Part 1
考官
Where do you go to relax recently?
考生
Well, recently, uh, I want to, to a hotel with my family, like 5 or four, 4 1/2 months ago. That was my last, uh, relaxing time. Uh, I spend it all with my family. We went to the hotel after we, uh, we, we went to, to the capital of our country, that is, uh, Tunis. We, uh, attended a small family wedding there. It was very fun, very enjoy.
考官
Who do you usually relax with?
考生
Uh, well, my first to go, uh, person to relax with is definitely my best friend. His name is Ayman. He is, uh, he was a student, uh, at the, the university that I was, uh, that I was a student at. So we had that in common. He is a very mature and, uh, and kind person. Uh, he likes to have fun. He likes to, uh, to let.
考官
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
考生
In general, listening to music is very relaxing for me, yes. Like maybe when I was a small kid, I used to listen to jazz and Blues. I was sitting in alone in the in the rooftops to to enjoy the natural view of the sky, the stars and everything. I listened to relaxing music. So. But mainly for me it was about finding new, new artists.
考官
What do you do to relax?
考生
In order to relax, I like to be alone. I like to spend uh, some quality time all by myself like uh, my activities, uh, involves uh, writing, uh, my ideas uh, being away from gadgets like uh, I like mobiles and uh, computers yes uh, that's it.
Where do you go to relax recently?
分数: 62.0建议: Be more concise and correct verb tenses. Start with a clear topic sentence stating where you went and when (use past simple). Then add one or two specific supporting details (what you did and why it was relaxing) using linking words (for example, because/so/after). Avoid filler sounds and repetition.
示例: A clear response: "I relaxed at a hotel in Tunis about four months ago. I went there with my family to attend a small wedding, and we spent most of the time chatting and sightseeing. Because the hotel was quiet and comfortable, I felt completely rested by the end of the trip."
Who do you usually relax with?
分数: 68.0建议: Give a direct topic sentence naming the person and one or two specific reasons or examples of why you relax together. Use consistent verb forms and avoid trailing or incomplete phrases. Use a linking phrase (for example/because/so) to connect traits to why you enjoy relaxing together.
示例: A clear response: "I usually relax with my best friend, Ayman. We met at university, and because we share similar interests and a calm sense of humor, we enjoy long walks and coffee breaks together. For example, last weekend we spent the afternoon at a quiet café talking about books."
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
分数: 74.0建议: Start with a direct opinion sentence and follow with two specific supporting details or an example. Use clear linking words (for example, when/for instance) and avoid repetition. Mention how music relaxes you now and give a concrete recent example.
示例: A clear response: "Yes, I find music very relaxing. For instance, when I need to unwind I listen to jazz or ambient tracks because their slow rhythms help me calm down. Last night I listened to a new artist while looking at the stars, which helped me feel peaceful."
What do you do to relax?
分数: 70.0建议: Give a clear topic sentence (I prefer to relax alone) and then two specific activities with brief reasons why they help you relax. Use linking words (for example, for example/also) and avoid fillers. Be more precise about what you write and what ‘away from gadgets’ involves.
示例: A clear response: "I prefer to relax alone. For example, I often write in a notebook to organize my thoughts, and I switch off my phone and laptop to avoid distractions. This quiet time helps me feel more focused and recharged."
× Well, recently, uh, I want to, to a hotel with my family, like 5 or four, 4 1/2 months ago.
✓ Well, recently, uh, I went to a hotel with my family about four to five months ago.
The student uses the present tense verb 'want' to describe a completed past action. Because the time expression 'months ago' signals a past event, the past tense 'went' should be used. Suggestion: match verb tense to time expressions; use past simple for actions completed in the past (e.g., 'I went').
× I spend it all with my family.
✓ I spent it with my family.
The sentence describes a past event but uses the present simple 'spend'. Use the past simple 'spent' to agree with the past context. Also 'all' is unnecessary and can be omitted or moved: 'I spent it with my family.'
× We went to the hotel after we, uh, we, we went to, to the capital of our country, that is, uh, Tunis.
✓ We went to the hotel after we went to the capital of our country, Tunis.
