Part 1
Examiner
Do you like swimming?
Candidate
Yes, I really like swimming and it's very enjoyable when I swim in the summertime. When I'm in the water, I can stay focused on my breath so that my concentration can be stronger.
Examiner
Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
Candidate
I think learning how to swim can be somewhat challenging, especially because I had to overcome my fear of water. For example, when I first submerged my face in the water, I feel unsafe. However, after years of practicing, I can do much better.
Examiner
Where do people in your country like to go swimming?
Candidate
Most people in my country like to go swimming in the public swimming pools because they are considered well maintained and safe. For instance, they can choose different depths to suit their needs and skills.
Examiner
What’s the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
Candidate
Swimming in the pool is much safer because there are lifeguards on duty and water is controlled. On the other hand, swimming in the sea can be more free and natural because you don't need to consider the lanes and other swimmers.
Do you like swimming?
Score: 85.0Suggestion: 你的回答自然且表达了个人感受,但可以更简洁并避免重复。例如,'I really enjoy swimming in the summertime because it helps me relax and improve my concentration.' 这样表达更直接且有效。
Example: I really enjoy swimming in the summertime because it helps me relax and improve my concentration.
Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
Score: 88.0Suggestion: 你的回答结构清晰,内容具体,但时态使用不够准确。建议注意时态一致性,如将 'I feel unsafe' 改为过去时 'I felt unsafe'。
Example: I think learning to swim was challenging at first because I had to overcome my fear of water. For example, when I first submerged my face, I felt unsafe. However, after years of practice, I have improved a lot.
Where do people in your country like to go swimming?
Score: 90.0Suggestion: 你的回答内容具体且有例子支持,表达自然。可以稍微丰富词汇,例如用 'prefer' 替代 'like',使表达更地道。
Example: Most people in my country prefer swimming in public pools because they are well maintained and safe. For instance, swimmers can choose pools with different depths to match their skills.
What’s the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
Score: 92.0Suggestion: 你的回答逻辑清晰,使用了对比连接词,内容具体。可以尝试使用更多高级词汇,如 'regulated' 替代 'controlled',使表达更丰富。
Example: Swimming in the pool is much safer because it is regulated and lifeguards are on duty. Conversely, swimming in the sea feels more free and natural since you don't have to worry about lanes or other swimmers.
× For example, when I first submerged my face in the water, I feel unsafe.
✓ For example, when I first submerged my face in the water, I felt unsafe.
The sentence mixes past and present tense incorrectly. 'Submerged' is past tense, so the following verb 'feel' should also be in past tense 'felt' to maintain tense consistency.