Part 1
考官
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
考生
Yes, I enjoy buying shoes, it's one of my hobbies and it really chews me up. As a social media influencer, I often purchase new pairs of for content, so I usually buy shoes every month or every few weeks depending on upcoming projects.
考官
Have you ever bought shoes online?
考生
I usually buy shoes online because I'm busy with work and don't have time to go to the shops. It's more convenient, I can compare styles and prices quickly, and delivery is usually fast.
考官
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
考生
I usually spend about 13 to $14,000 on three to four pair of shoes a year. I prefer buying branded shoes like Gucci because I value their quality and design, so I avoid local markets and choose official stores instead.
考官
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
考生
I prefer shoes that are both fashionable and comfortable. For example, I like stylish sneakers that offer good cushioning and arch support so I can walk long distances at a work or on weekends without discomfort. And they are versatile enough to match different outfits.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
分數: 68.0建議: Clarify unclear phrases and reduce redundancy. Start with a clear topic sentence, remove awkward idioms ("chews me up" is incorrect), and give one or two concise supporting details with linking words (e.g., "because" or "so"). Keep to a maximum of 4–5 sentences.
範例: Yes — I enjoy buying shoes and consider it one of my hobbies. Because I work as a social media influencer, I often buy new pairs for content, so I usually purchase shoes every month or every few weeks depending on upcoming projects.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
分數: 86.0建議: Good clear answer with relevant details. To improve, add a brief example or contrast (use linking words like "for example" or "however") and avoid repeating similar reasons. This will make your response more specific and show a wider range of vocabulary.
範例: Yes, I often buy shoes online because I'm very busy and can't visit shops. For example, I can quickly compare styles and prices on different sites, and delivery is usually fast, which saves me time.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
分數: 62.0建議: Be careful with numbers and currency formatting — the examiner may be confused by "13 to $14,000." State a clear amount and period (e.g., "$1,300 to $1,400 a year" or "$13,000 a year"). Also give specific reasons and a brief comparison to strengthen your answer, using linking words ("because", "so", "for example").
範例: I usually spend around $1,300 to $1,400 a year on three or four pairs of shoes. I prefer branded shoes like Gucci because I value their quality and design, so I tend to buy from official stores rather than local markets.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
分數: 80.0建議: Strong, balanced answer. Improve by tightening grammar and linking phrases, and avoid small errors (e.g., "at a work" should be "at work"). Add a brief reason or comparison to show depth.
範例: I prefer shoes that are both fashionable and comfortable. For example, I choose stylish sneakers with good cushioning and arch support because they let me walk long distances at work or on weekends without discomfort, and they match different outfits well.
× Yes, I enjoy buying shoes, it's one of my hobbies and it really chews me up.
✓ Yes, I enjoy buying shoes; it's one of my hobbies and it really cheers me up.
The phrase 'chews me up' is incorrect in this context; the intended meaning is positive enjoyment, so the idiom should be 'cheers me up' or simply 'I really enjoy it'. This is a sentence structure and word choice issue rather than a tense problem. Suggestion: use appropriate idioms for positive feelings (cheers me up, excites me, I really enjoy it).
× As a social media influencer, I often purchase new pairs of for content, so I usually buy shoes every month or every few weeks depending on upcoming projects.
✓ As a social media influencer, I often purchase new pairs of shoes for content, so I usually buy shoes every month or every few weeks depending on upcoming projects.
The original sentence is missing the noun 'shoes' after 'pairs of', creating a sentence structure error. Also the preposition use 'for content' is acceptable; ensure the object of 'pairs of' is present. Suggestion: always include the noun after 'pairs of' (pairs of shoes).
× I usually spend about 13 to $14,000 on three to four pair of shoes a year.
✓ I usually spend about $13,000 to $14,000 on three to four pairs of shoes a year.
Formatting and article/number placement: currency should precede the number ('$13,000 to $14,000'). 'Pair' should be plural 'pairs' when referring to multiple items. Suggestion: use plural for countable nouns when number >1 and place the currency symbol correctly before the number.
× I prefer buying branded shoes like Gucci because I value their quality and design, so I avoid local markets and choose official stores instead.
✓ I prefer buying branded shoes like Gucci because I value their quality and design, so I avoid local markets and choose official stores instead.
This sentence is grammatically correct; no changes needed. It uses prepositions and articles correctly. Included here to show no correction required.
× For example, I like stylish sneakers that offer good cushioning and arch support so I can walk long distances at a work or on weekends without discomfort.
✓ For example, I like stylish sneakers that offer good cushioning and arch support so I can walk long distances at work or on weekends without discomfort.
The phrase 'at a work' is incorrect; 'at work' or 'to work' are correct depending on meaning. Here 'at work' (being at one's workplace) or simply 'to work' (when commuting) fits. Suggestion: remove the article 'a' before 'work' when referring to the general state of being at work.
× And they are versatile enough to match different outfits.
✓ They are versatile enough to match different outfits.
Beginning a sentence with 'And' is acceptable in speech but unnecessary in formal written responses. The sentence itself is grammatically correct with subject-verb agreement. Suggestion: omit the conjunction at the start for a more formal tone.