Redundant repetitions and filler words aside, the sequence of past actions should use past simple consistently: 'went' is correct; remove repeated 'we' and fillers for clarity. Suggestion: keep one clear clause: 'after we went to the capital...'.
× It was very fun, very enjoy.
✓ It was very fun and enjoyable.
'Enjoy' is a verb, not an adjective. To describe an experience, use the adjective 'enjoyable.' Alternatively, use the adverb with a clause: 'We enjoyed it very much.' Suggestion: use 'enjoyable' or 'we enjoyed it.'
× Uh, well, my first to go, uh, person to relax with is definitely my best friend.
✓ Well, the person I usually go to relax with is definitely my best friend.
The original word order 'my first to go person' is ungrammatical. Use a relative clause or clearer phrasing: 'the person I usually go to relax with' or 'the first person I go to for relaxing.' Suggestion: place the object after the verb or use a relative clause for clarity.
× He is, uh, he was a student, uh, at the, the university that I was, uh, that I was a student at.
✓ He was a student at the same university that I attended.
Mixing present and past 'is, he was' is inconsistent. Also avoid ending with a preposition awkwardly repeated. Use past tense 'was' if referring to a past situation and concise phrasing: 'the same university that I attended.' Suggestion: maintain consistent tense and avoid repetition.
× He is a very mature and, uh, and kind person.
✓ He is a very mature and kind person.
This sentence is grammatically correct aside from filler words and repeated conjunctions. Correction removes disfluencies. Suggestion: eliminate fillers for clearer speech.
× He likes to have fun. He likes to, uh, to let.
✓ He likes to have fun. He also likes to relax and hang out with friends.
The fragment 'to let' is incomplete and unclear. Replace with a complete verb phrase that fits the context such as 'relax' or 'hang out with friends.' Suggestion: ensure verbs are followed by appropriate objects or complements to form complete thoughts.
× Like maybe when I was a small kid, I used to listen to jazz and Blues.
✓ Maybe when I was a child, I used to listen to jazz and blues.
'A small kid' is informal and awkward; 'a child' is clearer. Capitalization: 'blues' is not a proper noun here. 'Used to' correctly expresses past habitual action. Suggestion: use 'child' and lowercase genre names.
× I was sitting in alone in the in the rooftops to to enjoy the natural view of the sky, the stars and everything.
✓ I would sit alone on the rooftop to enjoy the natural view of the sky, the stars, and everything.
Original has extra prepositions and repetition ('in alone in the in the') and tense inconsistency. Use 'would sit' or 'I sat' for habitual past action, 'on the rooftop' is correct preposition, and remove duplicated words. Suggestion: use 'sit/sat on the rooftop' and keep articles consistent.
× I listened to relaxing music. So. But mainly for me it was about finding new, new artists.
✓ I listened to relaxing music. But mainly for me it was about finding new artists.
The repetition 'new, new' is a disfluency; remove it. 'So. But' is disjointed; combine sentences for clarity. 'Finding' is correct as a gerund after 'about.' Suggestion: avoid filler words and repetition.
× In order to relax, I like to be alone.
✓ In order to relax, I like to be alone.
This sentence is grammatically correct; 'to be' infinitive appropriately follows 'like.' No change needed aside from removing filler sounds in speech. Suggestion: keep this wording for clarity.
× I like to spend uh, some quality time all by myself like uh, my activities, uh, involves uh, writing, uh, my ideas uh, being away from gadgets like uh, I like mobiles and uh, computers yes uh, that's it.
✓ I like to spend some quality time by myself. My activities involve writing down my ideas and staying away from gadgets like mobile phones and computers.
The original mixes singular/plural and incorrect verb agreement: 'my activities ... involves' should be 'involve.' 'All by myself like' is awkward and filler-laden. 'Writing my ideas' is better expressed as 'writing down my ideas.' Also 'I like mobiles' is unclear; rephrase to 'gadgets like mobile phones and computers.' Suggestion: ensure subject-verb agreement (plural subject 'activities' takes plural verb 'involve') and use clear noun phrases.