Part 1
考官
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
考生
Yeah, I do, but I wouldn't say I buy them very often. Probably only when I really need a new pair and I try to not buy too many.
考官
Have you ever bought shoes online?
考生
Yes, definitely, yes I have, it's quite convenient, but sometimes the quality is not that good and also the size doesn't fit perfectly. So I think I will never buy shoes online 'cause this can be a little bit risky.
考官
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
考生
I think it depends but I usually try to keep it reasonable. I would say I don't spend too much unless it's a good quality period that can last a long time, but I think it's around $500.00 for shoes.
考官
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
考生
Definitely comfortable shoes since I work quite a lot every day I have to go to school, I have to walk by, uh, walk to the bus stop and I have to go to the gym. So comfortable is more important than like appearing. Although our balance would be ideal.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
分數: 78.0建議: Be more concise and use a clear topic sentence first, then add one or two specific supporting details with linking words. Avoid filler phrases and redundancies (e.g. "I do" and "I wouldn't say I buy them very often"). Also try to vary vocabulary (e.g. "purchase" or "shop for") and give a frequency phrase (e.g. "once every few months").
範例: I enjoy buying shoes, but I only shop for them occasionally. For example, I usually buy a new pair every three to four months when my current shoes are worn out, and I try not to accumulate too many pairs.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
分數: 68.0建議: Start with a clear direct answer, then give balanced reasons using linking words. Avoid absolute statements like "never"; instead offer a cautious stance. Be specific about what issues you faced (e.g. wrong size, material different from photos) and mention any coping strategies (returns, reading reviews).
範例: Yes, I have bought shoes online and I find it convenient, but there are drawbacks. For instance, the size sometimes runs small and the material can look different from the photos, so now I always check customer reviews and the return policy before I buy.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
分數: 60.0建議: Provide a clearer, realistic figure and explain the reason concisely. Avoid contradictory phrasing and unclear amounts; $500 sounds high without context. Use linking words to structure your response and specify whether that is per pair or per year.
範例: It depends, but I usually spend moderately on shoes. For example, I typically spend about $50–$100 per pair, unless I need a special durable pair for sports, in which case I might pay up to $150.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
分數: 75.0建議: Begin with a direct topic sentence stating your preference, then give two specific reasons using linking words. Reduce hesitations and filler words, and rephrase awkward parts ("appearing" → "appearance"). Finish with a concise comment about balance between style and comfort.
範例: I prefer comfortable shoes because I walk and commute a lot every day and I also go to the gym regularly. However, I try to find a balance by choosing shoes that are both supportive and reasonably stylish.
× Yeah, I do, but I wouldn't say I buy them very often.
✓ Yeah, I do, but I wouldn't say I buy them very often.
No grammar problem from the provided list applies. Sentence is correct.
× Yes, definitely, yes I have, it's quite convenient, but sometimes the quality is not that good and also the size doesn't fit perfectly.
✓ Yes, definitely, I have; it's quite convenient, but sometimes the quality is not that good and the size doesn't fit perfectly.
Minor punctuation and redundancy issues rather than a past tense error. The original used present perfect 'I have' correctly. Correction improves clarity by removing the repeated 'yes' and adding proper punctuation. Suggestion: avoid repeating short affirmatives and use punctuation to separate clauses for clarity.
× So I think I will never buy shoes online 'cause this can be a little bit risky.
✓ So I think I will never buy shoes online because it can be a little risky.
Mixing future 'will never buy' with general present modal 'can' is acceptable, but the contraction 'cause' is informal. Also 'this' vaguely refers to buying online; replace with 'it' for natural reference. Suggestion: use 'because' in formal speech and prefer 'it' to refer to the action previously mentioned.
× I think it depends but I usually try to keep it reasonable.
✓ I think it depends, but I usually try to keep it reasonable.
No quantifier error; punctuation improves clarity. Sentence is grammatically acceptable. Suggestion: add a comma before 'but' for correct compound sentence punctuation.
× I would say I don't spend too much unless it's a good quality period that can last a long time, but I think it's around $500.00 for shoes.
✓ I would say I don't spend too much unless it's a good-quality pair that can last a long time; I think it's around $500 for shoes.
'Good quality period' is incorrect word choice and word formation. Use the compound adjective 'good-quality' to modify 'pair' and replace 'period' with 'pair'. Also use a semicolon or period to separate clauses and drop unnecessary '.00' in casual speech. Suggestion: use hyphenated adjectives before nouns and choose the correct noun 'pair' when referring to shoes.
× Definitely comfortable shoes since I work quite a lot every day I have to go to school, I have to walk by, uh, walk to the bus stop and I have to go to the gym.
✓ Definitely comfortable shoes, since I work quite a lot every day: I have to go to school, walk to the bus stop, and go to the gym.
Run-on and disfluent structure with filler 'uh' and awkward 'walk by, uh, walk to the bus stop'. Rearranged into a clear list and removed filler. Suggestion: use commas to separate list items and avoid filler words in formal responses.
× So comfortable is more important than like appearing.
✓ So comfort is more important than appearance.
Incorrect phrasing 'comfortable is more important than like appearing' is ungrammatical. Use nouns 'comfort' and 'appearance' in comparison. Remove filler 'like'. Suggestion: when comparing abstract qualities, use noun forms for clarity ('comfort' vs 'appearance').
× Although our balance would be ideal.
✓ Although a balance would be ideal.
'Our balance' is unclear and the subordinating conjunction 'although' introduces a dependent clause that needs a main clause; in context it functions better as a standalone sentence: 'Although a balance would be ideal.' Replace 'our' with 'a' for general meaning. Suggestion: ensure dependent clauses are attached to main clauses or rewritten as complete sentences.