Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Thí sinh
How often? I don't really enjoy buying shoes, so I only buy them when necessary, usually when my current pay are completely worn out. For instance, they find it to a 10 hour or formal meeting or a special party I'll buy a suitable pay. But otherwise I shop for shoes only occasionally, maybe once or twice a year.
Giám khảo
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Thí sinh
Yes, I buy my most of my shoe online because I find online shopping very convenient and usually faster than going to store. For example as when I bought a paper trainer at a 30% discount which saved me a lot of money.
Giám khảo
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Thí sinh
I usually spend less than 1,000,000 rupiah on a pair of shoes because I prefer budget friendly footwear that I can wear every day. I avoid very expensive pairs unless they are especially durable or what the investment.
Giám khảo
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Thí sinh
I prefer comfortable shoes because I wear them everyday, so they need to be supportive and pleasant for long walk. However, I sometimes wear fashionable shoes, for example I bought it or special event when a event is more important than comfort.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Focus on clarity, grammar and coherence. Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then add one or two concise supporting details. Use correct vocabulary (e.g. "pair" not "pay") and fix grammar (subject-verb agreement, tense). Avoid awkward fragments and unclear phrases. Use linking words like "because" or "so" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I don't really enjoy buying shoes, so I only purchase them when I need to replace a completely worn-out pair. For example, I might buy a new pair if I have a formal meeting or a long event and need something more suitable. Otherwise, I shop for shoes only once or twice a year.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and word choice, and make the example clearer. Begin with a direct statement, then add a specific example connected with linking words like "for example" or "for instance." Correct pluralization and article use (e.g. "most of my shoes", "a pair of trainers").
Ví dụ: Yes, I buy most of my shoes online because it's very convenient and often faster than visiting stores. For example, I once bought a pair of trainers online at a 30% discount, which saved me a lot of money.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be precise and avoid unclear phrases. Start with a clear amount, then explain reasons concisely. Fix awkward phrasing ("what the investment"). Use linking words like "because" and "unless" correctly, and provide a concrete condition for spending more.
Ví dụ: I usually spend less than 1,000,000 rupiah on a pair because I prefer affordable shoes for everyday use. I would only pay more for shoes that are particularly durable or a good long-term investment.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Make your preference clear in one sentence, then give a specific supporting reason and a contrasting example. Correct grammar ("everyday" vs "every day", "for long walks", "I bought them for special events"). Use linking words like "however" or "although" for contrast.
Ví dụ: I prefer comfortable shoes because I wear them every day and they need to be supportive for long walks. However, I will wear fashionable shoes for special events when appearance matters more than comfort.
× I only buy them when necessary, usually when my current pay are completely worn out.
✓ I only buy them when necessary, usually when my current pair is completely worn out.
'Pay' is a misspelling; the correct word is 'pair' (a singular noun referring to two items). 'Pair' is singular and requires the singular verb 'is' rather than 'are'. Replace 'pay' with 'pair' and use 'is' to match singular subject-verb agreement. Suggestion: write 'pair' and use 'is' for singular subjects.
× For instance, they find it to a 10 hour or formal meeting or a special party I'll buy a suitable pay.
✓ For instance, if I have a 10-hour formal meeting or a special party, I'll buy a suitable pair.
The sentence has multiple problems: incorrect connector 'they find it to', wrong preposition/structure, missing conditional 'if', and 'pay' misspelling. This fits 'Incorrect use of prepositions' because prepositional/connector use is wrong. Use 'if I have' to introduce the condition, hyphenate '10-hour', place 'formal' before 'meeting', and use 'pair' for the object. Also separate clauses with a comma. Suggestion: use clear conditional structure 'if I have' and correct noun 'pair'.
× But otherwise I shop for shoes only occasionally, maybe once or twice a year.
✓ But otherwise I shop for shoes only occasionally, maybe once or twice a year.
This sentence is correct in singular/plural usage; no change needed. Included for completeness.
× Yes, I buy my most of my shoe online because I find online shopping very convenient and usually faster than going to store.
✓ Yes, I buy most of my shoes online because I find online shopping very convenient and usually faster than going to stores.
Errors include redundant 'my', incorrect article use 'a' missing/plural forms. This matches 'Article errors' and 'Singular and plural issue'. Remove redundant 'my', change 'shoe' to plural 'shoes', and use plural 'stores' or 'the store'. Suggestion: 'buy most of my shoes online' or 'buy most of my shoes from online stores'.
× For example as when I bought a paper trainer at a 30% discount which saved me a lot of money.
✓ For example, when I bought a pair of trainers at a 30% discount, it saved me a lot of money.
'As when' is incorrect; use 'when' or 'for example'. 'Paper trainer' is wrong — should be 'pair of trainers' or 'pair of sneakers'. Also add comma and correct pronoun reference: 'it saved me...'. This matches 'Incorrect use of prepositions' due to wrong connector use and phrasing. Suggestion: use 'for example, when I bought a pair of trainers... it saved me...'.
× I usually spend less than 1,000,000 rupiah on a pair of shoes because I prefer budget friendly footwear that I can wear every day.
✓ I usually spend less than 1,000,000 rupiah on a pair of shoes because I prefer budget-friendly footwear that I can wear every day.
Main issue is punctuation of compound adjective 'budget-friendly' (hyphen needed). This is an 'Incorrect use of quantifiers' entry because number and currency reference is acceptable but compound adjective formatting affects clarity. Use hyphen to show the compound modifier. Suggestion: hyphenate compound adjectives before nouns.
× I avoid very expensive pairs unless they are especially durable or what the investment.
✓ I avoid very expensive pairs unless they are especially durable or worth the investment.
'What the investment' is incorrect; the intended phrase is 'worth the investment'. This is an incorrect pronoun/word choice issue. Replace with 'worth'. Suggestion: use the fixed expression 'worth the investment'.
× I prefer comfortable shoes because I wear them everyday, so they need to be supportive and pleasant for long walk.
✓ I prefer comfortable shoes because I wear them every day, so they need to be supportive and comfortable for long walks.
Errors: 'everyday' (adjective) should be two words 'every day' as an adverb; 'pleasant for long walk' is awkward — use 'comfortable for long walks' (plural). This matches 'Incorrect use of pronouns' broadly as word choice and number issues. Suggestion: use 'every day' and plural 'walks' or say 'for long walks'.
× However, I sometimes wear fashionable shoes, for example I bought it or special event when a event is more important than comfort.
✓ However, I sometimes wear fashionable shoes; for example, I buy them for a special event when the event is more important than comfort.
Multiple issues: tense/agreement and pronoun use — 'I bought it or special event' is wrong. Use present 'buy' to match habitual statement or past if referring to a past action. Replace 'it' with 'them' (plural shoes), add article 'a' before 'special event' and 'the event'. This matches 'Incorrect use of pronouns' and 'Article errors'. Suggestion: use 'buy them for a special event' and be consistent with tense.