Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Yes, I quite often like to eat chocolate because it gives me a boost in happiness and energy at the same time. Moreover, I prefer eating chocolate whenever I'm feeling less energetic.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
I eat chocolates every time I have a meal, which makes it that I eat chocolate daily because it is a nice dessert after consuming food.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Although I love chocolate but I do not often use to eat them in my childhood because my mother did not allow me to eat them. For example, I was allowed a single chocolate in a whole week to prevent being overweight.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
The chocolate is popular around the world because of the way it makes people feel differently. For example, for some people it might help when they are feeling sluggish, or for others it might help when they want to have a nice dessert. Personally for me, I like it.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
My favorite flavor of chocolate is dark chocolate, which is enriched with 100% cocoa. I like the texture that it contains with a hint of sweetness. Also, I like this particular flavour because of it health benefits to a body.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
This is more of a subjective question since it depends on person to person. For example, as a chocolate lover, I would love to receive a nice pack of chocolates as a gift, but on the other hand, if someone is diabetic, it might not be suitable for them to receive.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear and relevant, but it could be more concise and natural. Avoid redundancy such as "quite often like to eat"; simply say "I often like to eat." Also, try to use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often eat chocolate because it boosts my mood and energy, especially when I feel tired.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but a bit wordy and slightly unnatural. Try to be more direct and avoid awkward phrasing like "which makes it that I eat chocolate daily." Also, use linking words to improve flow.
Ví dụ: I eat chocolate every day as a dessert after my meals because I enjoy the sweet taste.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer has some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, such as "do not often use to eat them" and "a single chocolate in a whole week." Try to use past tense correctly and simplify your sentences. Also, avoid starting with 'Although' followed by 'but.'
Ví dụ: Although I loved chocolate, I didn't eat it often as a child because my mother only allowed me one chocolate per week to prevent weight gain.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be more specific and concise. Avoid vague phrases like "makes people feel differently." Use clearer reasons and link your ideas better. Also, avoid repeating "for example" twice in a short answer.
Ví dụ: Chocolate is popular worldwide because it can boost energy and satisfy sweet cravings. For instance, some people eat it to feel more alert, while others enjoy it as a delicious dessert.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but has minor grammatical errors, such as "because of it health benefits to a body." Try to say "because of its health benefits." Also, avoid unnecessary phrases like "that it contains" when describing texture.
Ví dụ: My favorite chocolate flavor is dark chocolate with 100% cocoa. I enjoy its smooth texture and slight sweetness, and I appreciate its health benefits.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is thoughtful and relevant. To improve, try to use more natural expressions like "it depends on the person" instead of "person to person." Also, use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: It depends on the person. For example, I would love to receive chocolates as a gift since I enjoy them, but for someone with diabetes, it might not be appropriate.
× I eat chocolates every time I have a meal, which makes it that I eat chocolate daily because it is a nice dessert after consuming food.
✓ I eat chocolate every time I have a meal, which means that I eat chocolate daily because it is a nice dessert after consuming food.
The word 'chocolates' is plural, but here 'chocolate' as a substance or dessert is uncountable and should be singular. Also, 'makes it that' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'means that'.
× Although I love chocolate but I do not often use to eat them in my childhood because my mother did not allow me to eat them.
✓ Although I love chocolate, I did not often use to eat it in my childhood because my mother did not allow me to eat it.
Using both 'Although' and 'but' together is redundant; only one conjunction is needed. Also, 'use to eat' should be 'used to eat' to indicate past habitual action. 'Them' refers to chocolates, but 'chocolate' as a substance is uncountable and should be 'it'.
× Although I love chocolate but I do not often use to eat them in my childhood because my mother did not allow me to eat them.
✓ Although I love chocolate, I did not often use to eat it in my childhood because my mother did not allow me to eat it.
The phrase 'do not often use to eat' is incorrect for past habits; the correct form is 'did not often use to eat'. The past tense 'did' is required here to match the time frame 'in my childhood'.
× Although I love chocolate but I do not often use to eat them in my childhood because my mother did not allow me to eat them.
✓ Although I love chocolate, I did not often use to eat it in my childhood because my mother did not allow me to eat it.
The pronoun 'them' is plural and refers to countable items, but 'chocolate' as a substance is uncountable and should be referred to as 'it'.
× The chocolate is popular around the world because of the way it makes people feel differently.
✓ Chocolate is popular around the world because of the way it makes people feel differently.
The definite article 'The' is unnecessary before 'chocolate' when speaking about it in general. Omitting 'The' makes the sentence more natural when referring to chocolate as a general concept.
× Personally for me, I like it.
✓ Personally, I like it.
The phrase 'Personally for me' is redundant because both 'Personally' and 'for me' express the same idea. Using just 'Personally' is sufficient and more concise.
× My favorite flavor of chocolate is dark chocolate, which is enriched with 100% cocoa.
✓ My favorite flavor of chocolate is dark chocolate, which is made with 100% cocoa.
The phrase 'enriched with' is typically used when nutrients are added to a product. 'Made with' is more appropriate to describe the composition of chocolate containing 100% cocoa.
× I like the texture that it contains with a hint of sweetness.
✓ I like the texture it has with a hint of sweetness.
The phrase 'the texture that it contains' is awkward. Using 'the texture it has' is more natural and grammatically correct when describing characteristics.
× Also, I like this particular flavour because of it health benefits to a body.
✓ Also, I like this particular flavour because of its health benefits to the body.
The possessive pronoun 'its' is needed instead of 'it' to show ownership. Also, 'to a body' should be 'to the body' to refer generally to the human body.