Part 1
Examiner
What is your favourite food?
Candidate
My favorite Indian cuisine is Umm none other than the Dhokla. It's made from Umm rice and it is also known as rice cake and I love it so much because of its umm sour and spicy flavor.
Examiner
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Candidate
There are several types of males that I like. When I was a child umm for example, I used to love umm the thing which has which contain a sweet in it, umm for example the born beta cakes or chocolates.
Examiner
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Candidate
Yes, I do it different types of meals at different types of years, umm, due to the climate change and the availability of the food and different types of food during a different seasons. For example, in summer we used to eat umm, mango because uh, it only grows in summer and in winter we have this umm, green umm.
What is your favourite food?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Reduce hesitations and be more concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details (ingredients, taste, or when you eat it). Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid repetition.
Example: My favourite Indian food is dhokla. It is a steamed snack made from rice and gram flour, with a light, slightly sour taste and a spicy tempering. Because it is both fluffy and tangy, I often eat it for breakfast or as a light snack.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Be direct and use correct vocabulary. Begin with a topic sentence naming the type of food, then give specific examples and a brief reason. Avoid filler words and unclear phrases.
Example: When I was young, I loved sweet treats. For example, I often ate small sponge cakes and milk chocolates because they tasted comforting and were easy to carry to school.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Organize your answer: give a clear yes/no topic sentence, then explain reasons with specific seasonal examples. Use linking words (because, for example, in summer) and avoid vague words like “this” or repeated fillers.
Example: Yes, I eat different foods depending on the season because of availability and climate. For example, in summer I eat fresh mangoes and salads to stay cool, while in winter I prefer leafy greens and hot soups to keep warm.
× My favorite Indian cuisine is Umm none other than the Dhokla.
✓ My favorite Indian dish is Dhokla.
The original uses the article phrase 'none other than the Dhokla' which is wordy and 'cuisine' is too broad; 'dish' is more natural here. Also omit filler words like 'Umm'. Use 'Dhokla' without 'the' because it is a proper name of a dish. Suggestion: say 'My favorite Indian dish is Dhokla.'
× It's made from Umm rice and it is also known as rice cake and I love it so much because of its umm sour and spicy flavor.
✓ It is made from rice and is also called a rice cake, and I love it because of its sour and spicy flavor.
Use 'made from rice' (preposition 'from' is correct) but remove filler 'Umm'. Use 'called' rather than 'known as' for simplicity and add the article 'a' before 'rice cake'. Remove redundant 'so much' or keep one 'because I love it because of...'. Also use parallel structure: 'is made..., is also called..., and I love it because...'.
× There are several types of males that I like.
✓ There are several types of sweets that I liked.
The original 'males' is incorrect word choice; likely 'sweets' or 'meals'. Also the question asks 'when you were young' so past tense 'liked' fits. Use correct noun 'sweets' (plural) to match 'several types'.
× When I was a child umm for example, I used to love umm the thing which has which contain a sweet in it, umm for example the born beta cakes or chocolates.
✓ When I was a child, I used to love things that contained sweets, for example, cakes or chocolates.
Use past habitual 'used to' correctly and remove fillers. Replace 'the thing which has which contain a sweet in it' with 'things that contained sweets' for clarity and correct verb agreement ('contained' for past). 'born beta' appears to be misheard; use 'cakes' if unsure. Maintain plural agreement and simpler relative clause: 'things that contained'.
× Yes, I do it different types of meals at different types of years, umm, due to the climate change and the availability of the food and different types of food during a different seasons.
✓ Yes, I eat different types of meals at different times of the year because of climate and food availability during different seasons.
Original has incorrect structure 'I do it different types of meals at different types of years'. Correct verb is 'eat'. Use 'different times of the year' not 'types of years'. Use 'because of' for reason and simplify 'climate change and the availability of the food' to 'climate and food availability'. Use plural 'seasons' and remove redundant words and fillers. Ensure consistent noun phrases: 'different types of meals'.
× For example, in summer we used to eat umm, mango because uh, it only grows in summer and in winter we have this umm, green umm.
✓ For example, in summer we used to eat mangoes because they only grow in summer, and in winter we have green vegetables.
Use plural 'mangoes' when speaking generally. 'Used to eat' is correct for past habit. 'It only grows' should be 'they only grow' to agree with plural 'mangoes'. Clarify 'green' to 'green vegetables' for a complete noun. Remove fillers. Ensure subject-verb agreement and clear nouns.