Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
Well, I live in a city with temperate climate, which means we can feel Four Seasons in a year. Winter is freezing and cold, while autumn and spring are warm and rainy, and the last one, summer is hot and.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
Well, to my mind I prefer hot weather than cold weather because in hot weather we can do right off other activities like swimming, playing football and having a picnic with my close friends.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
Well, to be honest, I would like dry weather to wet weather because in dry weather allows me to do other activities in the street with my close friends. On the other hand, in the wet weather mostly I stay at home and read a book.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I have been in the habit of checking weather forecast for one year since I entered the university because when I usually check the weather forecast, I feel calm and convenient.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
I think the effects of climate change have both pros and cons in our atmosphere and environment for example, and there are various changes in the climate change like the hot weather or freezing in the cold.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Well, yes, I would like to journey to other countries or cities which I really want to explore and experience different climate changes in the world. The main reason is that I have a queries of weather forecasts.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Try to complete your sentences fully and avoid abrupt endings. Also, use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly and provide a clear, concise description of the weather throughout the year.
Ví dụ: I live in a city with a temperate climate, which means we experience four distinct seasons. For instance, winters are freezing and cold, whereas autumn and spring tend to be warm and rainy. Finally, summers are usually hot and sunny.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Use correct comparative forms and avoid awkward phrases. Also, try to link your reasons clearly and provide specific examples of activities you enjoy in hot weather.
Ví dụ: I prefer hot weather to cold weather because it allows me to enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, playing football, and having picnics with my close friends.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Improve sentence structure by using correct grammar and linking words to contrast your preferences. Be more specific about the activities you do in different weather conditions.
Ví dụ: To be honest, I prefer dry weather to wet weather because it allows me to enjoy outdoor activities with my close friends. However, when the weather is wet, I usually stay at home and read a book.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Use correct tense and article usage, and clarify your reasons for checking the weather forecast. Also, mention how often you check it to fully answer the question.
Ví dụ: I have been in the habit of checking the weather forecast for about a year since I started university. I usually check it daily because it helps me feel calm and prepared for the day.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid vague statements and provide specific examples of the effects of climate change. Also, structure your answer clearly with linking words to explain both positive and negative impacts if applicable.
Ví dụ: I believe climate change has caused several effects recently. For example, we have experienced more extreme weather, such as hotter summers and colder winters, which affect our environment and daily lives.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Clarify your reasons for wanting to visit different climates and avoid unclear phrases like 'I have a queries of weather forecasts.' Use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to visit other cities with different climates because I want to explore new environments and experience how the weather varies around the world.
× Well, I live in a city with temperate climate, which means we can feel Four Seasons in a year.
✓ Well, I live in a city with a temperate climate, which means we can experience four seasons in a year.
The phrase 'temperate climate' requires the indefinite article 'a' before it because it is a singular countable noun. 'Four Seasons' should not be capitalised and 'feel' is not the correct verb here; 'experience' is more appropriate when referring to seasons. Also, 'four seasons' should be in lowercase as it is a common noun phrase.
× Winter is freezing and cold, while autumn and spring are warm and rainy, and the last one, summer is hot and.
✓ Winter is freezing and cold, while autumn and spring are warm and rainy, and the last one, summer, is hot.
The sentence ends abruptly with 'hot and.' The conjunction 'and' is unnecessary here and should be removed. Also, a comma is needed after 'summer' to separate the clause properly.
× Well, to my mind I prefer hot weather than cold weather because in hot weather we can do right off other activities like swimming, playing football and having a picnic with my close friends.
✓ Well, in my opinion, I prefer hot weather to cold weather because in hot weather we can do various activities like swimming, playing football, and having a picnic with my close friends.
The phrase 'to my mind' is better expressed as 'in my opinion.' The preposition 'than' is incorrect after 'prefer'; it should be 'to.' The phrase 'right off other activities' is incorrect; 'various activities' or 'many activities' is appropriate. Also, commas are needed in the list for clarity.
× Well, to be honest, I would like dry weather to wet weather because in dry weather allows me to do other activities in the street with my close friends.
✓ Well, to be honest, I would prefer dry weather to wet weather because dry weather allows me to do other activities in the street with my close friends.
The phrase 'would like dry weather to wet weather' is incorrect; it should be 'would prefer dry weather to wet weather.' The clause 'because in dry weather allows me' is ungrammatical; it should be 'because dry weather allows me.' The preposition 'in' before 'dry weather' is unnecessary here.
× On the other hand, in the wet weather mostly I stay at home and read a book.
✓ On the other hand, in wet weather, I mostly stay at home and read a book.
The article 'the' before 'wet weather' is unnecessary; 'wet weather' is used in a general sense. The adverb 'mostly' should be placed before the verb 'stay' for correct adverb placement. Also, a comma after 'wet weather' improves readability.
× To be honest, I have been in the habit of checking weather forecast for one year since I entered the university because when I usually check the weather forecast, I feel calm and convenient.
✓ To be honest, I have been in the habit of checking the weather forecast for one year since I entered the university because when I usually check the weather forecast, I feel calm and comfortable.
The phrase 'checking weather forecast' requires the definite article 'the' before 'weather forecast.' The adjective 'convenient' is incorrect to describe a feeling; 'comfortable' is appropriate here.
× I think the effects of climate change have both pros and cons in our atmosphere and environment for example, and there are various changes in the climate change like the hot weather or freezing in the cold.
✓ I think the effects of climate change have both pros and cons for our atmosphere and environment. For example, there are various changes in the climate, such as hot weather or freezing cold.
The original sentence is a run-on and lacks proper punctuation. It should be split into two sentences for clarity. The phrase 'in the climate change' is incorrect; it should be 'in the climate.' The phrase 'freezing in the cold' is awkward; 'freezing cold' is more natural.
× Well, yes, I would like to journey to other countries or cities which I really want to explore and experience different climate changes in the world.
✓ Well, yes, I would like to travel to other countries or cities which I really want to explore and experience different climates in the world.
The verb 'journey' is less commonly used in this context; 'travel' is more appropriate. The phrase 'different climate changes' is incorrect; 'different climates' is the correct term. Also, 'in the world' is acceptable here.
× The main reason is that I have a queries of weather forecasts.
✓ The main reason is that I have queries about weather forecasts.
The phrase 'a queries' is incorrect because 'queries' is plural and should not be preceded by 'a.' The preposition 'of' is incorrect here; 'about' is the correct preposition to use with 'queries.'