Part 1
Examinador
Are you interested in news?
Candidato
Yes, I'm very interested in news because I am a journalist and therefore I have to keep up with the latest information from academics to politics. Especially I focus on searching for news related to climate change and environmental issues, so I have to talk with various specialists in universe.
Examinador
How do you usually find news?
Candidato
I usually find news using my news apps. I have 6 or 7 apps from all over the world such as the Guardian, BBC and the New York Times. In addition to that, I sometimes use a podcast because they are useful during commuting to universities.
Examinador
Would you like to be a journalist?
Candidato
Yes, I would like to be a generous in the future because since I was a child, I have enjoyed talking with various people from all over the world. Therefore journalism come open doors doors to me in the near future. So I'm researching for a job opportunities specifically.
Examinador
Have you read the news this morning?
Candidato
No, I haven't read the news in the morning because I couldn't wake up early today, but that this is my routine. Therefore, I plan to read the three or four newspapers after finishing the English lessons and my homework. I love that the practice because I can gain a lot of information.
Examinador
Do you often talk with your friends about the news?
Candidato
Yes, I often discuss Daily News with my friends because they know that I'm a journalist and expect me to talk more deeply about new stories than just superficial information. And I enjoyed that time because I can clarify my thoughts by explaining Daily News.
Are you interested in news?
Puntuación: 75.0Sugerencia: Your answer is relevant and detailed, but some phrases are unclear or incorrect, such as 'specialists in universe'. Try to use more precise vocabulary and avoid awkward expressions. Also, keep your answer concise and natural by limiting it to 4-5 sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I am very interested in news because I work as a journalist. I especially focus on topics like climate change and environmental issues. To stay informed, I often speak with experts in these fields to get accurate information.
How do you usually find news?
Puntuación: 85.0Sugerencia: Your answer is clear and well-structured, but you can improve coherence by using linking words like 'for example' or 'also'. Additionally, avoid minor grammatical errors such as 'commuting to universities' which should be 'commuting to university'.
Ejemplo: I usually find news through various news apps. For example, I use apps like The Guardian, BBC, and The New York Times. Also, I listen to podcasts during my commute to university because they are convenient and informative.
Would you like to be a journalist?
Puntuación: 60.0Sugerencia: There are several language errors and unclear phrases such as 'be a generous' and 'come open doors doors to me'. Focus on using correct vocabulary and grammar. Also, organise your answer logically with clear linking words to improve coherence.
Ejemplo: Yes, I would like to be a journalist in the future because I have always enjoyed communicating with people from different cultures. I believe journalism will open many opportunities for me. Therefore, I am currently researching job opportunities in this field.
Have you read the news this morning?
Puntuación: 70.0Sugerencia: Your answer is generally clear but contains some awkward phrasing like 'but that this is my routine' and 'I love that the practice'. Try to use simpler, more natural expressions and ensure your sentences are grammatically correct and coherent.
Ejemplo: No, I didn't read the news this morning because I woke up late. However, I usually read three or four newspapers after finishing my English lessons and homework. I enjoy this routine because it helps me learn a lot of information.
Do you often talk with your friends about the news?
Puntuación: 80.0Sugerencia: Your answer is relevant and mostly clear, but avoid capitalising 'Daily News' unless referring to a specific publication. Also, use linking words like 'because' or 'so' to improve flow, and correct tense consistency, e.g., 'I enjoy' instead of 'I enjoyed'.
Ejemplo: Yes, I often discuss daily news with my friends because they know I am a journalist and expect me to provide deeper insights. I enjoy these conversations as they help me clarify my thoughts by explaining the news.
× I have to talk with various specialists in universe.
✓ I have to talk with various specialists in the universe.
The phrase 'in universe' is missing the definite article 'the'. In English, 'universe' is a unique noun and requires the definite article 'the' when referred to specifically. Therefore, it should be 'in the universe'. This is an example of article errors (ID 22).
× I sometimes use a podcast because they are useful during commuting to universities.
✓ I sometimes use podcasts because they are useful during commuting to university.
The sentence incorrectly uses the singular 'a podcast' followed by the plural pronoun 'they', causing a pronoun agreement error. Also, 'commuting to universities' is less common than 'commuting to university' when referring to the general activity. Therefore, 'podcasts' (plural) matches 'they', and 'commuting to university' is the correct phrase. This addresses pronoun use (ID 12) and preposition use (ID 11).
× Yes, I would like to be a generous in the future because since I was a child, I have enjoyed talking with various people from all over the world.
✓ Yes, I would like to be a journalist in the future because since I was a child, I have enjoyed talking with various people from all over the world.
The word 'generous' is an adjective meaning 'kind' and is incorrectly used here as a noun. The intended noun is 'journalist'. This is a vocabulary misuse but relates to incorrect word choice rather than grammar problem types listed. However, since it affects meaning, it is corrected here. No grammar problem type ID applies directly, so it is corrected for clarity.
× Therefore journalism come open doors doors to me in the near future.
✓ Therefore, journalism will open doors for me in the near future.
The original sentence has multiple errors: 'come open doors doors' is ungrammatical and repetitive. The verb 'come' is incorrect here; 'will open' is appropriate for future tense. Also, 'doors doors' is repeated unnecessarily. The preposition 'for' is needed after 'open doors'. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) and future tense issue (ID 7).
× So I'm researching for a job opportunities specifically.
✓ So I'm researching job opportunities specifically.
The verb 'research' is transitive and does not require the preposition 'for'. Also, 'a job opportunities' mixes singular article 'a' with plural noun 'opportunities'. Removing 'for' and 'a' corrects the sentence. This is an article error (ID 22) and preposition error (ID 11).
× No, I haven't read the news in the morning because I couldn't wake up early today, but that this is my routine.
✓ No, I haven't read the news this morning because I couldn't wake up early today, but that is my routine.
The phrase 'in the morning' is less precise than 'this morning' when referring to a specific time today. Also, 'that this is my routine' is ungrammatical; it should be 'that is my routine'. The past tense 'couldn't wake up' is correct. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26).
× Therefore, I plan to read the three or four newspapers after finishing the English lessons and my homework.
✓ Therefore, I plan to read three or four newspapers after finishing the English lessons and my homework.
The definite article 'the' is unnecessary before 'three or four newspapers' when referring to an indefinite quantity. Removing 'the' corrects the quantifier usage. This is an article error (ID 22) and quantifier error (ID 14).
× I love that the practice because I can gain a lot of information.
✓ I love that practice because I can gain a lot of information.
The definite article 'the' is unnecessary before 'practice' when referring to the activity in general. Removing 'the' corrects the sentence. This is an article error (ID 22).
× Yes, I often discuss Daily News with my friends because they know that I'm a journalist and expect me to talk more deeply about new stories than just superficial information.
✓ Yes, I often discuss the daily news with my friends because they know that I'm a journalist and expect me to talk more deeply about news stories than just superficial information.
'Daily News' should be 'the daily news' as a general term for news. Also, 'new stories' should be 'news stories'. 'More deeply' is acceptable but 'in more depth' might be more natural. This addresses article error (ID 22) and incorrect use of adjectives (ID 13).
× And I enjoyed that time because I can clarify my thoughts by explaining Daily News.
✓ And I enjoy that time because I can clarify my thoughts by explaining the daily news.
The tense inconsistency: 'enjoyed' (past) conflicts with 'can clarify' (present). Changing 'enjoyed' to 'enjoy' maintains present tense consistency. Also, 'Daily News' should be 'the daily news'. This is a present tense issue (ID 6) and article error (ID 22).