为“a to-do list”。建议学习固定搭配“have to / need to do sth.”和“at once/in one go”。
× However, if there isn't much work, I will complete it according to my mood.
✓ However, if there isn't much work, I will do it according to my mood.
原句“complete it”可以接受但与“work”搭配更自然的是“do it”。此处问题不大,但改为“do it”更口语化。说明:注意动词与名词搭配的习惯用法。
× Many people dislike making lists because it's really troublesome and it wastes their time.
✓ Many people dislike making lists because it's really troublesome and they think it wastes time.
原句语法可理解,但“it wastes their time”指代不够明确,改为“they think it wastes time”更符合表达习惯;保持时态和意思一致。
× To be more specific, before writing down your list, you should organize all the things you should to do.
✓ To be more specific, before writing down your list, you should organize all the things you should do.
错误地写成“should to do”,正确结构为“should do”。建议记住情态动词(should/can/must等)后跟动词原形,无需“to”。
× At first, they think it wastes their time, and if they have the free time to organize, they can complete their work.
✓ At first, they think it wastes their time, and if they have free time to organize, they can't complete their work.
原句逻辑不通:先说认为浪费时间,但后句却说如果有空他们就能完成工作,似乎与前句矛盾。应根据原意判断:若想表达因为不愿花时间所以不能完成,后句应改为否定或调整语序。建议理清句子意图再选择合适连接词与否定形式。
× I prefer to make lists on phone because it's really convenient for me to type.
✓ I prefer to make lists on my phone because it's really convenient for me to type.
需要在“phone”前加上所有格“my”或定冠词“the”。没有冠词会使名词短语不完整。建议注意物主代词或冠词的使用。
× For example, when I want to cancel or add some information, I can add it on my phone directly.
✓ For example, when I want to remove or add some information, I can do it directly on my phone.
原句“cancel information”不自然,改为“remove”或“delete”;“add it on my phone directly”语序可调整为“do it directly on my phone”更自然。建议注意常用动词搭配和副词位置。
× Meanwhile I type very fast and it can help me save much time.
✓ Meanwhile, I type very fast, and it helps me save a lot of time.
原句“it can help me save much time”用词不地道,“much time”在肯定句中通常用“a lot of time”;将“it can help me”改为更自然的“it helps me”。同时加逗号分隔短句。