Part 1
Examiner
Where is your hometown?
Candidate
My hometown is Hanoi, which is the capital of Vietnam. It is in northern of Vietnam.
Examiner
What do you like about your home town?
Candidate
I love the hustle and bustle as atmosphere in my hometown. I feel like this city never sleeps and I love going outside in the evening.
Examiner
How long have you lived there?
Candidate
I have lived here since I was born, that's why this place, uh, always held a special place in my heart.
Examiner
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Candidate
I think my hometown is an ideal place for young people because it offers needs, uh, it offers many needs in daily life such as good schools, entertainment facilities, and healthcare services.
Where is your hometown?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Cải thiện ngữ pháp và độ chính xác; tránh lỗi nhỏ về giới từ và cấu trúc. Nên trả lời trực tiếp rồi thêm 1-2 chi tiết cụ thể, ngắn gọn để tự nhiên hơn.
Example: My hometown is Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is located in the north of the country and is known for its historic Old Quarter and vibrant street life.
What do you like about your home town?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: Chỉnh lại trật tự từ và loại bỏ lặp từ; dùng một liên từ để kết nối câu và bổ sung một chi tiết cụ thể để câu tự nhiên hơn.
Example: I love the lively atmosphere in my hometown because the streets are always busy. For example, in the evenings people gather at small cafes and street food stalls, which makes it exciting to go out.
How long have you lived there?
Score: 80.0Suggestion: Loại bỏ tiếng ngập ngừng và điều chỉnh thì cho chính xác; giữ câu ngắn gọn, trực tiếp rồi thêm một chi tiết cảm xúc ngắn để làm phong phú câu trả lời.
Example: I have lived there since I was born, so it has always had a special place in my heart. I still visit my childhood neighbourhood often because it feels familiar and comforting.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Score: 76.0Suggestion: Tránh lặp và sửa cấu trúc câu; nói rõ hơn bằng cách liệt kê ngắn gọn và dùng liên từ để mạch lạc. Thay "offers needs" bằng cụm đúng như "meets the needs" hoặc "provides".
Example: Yes, I think Hanoi is a great place for young people because it meets their needs: there are good schools, many entertainment options like cinemas and cafes, and accessible healthcare services.
× It is in northern of Vietnam.
✓ It is in the north of Vietnam.
The phrase 'in northern of Vietnam' uses incorrect preposition and adjective form. Use the noun 'north' with the preposition 'of' to indicate a region: 'in the north of Vietnam'. Alternatively, 'in northern Vietnam' is also correct. Suggestion: say either 'in the north of Vietnam' or 'in northern Vietnam'.
× I love the hustle and bustle as atmosphere in my hometown.
✓ I love the hustle and bustle of the atmosphere in my hometown.
The phrase 'as atmosphere' is incorrect. Use the preposition 'of' to link 'hustle and bustle' with 'the atmosphere'. Alternatively say 'I love the bustling atmosphere in my hometown.' Suggestion: replace 'as' with 'of' or rephrase to 'bustling atmosphere'.
× I feel like this city never sleeps and I love going outside in the evening.
✓ I feel like this city never sleeps, and I love going out in the evening.
The sentence is mostly correct but 'going outside' is less natural than 'going out' in this context. Also add a comma before 'and' to join two independent clauses. Suggestion: use 'going out in the evening' for natural collocation.
× I have lived here since I was born, that's why this place, uh, always held a special place in my heart.
✓ I have lived here since I was born; that's why this place has always held a special place in my heart.
There is a tense inconsistency and punctuation issue. 'I have lived' (present perfect) should pair with 'has always held' (present perfect) to express an action continuing to now. Also use a semicolon or period instead of a comma splice. Remove filler 'uh'. Suggestion: use 'has always held' and proper punctuation.
× I think my hometown is an ideal place for young people because it offers needs, uh, it offers many needs in daily life such as good schools, entertainment facilities, and healthcare services.
✓ I think my hometown is an ideal place for young people because it meets many daily needs, such as good schools, entertainment facilities, and healthcare services.
The phrase 'it offers needs' is incorrect collocation. Use 'meets needs' or 'offers many services' and combine clauses to avoid repetition and filler. Remove 'uh'. Suggestion: say 'meets many daily needs' or 'offers many services'.