Names— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Try to use correct verb forms and avoid redundancy. Also, make your answer more natural by combining ideas smoothly and using linking words.

Ví dụ: My name doesn't have a special meaning; it is simply derived from my parents' names. However, it means a lot to me because it is how everyone identifies me.

Gợi ý: Use clearer linking words and more precise vocabulary. Avoid vague terms like 'et cetera' and explain your ideas more specifically.

Ví dụ: When choosing names for the next generation, I would consider historical significance and current trends. However, I would prefer historical names because I find them more interesting and meaningful.

Gợi ý: Focus on clarity and correct grammar. Avoid repetition and ensure your sentences are coherent and logical by using linking words.

Ví dụ: I don't have anyone in my immediate family with the same name as me, but my uncle and grandfather share the same name. I find this interesting because the name sounds good.

Gợi ý: Avoid informal expressions and focus on answering the question directly. Use linking words to connect your ideas and provide specific examples if possible.

Ví dụ: Although I am from Georgia and not familiar with Chinese naming traditions, I know that in Georgia, names have changed over different centuries due to cultural shifts, which is a normal process.

Gợi ý: Try to avoid repeating phrases and provide a more structured answer. Use linking words to contrast your lack of knowledge about China with your knowledge about Georgia.

Ví dụ: I am not sure about popular names in China; however, in Georgia, names like Georgie for men and Mariam for women are very popular.

× It just come from my mother and father's name.

✓ It just comes from my mother and father's name.

The verb 'come' should be in the third person singular present tense 'comes' to agree with the singular subject 'It'. This is a subject-verb agreement issue.

× everyone calls me my name.

✓ everyone calls me by my name.

The phrase 'calls me my name' is incorrect; the correct expression is 'calls me by my name' to indicate how people address someone.

× I will think about history, I will think about tendency, modern and et cetera.

✓ I will think about history, tendencies, modern names, and so on.

The word 'tendency' should be plural 'tendencies' to match the context, and 'modern' should be specified as 'modern names' for clarity. 'Et cetera' is better replaced with 'and so on' in spoken English.

× But of course, I will give a chance historical names more than modern names because it's so interesting for me.

✓ But of course, I will give historical names more chance than modern names because they are more interesting to me.

The phrase 'give a chance historical names' is incorrect; it should be 'give historical names more chance'. Also, 'it's so interesting for me' should be 'they are more interesting to me' to agree with plural 'names'.

× Not not state I have not same names as me, but but my uncle, my grandfather, her grandfather, her grandfather had same names.

✓ No, I do not have the same name as anyone, but my uncle and my grandfather had the same name.

The original sentence is confusing and contains repeated words. 'Not not state' is incorrect; it should be 'No'. 'I have not same names as me' is incorrect; it should be 'I do not have the same name as anyone'. 'Her grandfather' is unclear and likely a mistake.

× And it's really interesting for me because it sounds good.

✓ And it's really interesting to me because it sounds good.

The phrase 'interesting for me' is less natural than 'interesting to me' in English.

× And how can I know what's happening in Chinese?

✓ And how can I know what's happening in China?

The preposition 'in' should be followed by the country name 'China', not the adjective 'Chinese'.

× Please come on, come on.

✓ Please, come on.

The repetition 'come on, come on' is unnecessary and awkward; a single 'come on' with a comma is sufficient.

× But I know that in Georgia, in different culture, in different century, the names are changing.

✓ But I know that in Georgia, in different cultures and centuries, the names have changed.

The singular 'culture' and 'century' should be plural 'cultures' and 'centuries' to match the context. Also, 'are changing' is better as 'have changed' to indicate past changes over time.

× I don't know what's happening in China, but I know that in Georgia we have some popular names like Georgie for men's and like Mariam for girls.

✓ I don't know what's happening in China, but I know that in Georgia we have some popular names like Georgie for men and Mariam for girls.

The phrase 'men's' is incorrect here; it should be 'men' as the plural noun. Also, 'like' before 'Mariam' is unnecessary.