Hometown— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence and add one brief specific detail. Avoid unnecessary words like 'which' clauses that make the sentence long; use a single, fluent sentence or two. Also pronounce place names clearly and check prepositions (e.g., 'from Tokyo' is fine).

Ví dụ: I come from Kunitachi, a small city about 10–15 minutes by bus from Tokyo. It's mainly residential and popular with students.

Gợi ý: Reduce hesitations and correct unclear phrases. Begin with a direct topic sentence, then give two specific supporting details using linking words (for example, 'because' or 'also'). Avoid repetition and fix vocabulary errors ('Leaf is above popular' is unclear).

Ví dụ: I like that Kunitachi is peaceful and convenient. For example, it’s quiet and safe for families, and it’s close to Tokyo so students can easily commute for school.

Gợi ý: Answer the question directly and consistently. The examiner asked how long you have lived in your hometown; your response mentions different places which causes confusion. State the time clearly: if you still live there, say how many years; if you left, state the period you lived there. Keep it to one or two sentences and use correct past/present tense.

Ví dụ: I have lived in Kunitachi for 16 years. I was born there and grew up in the city until I moved abroad at 16.

Gợi ý: Be clearer and use logical reasons with linking words. Begin with a clear opinion ('Yes, it is') and then give two specific reasons with examples. Avoid filler words and unclear vocabulary (e.g., 'queen touching' is incorrect). Use words like 'comfortable', 'safe', 'good public transport' to support your answer.

Ví dụ: Yes, I think it is. It’s comfortable and safe for young people, and there are good transport links to Tokyo, so students can commute easily for work or study.

× Uh, as I mentioned earlier, my hometown is uh, quiet and the Leaf is above popular with the students and families.

✓ Uh, as I mentioned earlier, my hometown is quiet, and the local leaf is especially popular with students and families.

The original sentence misuses words and word order: 'the Leaf is above popular' is ungrammatical. Likely intended meaning is that something (a local feature, 'the leaf' or 'leafy area') is 'especially popular'. Use the adverb 'especially' or 'particularly' before 'popular' and place modifiers next to the noun they modify. Also remove filler 'uh' and duplicate commas for clarity. Suggestion: use clear noun phrase (e.g., 'the leafy area' or 'the local park') and the adverb 'especially' to modify 'popular'.

× I think this is a good, good things about my hometown.

✓ I think these are good things about my hometown.

There is a mismatch between the plural noun 'things' and the demonstrative 'this' and the duplicative adjective 'good, good'. Use 'these' for plural reference: 'these are good things'. Remove the repeated adjective unless used for emphasis in speech; in formal correction, single 'good' is sufficient. Also ensure subject-verb agreement: 'these are'. Suggestion: use 'these are' when referring to multiple aspects.

× It's really quiet, but on the other hand, it's kind of convenient for us.

✓ It's really quiet, but on the other hand, it's quite convenient for us.

'Kind of' is informal and vague; 'quite' is a clearer adverb here. Grammatically the sentence is acceptable, but improving adverb choice makes the meaning clearer. Suggestion: choose adverbs that match register and clarity ('quite', 'fairly', or 'relatively').

× I was born and raised in Kentucky, then I moved to New Zealand when I was 16.

✓ I was born and raised in Kentucky, and then I moved to New Zealand when I was 16.

The original sentence is mostly correct but needs a conjunction for smoother coordination: use 'and then' to connect the two past actions. This keeps consistent past tense. Suggestion: link past events with 'and then' or use a comma plus 'then' only in informal speech.

× So basically I have lived there for 16 years so far.

✓ So basically I have lived there for 16 years.

The phrase 'so far' is redundant with present perfect 'have lived' when giving a total duration; however it can be kept for emphasis. The sentence is grammatically acceptable; if the speaker no longer lives there, use past tense. Suggestion: if the speaker still lives there, keep present perfect without 'so far' or with 'so far' for emphasis.

× Hey, I think so because so recently what what the most important thing for young people is, you know, cozy and it's kinda comfortable city, which is definitely queen touching.

✓ I think so because recently the most important thing for young people is that the city is cozy and comfortable, which is definitely appealing.

The original sentence contains repetition ('what what'), unclear pronoun reference, improper clause structure, and incorrect words ('queen touching' is nonsensical). Recast the sentence: 'the most important thing ... is that the city is cozy and comfortable' uses a 'that' clause to explain the subject. Replace 'kinda' with 'comfortable' and 'queen touching' with an appropriate adjective like 'appealing'. Suggestion: avoid word repetitions, use clear connectors ('that') for content clauses, and choose accurate vocabulary.