Part 1
Examinador
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Candidato
Well, I'm not a fan of chocolate because it is just too sweet for me. Instead, I would rather choose something lighter in flavor, such as milk tea or brisket.
Examinador
How often do you eat chocolate?
Candidato
Though I do not eat chocolate in a frequent manner, I do consume it about two to three times a month. Those are the special occasions where I celebrate with my friends such as birthday party and school graduate.
Examinador
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Candidato
Unfortunately, no, I did not eat chocolate often when I was a kid. My parents used to advise me to refrain from eating sweet snacks, including chocolate, because it is good for my oral health.
Examinador
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Candidato
Chocolate is a common snack that is widely produced around the world. We can see many supermarkets selling it. Additionally, many young children and adults enjoy eating chocolates because of their flavor.
Examinador
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Candidato
My favorite flavor of chocolate is peppermint. Peppermint gives me a cooling sensation. Additionally, I found it very refreshing when I consume it.
Examinador
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Candidato
Definitely yes, I think chocolate is a good option to give to others as a gift. Chocolates are commonly used in celebrations, graduations, and special occasions.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Pontuação: 75.0Sugestão: Your answer is clear and relevant, but avoid mentioning unrelated items like 'brisket' which can confuse the listener. Also, try to use linking words to make your answer more coherent and natural.
Exemplo: I'm not a fan of chocolate because it's too sweet for me. Instead, I prefer lighter-flavoured drinks like milk tea, which I find more refreshing.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Pontuação: 80.0Sugestão: Good attempt to specify frequency and occasions. To improve, use more natural phrasing and linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Exemplo: I don't eat chocolate very often, maybe two to three times a month, usually during special occasions like birthday parties or school graduations.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Your answer is relevant but the reason given is unclear and contradictory. Clarify the reason and use linking words to improve coherence.
Exemplo: No, I didn't eat chocolate often as a kid because my parents advised me to avoid sweet snacks to protect my teeth and maintain good oral health.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Pontuação: 85.0Sugestão: Good content and structure. To improve, use more varied vocabulary and linking phrases to make your answer more engaging.
Exemplo: Chocolate is popular worldwide because it's widely produced and easily available in supermarkets. Moreover, both children and adults enjoy its rich and sweet flavour.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Pontuação: 80.0Sugestão: Your answer is clear but could be more natural by combining sentences and using appropriate tenses and linking words.
Exemplo: My favourite chocolate flavour is peppermint because it gives a cooling sensation and feels very refreshing when I eat it.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Pontuação: 85.0Sugestão: Good answer with clear reasons. To improve, use linking words and vary sentence structures for a more natural flow.
Exemplo: Definitely, I think chocolate makes a great gift because it's commonly given during celebrations, graduations, and other special occasions.
× Though I do not eat chocolate in a frequent manner, I do consume it about two to three times a month.
✓ Though I do not eat chocolate frequently, I do consume it about two to three times a month.
The phrase 'in a frequent manner' is awkward and not commonly used. Using the adverb 'frequently' is more natural and grammatically correct in this context.
× Those are the special occasions where I celebrate with my friends such as birthday party and school graduate.
✓ Those are the special occasions where I celebrate with my friends, such as birthday parties and school graduations.
The nouns 'birthday party' and 'school graduate' need to be pluralized to 'birthday parties' and 'school graduations' to correctly refer to multiple occasions. Also, 'school graduate' is incorrect; the correct term is 'school graduation'.
× My parents used to advise me to refrain from eating sweet snacks, including chocolate, because it is good for my oral health.
✓ My parents used to advise me to refrain from eating sweet snacks, including chocolate, because it was not good for my oral health.
Since the sentence refers to past advice, the reason should also be in the past tense. Using 'was not good' aligns the tense correctly and reflects the intended meaning.
× Additionally, many young children and adults enjoy eating chocolates because of their flavor.
✓ Additionally, many young children and adults enjoy eating chocolate because of its flavor.
The word 'chocolate' is generally uncountable when referring to the substance or food in general, so 'chocolates' is incorrect here. Also, 'their flavor' should be 'its flavor' to agree with the singular noun 'chocolate'.
× Additionally, I found it very refreshing when I consume it.
✓ Additionally, I find it very refreshing when I consume it.
The sentence mixes past tense 'found' with present tense 'consume'. To maintain consistency and match the present tense context, 'found' should be changed to 'find'.