Part 1
Examinador
Do you like chatting with friends?
Candidato
Jess, I realize chatting with my friends because it's helped me relax after I finished my homework. Or maybe I wondered something about buying clothes or where we go. I will ask my friend by chatting. Maybe chatting help me connect with long distance friendships.
Examinador
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Candidato
I usually chat about with friends even when I finish my homework or I want to shares my stories, my daily story with her. To express my emotions.
Examinador
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Candidato
It depends on the situations. I prefer to chat with a group of people when I have a funny story and I want to shares with a lot of people. However, in some cases I have some private story and I just want to shares with my best friend so that the time for me to chat early with 1 friend.
Examinador
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Candidato
From my perspective, face to face is a great way to, uh, communicate because, uh, we can talk everything we want to say and I can express my feelings to the opposite one. However, social medias have me talk, tell her story, uh, with long distance.
Examinador
Do you argue with friends?
Candidato
I think argue with friends is a great way to boost our friendships because if we don't talk our perspective for the opposite, they don't want to know what you think and how you feeling about this one. So it's a good way to express my feeling.
Do you like chatting with friends?
Pontuação: 62.0Sugestão: Câu trả lời cần rõ ràng hơn, dùng câu chủ đề trực tiếp, ngữ pháp thì ở thì và số ít/nhị phân cần chính xác, và tránh lặp từ. Nên tổ chức ý: nói rõ thích hay không, vì sao (2 lý do cụ thể), kèm ví dụ ngắn. Chú ý dùng từ nối (because, for example, also) và động từ chia đúng (helps → helped/helps phù hợp).
Exemplo: Yes, I do like chatting with my friends because it helps me relax after finishing my homework and unwind. I also often ask them for advice about things like buying clothes or deciding where to go. For example, last week I texted a friend about which jacket to buy. In addition, chatting helps me keep in touch with friends who live far away.
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Pontuação: 58.0Sugestão: Cần trả lời trực tiếp và đủ ý, tránh câu ngắn rời rạc. Bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề (I usually talk about...), sau đó đưa 2-3 chi tiết cụ thể và dùng từ nối (for example, also) để liên kết. Chú ý chia động từ và số ít/đa số (shares → share).
Exemplo: I usually talk about my daily life and how I feel. For example, I tell my friends about things that happened at school, what I did after class, and any problems I’m worried about. I also share funny moments to make them laugh.
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Ý tưởng tốt nhưng cần mạch lạc hơn: mở đầu bằng câu chủ đề rõ ràng, dùng linking words (however, because) và sửa ngữ pháp (shares → share, private story → a private matter). Thêm ví dụ ngắn để minh họa. Giữ tối đa 4-5 câu.
Exemplo: It depends on the situation. I prefer chatting with a group when I have a funny story that many people would enjoy, because it creates a lively atmosphere. However, if the topic is personal, I would rather talk one-on-one with my best friend so I can speak more honestly. For example, I tell jokes to a group but discuss relationship problems privately.
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Pontuação: 64.0Sugestão: Cần rõ ràng và tự nhiên hơn, tránh tiếng ngập ngừng (uh). Bắt đầu bằng lựa chọn của bạn rồi giải thích lý do, so sánh hai hình thức và đưa ví dụ. Sửa cấu trúc (social medias → social media; opposite one → other person).
Exemplo: I prefer face-to-face communication because it allows me to see facial expressions and express my feelings more clearly. However, social media is useful for staying in touch with friends who live far away. For example, I call close friends in person but use messaging apps to chat with classmates abroad.
Do you argue with friends?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Ý chính hợp lý nhưng cần diễn đạt ngắn gọn, ngữ pháp chính xác (argue → arguing; feeling → feel; perspective for the opposite → perspective of the other person). Dùng từ nối (because, so) và thêm ví dụ cụ thể về khi nào tranh cãi có lợi. Giữ 3-4 câu.
Exemplo: Yes, I sometimes argue with friends because discussing different opinions can make our relationship stronger. If we calmly explain our point of view, the other person understands us better and we can resolve misunderstandings. For example, my friend and I argued about chores once, but after talking we agreed on a fair schedule.
× Jess, I realize chatting with my friends because it's helped me relax after I finished my homework.
✓ Jess, I like chatting with my friends because it helps me relax after I finish my homework.
The original sentence has incorrect verb choices and tense inconsistencies. Use 'like' for preference rather than 'realize'. Use 'helps' (present simple) to state a general fact and 'finish' (present simple) to indicate habitual action. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual preferences and routines.
