Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you make a list when you shop?
Thí sinh
Yes, I always make a shopping list. The thing is, I always do this because it helps me stay organized and shop effectively. I don't want to wander around the grocery shopping and buy a necessary items, so it's important and significant for me to bring a list with me.
Giám khảo
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Thí sinh
When I am working, I always make a list. Furthermore, I wanted to set things and task according to its importance. I first prioritize those that are significant and later for those that are less important.
Giám khảo
Why don't some people like making lists?
Thí sinh
There are some people who don't want to make a list. The reason might be that they don't want to be restricted in a way that they can't do what they want. Some people just wanted want to be spontaneous when doing things at their own time and at their own pace.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Thí sinh
I always prefer to make a list on my phone rather than on paper. Furthermore, making a list on my phone makes it easier for me to access the list anytime I want it to. Having it in paper will make it complicated if I get.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear and relevant, but there are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that affect naturalness. For example, "buy a necessary items" should be "buy unnecessary items." Also, avoid redundancy like "important and significant" which mean the same. Try to use linking words to connect ideas smoothly and keep sentences concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I always make a shopping list because it helps me stay organized and shop efficiently. For instance, it prevents me from wandering around the store and buying unnecessary items, which saves time and money.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but contains grammatical mistakes and awkward expressions, such as "I wanted to set things and task" which should be "I want to organize tasks." Also, use linking words like "first" and "then" more clearly to show sequence. Try to be more specific about how making lists helps your work.
Ví dụ: Yes, I always make a list when working. First, I organize tasks based on their importance. Then, I prioritize the most significant ones to complete them efficiently before moving on to less urgent tasks.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but has some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, such as "wanted want" which should be "want." Also, try to use linking words like "because" or "since" to explain reasons more clearly. Avoid repeating similar ideas and be more concise.
Ví dụ: Some people don't like making lists because they feel restricted and prefer to be spontaneous. Since they want to do things at their own pace, they avoid planning too rigidly.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but contains incomplete sentences and awkward phrasing, such as "Having it in paper will make it complicated if I get." Try to complete your thoughts and use linking words like "because" to explain reasons clearly. Also, avoid redundancy like "I always prefer."
Ví dụ: I prefer making lists on my phone because it allows me to access them anytime easily. In contrast, paper lists can be inconvenient if I misplace them or forget to bring them along.
× I don't want to wander around the grocery shopping and buy a necessary items, so it's important and significant for me to bring a list with me.
✓ I don't want to wander around the grocery store and buy unnecessary items, so it's important and significant for me to bring a list with me.
The phrase 'wander around the grocery shopping' is incorrect because 'shopping' is a gerund here and does not fit as a location. The correct phrase is 'wander around the grocery store.' Also, 'a necessary items' is incorrect because 'items' is plural and should not be preceded by 'a.' Instead, 'unnecessary items' fits the intended meaning better.
× I don't want to wander around the grocery shopping and buy a necessary items, so it's important and significant for me to bring a list with me.
✓ I don't want to wander around the grocery store and buy unnecessary items, so it's important and significant for me to bring a list with me.
The phrase 'a necessary items' mixes singular article 'a' with plural noun 'items.' The article should match the noun number. Since 'items' is plural, the article 'a' should be removed or replaced with a quantifier like 'some.'
× Furthermore, I wanted to set things and task according to its importance.
✓ Furthermore, I want to set things and tasks according to their importance.
The sentence is about a habitual action, so present tense 'want' is appropriate instead of past tense 'wanted.' Also, 'task' should be plural 'tasks' to match 'things,' and the possessive pronoun should be plural 'their' to agree with plural antecedents.
× Furthermore, I wanted to set things and task according to its importance.
✓ Furthermore, I want to set things and tasks according to their importance.
The noun 'task' should be plural 'tasks' to be consistent with 'things' and to correctly refer to multiple items being prioritized.
× Furthermore, I wanted to set things and task according to its importance.
✓ Furthermore, I want to set things and tasks according to their importance.
The pronoun 'its' is singular and does not agree with the plural nouns 'things and tasks.' The correct pronoun is 'their' to match the plural antecedents.
× I first prioritize those that are significant and later for those that are less important.
✓ I first prioritize those that are significant and later those that are less important.
The phrase 'later for those' is incorrect because 'for' is unnecessary and disrupts the sentence structure. Removing 'for' makes the sentence grammatically correct and clearer.
× Some people just wanted want to be spontaneous when doing things at their own time and at their own pace.
✓ Some people just want to be spontaneous when doing things at their own time and at their own pace.
The phrase 'wanted want' is incorrect and redundant. The correct form is 'want' to express a present habitual desire.
× Some people just wanted want to be spontaneous when doing things at their own time and at their own pace.
✓ Some people just want to be spontaneous when doing things in their own time and at their own pace.
The preposition 'at' is incorrect with 'their own time.' The correct preposition is 'in' to indicate doing things within their own time frame.
× Having it in paper will make it complicated if I get.
✓ Having it on paper will make it complicated if I lose it.
The phrase 'in paper' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'on' when referring to something written or printed on paper. Also, the sentence is incomplete; adding 'lose it' clarifies the meaning.