Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Yes, I visit the library regularly to study or read books. The library provide provides a quiet place where I can focus without distractions and also I enjoy borrowing books instead of buying them and.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
Well, I find it easier to focus on my assignments and, uh, projects in the library. So uh, uh, I use the library to access to academic journals and, umm, books. Uh, I think the library offers a wide range of, umm, resources, including digital.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
No I didn't. I was more interested in actor outdoor activities and uh sports. So I preferred playing uh outside or engaging in, umm, other activities.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Although many schools encourage students to visit libraries for research, with the rise of digital technology and many kids prefer to read ebooks and or use online resources. Also, some kids find libraries boring compared to the other entertainment options.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition and filler, and correct verb agreement. Add one brief specific detail using a linking word.
Ví dụ: Yes, I visit the library regularly to study and read. It provides a quiet environment where I can concentrate without distractions, and I often borrow academic textbooks and novels instead of buying them.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitations and avoid repeating words. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give two specific activities using linking words. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., "access academic journals and e-books").
Ví dụ: I usually work on assignments and research projects in the library. For example, I access academic journals and e-books there, and I also use study rooms when I need a quiet space for group work.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Provide a slightly expanded, smooth response: correct word choice and reduce fillers. Use a linking word to explain reasons and give a brief example of what you did instead.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't. I was more interested in outdoor activities and sports when I was a child, so I preferred playing football and riding bikes with friends instead of going to the library.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more cohesive and grammatically correct. Start with a direct topic sentence, use linking words to contrast points, and include a specific example or statistic if possible.
Ví dụ: Chinese kids do visit libraries, especially because many schools encourage research; however, with the rise of digital technology, many prefer e-books and online resources. For instance, students often use educational apps and digital libraries for quick research rather than going to a physical library.
× The library provide provides a quiet place where I can focus without distractions and also I enjoy borrowing books instead of buying them and.
✓ The library provides a quiet place where I can focus without distractions, and I also enjoy borrowing books instead of buying them.
Subject 'The library' is singular, so the verb should be 'provides' (singular). Remove the extra 'and' at the end and add a comma before 'and' for correct coordination. Suggestion: match singular subjects with singular verbs and avoid sentence fragments or extra conjunctions.
× So uh, uh, I use the library to access to academic journals and, umm, books.
✓ So, I use the library to access academic journals and books.
The phrase 'access to' is incorrect here; 'access' as a verb takes a direct object (access academic journals). Also remove filler words and duplicate 'to' for clarity. Suggestion: use 'access' + object, and avoid unnecessary fillers.
× Uh, I think the library offers a wide range of, umm, resources, including digital.
✓ I think the library offers a wide range of resources, including digital ones.
The adjective 'digital' alone is incomplete; it needs a noun such as 'resources' or the pronoun 'ones' to be grammatical. Suggestion: complete adjectival phrases by providing the noun they modify or use 'ones' to refer back.
× No I didn't. I was more interested in actor outdoor activities and uh sports.
✓ No, I didn't. I was more interested in outdoor activities and sports.
The word 'actor' is incorrect here, likely a phonetic error. Use 'outdoor activities' as the correct noun phrase. Also add a comma after 'No' for natural hesitation. Suggestion: choose correct lexical items and punctuate interruptions.
× Although many schools encourage students to visit libraries for research, with the rise of digital technology and many kids prefer to read ebooks and or use online resources.
✓ Although many schools encourage students to visit libraries for research, the rise of digital technology means many kids prefer to read e-books or use online resources.
The original sentence mixes a dependent clause ('Although...') with an unconnected phrase 'with the rise...' creating a fragment and parallelism error. Rewriting connects ideas: 'Although... , the rise... means...' also use 'e-books' and 'or' for parallel choices. Suggestion: ensure dependent clauses are paired with main clauses and maintain parallel structure when listing alternatives.
× Also, some kids find libraries boring compared to the other entertainment options.
✓ Also, some kids find libraries boring compared to other entertainment options.
The definite article 'the' before 'other entertainment options' is unnecessary; 'other' already implies comparison within a class. Removing 'the' produces more natural English. Suggestion: omit redundant definite articles with 'other' in general comparisons.