Part 1
Examiner
Is fishing popular in your country?
Candidate
Yes definitely. Fishing is so popular in my country especially in northern cities and southern cities because they are located near the beach and ocean so it's really comfortable for them and most people prefer to choose as they work and they have a job to go to the beach and also they can sell their fish and sometimes.
Examiner
Do you like eating fish?
Candidate
To be honest, I don't like to eat fish because it's really I believe there is a few disgusting. I sometimes add additive preservatives to make it delicious. My husband like to have fish for lunch especially on weekends so I have to make for him and I prefer to make stuff fish.
Examiner
Have you been to the fish market?
Candidate
Yes, I sometimes go to fish market, especially when we go on northern cities of Iran. They have variety kinds of fish markets. When we go there, we can enjoy different fish which are displayed and the size of this fish, the taste of this fish and the color of this fish persuade us to buy them. Sometimes they are really expensive and it's not really affordable for us to buy them.
Examiner
Is fishing popular in your country?
Candidate
As I've already mentioned, it's so popular in my country, especially in northern cities and southern cities of Iran. Fishing is so popular and most people prefer to choose fishing as their career plans and they work. Especially young people who are unemployed, they prefer to go fishing. And most tourists like to go to northern cities and southern cities as a leisure activity do.
Is fishing popular in your country?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains grammatical errors which affect naturalness and effectiveness. Try to structure your response with a clear topic sentence and supporting details, using linking words to improve coherence. Avoid redundancy and keep your answer concise within five sentences.
Example: Yes, fishing is very popular in my country, especially in the northern and southern coastal cities. This is because these areas are close to the sea, making fishing a common occupation. Many people fish not only for their own consumption but also to sell fish in local markets. Additionally, fishing is a popular leisure activity among tourists visiting these regions.
Do you like eating fish?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Your answer lacks clarity and contains awkward phrasing and grammatical mistakes. Focus on expressing your opinion clearly with supporting reasons, and use linking words to connect ideas logically. Also, avoid unnecessary details that do not add value to your answer.
Example: To be honest, I don't enjoy eating fish because I find the taste unpleasant. However, I sometimes add seasonings to improve the flavour. My husband likes to eat fish for lunch, especially on weekends, so I prepare stuffed fish dishes for him.
Have you been to the fish market?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer provides relevant content but is affected by grammatical errors and repetitive phrasing. Try to use a wider range of vocabulary and linking words to make your answer more coherent and natural. Also, be careful with sentence structure and word choice to improve clarity.
Example: Yes, I sometimes visit fish markets, especially when I travel to northern cities in Iran. These markets offer a wide variety of fish, and the fresh appearance, size, and colour often persuade customers to buy them. However, some fish can be quite expensive, making it difficult for us to purchase them regularly.
Is fishing popular in your country?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Your answer repeats information and contains grammatical mistakes that reduce clarity and naturalness. Avoid redundancy by not repeating previous answers. Use clear topic sentences and supporting details with appropriate linking words to improve coherence and effectiveness.
Example: Fishing is indeed very popular in my country, particularly in the northern and southern coastal regions. Many people, including unemployed young individuals, choose fishing as a career. Moreover, fishing is a popular leisure activity among tourists visiting these areas.
× Fishing is so popular in my country especially in northern cities and southern cities because they are located near the beach and ocean so it's really comfortable for them and most people prefer to choose as they work and they have a job to go to the beach and also they can sell their fish and sometimes.
✓ Fishing is so popular in my country especially in northern and southern cities because these cities are located near the beach and ocean, so it is really convenient for people. Most people prefer to choose fishing as their work because they have a job that allows them to go to the beach, and they can also sell their fish sometimes.
The pronoun 'they' was incorrectly used to refer to 'northern cities and southern cities' as if they were people. Cities are places, so 'they' should refer to the cities, but the sentence mixed references to people and cities causing confusion. Replacing 'they' with 'these cities' clarifies the subject. Also, 'comfortable for them' is better expressed as 'convenient for people' to match the intended meaning.
× My husband like to have fish for lunch especially on weekends so I have to make for him and I prefer to make stuff fish.
✓ My husband likes to have fish for lunch especially on weekends, so I have to make it for him, and I prefer to make stuffed fish.
The pronoun 'like' should be 'likes' to agree with the third person singular subject 'My husband'. Also, 'make for him' is incomplete; it should be 'make it for him' to specify what is made. 'Stuff fish' is incorrect; the correct term is 'stuffed fish' as an adjective describing the fish.
× I believe there is a few disgusting.
✓ I believe there are a few disgusting ones.
The phrase 'there is a few disgusting' is incorrect because 'few' refers to a plural noun, so the verb should be 'are' not 'is'. Also, 'disgusting' is an adjective and needs a noun to modify; adding 'ones' clarifies the meaning.
× I sometimes go to fish market, especially when we go on northern cities of Iran.
✓ I sometimes go to the fish market, especially when we go to northern cities of Iran.
The phrase 'go to fish market' is missing the definite article 'the' before 'fish market'. Also, the preposition 'on' is incorrect when referring to cities; the correct preposition is 'to'.
× They have variety kinds of fish markets.
✓ They have various kinds of fish markets.
The phrase 'variety kinds' is incorrect; 'variety' is singular and should be followed by 'of' plus plural noun, or 'various' can be used as an adjective. 'Various kinds' is the correct expression.
× When we go there, we can enjoy different fish which are displayed and the size of this fish, the taste of this fish and the color of this fish persuade us to buy them.
✓ When we go there, we can enjoy different fish which are displayed, and the size, taste, and color of these fish persuade us to buy them.
The sentence repetitively uses 'this fish' which is singular, but the context refers to multiple fish. Changing 'this fish' to 'these fish' and combining the attributes improves clarity and grammatical correctness.
× Sometimes they are really expensive and it's not really affordable for us to buy them.
✓ Sometimes they are really expensive, and it is not really affordable for us to buy them.
Contraction 'it's' is acceptable but expanding to 'it is' improves formality. No major pronoun error here; this is acceptable.
× Fishing is so popular and most people prefer to choose fishing as their career plans and they work.
✓ Fishing is so popular, and most people prefer to choose fishing as their career plan and work.
The phrase 'career plans' should be singular 'career plan' to match 'most people' collectively choosing a career. Also, 'and they work' is vague; removing 'they' and just saying 'and work' is clearer.
× Especially young people who are unemployed, they prefer to go fishing.
✓ Especially young people who are unemployed prefer to go fishing.
The sentence incorrectly uses 'they' after the relative clause, causing redundancy. Removing 'they' corrects the sentence structure.
× And most tourists like to go to northern cities and southern cities as a leisure activity do.
✓ Most tourists like to go to northern and southern cities as a leisure activity.
The phrase 'as a leisure activity do' is ungrammatical and unnecessary. Removing 'do' and restructuring the sentence improves clarity and correctness.