Part 1
Examiner
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Candidate
Yes, I love buying shoes. It is one of the most important accessories of my outfit that elevate my appearance. I have a tradition of buying shoes every birthday as this makes my birthday much more special and memorable.
Examiner
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Candidate
No, I've never bought shoes online. In fact, I refrained from buying shoes online as I feel that the size charts are very confusing and find it difficult to assume a size. Moreover, I find the process of returning items very tedious and time consuming.
Examiner
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Candidate
I usually do not set a budget on shoes, but they typically range between ₹2000 to ₹5000. I believe in buying designer shoes as I find them more comfortable and durable compared to the cheaper ones. Recently, I spent 5000 on buying a pair of stilettos.
Examiner
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Candidate
I prefer fashionable shoes more than comfortable shoes. Even though comfortable shoes are better for the feet, fashionable shoes just improve my overall outfit and appearance. Although fashionable shoes might be a little uncomfortable, I enjoy wearing them.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Score: 85.0Suggestion: Your answer is good but can be improved by correcting grammar and making it more concise. For example, use 'elevates' instead of 'elevate' to agree with the singular subject 'one'. Also, avoid redundancy by combining ideas smoothly.
Example: Yes, I love buying shoes because they are important accessories that elevate my appearance. I have a tradition of buying a new pair every birthday, which makes the day more special and memorable.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Score: 90.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear and detailed. To improve, try to use linking words to connect your ideas better, such as 'because' and 'so'. Also, avoid repeating similar ideas; instead, combine them for fluency.
Example: No, I've never bought shoes online because I find the size charts confusing, so it's difficult to choose the right size. Moreover, returning items is often tedious and time-consuming.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Score: 88.0Suggestion: Your answer is informative but can be improved by using linking words like 'because' and 'for example' to make it more coherent. Also, specify the currency symbol consistently and avoid repeating the amount unnecessarily.
Example: I usually don't set a strict budget for shoes, but they typically cost between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000. I prefer buying designer shoes because they are more comfortable and durable. For example, I recently spent ₹5,000 on a pair of stilettos.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Score: 87.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear but can be improved by using better linking words like 'although' and 'however' to show contrast. Also, avoid repeating similar ideas and try to combine sentences for better flow.
Example: Although comfortable shoes are better for my feet, I prefer fashionable shoes because they enhance my overall outfit and appearance. Even if they are a bit uncomfortable, I enjoy wearing them.
× It is one of the most important accessories of my outfit that elevate my appearance.
✓ It is one of the most important accessories of my outfit that elevates my appearance.
The relative clause 'that elevate my appearance' refers to 'one', which is singular, so the verb should be in third person singular form 'elevates'. This is a subject-verb agreement issue involving verb + -ing form usage.
× I refrained from buying shoes online as I feel that the size charts are very confusing and find it difficult to assume a size.
✓ I refrained from buying shoes online as I feel that the size charts are very confusing and I find it difficult to assume a size.
The sentence lacks the subject 'I' before 'find it difficult', which causes confusion. Modal verb usage and sentence structure require explicit subjects for clarity.
× Moreover, I find the process of returning items very tedious and time consuming.
✓ Moreover, I find the process of returning items very tedious and time-consuming.
The phrase 'time consuming' should be hyphenated as 'time-consuming' when used as a compound adjective before a noun or in this descriptive context.
× I usually do not set a budget on shoes, but they typically range between ₹2000 to ₹5000.
✓ I usually do not set a budget on shoes, but they typically range from ₹2000 to ₹5000.
The correct preposition to use with 'range' is 'from...to', not 'between...to'. This is an incorrect use of quantifiers and prepositions.
× Recently, I spent 5000 on buying a pair of stilettos.
✓ Recently, I spent ₹5000 buying a pair of stilettos.
The preposition 'on' before 'buying' is unnecessary here. Also, the currency symbol should be included for clarity. The phrase 'spent ₹5000 buying' is more natural.
× I prefer fashionable shoes more than comfortable shoes.
✓ I prefer fashionable shoes to comfortable shoes.
The verb 'prefer' is followed by 'to' when comparing two things, not 'more than'. This is an incorrect use of quantifiers and comparative structure.