In this part, we read the answers given to the questions by a candidate. Then, we’ll discuss the answers and estimate the score, and in the last part, we’ll work on improving the answers.
Morning routines
- Do you like to get up early?
no, not actually. I’m not a morning person and I prefer to sleep as much as I can. but if I force to wake up early I will do it.
Feedback:
- Task Response: The answer partially addresses the question by stating a preference for not getting up early and explaining the reason.
- Grammar Range and Accuracy: The answer contains a few errors, such as “but if I force to wake up early I will do it.” The correct form should be “but if I am forced to wake up early, I will do it.”
- Lexical Resources: The expression “but if I force to wake up early” is awkwardly phrased. Also, “I’m not a morning person” is informal.
- Cohesion and Coherence: The answer lacks coherence as it jumps from expressing dislike for getting up early to a conditional statement about waking up early.
Revised Answer:
No, not really. I’m not naturally inclined to wake up early, as I’m not a morning person. However, if I am required to wake up early, I will do so.
- Is breakfast important?
Yes , I think breakfast is one of the things that provides energy all day and one of the killers of morning breath
Feedback:
- Task Response: The answer addresses the question by affirming the importance of breakfast.
- Grammar Range and Accuracy: The grammar is generally correct, but the punctuation is inconsistent, and there is a spelling mistake (“all day and one of the killers of morning breath”).
- Lexical Resources: The phrase “one of the killers of morning breath” is informal and lacks clarity.
- Cohesion and Coherence: The answer lacks cohesion due to the informal phrase “one of the killers of morning breath:)”.
Revised Answer:
Yes, I believe breakfast is essential as it provides energy throughout the day and helps combat morning breath. It has also been advised by so many doctors and dietitians.
- When did you get up in the morning when you were a kid?
As I remember I was an early bird when I was a kid and I woke up at 7:30 or 8 a.m.
Feedback:
- Task Response: The answer partially addresses the question by providing information about the respondent’s waking time as a child.
- Grammar Range and Accuracy: The grammar is generally correct, but the sentence lacks complexity and could be improved by incorporating more varied structures.
- Lexical Resources: The expression “As I remember” is less formal than “As far as I can recall.”
- Cohesion and Coherence: The answer lacks coherence as it only provides basic information about the respondent’s childhood waking time.
Revised Answer:
As far as I can recall, I used to wake up early when I was a child, usually around 7:30 or 8 a.m. But in the summer, I would get up later because I didn’t have to attend school.
- What is your morning routine?
Well, I don’t have a specific routine , but most of the time after I wake up I eat my breakfast , do some exercise and take a shower. After that I do that day’s plans. for example, listening to an English podcast or another activity.
Feedback:
- Task Response: The answer adequately addresses the question by describing the respondent’s morning routine.
- Grammar Range and Accuracy: The grammar is generally correct, but there are minor errors in punctuation and word choice (“do that day’s plans”).
- Lexical Resources: The phrase “do that day’s plans” is unclear and could be improved for clarity.
- Cohesion and Coherence: The answer lacks coherence as it jumps between describing the respondent’s morning routine and their plans for the day.
Revised Answer:
Well, I don’t have a fixed routine, but typically, after waking up, I have breakfast, exercise, and take a shower. Following that, I usually engage in activities such as listening to an English podcast or planning my day.
- Do you like the morning or the evening?
I’m an evening person and I have more energy in the evenings.
Feedback:
- Task Response: The answer adequately addresses the question by expressing a preference for evenings.
- Grammar Range and Accuracy: The grammar is correct, but the response lacks complexity and could benefit from varied sentence structures.
- Lexical Resources: The phrase “I’m an evening person” is clear but could be more formal.
- Cohesion and Coherence: The answer lacks cohesion as it only provides basic information about the respondent’s preference for evenings.
Revised Answer:
I prefer evenings as I tend to have more energy during that time of day. Unless I can’t, I choose to do the more important tasks in the evening that I’m more energetic and efficient.
- What do you usually do in the evening?
I’m always at work in the evenings but on my free days I spend my time with my friends and my family.
Feedback:
- Task Response: The answer partially addresses the question by stating the respondent’s activities in the evening.
- Grammar Range and Accuracy: The grammar is generally correct, but the phrase “I’m always at work in the evenings” could be improved for clarity and coherence.
- Lexical Resources: The phrase “I’m always at work in the evenings” is clear but lacks variety in expression.
- Cohesion and Coherence: The answer lacks coherence as it abruptly transitions from work to leisure activities.
Revised Answer:
On a typical day, I work in the evening, but on my days off, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. It’s one thing that can refresh me and help me regain my energy.
