Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you make a list when you shop?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, I feel like making a list helps me to organize my thoughts and prevents me to waste my money and things and products that it's not necessary for me. And also I prefer to follow the instructions instead of just buying freely.
Giám khảo
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Thí sinh
Yes I do because my work requires me lots of attention since I take care of younger kids, so I need to remember daily activities and simple details of the day that I cannot forget about it and making a list helps me to remember all of it.
Giám khảo
Why don't some people like making lists?
Thí sinh
These people probably think it's unnecessary making a list since they don't need it that to remember or organize their thoughts. Maybe they use other types of plans so they can be organized instead of making a list.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Thí sinh
My phone because I think it's easier and faster since I have my phone with me all the time during my day.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but a bit long and slightly repetitive. Try to make your sentences more concise and natural by avoiding redundancy and improving grammar, such as using 'prevents me from wasting money' instead of 'prevents me to waste my money'. Also, use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I always make a list when I shop because it helps me organize my thoughts and prevents me from wasting money on unnecessary items. Additionally, I prefer to follow my list rather than buying things impulsively.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but could be clearer and more concise. Use linking words like 'because' and 'so' properly, and avoid awkward phrasing such as 'requires me lots of attention'. Try to break your answer into shorter sentences and provide specific examples.
Ví dụ: Yes, I make lists for my work because I take care of young children. Since I need to remember daily activities and important details, making a list helps me stay organized and ensures I don't forget anything.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Try to use clearer sentence structures and linking words like 'because' and 'instead'. Also, be more specific about the alternative methods people might use.
Ví dụ: Some people probably don't like making lists because they find them unnecessary for organizing their thoughts. Instead, they might use other planning methods, such as digital calendars or mental notes, to stay organized.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and concise but could be improved by adding a topic sentence and linking words to make it more natural and complete.
Ví dụ: I prefer to make lists on my phone because it's easier and faster. Since I carry my phone with me all day, I can quickly check or update my list whenever needed.
× I feel like making a list helps me to organize my thoughts and prevents me to waste my money and things and products that it's not necessary for me.
✓ I feel like making a list helps me to organize my thoughts and prevents me from wasting my money and things and products that are not necessary for me.
The verb 'prevent' is followed by the preposition 'from' and then a verb in the -ing form. The original sentence incorrectly uses 'prevents me to waste' instead of 'prevents me from wasting'. Also, 'it's not necessary' should be 'are not necessary' to agree with the plural subject 'things and products'.
× things and products that it's not necessary for me.
✓ things and products that are not necessary for me.
The pronoun 'it' is singular and does not agree with the plural noun 'things and products'. The correct form is 'are not necessary' to match the plural subject.
× making a list helps me to remember all of it.
✓ making a list helps me remember all of it.
The verb 'help' is followed directly by the base form of the verb without 'to'. Therefore, 'helps me to remember' should be 'helps me remember'.
× These people probably think it's unnecessary making a list since they don't need it that to remember or organize their thoughts.
✓ These people probably think making a list is unnecessary since they don't need it to remember or organize their thoughts.
The phrase 'it's unnecessary making a list' is incorrect. The correct structure is 'making a list is unnecessary'. Also, 'they don't need it that to remember' is incorrect; 'that' should be removed.