Part 1
考官
Do you like reading?
考生
I adore reading, I love to spend my time while reading something and this is actually one of my hobbies. I've really enjoyed reading.
考官
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
考生
So I prefer to read on paper because I tend to do that just because I have eye problems. I cannot actually focus on screen, so I prefer reading on paper.
考官
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
考生
So I think while studying I have to read carefully, not just skimming, but generally when I'm just looking around for ads or watching some movies with subtitles, maybe I don't have to focus that much.
考官
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
考生
I prefer detailed reading instead of just scanning the text because I tend to forget so quickly, so I need to, umm, read in a very careful detail and while focused so I can remember things that I'm reading.
Do you like reading?
分數: 72.0建議: Your answer shows enthusiasm and is natural, but it is a little repetitive and slightly wordy. Aim to give a clear topic sentence then one or two concise supporting details. Avoid repeating the same idea (adoring/loving/enjoying) and keep to 2–3 sentences total. Also vary vocabulary by mentioning what you read or why it interests you.
範例: Yes, I love reading; it’s one of my main hobbies. I especially enjoy contemporary fiction and science articles because they help me relax and learn new ideas.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
分數: 78.0建議: Your answer is clear and directly answers the question with a reason, which is good. To improve, make the response more concise and avoid repeating phrases. Add a brief contrasting comment or an exception to show range (e.g., when you might use a screen). Use one linking word to make it coherent.
範例: I prefer reading on paper because I have eye problems and find screens uncomfortable. However, I sometimes read short articles on my phone when I’m travelling.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
分數: 75.0建議: Good structure: you answered both parts and contrasted careful reading with casual reading. Improve by tightening language, using linking words (e.g., 'whereas' or 'but'), and giving a specific example of studying or a scenario when careful reading matters. Keep sentences concise and avoid filler words like 'so' and 'maybe'.
範例: I need to read carefully when I’m studying for exams, for example when I review textbook chapters and take notes. Whereas for adverts or subtitles I usually skim because I only need the main idea.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
分數: 70.0建議: Your answer gives a clear preference and reason, which is good, but it contains hesitations, repetition and slightly awkward phrasing. Remove fillers like 'umm', avoid repeating 'detail/detailed', and use a linking phrase to explain the consequence. Add a brief example of how detailed reading helps you (e.g., note-taking).
範例: I prefer detailed reading because I forget information easily, so I read slowly and take notes to remember key points.
× I love to spend my time while reading something and this is actually one of my hobbies.
✓ I love spending my time reading, and this is actually one of my hobbies.
Use of 'love to spend my time while reading something' is wordy and awkward. Replace 'to spend my time while reading something' with the gerund phrase 'spending my time reading' which is more natural. This matches the verb + -ing construction preferred after 'love' when describing habitual activities.
× I've really enjoyed reading.
✓ I really enjoy reading.
The original uses present perfect 'I've really enjoyed reading' which suggests a completed action or recent experience. In context of a general habit, simple present 'I really enjoy reading' is correct to express a habitual preference.
× So I prefer to read on paper because I tend to do that just because I have eye problems.
✓ So I prefer to read on paper because I tend to do that since I have eye problems.
Using 'just because' is informal and repetitive with 'because'. Replacing with 'since' or removing 'just' makes the sentence more concise and grammatically natural. Also avoid repeating 'because' structures.
× I cannot actually focus on screen, so I prefer reading on paper.
✓ I cannot actually focus on a screen, so I prefer reading on paper.
Missing article before 'screen' makes it ungrammatical in this context. Add the indefinite article 'a' to match countable singular noun usage. This is treated as a third person singular/form issue related to noun phrase.
× So I think while studying I have to read carefully, not just skimming, but generally when I'm just looking around for ads or watching some movies with subtitles, maybe I don't have to focus that much.
✓ So I think while studying I have to read carefully, not just skim, but generally when I'm just looking for ads or watching movies with subtitles, I don't have to focus that much.
Mixing 'skimming' with 'read' creates inconsistent verb forms. Use base form 'skim' after 'not just' to parallel 'read carefully'. Change 'looking around for ads' to 'looking for ads' and 'watching some movies' to 'watching movies' for natural usage. Replace 'maybe I don't have to' with 'I don't have to' for clarity.
× I prefer detailed reading instead of just scanning the text because I tend to forget so quickly, so I need to, umm, read in a very careful detail and while focused so I can remember things that I'm reading.
✓ I prefer detailed reading instead of just scanning the text because I tend to forget quickly, so I need to read very carefully and stay focused so I can remember what I read.
Phrases like 'in a very careful detail' and 'while focused' are awkward. Use adverb 'carefully' to modify 'read' and 'stay focused' for clarity. Remove filler 'umm' and change 'things that I'm reading' to 'what I read' for conciseness. Also 'so quickly' -> 'quickly' is more natural here.