Part 1
시험관
What languages can you speak?
수험생
Well, as you say, I'm a person from China, absolutely I get a good amount of Chinese. Besides, I keep learning English, so I think my English is also relatively proficient, especially in terms of reading and listening part.
시험관
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?
수험생
Well, I think learning a new language is pretty challenging. You know, to grasp a language, you should not only keep going, making mistakes, but also analyzing those sophisticated sentence structures and grammar is pretty hard, right?
시험관
Will you learn other languages in the future?
수험생
Well, my answer is yes, because I am very into, uh, France. You know, I think it's a pretty romantic country. May some people say that this is a little bit prejudice, but I think I want to learn French anyway, so I'm going on the way now.
시험관
Why do you learn English?
수험생
Well, I think as a Chinese, it's our, I think, responsibility to the English because in today's world there are so many competitions. If you want to stand out, you must grasp a good command of another foreign language. So the English is the most professional one among them.
What languages can you speak?
점수: 70.0제안: Your answer is somewhat natural but contains some awkward phrasing and redundancy. Try to respond directly and clearly, avoid unnecessary filler words, and use more precise vocabulary. For example, instead of "I get a good amount of Chinese," say "I speak Chinese fluently." Also, avoid vague phrases like "relatively proficient" without examples. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
예시: I speak Chinese fluently as it is my native language. Besides, I have been learning English for several years, and I am quite confident in my reading and listening skills.
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?
점수: 75.0제안: Your answer addresses the question but could be more structured and natural. Avoid filler words like "you know" and rhetorical questions like "right?" Use linking words to connect your points and provide specific reasons. For example, explain why grammar and sentence structures are difficult.
예시: Yes, I think learning a new language is quite challenging because it requires continuous practice and making mistakes. Moreover, understanding complex grammar rules and sentence structures can be difficult for many learners.
Will you learn other languages in the future?
점수: 65.0제안: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains hesitations and informal expressions. Avoid filler words like "uh" and phrases like "you know." Also, the phrase "I'm very into France" is informal and vague. Try to express your interest clearly and provide reasons. Avoid mentioning "prejudice" without explanation as it may confuse the listener.
예시: Yes, I plan to learn other languages in the future. For example, I am interested in French because I find the culture and language very romantic and beautiful. Currently, I have already started learning it.
Why do you learn English?
점수: 60.0제안: Your answer is unclear and contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Avoid hesitation and repeated phrases like "I think." Also, "responsibility to the English" is incorrect. Try to express your ideas clearly and logically, using appropriate vocabulary. For example, explain the importance of English in global communication and career opportunities.
예시: I learn English because it is an important global language. In today's competitive world, having a good command of English helps me communicate internationally and improves my career prospects.
× I get a good amount of Chinese.
✓ I have a good command of Chinese.
The phrase 'a good amount of Chinese' is incorrect because 'Chinese' as a language is uncountable and we usually say 'have a good command of' to express proficiency in a language.
× Besides, I keep learning English, so I think my English is also relatively proficient, especially in terms of reading and listening part.
✓ Besides, I keep learning English, so I think my English is also relatively proficient, especially in the reading and listening parts.
The phrase 'in terms of reading and listening part' is incorrect. It should be 'in the reading and listening parts' because 'part' should be plural to match 'reading and listening', and the definite article 'the' is needed.
× You know, to grasp a language, you should not only keep going, making mistakes, but also analyzing those sophisticated sentence structures and grammar is pretty hard, right?
✓ You know, to grasp a language, you should not only keep going and making mistakes, but also analyze those sophisticated sentence structures, and grammar is pretty hard, right?
The structure 'not only... but also' requires parallelism. 'Keep going, making mistakes' and 'analyzing' are not parallel. It should be 'keep going and making mistakes' and 'analyze'. Also, the sentence is a bit long and can be clearer with commas.
× Well, my answer is yes, because I am very into, uh, France.
✓ Well, my answer is yes, because I am very into France.
The comma after 'into' is unnecessary and breaks the flow. 'Very into France' is informal but acceptable; removing the comma improves clarity.
× You know, I think it's a pretty romantic country.
✓ You know, I think it is a pretty romantic country.
Contractions like 'it's' are acceptable in speech, but for clarity and formality, 'it is' is better. However, this is minor and optional.
× May some people say that this is a little bit prejudice, but I think I want to learn French anyway, so I'm going on the way now.
✓ Maybe some people say that this is a little bit prejudiced, but I think I want to learn French anyway, so I'm on the way now.
'May some people' is incorrect; 'Maybe some people' is correct. 'Prejudice' is a noun; the adjective form 'prejudiced' should be used. 'I'm going on the way now' is awkward; 'I'm on the way now' or 'I'm on my way now' is better.
× Well, I think as a Chinese, it's our, I think, responsibility to the English because in today's world there are so many competitions.
✓ Well, I think as a Chinese person, it's our, I think, responsibility to learn English because in today's world there is so much competition.
'As a Chinese' is incomplete; 'as a Chinese person' is correct. 'Responsibility to the English' is incorrect; it should be 'responsibility to learn English'. 'Competitions' is countable but here 'competition' as an uncountable noun is better. Also, 'there are so many competitions' is less natural than 'there is so much competition'.
× If you want to stand out, you must grasp a good command of another foreign language.
✓ If you want to stand out, you must have a good command of another foreign language.
The verb 'grasp' is not typically used with 'a good command'. The correct collocation is 'have a good command'.
× So the English is the most professional one among them.
✓ So English is the most useful one among them.
'The English' is incorrect; 'English' as a language does not take 'the'. 'Most professional' is not appropriate here; 'most useful' or 'most important' fits better in context.