Part 1
Examiner
Do you like reading?
Candidate
Yes, I like reading. I usually read early in the morning because it helps me relax and focus for the day. I often read science fiction novels and sometimes I read a nonfiction books about science or history.
Examiner
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Candidate
I prefer reading books on paper because it's more comfortable for my eyes and helps me concentrate. For example, when I read on a screen, I often get dry, tired eyes and glare from the display, so I usually choose printed books for longer reading sessions.
Examiner
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Candidate
I need to read carefully when I'm dealing with important documents like my school textbooks or official business emails because missing details could cause mistakes. I don't re read carefully when it's junk mail or promotional flyer since they rarely contain relevant information.
Examiner
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Candidate
I prefer detailed reading because I don't want to overlook any important information, especially in emails or official letters. Scanning can be useful for a quick overview, but when something matters, I read it carefully to make sure I understand everything.
Do you like reading?
Score: 84.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear and relevant with a good topic sentence and supporting details. To improve, make minor grammar corrections (remove article error: 'a nonfiction books' → 'nonfiction books' or 'a nonfiction book'), avoid slight redundancy, and vary vocabulary with a synonym or two (e.g., 'enjoy' or 'prefer'). Keep responses within 3–4 sentences and add a brief example or reason to deepen the reply.
Example: I enjoy reading, especially early in the morning because it helps me relax and focus. I mainly read science fiction novels for entertainment, and occasionally I read nonfiction books about science or history to learn new things. For instance, last month I read a popular science book that inspired me to try a small experiment at home.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Score: 90.0Suggestion: This answer is natural, well-structured and contains a clear example. To reach a higher score, vary linking language (e.g., 'however' or 'on the other hand') and add a brief contrasting point about when screens are useful, showing balanced opinion.
Example: I prefer reading on paper because it is gentler on my eyes and helps me concentrate. However, I do use screens for short articles or when I need immediate access to information. For example, I read news on my phone during commutes, but I choose printed books for extended reading sessions.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Score: 86.0Suggestion: Good direct answer and contrast. Improve grammar (use 're-read' as a hyphenated verb and pluralize 'promotional flyers'), and tighten phrasing to avoid small hesitations. Add a linking phrase (e.g., 'on the other hand') and a specific brief example of a mistake to illustrate the importance of careful reading.
Example: I read carefully when dealing with important materials such as school textbooks or official business emails because missing details could lead to serious mistakes, like misunderstanding an assignment deadline. On the other hand, I usually skim junk mail or promotional flyers since they rarely contain useful information.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Score: 88.0Suggestion: Strong answer with clear preference and rationale. To improve, combine linking expressions ('while' or 'although') to make the contrast smoother and include a short example of when scanning saved time to show flexibility.
Example: I prefer detailed reading because I don't want to miss important information, particularly in emails or official letters. Although scanning is useful for getting a quick overview—for example, I might scan a long report to find the main points before reading in depth—I always switch to detailed reading when accuracy matters.
× I often read science fiction novels and sometimes I read a nonfiction books about science or history.
✓ I often read science fiction novels and sometimes I read a nonfiction book about science or history.
The noun 'books' is preceded by the determiner 'a' which requires a singular noun. Use 'a nonfiction book' not 'a nonfiction books'. To improve, match the article with noun number: 'a' + singular, 'some' or no article + plural.
× I don't re read carefully when it's junk mail or promotional flyer since they rarely contain relevant information.
✓ I don't reread carefully when it's junk mail or a promotional flyer since they rarely contain relevant information.
There are two issues: 're read' should be one word 'reread', and 'promotional flyer' is singular and needs an article 'a'. According to the article rule, use 'a promotional flyer' or 'promotional flyers'. Also ensure spacing and compound verb spelling are correct.
× I don't re read carefully when it's junk mail or promotional flyer since they rarely contain relevant information.
✓ I don't reread carefully when it's junk mail or a promotional flyer since they rarely contain relevant information.
The original combined two errors: the verb 'reread' was split and the noun phrase lacked an article, which makes the sentence structure awkward. Correct by using the single-word verb 'reread' and adding 'a' before 'promotional flyer'.