Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
What is my favorite food is South Indian cuisine. So I prefer to go with uh, parotta and uh, beef Curry or cigarette, uh, so that he'll make more delicious. And also alternatively I go for chapati as well.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
Well, when I was saying, I always used to have foods like light snacks, uh, bread and butter and or I'll go with the jam. So these are the shops. It's, uh, and with favorite, I can simply eat for barely with my hand rather than having a heavy food.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
Umm, well, it depends on now, uh, what kind of weather it is. If it is too hot or during summer breaks, I usually have a cold food and uh, during the winter time or anytime I like to have some uh, very hot food like chaya or something, very spicy foods.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, my food preference has been changed when committed to childhood because when I was a child I usually had small aids and nowadays I prefer having good meals or heavy food rather than a shortage, so that make me full stop.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Make your response grammatically correct, concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid hesitations and unclear words, and give one or two specific details. Use linking words to connect ideas. For example, say what you like, mention a typical dish, and why you like it.
Ví dụ: My favourite food is South Indian cuisine. For example, I often eat parotta with spicy beef curry because I enjoy the rich flavours and soft texture. I also sometimes choose chapati when I want something lighter.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Give a clear past-time statement and specific examples. Avoid vague phrases and hesitations. Use linking words (for example, because) to explain reasons briefly. Keep it within 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: When I was young, I liked simple snacks. For example, I often ate bread and butter or jam because they were quick and easy to prepare. I preferred light foods that I could eat with my hands rather than heavy meals.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Answer directly then give a clear contrast using linking words (for example, in summer/in winter). Use precise vocabulary (cold dishes, hot soups, spicy food) and avoid fillers. Provide one specific example for each season.
Ví dụ: Yes, I eat different foods depending on the season. In summer I prefer cold dishes like salads or yogurt because they are refreshing, while in winter I enjoy hot soups or spicy curries to keep warm.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: State clearly whether your preference changed, then explain with specific contrasts and reasons. Use simple, correct phrases (as a child/now, light snacks/heavier meals) and link ideas with because/so. Keep it concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, my favourite food has changed since childhood. As a child I mostly ate light snacks, but now I prefer heavier, more filling meals because I need more energy and enjoy stronger flavours.
× What is my favorite food is South Indian cuisine.
✓ My favorite food is South Indian cuisine.
The original sentence repeats the subject and verb ('What is' and 'is') creating a redundant and incorrect sentence structure. Use a simple declarative sentence appropriate to the question: 'My favorite food is South Indian cuisine.' This directly answers the examiner's question and matches expected sentence structure. Suggestion: Remove the leading question phrase 'What is' when giving a direct statement about a preference.
× So I prefer to go with uh, parotta and uh, beef Curry or cigarette, uh, so that he'll make more delicious.
✓ So I prefer parotta and beef curry because they taste very delicious.
The original contains unclear fragments and incorrect verb forms ('so that he'll make more delicious') and an unrelated word 'cigarette.' Replace informal filler and correct the clause to show the reason: use simple present 'taste' to describe general truth. Keep sentences concise and remove irrelevant words. Suggestion: Use 'because' or 'as' + subject + verb to provide reasons, and use present tense for general preferences.
× And also alternatively I go for chapati as well.
✓ Alternatively, I also choose chapati.
The original uses redundant conjunctions ('and also alternatively' and 'as well') causing repetition. Use a single connector like 'Alternatively' and a clear verb ('choose') for preference. Suggestion: Avoid stacking synonyms; pick one connective and place it at the sentence start or before the verb.
× Well, when I was saying, I always used to have foods like light snacks, uh, bread and butter and or I'll go with the jam.
✓ When I was young, I always used to have light snacks, such as bread and butter, or jam.
'When I was saying' is incorrect; use 'when I was young' for childhood. 'I always used to' is acceptable for habitual past; avoid mixing with 'I'll' which is future. Also 'foods like light snacks' is awkward—use 'light snacks such as...'. Suggestion: Use consistent past tense expressions for childhood habits and choose clear examples introduced by 'such as'.
× So these are the shops.
✓ These were my usual snacks.
The original 'So these are the shops' does not fit context and seems to be a mistaken phrase. The student likely meant to refer to the snacks. Replace with a sentence that matches context. Suggestion: Ensure pronouns and nouns refer clearly to the intended subject.
× It's, uh, and with favorite, I can simply eat for barely with my hand rather than having a heavy food.
✓ Also, my favorite snacks are easy to eat with my hands rather than being heavy meals.
The original uses unclear pronouns and incorrect phrases ('eat for barely', 'a heavy food'). Use 'easy to eat with my hands' and 'heavy meals' for clarity and correct countable/uncountable use. Suggestion: Use 'meal' or 'meals' for countable contexts and 'heavy' as an adjective before 'meals'.
× Umm, well, it depends on now, uh, what kind of weather it is.
✓ It depends on the weather.
'Depends on now' is awkward. For habitual statements, use simple present 'It depends on the weather.' Keep it concise. Suggestion: Use simple present for general truths and omit unnecessary time words like 'now' unless contrasting.
× If it is too hot or during summer breaks, I usually have a cold food and uh, during the winter time or anytime I like to have some uh, very hot food like chaya or something, very spicy foods.
✓ If it is very hot, I usually eat cold foods during summer; in winter, I prefer hot, spicy foods such as chai.
Use 'cold foods' (plural) and 'eat' rather than 'have a cold food.' 'Chaya' likely means 'chai' (tea). 'Very hot food like chaya' is incorrect because chai is a drink; use 'hot, spicy foods such as chai' or separate beverage reference. Also streamline tense and articles. Suggestion: Match count (food/foods), use appropriate nouns (chai), and separate drinks from foods.
× Yes, my food preference has been changed when committed to childhood because when I was a child I usually had small aids and nowadays I prefer having good meals or heavy food rather than a shortage, so that make me full stop.
✓ Yes, my food preferences have changed since childhood. When I was a child I usually had small snacks, but now I prefer larger, more filling meals.
'Has been changed' is passive and unnatural here; use active present perfect 'have changed.' 'When committed to childhood' is incorrect phrase; use 'since childhood.' 'Small aids' is incorrect—likely 'small snacks.' 'Rather than a shortage' is incorrect; say 'more filling' or 'larger meals.' Remove 'so that make me full stop.' Suggestion: Use 'have changed since childhood' for changes over time, 'snacks' for light food, and 'more filling meals' to express satiety.