Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you think museums are important?
Thí sinh
I think museums are really important to store artifacts and historical architecture which is really important for our ancestors life and preserve many things for future. And also going to museum is really important for students to learn about history. So I think the museum is really important.
Giám khảo
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Thí sinh
Uh, there is one big museum is in my hometown called Lake Chocolate, Wisconsin, which is really famous for not only local, but also, uh, visitors like foreigners. So, uh, many people who have many who have interest about history came, uh, coming to our museum, which is really important thing.
Giám khảo
Do you often visit a museum?
Thí sinh
I, I often visit a museum because I like to know about history and also that, uh, knowing history makes me, makes our world perspective more broadened. So, uh, I think it's really essential to improve my knowledge, uh, going to the museum.
Giám khảo
When was the last time you visited a museum?
Thí sinh
The last time when I went to the museum was the last week I went the Tokyo Museum, which is really large museum in Japan and there are many exhibitions about the history of Japan, Japan and also the global ones. So I think it's really good place to know about the con connection with other.
Do you think museums are important?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and clear: start with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting points with linking words. Avoid repetition (e.g. ‘really important’ repeatedly) and grammatical errors (use plural/singular consistently). Use clearer vocabulary (e.g. ‘preserve heritage’ instead of ‘preserve many things’).
Ví dụ: I believe museums are very important because they preserve cultural heritage and historical artifacts. For example, exhibits can show how people lived in the past, which helps students and visitors understand history better. Therefore, museums play a vital role in education and cultural preservation.
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Organize the answer with a clear topic sentence and avoid filler words (uh, um). Correct sentence structure and verb forms (e.g. ‘there is one big museum in my hometown called…’). Give a specific detail about the museum (what it exhibits or why it’s famous) and use linking words like ‘because’ or ‘for example’.
Ví dụ: There is one major museum in my hometown called Lake Chocolate Museum, which attracts both local residents and international visitors. For example, it is well-known for its regional history and unique chocolate-making exhibits, so many people interested in history and local industry visit each year.
Do you often visit a museum?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct statement about frequency, then give a clear reason with specific detail. Reduce hesitations and repetition. Use linking words like ‘because’ or ‘so’ and correct phrasing (e.g. ‘visiting museums broadens my perspective’).
Ví dụ: Yes, I visit museums quite often, usually a few times a year, because I enjoy learning about historical events and cultures. Visiting exhibitions broadens my perspective and helps me understand how different societies developed over time.
When was the last time you visited a museum?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a clear time reference first (e.g. ‘last week’) and then describe one or two specific things you saw or learned. Avoid repetition and fix grammar (e.g. ‘I went to the Tokyo National Museum last week’). Use linking words like ‘there I saw…’ or ‘for example…’ to make the answer coherent.
Ví dụ: I visited a museum last week — the Tokyo National Museum. There I saw large exhibitions about Japanese history, including samurai armor and ancient pottery, and I also enjoyed displays comparing Japanese culture with other Asian cultures.
× I think museums are really important to store artifacts and historical architecture which is really important for our ancestors life and preserve many things for future.
✓ I think museums are really important for storing artifacts and historical architecture, which are important for understanding our ancestors' lives and preserving many things for the future.
Pronoun and noun form errors: 'our ancestors life' should be plural possessive 'our ancestors' lives'. Also 'to store' followed by other verbs is better as a noun clause 'for storing'. Use 'which are' because it refers to multiple items (artifacts and historical architecture). Add 'the' before 'future' to refer to a specific time period. Suggestion: Use plural possessive for ancestors and match verb forms to noun phrases; use 'for storing' to express purpose.
× And also going to museum is really important for students to learn about history.
✓ Also, going to museums is really important for students to learn about history.
Count noun and article use: 'museum' should be plural 'museums' or preceded by 'a/the'. Beginning with 'And also' is informal and redundant; use 'Also'. Suggestion: Use plural when speaking generally about a type of place and avoid redundant discourse markers.
× So I think the museum is really important.
✓ So I think museums are really important.
Article error and number: Using 'the museum' implies a specific museum; the student means museums in general, so use the plural form without 'the'. Suggestion: Use the plural noun to generalize or use 'the' only when referring to a specific museum.
× Uh, there is one big museum is in my hometown called Lake Chocolate, Wisconsin, which is really famous for not only local, but also, uh, visitors like foreigners.
✓ There is one big museum in my hometown called Lake Chocolate, Wisconsin, which is really famous not only with locals but also with visitors from abroad.
Redundant 'is' after 'museum' creates ungrammatical structure; correct pattern is 'There is one... in my hometown'. Also incorrect preposition and phrasing: use 'with locals' and 'visitors from abroad' instead of 'not only local... foreigners'. Suggestion: Remove the extra 'is' and use correct prepositions for groups (with locals, from abroad). Maintain parallel structure with 'not only... but also...'.
× So, uh, many people who have many who have interest about history came, uh, coming to our museum, which is really important thing.
✓ So many people who are interested in history come to our museum, which is a really important place.
Multiple issues: repetition 'who have many who have' and tense/verb form errors 'came, coming'. Use 'are interested in' (correct collocation) and simple present 'come' for habitual action. 'Important thing' is vague; 'important place' or 'important institution' is better. Suggestion: Eliminate repetitions, use correct collocations ('interested in'), and match tense to habitual actions.
× I, I often visit a museum because I like to know about history and also that, uh, knowing history makes me, makes our world perspective more broadened.
✓ I often visit museums because I like learning about history, and knowing history broadens my and our understanding of the world.
Tense and form: 'like to know about history' is unnatural; use 'like learning about history'. 'Knowing history makes me, makes our world perspective more broadened' contains redundancy and incorrect comparative form. Use 'broadens' with direct objects 'my and our understanding' instead of 'more broadened'. Suggestion: Use gerunds for activities ('learning'), avoid redundant phrases, and use active verbs like 'broadens' with the correct object.
× So, uh, I think it's really essential to improve my knowledge, uh, going to the museum.
✓ So I think it's really essential to improve my knowledge by going to museums.
Incorrect use of '-ing' phrase: 'improve my knowledge, going to the museum' is a dangling participle. Use 'by going to museums' to indicate the method. Also prefer plural 'museums' when generalizing. Suggestion: Use 'by' + gerund to express means and pluralize general nouns.
× The last time when I went to the museum was the last week I went the Tokyo Museum, which is really large museum in Japan and there are many exhibitions about the history of Japan, Japan and also the global ones.
✓ The last time I went to a museum was last week when I visited the Tokyo Museum, which is a very large museum in Japan and has many exhibitions about Japanese history and also about global topics.
Tense and article errors: 'The last time when I went to the museum was the last week I went the Tokyo Museum' is ungrammatical and repetitive. Use 'The last time I went to a museum was last week when I visited...' Article errors: 'really large museum' needs 'a' or 'the' depending on context. Repetition 'Japan, Japan' removed. Use 'has many exhibitions about Japanese history and global topics' for clarity. Suggestion: Simplify the time clause 'The last time I went... was last week when I visited...', include necessary articles, and avoid repetition.
× So I think it's really good place to know about the con connection with other.
✓ So I think it's a really good place to learn about the connections with other cultures/countries.
Preposition and article errors: missing article 'a' before 'really good place'. 'Know about the con connection with other' is unclear; likely meant 'connections with other cultures' or 'other countries'. Use 'learn about' rather than 'know about' for acquiring knowledge. 'Connection' should be plural 'connections'. Suggestion: Add the article, choose the correct noun ('connections'), and specify the object (cultures/countries). Use 'learn about' for studying subjects.