Part 1
考官
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
考生
I don't like buying shoes, but I don't buy the muffin. Once I find a suitable pair that is comfortable and uh, durable, I usually keep it and use it for a long time before shopping for a new one.
考官
Have you ever bought shoes online?
考生
Yes, it's actually my habit. I usually buy shoes online because I'm an introverted person, I'm shy and I feel a little bit reserved when I have to talk to the staff to, you know, try on the shoes that I like.
考官
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
考生
Normally more than €100 for a pair of shoes, because I think if a shoe pair of shoes that is uh, cheaper than that, the quality is not guaranteed and I don't think that it will last for a long time.
考官
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
考生
I don't think that I have to choose between fashion and comfort because many brands nowadays have a lot of models that are both stylish and also comfortable. But I think durability is my main priority, so I always look for a long lasting pair of shoes.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
分數: 70.0建議: Clarify and correct obvious errors, remove irrelevant words, and make the answer more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details (how often and why). Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid filler sounds.
範例: I don't like buying shoes very often. Once I find a comfortable and durable pair, I usually keep it for a long time before buying another one, so I shop for shoes only every few years.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
分數: 78.0建議: Good direct answer and reason given. Reduce redundancy and fillers, and add a brief example to make it specific. Use linking words to make the reason clear and avoid repeating similar ideas (introverted, shy, reserved).
範例: Yes, I usually buy shoes online because I feel uncomfortable talking to sales staff in stores. For example, last month I ordered two pairs from a website after reading reviews and checking the size guide.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
分數: 72.0建議: Remove repetition and fillers, and state the amount clearly. Give a concise reason with one specific supporting point (e.g., materials or brand) and use a linking word. Avoid vague phrases like "I think" repeatedly.
範例: I usually spend more than €100 on a pair of shoes because higher-priced shoes tend to use better materials and last longer, so I see it as a worthwhile investment.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
分數: 80.0建議: Strong, natural answer. Make it slightly more concise and add a brief example to support the point about durability. Use a linking word to contrast choices and finish with a clear topic sentence about your priority.
範例: I don't have to choose between fashion and comfort because many brands now combine both; however, durability is my top priority, so I usually choose well-made leather or stitched soles that last for years.
× I don't like buying shoes, but I don't buy the muffin.
✓ I don't like buying shoes, but I don't buy many.
The original sentence uses 'the muffin' which is incorrect in context. The speaker likely meant 'many' (as in many shoes) or 'much'—an article + noun phrase is wrong here. Replace with 'many' to indicate quantity. Also 'the muffin' is irrelevant; ensure the noun matches context.
× Once I find a suitable pair that is comfortable and uh, durable, I usually keep it and use it for a long time before shopping for a new one.
✓ Once I find a suitable pair that is comfortable and durable, I usually keep it and use it for a long time before shopping for a new pair.
The sentence mixes singular and plural: 'a suitable pair' and later 'a new one' is slightly awkward; 'one' could refer to 'pair' but 'a new pair' is clearer. Ensure number agreement and parallel noun choice.
× Yes, it's actually my habit.
✓ Yes, it's actually my habit.
This sentence is grammatically acceptable, but 'it's actually my habit' is slightly unnatural. A more natural present-tense phrasing would be 'Yes, I usually do' or 'Yes, it's my habit.' No grammatical error per the listed types, so no change required.
× I usually buy shoes online because I'm an introverted person, I'm shy and I feel a little bit reserved when I have to talk to the staff to, you know, try on the shoes that I like.
✓ I usually buy shoes online because I'm an introverted person; I'm shy and feel reserved when I have to talk to staff to try on shoes I like.
Run-on sentence and unnecessary filler 'you know'. Combine clauses properly with a semicolon or conjunction, remove redundant 'a little bit', drop 'the' before 'staff' and 'the shoes' for general reference. This improves fluency while keeping present tense.
× Normally more than €100 for a pair of shoes, because I think if a shoe pair of shoes that is uh, cheaper than that, the quality is not guaranteed and I don't think that it will last for a long time.
✓ I normally spend more than €100 on a pair of shoes because I think if a pair of shoes is cheaper than that, the quality is not guaranteed and it won't last long.
Multiple article and word-order errors: 'a shoe pair of shoes' is incorrect; use 'a pair of shoes'. Add the missing subject and verb 'I normally spend'. Use 'on' with 'spend', change 'is uh, cheaper' to 'is cheaper', and simplify 'will not last for a long time' to 'won't last long.'
× Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
✓ Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
This question is grammatically correct. No change needed. Both adjectives are used correctly before the noun.
× I don't think that I have to choose between fashion and comfort because many brands nowadays have a lot of models that are both stylish and also comfortable.
✓ I don't think I have to choose between fashion and comfort because many brands nowadays offer models that are both stylish and comfortable.
Minor tense/word-choice and redundancy issues: 'have a lot of models' is wordy; use 'offer models'. Remove redundant 'and also'. Keep present tense consistent.
× But I think durability is my main priority, so I always look for a long lasting pair of shoes.
✓ But I think durability is my main priority, so I always look for a long-lasting pair of shoes.
Hyphenate 'long-lasting' when used as a compound adjective before a noun. The noun phrase 'pair of shoes' is correct. Ensure compound adjective formatting.