Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, I'm a huge fan of chocolate. I eat a lot of chocolate, maybe like twice a day 'cause I really like the flavor and it always make me feel happy.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
Umm, maybe like twice a day? I'm not sure, it depends on my mood. If I feel bad today I will eat quite many times.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Not really, my parents didn't allow me to eat anything sweet when I was a kid because they think too much sweet things will make me unhealthy.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
I think it can be the flavor and it's also sweet and also there are quite many research shows that chocolate will make people feel happier.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
It's definitely Milky chocolate. That's always my favorite. I don't like bitter flavor.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Yes or no? I think it depends on the people's taste. Some people don't like chocolate and they don't eat chocolate because of the caffeine.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct minor grammar issues. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with correct verb forms and linking words. Avoid repetition ("flavor" and "taste") and limit to 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love chocolate. I usually have it once or twice a day because I enjoy its creamy taste and it cheers me up. For example, after a long day at work a small piece of chocolate helps me relax.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a definite frequency then explain briefly with a linking phrase. Correct grammar (use "many times" -> "it many times" or "several times") and avoid hesitation words like "umm". Keep to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I usually eat chocolate twice a day. However, if I'm having a bad day I might eat it several times because it helps improve my mood.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Answer directly then expand with a clear reason and past-tense consistency. Use correct grammar ("they thought" and "too many sweet things"). Limit to 2–3 sentences and add a brief consequence or example.
Ví dụ: Not really. My parents didn’t allow sweets when I was young because they thought too many sugary foods would be unhealthy, so I rarely ate chocolate as a child.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence and use linking words to list reasons. Use accurate grammar and choose specific supporting details (e.g., mood effects, convenience, cultural uses). Avoid repeating "also" and cite research more naturally ("studies show").
Ví dụ: I think chocolate is popular because it tastes good and is widely available. Moreover, studies show that chocolate can boost mood, and it’s commonly used in celebrations and gifts around the world.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be concise and combine sentences to avoid repetition. Provide one specific reason why and maybe a short comparison. Use correct adjective forms ("milky" and "bitter").
Ví dụ: My favourite is milky chocolate because I prefer its creamy, smooth texture, whereas I don’t enjoy the intense bitterness of dark chocolate.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Answer directly then qualify with a reason. Remove uncertainty like "Yes or no?" and use linking phrases ("However" or "because"). Be specific about alternative gift ideas or how to choose chocolate for others.
Ví dụ: It can be a good gift, but it depends on the recipient. For example, if you know someone likes sweets, a box of quality chocolates is a thoughtful choice; otherwise, consider non-food gifts for people who avoid caffeine or sugar.
× I eat a lot of chocolate, maybe like twice a day 'cause I really like the flavor and it always make me feel happy.
✓ I eat a lot of chocolate, maybe twice a day because I really like the flavor and it always makes me feel happy.
Subject 'it' (referring to 'the flavor' or 'chocolate') is singular and requires the verb 'makes' (third-person singular). Also 'cause' is informal; 'because' is clearer. Remove redundant 'like' before frequency. Suggestion: ensure verbs agree with their singular or plural subjects and use full forms in formal speech.
× If I feel bad today I will eat quite many times.
✓ If I feel bad today, I will eat quite often.
The phrase 'quite many times' is unnatural in English; use 'quite often' to indicate frequency. Also add a comma after the conditional clause. Tense (present condition + future result) is acceptable, so change is lexical and idiomatic within present/future usage.
× Not really, my parents didn't allow me to eat anything sweet when I was a kid because they think too much sweet things will make me unhealthy.
✓ Not really. My parents didn't allow me to eat anything sweet when I was a kid because they thought that too many sweet things would make me unhealthy.
Sequence of tenses requires backshifting: 'think' should be 'thought' and 'will' should be 'would' to match past context. Also 'too much sweet things' is incorrect: use 'too many sweet things' because 'things' is countable. Suggestion: when reporting past beliefs, shift present tense verbs to past and use 'many' for countable nouns.
× I think it can be the flavor and it's also sweet and also there are quite many research shows that chocolate will make people feel happier.
✓ I think it is the flavor, and it's also sweet. Also, quite a lot of research shows that chocolate makes people feel happier.
'It can be the flavor' is awkward; 'it is the flavor' is clearer. 'There are quite many research shows' is ungrammatical: use 'quite a lot of research shows' or 'many studies show'. 'Research' as an uncountable noun pairs with 'a lot of' not 'many'. Also use 'makes' (third-person singular) instead of 'will make' for general truths. Suggestion: use correct quantifier for uncountable nouns and simple present for general facts.
× It's definitely Milky chocolate. That's always my favorite. I don't like bitter flavor.
✓ It's definitely milky chocolate. That's always my favorite. I don't like a bitter flavor.
'Milky' should be lowercase as it's an adjective, not a proper noun. Also include an article 'a' before 'bitter flavor' because 'flavor' is countable in this context. Suggestion: check adjective capitalization and use articles with singular countable nouns.
× Yes or no? I think it depends on the people's taste. Some people don't like chocolate and they don't eat chocolate because of the caffeine.
✓ I think it depends on people's tastes. Some people don't like chocolate because of the caffeine.
'The people's taste' is unnatural; use 'people's tastes' or 'a person's taste'. Also avoid repetitive phrasing 'don't like chocolate and they don't eat chocolate' — combine into one clause. Suggestion: use possessive form 'people's' and plural 'tastes' for general statements; avoid unnecessary repetition.