Part 1
Giám khảo
Where is your hometown?
Thí sinh
I was born and raised in one of the biggest cities of Iran, which is called Isfahan. Isfahan is famous for its historical emanuments and I love it and I enjoy living here because of the cultural heritage.
Giám khảo
What do you like about your home town?
Thí sinh
I like everything about my hometown because it, uh, blends, uh, modern, uh, architecture and uh, historical, uh, culture. For example, uh, it looks like a concrete, uh, jungle and the streets are bossing. And also it's famous for uh.
Giám khảo
How long have you lived there?
Thí sinh
One year before I was born, my parent settled in Isfahan and we are still living in this town because we like everything about this city, for example, the weather, the people and buildings, the transportation and the facility.
Giám khảo
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think my hometown is an ideal place for young people because it is an industrial town and they can find jobs without spending a lot of time on required and also the all the necessary facilities and amenities are the close by.
Where is your hometown?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be concise and correct minor errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and correct vocabulary (e.g., 'monuments' not 'emanuments'). Use one or two supporting details and a linking word if needed.
Ví dụ: I come from Isfahan, one of Iran’s largest cities. It’s famous for its historical monuments and rich cultural heritage, so I enjoy living there.
What do you like about your home town?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Remove fillers (uh) and avoid unclear expressions. Give specific, coherent details using linking words. Replace vague or incorrect words ('bossing') with precise descriptions and finish the example sentence.
Ví dụ: I like that my hometown blends modern architecture with historical culture. For example, the city has contemporary buildings alongside beautiful Safavid-era bridges and mosques, so you get both modern conveniences and impressive historical sites.
How long have you lived there?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Answer the time directly first (use a clear time phrase), then give concise reasons. Fix grammar (parents, facilities) and avoid confusing timeline phrasing.
Ví dụ: My family has lived in Isfahan for my entire life — my parents moved there a year before I was born. We still live there because of the pleasant weather, friendly people, good buildings, and convenient transportation and facilities.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be more specific and correct grammar. State your opinion briefly, then support it with two clear reasons and examples. Remove redundant phrases and fix word order ('the close by' → 'nearby').
Ví dụ: Yes, I think Isfahan is good for young people because it has many industries, so job opportunities are easier to find. In addition, necessary facilities and amenities like public transport and shopping centers are nearby, which makes daily life convenient.
× I was born and raised in one of the biggest cities of Iran, which is called Isfahan.
✓ I was born and raised in one of the biggest cities in Iran, which is called Isfahan.
Use of 'of' after 'cities' is acceptable but 'cities in Iran' is more natural; this is not a past participle error but relates to preposition choice. However the phrase 'was born and raised' correctly uses past participles. Suggestion: use 'in' for natural collocation and clarity.
× Isfahan is famous for its historical emanuments and I love it and I enjoy living here because of the cultural heritage.
✓ Isfahan is famous for its historical monuments, and I love living here because of its cultural heritage.
The word 'emanuments' is a spelling error; correct word is 'monuments' (noun). Remove redundant 'I love it and I enjoy living here' and combine to 'I love living here' for conciseness. Also use 'its cultural heritage' to show possession.
× I like everything about my hometown because it, uh, blends, uh, modern, uh, architecture and uh, historical, uh, culture.
✓ I like everything about my hometown because it blends modern architecture and historical culture.
Fillers 'uh' interrupt sentence flow; remove them. Commas around adjectives unnecessary. Keep parallel structure 'modern architecture and historical culture'.
× For example, uh, it looks like a concrete, uh, jungle and the streets are bossing.
✓ For example, it looks like a concrete jungle, and the streets are busy.
Remove filler 'uh'. 'Concrete jungle' is correct phrase with no comma. 'Bossing' is incorrect word; likely intended 'bustling' or 'busy'. Use 'busy' or 'bustling' to describe streets.
× And also it's famous for uh.
✓ And it is also famous for its historic sites and cultural attractions.
Original is an incomplete sentence (sentence without object). Provide a complete object. Replace filler 'uh' and complete the idea.
× One year before I was born, my parent settled in Isfahan and we are still living in this town because we like everything about this city, for example, the weather, the people and buildings, the transportation and the facility.
✓ One year before I was born, my parents settled in Isfahan, and we are still living in this town because we like everything about the city: for example, the weather, the people and the buildings, the transportation, and the facilities.
'Parent' should be plural 'parents' (subject-verb/number). Add comma before 'and' for compound sentence. Use 'the city' instead of 'this city' for consistency. 'Facility' should be plural 'facilities'. Also add articles 'the' where needed and parallel list punctuation.
× Yes, I think my hometown is an ideal place for young people because it is an industrial town and they can find jobs without spending a lot of time on required and also the all the necessary facilities and amenities are the close by.
✓ Yes, I think my hometown is an ideal place for young people because it is an industrial town and they can find jobs without spending a lot of time on requirements, and all the necessary facilities and amenities are close by.
Remove 'on required' and replace with 'on requirements' or 'required processes' to convey meaning. Remove extra article 'the' before 'all'. Use 'close by' without 'the'. Ensure parallel structure and correct word choice 'requirements'.