Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you think museums are important?
Thí sinh
Definitely, museum plays a vital role in many aspects. People could see the exhibition physically. And they would probably learn something out of it. For example, last time I visited a museum.
Giám khảo
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Thí sinh
Well, my home time is Macau, which is densely populated city and you will probably only see one museum if you visit there. And the museum basically show you how the Asian Macau looks like and how the fishermen survive during this time, during the that period of.
Giám khảo
Do you often visit a museum?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I'm not a fan of visiting museum. First of all, I don't quite see the value of it when I visit there, and on the other hand, if I want to look it up something specific, I would rather go online and search it up. Search it up.
Giám khảo
When was the last time you visited a museum?
Thí sinh
Well, I don't quite remember it probably, uh, when I was in grade six, I visited the museum in Macau because it was the extracellular courses. So I have to go there with the teacher and the classmates.
Do you think museums are important?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally relevant but could be more natural and concise. Avoid redundancy and improve sentence structure. For example, use plural 'museums' and connect ideas smoothly with linking words.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe museums are very important because they allow people to experience exhibitions firsthand, which helps them learn more effectively. For instance, during my last visit to a museum, I gained new insights about local history.
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Try to improve grammar and clarity. Use linking words to connect ideas and be more specific. Also, correct phrases like 'my home time' to 'my hometown' and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: My hometown is Macau, a densely populated city with only a few museums. For example, there is one museum that showcases the traditional lifestyle of Asian Macau, including how fishermen survived in the past.
Do you often visit a museum?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but could be more natural and concise. Avoid repeating phrases and improve sentence flow with linking words.
Ví dụ: To be honest, I don't often visit museums because I don't always find them valuable. Instead, if I want specific information, I prefer to search for it online.
When was the last time you visited a museum?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and vocabulary. Use correct terms like 'extracurricular' instead of 'extracellular'. Also, avoid filler words and be more precise in your answer.
Ví dụ: I don't remember exactly, but I think the last time I visited a museum was in grade six during an extracurricular activity. I went there with my teacher and classmates.
× Definitely, museum plays a vital role in many aspects.
✓ Definitely, museums play a vital role in many aspects.
The noun 'museum' should be plural 'museums' to agree with the plural verb 'play' and to refer generally to museums in general, not a single museum.
× People could see the exhibition physically.
✓ People can see the exhibition physically.
The modal verb 'could' implies past ability or possibility, but here the present ability is meant, so 'can' is more appropriate.
× And the museum basically show you how the Asian Macau looks like and how the fishermen survive during this time, during the that period of.
✓ And the museum basically shows you what Asian Macau looked like and how the fishermen survived during that period.
The singular subject 'museum' requires the verb 'shows' (third person singular). Also, 'looks like' should be 'looked like' to match past tense 'survived'. The phrase 'during this time, during the that period of' is redundant and incorrect; 'during that period' is correct.
× Well, my home time is Macau, which is densely populated city and you will probably only see one museum if you visit there.
✓ Well, my hometown is Macau, which is a densely populated city and you will probably only see one museum if you visit there.
The word 'home time' is incorrect; it should be 'hometown'. Also, 'densely populated city' needs the article 'a' before it.
× First of all, I don't quite see the value of it when I visit there, and on the other hand, if I want to look it up something specific, I would rather go online and search it up.
✓ First of all, I don't quite see the value of it when I visit, and on the other hand, if I want to look up something specific, I would rather go online and search for it.
The phrase 'look it up something' is incorrect; the correct form is 'look up something'. Also, 'search it up' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'search for it'. The preposition 'for' is necessary after 'search' when referring to looking for information.
× Well, I don't quite remember it probably, uh, when I was in grade six, I visited the museum in Macau because it was the extracellular courses.
✓ Well, I don't quite remember it, but probably when I was in grade six, I visited the museum in Macau because it was part of the extracurricular courses.
The phrase 'extracellular courses' is incorrect; the correct term is 'extracurricular courses'. Also, adding 'but' improves sentence flow. The past tense 'visited' is correct here.