× Or maybe I wondered something about buying clothes or where we go.
✓ Or maybe I wonder about buying clothes or where we will go.
Use present simple 'wonder' for current typical thoughts, not past 'wondered'. Also 'where we will go' is clearer for future plans. Suggestion: keep verbs consistent and use 'will' for future intentions.
× I will ask my friend by chatting.
✓ I will ask my friend by chatting with them.
Missing preposition object; 'chatting' needs 'with' plus an object. Also 'them' is gender-neutral. Suggestion: use 'chat with someone' or 'ask a friend by chatting with them.'
× Maybe chatting help me connect with long distance friendships.
✓ Maybe chatting helps me connect with long-distance friends.
Subject-verb agreement: 'chatting' (singular gerund) requires 'helps'. 'Long distance friendships' is awkward; use the adjective 'long-distance' and noun 'friends'. Suggestion: use gerund + singular verb and hyphenate compound adjectives.
× I usually chat about with friends even when I finish my homework or I want to shares my stories, my daily story with her.
✓ I usually chat with friends about my day after I finish my homework or when I want to share my stories with them.
Incorrect word order 'chat about with friends' should be 'chat with friends about'. 'Shares' wrong form; use 'share'. 'My daily story' is unnatural; use 'my day' and plural 'them' for friends. Also maintain consistent tense: present simple for habitual actions.
× To express my emotions.
✓ I do this to express my emotions.
Fragment lacking a main verb; combine with previous sentence or add subject and verb. Suggestion: avoid sentence fragments; ensure every sentence has a subject and verb.
× It depends on the situations.
✓ It depends on the situation.
Plural 'situations' is acceptable but more natural singular 'situation' after 'depends on'. Suggestion: use 'depends on the situation' for general statements.
× I prefer to chat with a group of people when I have a funny story and I want to shares with a lot of people.
✓ I prefer to chat with a group of people when I have a funny story and want to share it with many people.
Remove extra 'I' for parallel structure and use 'share' not 'shares'. Use 'many people' rather than 'a lot of people' for more formal phrasing; include 'it' to refer to 'story'. Suggestion: keep parallel verbs and correct verb forms.
× However, in some cases I have some private story and I just want to shares with my best friend so that the time for me to chat early with 1 friend.
✓ However, sometimes I have a private story and I just want to share it with my best friend, so I prefer to chat early with one friend.
Use 'sometimes' and 'a private story' or 'a private issue'; 'shares' incorrect form, use 'share it'. '1' should be written 'one'. Rephrase for clarity: 'prefer to chat early with one friend.' Suggestion: use correct pronouns, verb forms and write numbers as words in formal speech.
× From my perspective, face to face is a great way to, uh, communicate because, uh, we can talk everything we want to say and I can express my feelings to the opposite one.
✓ From my perspective, face-to-face is a great way to communicate because we can say everything we want and I can express my feelings to the other person.
Use hyphenated 'face-to-face' as an adjective, 'say everything' is natural order not 'talk everything'. 'The opposite one' is incorrect; use 'the other person'. Remove filler 'uh'. Suggestion: use correct collocations and clearer noun phrases.
× However, social medias have me talk, tell her story, uh, with long distance.
✓ However, social media let me talk and tell my stories over long distances.
'Social media' is uncountable/plural form without 's' on 'media' or use 'social media platforms'. 'Have me talk' is unnatural; use 'let me'. 'Tell her story' incorrect pronoun; use 'my stories'. 'Long distance' should be 'long distances' or 'over long distances'. Suggestion: use correct collocations for technology and communication.
× I think argue with friends is a great way to boost our friendships because if we don't talk our perspective for the opposite, they don't want to know what you think and how you feeling about this one.
✓ I think arguing with friends is a good way to strengthen our friendships because if we don't share our perspectives with each other, they won't know what you think or how you feel about something.
Use gerund 'arguing'. 'Boost' can be replaced by 'strengthen'. 'Talk our perspective for the opposite' is incorrect; use 'share our perspectives with each other'. Tense and agreement: 'they won't' for future consequence; 'how you feel' not 'feeling'. Suggestion: use correct verb forms, prepositions and reciprocal expressions.
× So it's a good way to express my feeling.
✓ So it's a good way to express my feelings.
Singular 'feeling' should be plural 'feelings' when speaking generally. Suggestion: use plural for general emotional states.