Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Yes I do because the sweets of chocolate make me feel more happy. Chocolate can and can can. Chocolate can make my mood better.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
Because the price of chocolate is kind of expensive, I just can get chocolate maybe once in a week every February because it will have a big discount.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, because my sister walked abroad and she always comes back every once in a year and she brings so many chocolate because the chocolate are so many. I can keep it or save it for one year's stocks.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
In my opinion, chocolate is popular around the world because the taste was really good and all people likes it and.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
My favorite flavor of chocolate is cookies and cream because I really like the combination between cookies, just chocolate, and the white cream. It is the best combo ever.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think it's good to use chocolate as a gift because umm, many people use it for umm, Christmas gift or T-shirt and for many more about that.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid repetition and unclear phrases. Use clear and natural expressions to explain why you like chocolate, and keep your answer concise and relevant.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy eating chocolate because its sweetness always lifts my mood and makes me feel happier.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Improve sentence structure and clarity. Use linking words to connect ideas and be specific about frequency and reasons.
Ví dụ: I usually eat chocolate about once a week, especially in February when there are big discounts, as chocolate can be quite expensive.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Focus on clear and grammatically correct sentences. Use linking words to explain the situation logically and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often ate chocolate as a kid because my sister, who lived abroad, would bring back lots of chocolate when she visited once a year, so I could save it for the whole year.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Complete your sentences and avoid vague phrases. Use specific reasons and linking words to make your answer coherent.
Ví dụ: In my opinion, chocolate is popular worldwide because it tastes delicious and most people enjoy its sweet flavour.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Use more natural expressions and avoid informal phrases like 'the best combo ever'. Also, clarify your description with linking words.
Ví dụ: My favourite flavour of chocolate is cookies and cream because I enjoy the combination of crunchy cookies, smooth chocolate, and sweet white cream.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Avoid filler words like 'umm' and unclear references such as 'T-shirt'. Provide clear reasons and examples for your opinion.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think chocolate makes a great gift because many people give it during Christmas and other special occasions.
× Yes I do because the sweets of chocolate make me feel more happy.
✓ Yes, I do because the sweetness of chocolate makes me feel happier.
The phrase 'more happy' is incorrect; the comparative form of 'happy' is 'happier'. Also, 'sweets of chocolate' is incorrect; 'sweetness of chocolate' is the proper noun form to describe the quality. Additionally, subject-verb agreement requires 'makes' instead of 'make' because 'sweetness' is singular.
× Chocolate can and can can.
✓ Chocolate can do that.
The original sentence is unclear and repetitive. It lacks proper structure and meaning. Replacing it with a clear, concise sentence improves clarity.
× Chocolate can make my mood better.
✓ Chocolate can improve my mood.
While 'make my mood better' is understandable, 'improve my mood' is more natural. The original sentence is grammatically acceptable but can be improved for naturalness.
× Because the price of chocolate is kind of expensive, I just can get chocolate maybe once in a week every February because it will have a big discount.
✓ Because the price of chocolate is quite expensive, I can only get chocolate maybe once a week in February when there is a big discount.
The modal verb 'can' is incorrectly placed as 'just can'. The correct placement is 'can only'. Also, 'once in a week' should be 'once a week'. 'Every February' is better expressed as 'in February'. 'It will have' is better as 'there is' to indicate the discount period.
× Yes, because my sister walked abroad and she always comes back every once in a year and she brings so many chocolate because the chocolate are so many.
✓ Yes, because my sister went abroad and she always comes back once a year and she brings a lot of chocolate because there is so much chocolate.
'Walked abroad' is incorrect; the correct past tense verb is 'went abroad'. 'Every once in a year' is incorrect; 'once a year' is correct. 'So many chocolate' is incorrect because 'chocolate' is uncountable; 'a lot of chocolate' or 'so much chocolate' is correct. 'The chocolate are' is incorrect; 'there is' is appropriate for uncountable nouns.
× I can keep it or save it for one year's stocks.
✓ I can keep it or save it as stock for one year.
'One year's stocks' is awkward and incorrect. 'Stock for one year' is a clearer and grammatically correct expression.
× In my opinion, chocolate is popular around the world because the taste was really good and all people likes it and.
✓ In my opinion, chocolate is popular around the world because the taste is really good and all people like it.
The sentence mixes past tense 'was' with present tense context; 'taste' should be present tense 'is'. 'All people likes' is incorrect; subject-verb agreement requires 'like'. The sentence ends abruptly with 'and' which should be removed.
× My favorite flavor of chocolate is cookies and cream because I really like the combination between cookies, just chocolate, and the white cream.
✓ My favorite flavor of chocolate is cookies and cream because I really like the combination of cookies, plain chocolate, and white cream.
The preposition 'between' is used for two items; 'combination of' is correct for more than two items. 'Just chocolate' is better expressed as 'plain chocolate'. 'The white cream' should be 'white cream' without 'the'.
× Yes, I think it's good to use chocolate as a gift because umm, many people use it for umm, Christmas gift or T-shirt and for many more about that.
✓ Yes, I think it's good to use chocolate as a gift because many people use it as a Christmas gift or for other occasions.
'Christmas gift or T-shirt' is confusing and incorrect; 'T-shirt' does not fit here. 'For many more about that' is unclear and ungrammatical. The corrected sentence clarifies the meaning and corrects pronoun and article usage.