Part 1
Examiner
What is your favourite food?
Candidate
I like Indian cuisine such as Curry rice, kidney beans and many more. However, but my most favorite is Curry rice because I like the taste and aroma of this dish apart from this with the combination of rice.
Examiner
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Candidate
In previous days, I liked some Chinese food like chow Mein, spring rolls and many more. Nevertheless, now I only prefer Indian food such as Curry rice.
Examiner
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Candidate
Yes, it is certainly true that in different seasons I prefer different fruits. For example, during winter I preferred more vegetable as well as fruits such as orange, carrots, cauliflower and many more on the other side in the summer.
What is your favourite food?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Make your response more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid redundant connectors (e.g., “however, but”), and give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Keep it within 2–4 sentences.
Example: My favorite food is Indian curry with rice. I especially love curry rice because the spices give it a rich aroma and the sauce soaks into the rice, making each bite flavorful. For example, I often add yogurt to balance the heat.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Score: 64.0Suggestion: Answer with a direct topic sentence and use a clear contrast with a simple linking word (e.g., “but” or “however”). Give a brief specific example of a childhood memory to enrich your answer and avoid vague phrases like “many more.”
Example: When I was young, I enjoyed Chinese dishes such as chow mein and spring rolls. However, I now prefer Indian food because I grew up eating it at home; for instance, my family used to order chow mein for special occasions.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: Be concise and correct grammar (tense and singular/plural). Clearly state the seasonal difference and give one or two specific examples for each season. Use linking words like “for example” and “in contrast” to organize ideas.
Example: Yes, I eat different foods in different seasons. For example, in winter I eat more root vegetables and citrus fruits such as carrots and oranges because they are in season and warming, while in summer I prefer cooling fruits like watermelon and mangoes.
× I like Indian cuisine such as Curry rice, kidney beans and many more. However, but my most favorite is Curry rice because I like the taste and aroma of this dish apart from this with the combination of rice.
✓ I like Indian cuisine such as curry rice, kidney beans and many more. However, my favorite is curry rice because I like the taste and aroma of this dish and the way it combines with rice.
The sentence uses redundant conjunctions 'However, but' which is incorrect; use only one connector. 'Most favorite' is nonstandard; use 'favorite'. 'Apart from this with the combination of rice' is unclear and ungrammatical; replace with 'and the way it combines with rice'. Also capitalize dish names only when appropriate and keep consistent lowercase for generic dish names. Grammar problem type ID:16
× In previous days, I liked some Chinese food like chow Mein, spring rolls and many more. Nevertheless, now I only prefer Indian food such as Curry rice.
✓ When I was younger, I liked some Chinese foods like chow mein and spring rolls. However, now I prefer only Indian food such as curry rice.
'In previous days' is awkward; use 'When I was younger' for past habits. 'Chow Mein' capitalization inconsistent; use lowercase for generic dishes. 'Many more' is vague; omit. Maintain past tense 'liked' for past preference and present tense 'prefer' for current preference. Use 'prefer only' word order for clarity. Grammar problem type ID:5
× Yes, it is certainly true that in different seasons I prefer different fruits. For example, during winter I preferred more vegetable as well as fruits such as orange, carrots, cauliflower and many more on the other side in the summer.
✓ Yes, it is certainly true that in different seasons I prefer different produce. For example, during winter I prefer vegetables and fruits such as oranges, carrots and cauliflower, while in summer I choose different ones.
Mixed tenses: 'I prefer' (present) then 'I preferred' (past) — keep present for habitual action. Use correct plural forms: 'vegetable' -> 'vegetables', 'orange' -> 'oranges'. 'Many more' is vague; rephrase. 'On the other side in the summer' is incorrect; use 'while in summer' for contrast. Also 'fruits and vegetables' or 'produce' is clearer. Grammar problem type ID:6