Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Thí sinh
Yes, I enjoy buying shoes quite a lot because they allow me to express my personal style. I usually buy new shoes every few months, especially when there is a sale or I need something specific for work or casual wear. For example, I recently purchased a pair of comfortable sneakers that I wear almost daily.
Giám khảo
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have bought shoes online several times. It is very convenient because I can browse a wide variety of styles and sizes without leaving my home. For example, I want I once purchased running shoes from an international website which offered better prices and more options.
Giám khảo
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Thí sinh
I usually spend the moderate amount of money on shoes, typically around 50 dollars, $200 per pair. I prefer investing in good quality shoes that are comfortable and durable, even if they cost a bit more. For example, I often choose brands known for their long lasting materials, which saves me money in the long run.
Giám khảo
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Thí sinh
Shoes I prefer comfortable shoes over fashionable ones because I value practicality and foot health. For instance, when I had to walk or stand for long periods, comfortable shoes prevent pain and fatigue. Although fashionable shoes might look appealing, I believe comfort is more important for everyday wear.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and well-structured with relevant examples. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and linking words to enhance coherence, such as 'Moreover' or 'In addition'.
Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy buying shoes because they help me express my personal style. Moreover, I usually buy new shoes every few months, especially during sales or when I need specific pairs for work or casual occasions. For instance, I recently bought a pair of comfortable sneakers that I wear almost daily.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant but contains a small grammatical error ('I want I once'). Also, adding linking words like 'For example' or 'Additionally' can improve flow.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have bought shoes online several times. It is very convenient because I can browse a wide variety of styles and sizes without leaving my home. For example, I once purchased running shoes from an international website that offered better prices and more options.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer has some inconsistency in the price range mentioned and minor grammatical issues. Clarify the amount and use linking words like 'because' or 'therefore' to connect ideas better.
Ví dụ: I usually spend a moderate amount of money on shoes, typically around $50 to $200 per pair. I prefer investing in good quality shoes because they are comfortable and durable. For example, I often choose brands known for their long-lasting materials, which saves me money in the long run.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and well-explained but the sentence structure can be improved for naturalness. Use linking words like 'because' and 'although' effectively and correct word order.
Ví dụ: I prefer comfortable shoes over fashionable ones because I value practicality and foot health. For instance, when I have to walk or stand for long periods, comfortable shoes prevent pain and fatigue. Although fashionable shoes might look appealing, I believe comfort is more important for everyday wear.
× For example, I want I once purchased running shoes from an international website which offered better prices and more options.
✓ For example, I once purchased running shoes from an international website which offered better prices and more options.
The phrase 'I want I once purchased' contains an unnecessary and incorrect use of 'want'. The correct sentence should simply be 'I once purchased' to maintain proper present perfect tense and sentence clarity.
× I usually spend the moderate amount of money on shoes, typically around 50 dollars, $200 per pair.
✓ I usually spend a moderate amount of money on shoes, typically around 50 to 200 dollars per pair.
The phrase 'the moderate amount of money' is incorrect because 'moderate amount' is a general quantifier and should be preceded by 'a' not 'the'. Also, the original sentence mixes two amounts '50 dollars, $200' without clear connection. It is clearer to say 'around 50 to 200 dollars per pair' to indicate a range.
× Shoes I prefer comfortable shoes over fashionable ones because I value practicality and foot health.
✓ I prefer comfortable shoes over fashionable ones because I value practicality and foot health.
The original sentence has incorrect word order with 'Shoes I prefer' which is unnatural in English. The correct word order is subject + verb + object: 'I prefer comfortable shoes...' to make the sentence grammatically correct and clear.