Part 1
Giám khảo
Does your name have any special meaning?
Thí sinh
No, I don't think so. It's just a name, uh, which is popular in my country.
Giám khảo
How would you choose names for your next generation?
Thí sinh
I think the best way to choose a name is umm, How is it is to pronounce umm for everybody? I mean, not uh, just for people from my country, outside of my country as well. So umm, it should be kind of international.
Giám khảo
Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
Thí sinh
Yeah, my grandma has had the same name as me, but she's not alive anymore.
Giám khảo
Are there any differences between how Chinese name their children now and in the past?
Thí sinh
I have no idea how it is in China, 'cause I come from Georgia, I live in Tbilisi. I don't have any ideas in China, but umm umm, in Georgia there is no difference. Umm, I would say people choose umm so name.
Giám khảo
Are there any names that are more popular than others in China?
Thí sinh
I don't know what kind of names are popular, but in my country where I live now, names or trends change time to time. So names which was very popular 10 years ago, they are not popular anymore.
Does your name have any special meaning?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid filler words like 'uh' and 'umm' to make your answer sound more natural and confident. Also, add a bit more detail to enrich your response, for example, explain why the name is popular or what it means in your culture.
Ví dụ: No, my name doesn't have a special meaning. It's a common name in my country because it is associated with a famous historical figure.
How would you choose names for your next generation?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid using filler words and improve sentence structure for clarity. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly. For example, start with a clear topic sentence and then explain your reasoning with specific details.
Ví dụ: I would choose names that are easy to pronounce internationally because this helps my children communicate easily with people from different countries.
Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but could be improved by using correct tense and adding a linking word to connect ideas. Also, avoid contractions in formal speaking. For example, explain the significance of sharing the name.
Ví dụ: Yes, my grandmother had the same name as me, and although she has passed away, I feel proud to carry her name.
Are there any differences between how Chinese name their children now and in the past?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Try to answer the question directly and avoid repeating filler words. If you don't know the answer, briefly state that and then provide relevant information about your own country. Use linking words to make your answer coherent.
Ví dụ: I don't know much about naming traditions in China, but in Georgia, the way people choose names has remained quite consistent over time.
Are there any names that are more popular than others in China?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Avoid grammatical errors and use linking words to connect your ideas. Also, try to answer the question directly before adding your own experience. For example, start by acknowledging your lack of knowledge about China, then talk about naming trends in your country.
Ví dụ: I am not sure about popular names in China, but in my country, naming trends change over time. For instance, names that were common ten years ago are less popular now.
× Yeah, my grandma has had the same name as me, but she's not alive anymore.
✓ Yeah, my grandma had the same name as me, but she's not alive anymore.
The sentence incorrectly uses the present perfect tense 'has had' to describe a past state that is completed. Since the grandma is no longer alive, the simple past tense 'had' is appropriate to indicate that the situation occurred in the past and is no longer true.
× So names which was very popular 10 years ago, they are not popular anymore.
✓ So names which were very popular 10 years ago, they are not popular anymore.
The subject 'names' is plural, so the verb should also be plural. The sentence incorrectly uses the singular verb 'was' instead of the plural 'were' to agree with the plural subject.