Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like eating chocolate because I like the taste of sweet.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
I eat chocolate three times a week while studying English and working.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did. I often eat chocolate when I was a kid. Uh, my mother often bought me many chocolates, so I usually ate it.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
I think we can buy chocolate easily because the price is not so expensive. Therefore chocolate is popular around the world.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
My favorite flavor of chocolate is strawberry.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think it is good to use chocolate as a gift to others because, umm, many people like eating it. So I think, uh, some people like it.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but could be more natural and detailed. Instead of saying "I like the taste of sweet," you could say "I enjoy the sweet and rich flavour of chocolate." Also, try to avoid repeating the word "like" too often and add a bit more explanation.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy eating chocolate because of its sweet and rich flavour, which always cheers me up.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but could be improved by adding linking words and more detail. For example, you could say when exactly you eat chocolate and why it helps you. This will make your answer more coherent and informative.
Ví dụ: I usually eat chocolate about three times a week, especially when I'm studying English or working, as it helps me stay focused and motivated.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer has some grammar mistakes and redundancy. Use past tense consistently and avoid repeating the same idea. Also, try to use linking words to connect your sentences smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often ate chocolate when I was a child because my mother frequently bought it for me, so I usually enjoyed it as a treat.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be more natural and detailed. Use linking words like "because" and "so" properly, and add more reasons to support your opinion.
Ví dụ: Chocolate is popular worldwide because it is affordable and widely available, so many people can enjoy it as a sweet treat.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but very brief. You could improve it by adding a reason or description to explain why you like that flavour, making your answer more interesting.
Ví dụ: My favourite flavour of chocolate is strawberry because I love the combination of sweet chocolate and the fruity, slightly tangy taste of strawberries.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is repetitive and contains hesitation. Try to be more confident and avoid repeating the same idea. Also, add more specific reasons to support your opinion.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe chocolate makes a great gift because most people enjoy it, and it is a thoughtful and delicious present for many occasions.
× Yes, I like eating chocolate because I like the taste of sweet.
✓ Yes, I like eating chocolate because I like the sweet taste.
The adjective 'sweet' should be used to modify the noun 'taste', so the correct phrase is 'sweet taste' rather than 'taste of sweet'. Using 'taste of sweet' is incorrect because 'sweet' is an adjective, not a noun.
× I often eat chocolate when I was a kid.
✓ I often ate chocolate when I was a kid.
The sentence mixes present tense 'eat' with past time reference 'when I was a kid'. The verb should be in the past tense 'ate' to match the past time frame.
× My mother often bought me many chocolates, so I usually ate it.
✓ My mother often bought me many chocolates, so I usually ate them.
The pronoun 'it' is singular but refers to 'many chocolates', which is plural. The correct pronoun is 'them' to agree in number with the plural noun.