Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
I live in a sunny country, so the weather where I live is really hot and humid.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
Ah well. I prefer cold weather because it feels refreshing and energizing, especially after spending time indoors. For example, I enjoy wearing cozy clothes and drinking hot beverages, which make cold days more comfortable. Additionally, cold weather is better for outdoor activities.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
I prefer dry weather because it's more comfortable and convenient for daily activities. For example, I can go outside without worrying about getting wet or sleeping on wet surfaces. Generally, dry weather makes it easier to plane outdoor events and travel.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
Well, I checked weather forecast for like daily because, uh, I prefer to have an idea about the weather before I go outside. For example, if it is too much hot and uh, wet, I prefer to stay home, uh, under air conditioning rather than going outside.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
In recent years, climate change has had a profound effect on the environment and society. Firstly, we have witnessed more frequent and severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods and UH, which have caused significant damage to communities and ecosystems. Additionally, rising global.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Of course I like, I like to travel, uh, to countries that have different weather than ours, uh, because, uh, as I said before, in my country it's uh, a sunny, uh, hot weather and, uh, really wet, uh, and humid. So I like to.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Try to make your answer more natural and avoid repeating phrases. Instead of saying 'where I live' twice, you can say it once and then describe the weather more smoothly.
Ví dụ: I live in a sunny country, so the weather is usually hot and humid throughout the year.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but try to avoid filler words like 'Ah well' and make your sentences more concise. Also, use linking words to connect your ideas more smoothly.
Ví dụ: I prefer cold weather because it feels refreshing and energizing, especially after being indoors. For instance, I enjoy wearing cozy clothes and drinking hot beverages, which make cold days more comfortable. Moreover, cold weather is ideal for outdoor activities.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Good answer but watch out for small mistakes like 'plane' instead of 'plan'. Also, try to use linking words like 'for example' and 'generally' more effectively to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: I prefer dry weather because it is more comfortable and convenient for daily activities. For example, I can go outside without worrying about getting wet or sleeping on damp surfaces. Generally, dry weather makes it easier to plan outdoor events and travel.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Avoid filler words like 'uh' and 'like'. Use correct tense and grammar, for example, 'I check the weather forecast daily'. Also, make your sentences clearer and more natural.
Ví dụ: I check the weather forecast daily because I like to know what the weather will be like before going outside. For example, if it is very hot and wet, I prefer to stay at home with air conditioning rather than going out.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is incomplete and contains hesitation. Try to complete your ideas fully and avoid filler sounds like 'UH'. Use linking words to organize your points clearly.
Ví dụ: In recent years, climate change has caused more frequent and severe weather events such as hurricanes and floods, which have damaged communities and ecosystems. Additionally, rising global temperatures have led to melting ice caps and rising sea levels.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer is incomplete and contains many filler words like 'uh'. Try to complete your sentences and express your ideas clearly and naturally without hesitation.
Ví dụ: Of course, I like to travel to countries with different climates because my country is hot, sunny, and humid. Visiting places with cooler or drier weather would be a refreshing change.
× Well, I checked weather forecast for like daily because, uh, I prefer to have an idea about the weather before I go outside.
✓ Well, I check the weather forecast daily because, uh, I prefer to have an idea about the weather before I go outside.
The sentence uses 'checked' which is past tense, but the context implies a habitual action, so present tense 'check' is correct. Also, 'weather forecast' needs the definite article 'the' before it. The phrase 'for like daily' is awkward; 'daily' alone suffices.
× Well, I checked weather forecast for like daily because, uh, I prefer to have an idea about the weather before I go outside.
✓ Well, I check the weather forecast daily because, uh, I prefer to have an idea about the weather before I go outside.
The noun phrase 'weather forecast' requires the definite article 'the' because it refers to a specific forecast relevant to the speaker's location.
× Generally, dry weather makes it easier to plane outdoor events and travel.
✓ Generally, dry weather makes it easier to plan outdoor events and travel.
The word 'plane' is a misspelling of the verb 'plan'. This is a spelling error rather than a preposition error, but it affects meaning. Correct spelling is necessary for clarity.