Part 1
考官
Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
考生
Actually, I wasn't interested in doing puzzle when I was a child. By contrast, I preferred doing some outdoor activities like travelling, hiking or just taking a walk in the park. I thought it was more meaningful.
考官
When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
考生
When I feel bored, I will do some puzzles because it can let me concentrate on just one thing and at that time I can put off my smartphone and get away from the screen. It also can improve my memories, so I think it is really a good way to.
考官
Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
考生
Isaac never puzzles is more difficult to me because maybe I not that person who good at math and I think what puzzles is easier because I know a lot of words in English.
考官
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
考生
Yes, I think so. Especially for elderly people, doing puzzles can let them improve their memory and develop their brains function, which is a very helpful way to prevent arms disease.
Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
分数: 65.0建议: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct singular/plural and verb forms (e.g., “puzzles” and “I preferred”).
示例: No, I didn’t do many puzzles as a child. Instead, I preferred outdoor activities such as hiking and family trips because I enjoyed fresh air and exploring new places.
When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
分数: 70.0建议: Use natural tense and smoother linking phrases; avoid small grammar mistakes and redundancy. Begin with a direct answer, then give two clear reasons with linking words like “because” and “also.” For phrasing, use “I do puzzles when I’m bored” and avoid “can let me.”
示例: I usually do puzzles when I feel bored because they help me focus on one task and take a break from my smartphone. Also, doing puzzles keeps my mind active and can improve my memory.
Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
分数: 40.0建议: Clarify the answer and correct grammar and vocabulary. State which type you prefer and which is harder with clear reasons. Use simple correct sentences and linking words like “because” and “so.” Avoid unclear or incorrect words (e.g., “Isaac never puzzles”).
示例: I prefer word puzzles because they are easier for me. Number puzzles are more difficult since I’m not very strong at math, whereas I know many English words and enjoy wordplay.
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
分数: 60.0建议: Give a clearer, more accurate explanation with correct vocabulary. Start with a direct opinion, then explain benefits with specific examples and correct medical terms (e.g., “dementia,” not “arms disease,” if that is intended). Use linking words like “for example” or “such as.”
示例: Yes, I do. Puzzles can help older adults keep their memory sharp and stimulate cognitive function. For example, crosswords and Sudoku can slow cognitive decline and provide social interaction when done in groups.
× Actually, I wasn't interested in doing puzzle when I was a child.
✓ Actually, I wasn't interested in doing puzzles when I was a child.
Plural issue: 'puzzle' should be plural 'puzzles' because it refers to puzzles in general (countable noun). Use plural after 'doing' when speaking about activities in general. Grammar problem type ID: 1
× By contrast, I preferred doing some outdoor activities like travelling, hiking or just taking a walk in the park.
✓ By contrast, I preferred doing outdoor activities like travelling, hiking, or just taking a walk in the park.
Article/word choice: 'some' is unnecessary here; the list should include a comma before 'or' for clarity. Use parallel structure for activities. Grammar problem type ID: 22
× I thought it was more meaningful.
✓ I thought they were more meaningful.
Pronoun and agreement: 'it' refers to plural 'outdoor activities', so use plural pronoun 'they' and plural verb 'were'. Grammar problem type ID: 27
× When I feel bored, I will do some puzzles because it can let me concentrate on just one thing and at that time I can put off my smartphone and get away from the screen.
✓ When I feel bored, I do puzzles because they help me concentrate on one thing, and at that time I can put away my smartphone and get away from the screen.
Tense and pronoun: Use present simple 'do' for habitual actions instead of 'will do'. 'It' is vague—use 'they' for puzzles. 'Can let me' is awkward; use 'help me'. 'Put off' is incorrect for stopping use of a device; use 'put away'. Grammar problem type ID: 6
× It also can improve my memories, so I think it is really a good way to.
✓ It can also improve my memory, so I think it is really a good way to spend my time.
Noun form and sentence completion: 'memories' should be uncountable 'memory' when referring to the ability to remember. The sentence 'a good way to.' is incomplete; finish with an appropriate verb phrase such as 'spend my time'. Grammar problem type ID: 13
× When I feel bored, I will do some puzzles because it can let me concentrate on just one thing and at that time I can put off my smartphone and get away from the screen.
✓ When I feel bored, I do some puzzles because they help me concentrate on one thing, and then I can put my smartphone away and get away from the screen.
Modal/auxiliary and word order: Replace 'will' with present simple 'do' for habitual actions. Change 'can let me' to 'help me' and adjust word order 'put my smartphone away'. Grammar problem_type_ID: 4
× It also can improve my memories, so I think it is really a good way to.
✓ It can also improve my memory, so I think it is really a good activity for that purpose.
Article/adjective: 'a good way to' is incomplete; provide an object. Use uncountable 'memory' for the cognitive ability. Grammar problem type ID: 22
× Isaac never puzzles is more difficult to me because maybe I not that person who good at math and I think what puzzles is easier because I know a lot of words in English.
✓ Number puzzles are more difficult for me because I'm not the kind of person who is good at math, and I think word puzzles are easier because I know a lot of English words.
Multiple errors: Subject and noun choice—'Number puzzles' instead of 'Isaac never puzzles' (likely transcription error). Preposition and pronoun: use 'for me' not 'to me'. Missing auxiliary and article: 'I'm not the kind of person who is good at math'. Verb form and article: 'word puzzles' rather than 'what puzzles'; 'English words' word order. Grammar problem type ID: 26
× Yes, I think so. Especially for elderly people, doing puzzles can let them improve their memory and develop their brains function, which is a very helpful way to prevent arms disease.
✓ Yes, I think so. Especially for elderly people, doing puzzles can help improve their memory and develop brain function, which is a helpful way to prevent diseases related to the arms and hands.
Verb form and noun choice: Use 'help improve' instead of 'let them improve'. 'Brains function' should be 'brain function' (singular/compound noun). 'Arms disease' is unclear; rephrase to 'diseases related to the arms and hands' or a specific condition. Ensure noun agreement and clarity. Grammar problem type ID: 13