Part 1
考官
In what conditions would you use a computer?
考生
I usually use a computer for my job and to complete my study assignments. At work, I use spreadsheets and e-mail to organize data and communicate with colleagues and for my study. I use it for online research and writing essays because it is faster and more convenient.
考官
When was the first time you used a computer?
考生
The first time I use a computer was in a primary 1 during ICT lessons. I remember feeling amazed because it seems like a magic. I had never type or used a mouse before so everything felt new and exciting.
考官
What would your life be like without a computer?
考生
My life would remain largely unchanged because I can do most of my job on my smartphone. For example, I use e-mail and productivity apps for messaging and documents, and my iPad is often more convenient than a computer for reading and quick tasks.
考官
In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
考生
Using a computer is difficult for me in area with unstable Wi-Fi because many application and cloud services require an Internet connection. For example, I can't save or access files online and video calls because unusable, so my work is often interrupted.
In what conditions would you use a computer?
分數: 82.0建議: Be more concise and avoid minor repetition (you said 'for my study' twice). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific examples and a linking phrase. Vary vocabulary (use 'emails' instead of 'e-mail', 'conduct research' instead of 'online research') and keep within 3–4 sentences.
範例: I mainly use a computer for work and study. At work I use spreadsheets and emails to organise data and communicate with colleagues, and for university I use it to conduct online research and write essays because it is faster and more convenient.
When was the first time you used a computer?
分數: 75.0建議: Correct tense and small grammar errors (use past tense consistently: 'used', 'typed'). Combine ideas with linking words to improve flow. Add one specific detail to make the answer more vivid (e.g., what you did in the lesson). Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
範例: I first used a computer in primary one during ICT lessons. I remember feeling amazed because it seemed like magic — we learned to type and use a mouse for the first time, which felt new and exciting.
What would your life be like without a computer?
分數: 84.0建議: Good clear response and relevant examples. Improve cohesion by adding a linking phrase (e.g., 'for instance' or 'however') and avoid repeating 'more convenient' and 'for reading and quick tasks' too close. You could add a brief comment about limitations without a computer to show balance.
範例: My life would remain largely unchanged because I can do most tasks on my smartphone. For instance, I use emails and productivity apps for messaging and documents, and my iPad is often sufficient for reading and quick tasks; however, complex work like spreadsheet analysis would be harder without a computer.
In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
分數: 78.0建議: Fix grammar (plural/singular and word order: 'in areas with unstable Wi-Fi', 'many applications', 'video calls become unusable'). Use linking words to explain consequences clearly and provide one concrete example of interruption. Keep it within 2–3 sentences.
範例: It is difficult for me to use a computer in areas with unstable Wi‑Fi because many applications and cloud services need an internet connection. For example, I can't access or save files online and video calls become unusable, so meetings and my work are often interrupted.
× The first time I use a computer was in a primary 1 during ICT lessons.
✓ The first time I used a computer was in Primary 1 during ICT lessons.
The sentence mixes present tense 'use' with a past reference 'The first time' and the past copula 'was'. Use the simple past 'used' to match the past time frame. Also capitalize 'Primary' as a proper noun when referring to a school year level.
× I remember feeling amazed because it seems like a magic.
✓ I remember feeling amazed because it seemed like magic.
The clause refers to a past feeling, so verb tense should be past: 'seemed' instead of 'seems'. Also, 'magic' as an uncountable noun does not take the indefinite article 'a', so remove 'a'.
× I had never type or used a mouse before so everything felt new and exciting.
✓ I had never typed or used a mouse before, so everything felt new and exciting.
After 'had never' (past perfect) the verb needs the past participle form 'typed' rather than the base form 'type'. Also add a comma before 'so' to separate clauses.
× My life would remain largely unchanged because I can do most of my job on my smartphone.
✓ My life would remain largely unchanged because I could do most of my job on my smartphone.
The sentence expresses a hypothetical scenario ('My life would...'), so the subordinate clause should use a conditional modal 'could' to match the hypothetical tone rather than the factual present 'can'.
× Using a computer is difficult for me in area with unstable Wi-Fi because many application and cloud services require an Internet connection.
✓ Using a computer is difficult for me in areas with unstable Wi-Fi because many applications and cloud services require an Internet connection.
Use the plural 'areas' to match the general statement and pluralize 'applications' to agree with 'many'. Also 'Internet' is capitalized; retain 'an' before 'Internet connection' as correct.
× For example, I can't save or access files online and video calls because unusable, so my work is often interrupted.
✓ For example, I can't save or access files online, and video calls become unusable, so my work is often interrupted.
The original sentence is missing a clear verb for 'video calls' and has awkward structure. Add a verb 'become' to indicate that video calls turn unusable. Insert a comma to separate clauses and improve flow.