Part 1
Giám khảo
Where is your hometown?
Thí sinh
Uh, my hometown is situated about 120 kilometres from Bangalore. It is in uh Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh.
Giám khảo
What do you like about your home town?
Thí sinh
Uh, something I like about my hometown is it's cooler weather compared to other parts of Andhra. It uh, has a hill station nearby, which is called Horse Hills. I love going there with my cousins and family to spend time.
Giám khảo
How long have you lived there?
Thí sinh
I've been living there since I was in, since I'm nine years old.
Giám khảo
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Thí sinh
As it is a very good place for young people to live in, it has many opportunities for them to grow and it is a very fun and lively place to stay.
Where is your hometown?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but includes filler words like 'uh' which reduce fluency. Try to avoid fillers and make your response more concise and natural by directly stating the location.
Ví dụ: My hometown is located about 120 kilometers from Bangalore, in the Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh.
What do you like about your home town?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by reducing filler words and linking your ideas more smoothly. Use linking words like 'because' or 'for example' to connect your points and make your answer more coherent.
Ví dụ: I like my hometown because it has cooler weather compared to other parts of Andhra Pradesh. For example, there is a nearby hill station called Horse Hills where I enjoy spending time with my cousins and family.
How long have you lived there?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is unclear and contains hesitation. Provide a direct and complete response without hesitation to improve clarity and fluency.
Ví dụ: I have been living there since I was nine years old.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but can be improved by adding specific examples and using linking words to make it more coherent and detailed.
Ví dụ: Yes, my hometown is a great place for young people because it offers many opportunities for personal growth. For instance, there are various clubs and events that make the town lively and fun to live in.
× I've been living there since I was in, since I'm nine years old.
✓ I've been living there since I was nine years old.
The phrase 'since I'm nine years old' is incorrect because 'since' requires a point in the past, so the past tense 'was' should be used instead of the present tense 'I'm'. Also, the phrase 'since I was in' is incomplete and unnecessary here. The correct form is 'since I was nine years old.'