Part 1
Giám khảo
Where is your hometown?
Thí sinh
Will my hometown is in the heart of nature that is Uttarakhand.
Giám khảo
What do you like about your home town?
Thí sinh
Well, I actually like each and everything about my hometown. The weather, the mountains, the people around, Everything is so kind and beautiful. I adore it. Everything.
Giám khảo
How long have you lived there?
Thí sinh
So when I was born in Uttarakhand but since my father is working and he got his transfer few years back so we have to ship with him to Chandigarh. But during my holidays and my day off I went to my I went go to my hometown only.
Giám khảo
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Thí sinh
Yes, my hometown is a very good place for young people and not for young people. It is for everyone. It includes every, it includes every age group, and it's a very, very nice place to visit.
Where is your hometown?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Begin with a direct, grammatically correct topic sentence naming the place, then add one short supporting detail. Avoid unnecessary words and incorrect structures (e.g., “Will my hometown is…”). Keep it to 1–2 sentences and use correct prepositions.
Ví dụ: My hometown is in Uttarakhand, a region known for its scenic mountains and forests. It’s surrounded by nature, which makes it very peaceful.
What do you like about your home town?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence naming a few specific things you like, then use one linking word to add a reason or short example. Avoid repeating general phrases like “everything” and reduce redundancy. Keep to 2–3 sentences total.
Ví dụ: I love the natural scenery and friendly people in my hometown. For example, the cool mountain weather makes outdoor walks very pleasant, and the locals are welcoming, which creates a warm community feeling.
How long have you lived there?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly with a clear time expression (e.g., “I lived there for X years” or “I have lived there since birth until X”). If your family moved, explain briefly with one linking phrase and give a concise current situation. Correct grammar and verb forms: use past/present perfect appropriately and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: I lived in Uttarakhand from birth until my family moved to Chandigarh a few years ago because of my father’s job. However, I still visit my hometown regularly during holidays and days off.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion and support it with 1–2 specific reasons relevant to young people (e.g., outdoor activities, safety, education). Use linking words (e.g., “because,” “for example”) and avoid repetitive statements. Keep to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, it’s a great place for young people because there are many outdoor activities like hiking and sports. For example, young people can join local clubs or trek in the nearby hills, which helps them stay active and meet others.
× Will my hometown is in the heart of nature that is Uttarakhand.
✓ My hometown is in the heart of nature in Uttarakhand.
The sentence incorrectly starts with 'Will' which indicates future tense or forms a question. The intended meaning is a simple present statement describing location. Remove 'Will' and use 'is' with correct preposition 'in' before the state name. Suggestion: Start with 'My hometown is...'.
× I actually like each and everything about my hometown.
✓ I actually like everything about my hometown.
The phrase 'each and everything' is redundant and awkward. Use 'everything' to express that you like all aspects. 'Actually' is acceptable for emphasis but optional. Suggestion: Use concise expressions like 'everything' or 'every aspect'.
× The weather, the mountains, the people around, Everything is so kind and beautiful.
✓ The weather, the mountains, and the people are all so kind and beautiful.
The list should use parallel structure and 'everything' capitalized incorrectly. Use 'and' before the last item and a plural verb 'are' to agree with the plural subject. Also 'people around' is better as 'people' or 'the people'. Suggestion: Keep items parallel and ensure subject-verb agreement.
× So when I was born in Uttarakhand but since my father is working and he got his transfer few years back so we have to ship with him to Chandigarh.
✓ I was born in Uttarakhand, but a few years ago my father was transferred for work, so we had to move with him to Chandigarh.
The original mixes conjunctions and tenses incorrectly and uses 'ship' incorrectly instead of 'move'. Correct structure: use 'but' to contrast, 'a few years ago' for past time, 'was transferred' or 'got his transfer' clarified, and past tense 'had to move' to match time frame. Suggestion: Break into clear clauses and use appropriate past tense verbs.
× But during my holidays and my day off I went to my I went go to my hometown only.
✓ But during my holidays and days off, I would go to my hometown.
The sentence has repetition 'I went to my I went go' and wrong tense/forms. Use habitual past or present perfect continuous depending on meaning: 'I would go' for habitual past, or 'I go' for present habit. Also 'my day off' should be plural 'days off' if habitual. Suggestion: Use one verb phrase and correct pluralization for repeated occurrences.
× Is your home town a good place for young people?
✓ Is your hometown a good place for young people?
The issue is spacing in 'home town' which is usually one word 'hometown'. This is an orthographic/article-style error rather than grammar; correct word form improves fluency. Suggestion: Use 'hometown'.
× Yes, my hometown is a very good place for young people and not for young people.
✓ Yes, my hometown is a very good place not only for young people but for everyone.
The phrase 'for young people and not for young people' is contradictory and awkward. Use 'not only... but also...' or 'not only for young people but for everyone' to convey inclusivity. Suggestion: Use clear coordinating structure to express contrast or inclusiveness.
× It includes every, it includes every age group, and it's a very, very nice place to visit.
✓ It includes every age group, and it's a very nice place to visit.
Redundant repetition 'It includes every, it includes every age group' should be condensed. Also 'every' alone needs a noun; use 'every age group'. Remove extra commas and duplicate words for clarity. Suggestion: Keep sentences concise and avoid repeating the same subject unnecessarily.