Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like eating chocolate. I like eating chocolate because I like to eat, uh, sweet foods.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
Not that often. Uh, I eat chocolate sometimes. Like probably like 2 to three times a month.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, I used to eat a lot of chocolate when I was a kid. Uh, I used to love eating chocolates because it was one of my fav favorite foods, uh, back in my childhood.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
I think chocolate is popular around the world is because, uh, it is very delicious. It it's a very delicious food and like, who doesn't like eating chocolates? Everyone loves it. That's why it's really popular.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
I like eating dark chocolate, it's my favorite flavor. Uh, I like the bitterness of the flavor. I usually. I usually like foods that are a bit bitter in taste. That's why I like the dark.
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 gifts to others because everyone loves to eat chocolates and when they receive chocolates as a guest they get really happy.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid repetition and filler words like 'uh'. Provide a more natural and concise answer by combining ideas and using varied vocabulary.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy eating chocolate because I have a sweet tooth and find it very satisfying.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Avoid filler words and redundancy. Give a clear and direct answer with a precise frequency and a linking phrase to make it more natural.
Ví dụ: I don't eat chocolate very often; usually, I have it two or three times a month.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Reduce filler words and repetition. Use varied vocabulary and a more natural sentence structure to express past habits.
Ví dụ: Yes, I used to eat a lot of chocolate as a child because it was one of my favourite treats.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Avoid repetition and filler words. Use linking words to connect ideas and provide more specific reasons for chocolate's popularity.
Ví dụ: Chocolate is popular worldwide because it tastes delicious and appeals to people of all ages, making it a universally loved treat.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Eliminate filler words and repetition. Use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly and provide a clear explanation.
Ví dụ: My favourite flavour is dark chocolate because I enjoy its slightly bitter taste, as I generally prefer foods with a bit of bitterness.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Avoid redundancy and improve sentence structure. Use linking words to make your answer more coherent and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, chocolate makes a great gift because most people enjoy it, and receiving it usually brings them happiness.
× I used to love eating chocolates because it was one of my fav favorite foods, uh, back in my childhood.
✓ I used to love eating chocolate because it was one of my favorite foods, uh, back in my childhood.
The word 'chocolates' is plural, but here it refers to the general food item, which is uncountable and should be singular 'chocolate'. Also, 'fav' is an informal abbreviation and should be 'favorite'.
× I think chocolate is popular around the world is because, uh, it is very delicious. It it's a very delicious food and like, who doesn't like eating chocolates? Everyone loves it. That's why it's really popular.
✓ I think chocolate is popular around the world because, uh, it is very delicious. It's a very delicious food and, like, who doesn't like eating chocolate? Everyone loves it. That's why it's really popular.
The phrase 'is popular around the world is because' contains a redundancy; 'is' should be removed. Also, 'chocolates' should be singular 'chocolate' when referring to the food in general. The phrase 'It it's' is a typo and should be 'It's'.
× Yes, I think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others because everyone loves to eat chocolates and when they receive chocolates as a guest they get really happy.
✓ Yes, I think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others because everyone loves to eat chocolate and when they receive chocolate as a gift they get really happy.
The word 'chocolates' should be singular 'chocolate' when referring to the food in general. Also, 'guest' is incorrect in this context; it should be 'gift'.
× Yes, I think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others because everyone loves to eat chocolates and when they receive chocolates as a guest they get really happy.
✓ Yes, I think it is good to use chocolate as gifts for others because everyone loves to eat chocolate and when they receive chocolate as a gift they get really happy.
The preposition 'to' is incorrect when referring to giving gifts; the correct preposition is 'for'. Also, 'guest' is a wrong word here; it should be 'gift'.