Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like chatting with friends?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I do like chatting with my friends and we usually communicate through chat only.
Giám khảo
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Thí sinh
We mostly talk about when we're going to meet and what we are gonna do after meeting.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Thí sinh
I don't prefer to chat with group of people because I don't have many friends. I only have two friends and we have a group on Instagram where we usually talk and communicate with each other.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Thí sinh
I prefer to communicate via social media because it is very easy to say something which we can't say to your faces, but we can say it on chat.
Giám khảo
Do you argue with friends?
Thí sinh
No, I don't like to argue with my friends as I said. Like for example if we are meeting after a very long time, we are still arguing about something, then it's not worth anything.
Do you like chatting with friends?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but could be more natural and detailed. Avoid redundancy by not repeating 'chat' and add a reason or example to enrich your response.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends, especially through messaging apps because it's convenient and helps us stay connected even when we're busy.
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be improved by using more formal vocabulary and adding linking words to make it more coherent.
Ví dụ: We usually discuss our plans, such as when we will meet and what activities we will do afterward, so that everyone is prepared.
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but could be more concise and structured. Start with a clear topic sentence, then provide supporting details using linking words.
Ví dụ: I prefer chatting with a small group because I only have two close friends. For instance, we have an Instagram group where we often communicate and share updates.
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer has a good idea but contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Use clearer language and correct grammar to express your point.
Ví dụ: I prefer communicating through social media because it's easier to express thoughts that might be difficult to say face-to-face.
Do you argue with friends?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat unclear and repetitive. Try to give a direct answer first, then explain with a specific example using linking words for clarity.
Ví dụ: No, I avoid arguing with my friends because it can ruin our time together. For example, if we meet after a long time, I prefer to focus on enjoying the moment rather than arguing.
× Yeah, I do like chatting with my friends and we usually communicate through chat only.
✓ Yeah, I do like chatting with my friends and we usually communicate only through chat.
The adverb 'only' should be placed before the phrase it modifies to clarify that communication happens exclusively through chat. Placing 'only' after 'chat' is less clear and can cause ambiguity.
× We mostly talk about when we're going to meet and what we are gonna do after meeting.
✓ We mostly talk about when we're going to meet and what we are going to do after meeting.
The phrase 'gonna' is informal and should be replaced with 'going to' in formal or semi-formal speech. This improves clarity and correctness.
× I don't prefer to chat with group of people because I don't have many friends.
✓ I don't prefer to chat with a group of people because I don't have many friends.
The phrase 'group of people' requires the indefinite article 'a' before 'group' because it refers to one group among many. Omitting the article is incorrect.
× I prefer to communicate via social media because it is very easy to say something which we can't say to your faces, but we can say it on chat.
✓ I prefer to communicate via social media because it is very easy to say something which we can't say to your face, but we can say it in chat.
The phrase 'your faces' is incorrect because the speaker is referring generally to the listener's face in singular. Also, 'on chat' should be 'in chat' to correctly describe communication within a chat platform.