Part 1
考官
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
考生
I like buying shoes, in particular boots in winter. I usually buy a new pair of them about once a year to lift my mood and because boots keep me warm. I often choose study leather ones for city walks.
考官
Have you ever bought shoes online?
考生
I've never bought shoes online because I'm worried that they won't fit properly. I prefer trying shoes on in a physical shop so that I can check comfort and size before I buy them.
考官
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
考生
When it comes to shoes, I prefer to invest in quality other than buy the cheapest options because cheap shoes usually wear out quickly. I typically spend at least CN¥10,000 on the new pair to ensure they are comfortable and durable.
考官
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
考生
It depends on the occasion. For casual outings, I prefer fashionable shoes to look smarter and make a good impression. However, for long walks or excursions, I always choose comfortable shoes because they provide better support and prevent sore feet.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
分數: 76.0建議: Be more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, correct small errors (e.g. 'study leather' likely meant 'sturdy leather'), and avoid redundancy. Use one linking phrase to add a specific reason or example. Keep within 3–4 sentences.
範例: Yes, I enjoy buying shoes, especially boots in winter. I usually get a new pair once a year to lift my mood and because they keep me warm. For city walks I often choose sturdy leather boots because they are durable and comfortable.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
分數: 88.0建議: Good clear answer and concise reasons. To improve further, add a brief linking phrase and a specific example (e.g. a past experience or a preferred store) to make the response more vivid.
範例: No, I haven't bought shoes online because I'm worried they won't fit properly. I prefer trying them on in a physical shop so I can check the comfort and size; for example, I usually go to a local sports store to test different styles.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
分數: 60.0建議: Content has a clear preference but contains an unrealistic figure or typo and some phrasing issues. Clarify the typical amount (e.g. per pair) with a realistic number, correct grammar (e.g. 'rather than'), and keep it concise. Add one linking word to justify the expense with a specific benefit.
範例: I prefer to invest in quality rather than buy the cheapest options because cheap shoes wear out quickly. I usually spend around CN¥1,000–1,500 on a good pair to ensure they are comfortable and durable.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
分數: 92.0建議: Strong, natural response with appropriate contrast and reasons. To be even better, add a brief linking phrase and a short specific example of each occasion to make your answer more concrete, while keeping it concise.
範例: It depends on the occasion. For casual outings, I prefer fashionable shoes to look smarter and make a good impression, for example when meeting friends. However, for long walks or excursions I choose comfortable shoes because they provide better support and prevent sore feet.
× I often choose study leather ones for city walks.
✓ I often choose sturdy leather ones for city walks.
The student used the word 'study' which is incorrect in this context; the correct adjective is 'sturdy' meaning strong and durable. Replace the incorrect adjective with the appropriate one to convey the intended meaning. Suggestion: Learn commonly confused words and their meanings; here 'sturdy' describes durable shoes, while 'study' is a noun or verb unrelated to this meaning.
× When it comes to shoes, I prefer to invest in quality other than buy the cheapest options because cheap shoes usually wear out quickly.
✓ When it comes to shoes, I prefer to invest in quality rather than buy the cheapest options because cheap shoes usually wear out quickly.
The phrase 'other than' is incorrect here; the correct phrase for contrasting preferences is 'rather than'. Use 'rather than' to link two alternative actions. Also maintain base verb form after 'rather than' (buy). Suggestion: Use 'prefer to ... rather than ...' structure for clear contrasts.
× I typically spend at least CN¥10,000 on the new pair to ensure they are comfortable and durable.
✓ I typically spend at least CN¥10,000 on a new pair to ensure they are comfortable and durable.
Using 'the new pair' implies a specific pair already known; the student means any new pair, so the indefinite article 'a' is required. Use 'a new pair' when speaking generally. Suggestion: Use 'a' for non-specific items and 'the' for specific, known items.