Part 1
Examiner
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Candidate
I like buying shoes. Normally one month I would like to buy one shoes. Shoes for me is not only beautiful, but also with many functions. For example, in the winter, I would like to buy the snow shoes, snow boots.
Examiner
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Candidate
Yes, many times in different online shop. I bought a lot of shoes for my family.
Examiner
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Candidate
I would say the average cost for the shoes for each year around 1000 RMB.
Examiner
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Candidate
Definitely comfortable shoes. I think shoes for me the function is more important than appearance, so I would prefer the comfortable shoes. But if we can buy some shoes, not only comfortable but also beautiful, it's the best choice.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Score: 67.0Suggestion: Make the response more natural and grammatically correct, keep it concise (max 5 sentences), use a clear topic sentence and give specific supporting details with linking words. Correct pluralization and articles, and replace awkward phrases (e.g. "one shoes") with natural expressions like "one pair" or "once a month."
Example: Yes, I enjoy buying shoes. I usually buy one pair a month because I like to collect different styles. For example, in winter I often buy insulated boots for warmth and grip, while in summer I prefer lightweight sneakers for comfort. Overall, I look for shoes that are both functional and attractive.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Give a complete sentence with correct grammar and add a brief specific detail using linking words (e.g. "for example", "so"). Mention where or why you choose online stores to make the answer more informative and natural.
Example: Yes, I have bought shoes online many times. For example, I often use popular e-commerce sites because they offer a wider selection and customer reviews, so I can choose the right size and style. I also sometimes buy shoes for my family when there are good discounts.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Start with a direct topic sentence stating the amount, then provide a brief explanation or breakdown using linking words. Use natural phrasing such as "per year" and include specific reasons for the spending level.
Example: On average I spend about 1,000 RMB per year on shoes. This is because I buy a few pairs for different seasons — for instance, a pair of boots in winter and sneakers for everyday use — and I sometimes buy for family members as well.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Provide a concise clear opinion in the first sentence, then give 1–2 specific supporting reasons using linking words (e.g. "because", "however"). Avoid repetition and wordiness; use natural collocations like "comfort is more important than appearance."
Example: I prefer comfortable shoes because I wear them for long periods and value support and fit. However, if I can find shoes that are both comfortable and stylish, that would be ideal because they meet practical needs and look good for social occasions.
× Normally one month I would like to buy one shoes.
✓ Normally, each month I like to buy one pair of shoes.
The noun 'shoes' is plural and cannot follow the number word 'one' directly; use 'one pair of shoes' or change to 'one shoe' if referring to a single shoe. Also word order improved ('each month' is more natural). Use of 'would like' changed to 'like' to match habitual action.
× Shoes for me is not only beautiful, but also with many functions.
✓ For me, shoes are not only beautiful but also functional.
Subject-verb agreement requires 'shoes' (plural) with 'are' rather than 'is'. 'With many functions' is awkward; use adjective 'functional' to describe shoes. Also punctuation and word order improved for clarity.
× For example, in the winter, I would like to buy the snow shoes, snow boots.
✓ For example, in winter I like to buy snow shoes or snow boots.
'Would like' implies a conditional or polite request; use 'like to' for habitual preference. Remove unnecessary article 'the' before general plural nouns 'snow shoes' and 'snow boots'. Use 'or' instead of a comma to list alternatives.
× Yes, many times in different online shop.
✓ Yes, many times from different online shops.
Use 'from' to indicate source when buying online. 'Shop' should be plural 'shops' to match 'different'. Also add 'many times' placement is fine.
× I bought a lot of shoes for my family.
✓ I bought a lot of shoes for my family.
Sentence is grammatically correct; 'shoes' plural with 'a lot of' is correct. No change needed.
× I would say the average cost for the shoes for each year around 1000 RMB.
✓ I would say the average cost for shoes each year is around 1000 RMB.
Remove unnecessary definite article 'the' before 'shoes' when speaking generally. Add 'is' to form a complete clause and place 'each year' in natural position. 'Would say' is acceptable as a polite estimation.
× Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
✓ Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
This question is correct as written; adjectives 'fashionable' and 'comfortable' correctly modify 'shoes'. No correction needed.
× Definitely comfortable shoes.
✓ Definitely comfortable shoes.
As a short spoken answer, this is acceptable. No grammatical correction required.
× I think shoes for me the function is more important than appearance, so I would prefer the comfortable shoes.
✓ I think the function of shoes is more important to me than their appearance, so I would prefer comfortable shoes.
Original word order is awkward and missing possessive/relative markers. Rephrase to 'the function of shoes' and 'important to me' for natural English. Remove unnecessary definite article before 'comfortable shoes' when speaking generally.
× But if we can buy some shoes, not only comfortable but also beautiful, it's the best choice.
✓ But if we can buy shoes that are not only comfortable but also beautiful, that would be the best choice.
Use a relative clause 'that are' to connect the description to 'shoes'. 'We can buy' conditional idea better expressed with 'that would be' rather than 'it's'. 'Some shoes' can be simplified to 'shoes'.