Part 1
Giám khảo
Where is your hometown?
Thí sinh
Well, I belong to India and my hometown is in Punjab, Prospur city. It's a beautiful city. It's, uh, it has uh, shops, market and uh, I think the most, uh, tourist attraction for my city is the border, uh, which uh, which lies on the northern.
Giám khảo
What do you like about your home town?
Thí sinh
I love to visit my hometown because, uh, all the people know me there, my friends, my family, even my relatives are also there. Uh, uh, there are so many shops, even my hometown is known for the food. Like, uh, there, uh, they have different kind of.
Giám khảo
How long have you lived there?
Thí sinh
Well, I born and brought up in my hometown and I think up to 19 years I, uh, lived there with my family and when I, uh, become twenty, I came to Canada and that's 19 year was amazing years of my life and I surely.
Giám khảo
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Thí sinh
Yeah, of course my hometown is a good place for uh, younger generation as they have, as it has schools, it has shops, shopping malls and also they have parks, garden for the younger generation. And also they have, uh, some, uh, physical activity, uh.
Where is your hometown?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Try to make your answer more fluent and avoid filler words like 'uh'. Also, provide a clear topic sentence and use linking words to connect your ideas logically. For example, start by stating your hometown clearly, then describe its features and end with a notable attraction.
Ví dụ: My hometown is Prospur city in Punjab, India. It is a beautiful place with many shops and markets. Moreover, the city is famous for its border located in the northern part, which attracts many tourists.
What do you like about your home town?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid hesitation and incomplete sentences. Provide a clear topic sentence and support it with specific details using linking words. For example, mention the social connections and the local food culture clearly.
Ví dụ: I like my hometown because I have many friends and family there, which makes me feel welcomed. Additionally, the town is famous for its diverse and delicious food, which I always enjoy.
How long have you lived there?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Work on grammar and sentence structure to make your answer clearer. Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid trailing off. For example, clearly state the duration and add a concluding remark.
Ví dụ: I was born and raised in my hometown and lived there for 19 years with my family. When I turned twenty, I moved to Canada. Those 19 years were amazing and full of wonderful memories.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid filler words and improve sentence fluency. Use linking words to organize your points clearly. For example, start with a clear statement, then list facilities and activities for young people.
Ví dụ: Yes, my hometown is a great place for young people because it has schools, shopping malls, and parks. Moreover, there are many opportunities for physical activities, which help young people stay healthy and active.
× It's, uh, it has uh, shops, market and uh, I think the most, uh, tourist attraction for my city is the border, uh, which uh, which lies on the northern.
✓ It has shops, markets, and I think the main tourist attraction of my city is the border, which lies to the north.
The original sentence incorrectly combines 'It's' and 'it has' leading to redundancy and awkward phrasing. Also, 'market' should be plural 'markets' to match the context. 'Most tourist attraction' should be 'main tourist attraction' for clarity. 'On the northern' is incomplete; it should be 'to the north' to indicate direction.
× I love to visit my hometown because, uh, all the people know me there, my friends, my family, even my relatives are also there.
✓ I love visiting my hometown because all the people there know me, including my friends, family, and relatives.
The phrase 'love to visit' is better expressed as 'love visiting' to indicate habitual action. The original sentence's structure is awkward; rearranging improves clarity. 'Even my relatives are also there' is redundant; 'including my relatives' is clearer.
× Well, I born and brought up in my hometown and I think up to 19 years I, uh, lived there with my family and when I, uh, become twenty, I came to Canada and that's 19 year was amazing years of my life and I surely.
✓ Well, I was born and brought up in my hometown. I lived there with my family for 19 years, and when I turned twenty, I came to Canada. Those 19 years were amazing years of my life.
The original sentence lacks auxiliary verbs ('was born'), has incorrect tense ('become' should be 'turned'), and is a run-on sentence. Breaking it into shorter sentences improves clarity and grammatical correctness. '19 year' should be plural '19 years'.
× Yeah, of course my hometown is a good place for uh, younger generation as they have, as it has schools, it has shops, shopping malls and also they have parks, garden for the younger generation.
✓ Yeah, of course my hometown is a good place for the younger generation as it has schools, shops, shopping malls, and parks and gardens for them.
The original sentence inconsistently uses 'they' and 'it' to refer to 'my hometown' and 'younger generation'. 'My hometown' is singular and should be referred to as 'it'. Also, 'garden' should be plural 'gardens' to match 'parks'. Using 'them' at the end refers correctly to 'younger generation'.
× And also they have, uh, some, uh, physical activity, uh.
✓ And also, there are some physical activities.
'They have some physical activity' is awkward because 'physical activity' is uncountable and usually refers to actions, not things a place 'has'. Using 'there are some physical activities' is more appropriate to indicate available activities.