Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I like eating chocolates and I do so because it has a very unique taste. Whenever it gets into the mouth, it just melts very gently and it gives me that sugar rush. However, I'm aware that too much sweet things is not healthy, but I can't help it sometimes.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
Not very often, however, I try to eat it maybe just once or twice per week because too too many sweet things again is not healthy. Whenever I get the chance to take chocolate, I also ensure that I buy for the people living around me so that we can enjoy the chocolate together.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Absolutely no. This was because of the restrictions placed on eating sugar things in my house while growing up. Chocolates were only for special occasions. So let's say I attended a birthday party and then chocolates were shed. Absolutely OK for me to take chocolate, but within the house, no it wasn't allowed.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
In my opinion, the popularity of chocolate is because of the sweetness embedded within it. There's nobody that does not that doesn't like sweet things. So whenever we get to taste something sweet, it gets addictive, sort of. So this addictive nature of chocolate is what makes it very popular around the world.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
I do not really have any favorite flavor of chocolate. Anything chocolate would work for me. However there was one. I'm trying to remember the name now. I can't really. I think that was cranberry, The cranberries variety of chocolates. I really enjoyed that at a friend's place.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Absolutely right. I think giving gifts is such a thoughtful thing to do and making chocolate a part of those gift items can give that extra touch of sensitivity to the whole gift idea or gift package. So I it's something I would be open to doing.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but try to avoid redundancy and improve sentence structure. For example, instead of repeating 'sweet things' twice, you can say 'too much sugar'. Also, try to use linking words like 'because' and 'although' to make your answer more coherent.
Ví dụ: I like eating chocolate because it has a unique taste that melts gently in the mouth, giving me a pleasant sugar rush. Although I know too much sugar is unhealthy, I sometimes can't resist it.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but avoid repeating words like 'too too many'. Also, use linking words like 'so' to connect ideas smoothly. Try to be more concise and natural in your response.
Ví dụ: I don't eat chocolate very often, maybe once or twice a week, because too much sugar is unhealthy. So, when I do buy chocolate, I share it with my neighbours to enjoy together.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but can be improved by using better sentence structure and vocabulary. Avoid phrases like 'sugar things' and 'chocolates were shed'. Use linking words like 'because' and 'however' to make your answer more coherent.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't often eat chocolate as a child because my family restricted sugary foods. Chocolates were only allowed on special occasions, like birthday parties. So, I could enjoy chocolate then, but not at home regularly.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer has good ideas but avoid repetition and improve clarity. For example, instead of 'nobody that does not that doesn't like', say 'almost everyone likes'. Use linking words like 'because' and 'therefore' to connect ideas logically.
Ví dụ: I think chocolate is popular worldwide because it is sweet and almost everyone enjoys sweet tastes. Therefore, its addictive quality makes it loved by many people.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is honest but a bit unclear and disorganized. Try to give a direct answer first, then add details. Avoid hesitations like 'I'm trying to remember'. Use linking words like 'but' to contrast ideas.
Ví dụ: I don't have a specific favourite chocolate flavour; I enjoy all kinds. However, I once tried cranberry-flavoured chocolate at a friend's house, and I really liked it.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Your answer is positive but can be more concise and natural. Avoid awkward phrases like 'extra touch of sensitivity'. Use linking words like 'because' to explain your opinion clearly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think chocolate makes a great gift because it adds a special touch and shows thoughtfulness. So, I would definitely consider giving chocolate as a present.
× I like eating chocolates and I do so because it has a very unique taste.
✓ I like eating chocolate and I do so because it has a very unique taste.
The word 'chocolate' is generally uncountable when referring to the substance or food in general. Using 'chocolates' implies individual pieces or types, which is not the intended meaning here. So, 'chocolate' should be singular and uncountable.
× However, I'm aware that too much sweet things is not healthy, but I can't help it sometimes.
✓ However, I'm aware that too many sweet things are not healthy, but I can't help it sometimes.
'Sweet things' is plural, so the quantifier should be 'too many' instead of 'too much', and the verb should agree in plural form 'are' instead of 'is'. 'Too much' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'too many' is for countable plural nouns.
× Not very often, however, I try to eat it maybe just once or twice per week because too too many sweet things again is not healthy.
✓ Not very often, however, I try to eat it maybe just once or twice per week because too many sweet things again are not healthy.
Again, 'sweet things' is plural, so 'too many' is correct, and the verb should be plural 'are' instead of 'is'. Also, the repeated 'too' is likely a typo and should be corrected to a single 'too'.
× Whenever I get the chance to take chocolate, I also ensure that I buy for the people living around me so that we can enjoy the chocolate together.
✓ Whenever I get the chance to take chocolate, I also ensure that I buy some for the people living around me so that we can enjoy the chocolate together.
The verb 'buy' usually requires an object. Here, 'some' is needed to indicate buying some amount of chocolate for others. Without 'some', the sentence is incomplete.
× This was because of the restrictions placed on eating sugar things in my house while growing up.
✓ This was because of the restrictions placed on eating sugary things in my house while growing up.
The phrase 'sugar things' is incorrect. The correct adjective form is 'sugary' to describe things containing sugar. Also, 'things' is plural and acceptable here.
× Chocolates were only for special occasions.
✓ Chocolate was only for special occasions.
When referring to chocolate in general, the uncountable noun 'chocolate' is preferred over 'chocolates' which implies individual pieces. Also, 'was' agrees with the singular uncountable noun.
× So let's say I attended a birthday party and then chocolates were shed.
✓ So let's say I attended a birthday party and then chocolates were shared.
The word 'shed' is incorrect in this context. The correct verb is 'shared' to indicate distributing chocolates among people.
× There's nobody that does not that doesn't like sweet things.
✓ There's nobody who doesn't like sweet things.
The phrase 'does not that doesn't' is redundant and incorrect. The correct form is 'who doesn't' to refer to people. Also, 'nobody' is singular, so 'doesn't' is correct.
× Anything chocolate would work for me.
✓ Anything chocolate-related would work for me.
The phrase 'Anything chocolate' is informal and slightly unclear. Adding '-related' clarifies that any chocolate-flavored or chocolate-type item is acceptable.
× I think giving gifts is such a thoughtful thing to do and making chocolate a part of those gift items can give that extra touch of sensitivity to the whole gift idea or gift package.
✓ I think giving gifts is such a thoughtful thing to do and making chocolate a part of those gift items can give that extra touch of sentiment to the whole gift idea or gift package.
The word 'sensitivity' is incorrect in this context. The intended meaning is likely 'sentiment', which refers to feelings or emotional value associated with gifts.