Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
I personally don't like eating chocolate because eating chocolate is not my cup of tea. I find it really sugary and sometimes bitter when I there's some dark chocolate. So I don't like eating chocolate.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
Well, as I mentioned earlier, I don't prefer chocolate so I don't usually have chocolate, but sometimes when I crave for some sweetness I take some bite of my favorite chocolate that is Kit Kat or Dairy Milk.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yeah, of course. And kid, I remember having chocolate is a thing that when we do a good job, people used to give me a chocolate and I used to have it and I was really happy. When I get chocolate, it's really bad. Or when I used to have money, I go to buy chocolate.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
Chocolate is really popular around the world because people love sweetness, texture of the chocolate and many kids as well as people of my age as well as older people also love chocolate. It's maybe it's taste and due to its flavor.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
Actually I don't have any favorite flavor of chocolate. I kind of find all the chocolate the same flavor so it's all sweet. I think sweet and have the same texture. So I don't remember if chocolate have any kind of flavor.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Yes, uh, in my opinion we could use chocolate as a gift to other because people usually prefer chocolate and it's a good sign to give as a gift. Yeah.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but a bit repetitive and contains some grammatical errors. Try to avoid repeating the same idea and improve sentence structure for naturalness. Also, correct minor mistakes like 'when I there's some dark chocolate' to 'when I eat dark chocolate'.
Ví dụ: I don't really enjoy eating chocolate because I find it too sweet for my taste. Additionally, dark chocolate sometimes tastes bitter to me, so I usually avoid it.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but a bit long and slightly redundant. Try to be more concise and use linking words to connect ideas smoothly. Also, avoid repeating 'chocolate' too often.
Ví dụ: I don't eat chocolate often since I don't prefer it, but occasionally when I crave something sweet, I enjoy a bite of my favorite chocolates like Kit Kat or Dairy Milk.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Your answer is unclear and contains grammatical errors and confusing phrases. Try to organize your ideas logically, use correct tenses, and avoid contradictory statements. Provide specific examples to support your answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, I used to eat chocolate often as a child. For example, I would receive chocolate as a reward for doing well at school, which made me very happy. Also, I sometimes bought chocolate with my own money.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer covers the main idea but is somewhat repetitive and lacks coherence. Use linking words to connect your points and avoid repeating similar phrases. Also, try to use more precise vocabulary.
Ví dụ: Chocolate is popular worldwide because many people enjoy its sweet taste and smooth texture. Moreover, it appeals to all age groups, from children to adults, which adds to its global popularity.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but repetitive and contains grammatical errors. Try to express your opinion clearly and use varied vocabulary. Also, correct grammar mistakes like 'chocolate have' to 'chocolate has'.
Ví dụ: I don't have a favorite chocolate flavor because I find most chocolates taste quite similar—mostly sweet with a similar texture. Therefore, I can't really distinguish between different flavors.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is brief and contains filler words like 'uh' and 'yeah'. Try to give a more complete response with reasons and avoid fillers for a more natural and confident answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think chocolate makes a great gift because many people enjoy it. Giving chocolate can also be seen as a thoughtful gesture, making it suitable for various occasions.
× I find it really sugary and sometimes bitter when I there's some dark chocolate.
✓ I find it really sugary and sometimes bitter when there is some dark chocolate.
The phrase 'when I there's some dark chocolate' is incorrect because 'there's' is a contraction of 'there is' and should not be preceded by 'I'. The correct structure is 'when there is some dark chocolate' to indicate the existence of dark chocolate in that context.
× sometimes when I crave for some sweetness I take some bite of my favorite chocolate
✓ sometimes when I crave some sweetness I take a bite of my favorite chocolate
The verb 'crave' does not require the preposition 'for'; it is directly followed by the object. Also, 'some bite' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'a bite' because 'bite' is a countable noun here.
× And kid, I remember having chocolate is a thing that when we do a good job, people used to give me a chocolate and I used to have it and I was really happy.
✓ And as a kid, I remember having chocolate was a thing that when we did a good job, people used to give me chocolate and I used to have it and I was really happy.
The word 'kid' needs the article 'a' to be grammatically correct. Also, 'having chocolate is a thing' should be in past tense 'was a thing' to match the past context. 'Do' should be 'did' to maintain past tense consistency. 'A chocolate' is incorrect because 'chocolate' is uncountable here; it should be just 'chocolate'.
× When I get chocolate, it's really bad.
✓ When I got chocolate, it was really bad.
The sentence refers to past experiences, so the verbs should be in the past tense. 'Get' should be 'got' and 'is' should be 'was' to maintain tense consistency.
× Or when I used to have money, I go to buy chocolate.
✓ Or when I used to have money, I went to buy chocolate.
The phrase 'used to' indicates past habitual action, so the following verb should be in past tense. 'Go' should be 'went' to match the past context.
× Chocolate is really popular around the world because people love sweetness, texture of the chocolate and many kids as well as people of my age as well as older people also love chocolate.
✓ Chocolate is really popular around the world because people love the sweetness, the texture of chocolate, and many kids as well as people my age and older people also love chocolate.
'Sweetness' and 'texture' need definite articles 'the' because they refer to specific qualities of chocolate. 'People of my age as well as older people' is better expressed as 'people my age and older people' for clarity and correctness.
× I think sweet and have the same texture.
✓ I think they are sweet and have the same texture.
The sentence lacks a subject for the verbs 'are' and 'have'. Adding 'they' clarifies that the speaker refers to chocolates. Also, 'sweet' needs a linking verb 'are' to be grammatically correct.
× So I don't remember if chocolate have any kind of flavor.
✓ So I don't remember if chocolate has any kind of flavor.
'Chocolate' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' instead of 'have' to agree in number.
× Yes, uh, in my opinion we could use chocolate as a gift to other because people usually prefer chocolate and it's a good sign to give as a gift.
✓ Yes, uh, in my opinion we could use chocolate as a gift for others because people usually prefer chocolate and it's a good sign to give as a gift.
The preposition 'to' is incorrect here; the correct preposition is 'for' when referring to giving gifts to people. Also, 'other' should be plural 'others' to refer to other people.