Part 1
Examiner
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Candidate
Yes, absolutely. There are a lot of rules and restrictions for students in my school, especially high school. Uh, no, the secondary school, the school did not allow girls to have their free fringes.
Examiner
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Candidate
Oh I think it depends actually because umm the school has many rules to restrict the students and forbid to for forbid them to do some illegal things, but some restrict is to.
Examiner
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Candidate
Yes, I do have a many teachers who is dedicated to hi to their education career like I have a Chinese teacher. She is a gorgeous and professional teacher.
Examiner
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Candidate
Well, I prefer to have more rules at school because students is developing their skills like including the outlook and study skills during this important period in their whole life. The rules is important for them.
Examiner
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Candidate
Yes, there was a math teacher in my high school. She was very strict and a little bit pushed, but I am. I was, I benefited from her strict, uh, strict and I learn better.
Examiner
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Candidate
Well, I'd love to because in our roofing school, student can have more creativity, develop their creativity, uh, abilities and also teachers. There can be a friend with all kinds of students. That's what I want to.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Score: 52.0Suggestion: Be more concise and clear. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give one specific example using correct grammar. Avoid hesitations and contradictory phrases. Use linking words if you add a detail.
Example: Yes. My school has many rules, especially for high school students. For example, secondary students are not allowed to have free fringes or unconventional hairstyles, because the school wants a neat appearance.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Answer directly and finish the thought. Use a clear opinion sentence, then support it with one or two specific reasons using linking words (for example, because/however). Avoid repetition and grammar mistakes like 'forbid to' or unfinished clauses.
Example: I think it depends. More rules can protect students by preventing dangerous or illegal behavior, but excessive rules can limit independence and creativity, so schools should balance safety with freedom.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Give one clear example and use accurate vocabulary. Start with a topic sentence confirming you have had dedicated teachers, then describe one teacher with specific details (what they did, how they helped you). Avoid vague or inappropriate words like 'gorgeous' for a professional context.
Example: Yes. I have had several dedicated teachers; for instance, my Chinese teacher was very professional and supportive. She prepared extra materials, gave detailed feedback on our essays, and stayed after class to help students improve their writing.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: State your preference clearly and support it with one specific reason and an example. Correct subject-verb agreement and avoid overly broad statements. Use linking words such as 'because' or 'for example' to connect ideas.
Example: I prefer more rules at school because they help students develop good habits. For example, dress codes and study regulations encourage discipline and improve concentration during this critical stage of learning.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Be concise and give a clear result of the experience. Start with a topic sentence, then explain how the strictness helped you using a linking word like 'as a result' or 'therefore'. Remove hesitations and repeated words.
Example: Yes. My high school math teacher was very strict, and as a result I improved my study habits. Because she set high expectations and gave frequent quizzes, I learned to manage my time better and my grades improved.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Score: 48.0Suggestion: Give a clear stance and explain one or two specific advantages and one possible drawback. Use coherent linking words and correct vocabulary (e.g., 'a rule-free school' not 'roofing school'). Avoid filler and be precise.
Example: Yes, I would like to teach in a rule-free school because students would have more freedom to explore creative projects and develop their abilities. However, it would be important to set some basic expectations to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
× Uh, no, the secondary school, the school did not allow girls to have their free fringes.
✓ No, at my secondary school, the school did not allow girls to have free bangs.
Incorrect use of 'there' structure and awkward phrasing. Use 'at my secondary school' to indicate location and 'did not allow' correctly; 'fringes' is better phrased as 'bangs' in natural English.
× Oh I think it depends actually because umm the school has many rules to restrict the students and forbid to for forbid them to do some illegal things, but some restrict is to.
✓ Oh, I think it depends, actually, because the school has many rules to restrict students and to forbid them from doing illegal things, but some restrictions are excessive.
Incorrect verb patterns: use 'forbid someone from doing something' and use 'restrictions are' (noun + be). Change 'restrict the students' to 'restrict students' and use gerund after 'from'. Also clarify 'some restrictions are excessive.'
× Yes, I do have a many teachers who is dedicated to hi to their education career like I have a Chinese teacher.
✓ Yes, I do have many teachers who are dedicated to their teaching careers, such as my Chinese teacher.
Subject-verb agreement: 'teachers' (plural) requires 'are' not 'is'. Remove extra article 'a' before 'many'. 'Dedicated to their teaching careers' is the correct collocation.
× She is a gorgeous and professional teacher.
✓ She is a brilliant and professional teacher.
'Gorgeous' typically describes appearance, not professional competence; use 'brilliant' or 'excellent' to describe a teacher's quality. 'Professional' is fine.
× Well, I prefer to have more rules at school because students is developing their skills like including the outlook and study skills during this important period in their whole life.
✓ Well, I prefer to have more rules at school because students are developing skills, including personal appearance and study habits, during this important period of their lives.
Use plural verb 'are' with plural subject 'students'. 'Outlook' is vague; 'personal appearance' or 'outlook' clarified. Use 'study habits' instead of 'study skills' and 'period of their lives' (plural) for correct reference.
× The rules is important for them.
✓ The rules are important for them.
Plural noun 'rules' requires plural verb 'are' rather than 'is'.
× Yes, there was a math teacher in my high school. She was very strict and a little bit pushed, but I am. I was, I benefited from her strict, uh, strict and I learn better.
✓ Yes, there was a math teacher in my high school. She was very strict and a bit forceful, but I benefited from her strictness and I learned to study better.
Inconsistent tense and wrong forms: 'a little bit pushed' is incorrect — use 'a bit forceful'. 'I benefited' is past tense; keep consistent with past by using 'learned' (past) and 'strictness' (noun). Remove filler words.
× Well, I'd love to because in our roofing school, student can have more creativity, develop their creativity, uh, abilities and also teachers.
✓ Well, I'd love to, because in a freer school, students can be more creative and develop their abilities, and teachers can be more like friends to different kinds of students.
'Roofing school' is incorrect; likely 'rule-free' or 'freer'. Use plural 'students' with 'can'. Use 'be more creative' rather than 'have more creativity'. Clarify 'teachers can be more like friends' for natural expression.
× There can be a friend with all kinds of students.
✓ Teachers can be friends with all kinds of students.
'There can be a friend with' is unnatural. Use active structure: 'Teachers can be friends with...' to express the intended meaning.