Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like chatting with friends?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. Since we see each other every day, our conversations are always very natural and comfortable without feeling awkward or forced. We usually make the most of our breaks between classes to chat, and we sometimes stay in touch online after school, although not that frequently.
Giám khảo
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Thí sinh
We talk about almost everything, ranging from our daily experiences to our inner thoughts and feelings. Most of the time. We often share what happens in school, and sometimes we even discuss personal problems or future plans, which makes our friendship closer and more supportive. Because of that, I've become more open and honest when talking to them.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Thí sinh
I'd go for a group chatting because it offers a wider range of perspectives and opinions, which makes the conversation more lively and engaging. However, I still enjoy one-on-one conversations as they feel more personal and focused, allowing people to understand each other on a deeper level. I usually tend to open up about my personal concerns when I talk to just one.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Thí sinh
Face to face communication is my top choice because I can easily read the other person's facial expressions and thoughts, which helps avoid misunderstandings and maintain healthy relationships. However, I still think social media is very useful when I need to stay in touch with friends who live far away.
Giám khảo
Do you argue with friends?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, we sometimes have disagreements about academic issues or study related topics. I still remember a time when we didn't talk to each other for a while because of an argument. However, I always try to stay calm and resolve the problem in a way that makes both of us satisfied so it doesn't negatively affect our relationship.
Do you like chatting with friends?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời tự nhiên và đầy đủ nhưng có thể ngắn gọn hơn và tránh lặp ý. Nên mở đầu bằng câu chủ đề rõ ràng, dùng một hoặc hai câu bổ trợ có liên kết logic, và thay một vài cụm từ lặp bằng từ đồng nghĩa để tăng đa dạng từ vựng.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends. We see each other every day so our conversations feel natural and relaxed, usually during breaks between classes. Occasionally we stay in touch online after school, but not very often.
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Điểm: 86.0Gợi ý: Nội dung phong phú và cụ thể, nhưng có một câu bị cắt rời (‘Most of the time.’). Nên nối ý bằng từ nối và tránh câu ngắn không cần thiết. Thêm ví dụ cụ thể (một chủ đề gần đây) sẽ làm câu trả lời thuyết phục hơn.
Ví dụ: We talk about a wide range of things, from daily events to our feelings and future plans. For example, last week we discussed university choices and helped each other compare courses, which brought us closer and made me more open with them.
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời có cấu trúc rõ ràng, cân bằng và dùng từ liên kết tốt. Để cải thiện, rút gọn một chút và dùng ví dụ ngắn để minh họa khi cần; tránh lặp ý ‘I usually tend’ (thừa từ).
Ví dụ: I prefer group chats because they bring varied perspectives and make discussions livelier. That said, I open up more in one-on-one talks; for instance, I once told a close friend about a family issue and received focused advice.
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Điểm: 92.0Gợi ý: Rất rõ ràng và thuyết phục, sử dụng lý do hợp lý. Chỉ cần một chỉnh sửa nhỏ: tránh dùng ‘thoughts’ khi nói về biểu cảm khuôn mặt (không hoàn toàn chính xác) và cân nhắc thêm một ví dụ ngắn để làm sáng ý.
Ví dụ: I prefer face-to-face communication because I can read facial expressions and tone, which reduces misunderstandings. However, I use social media to keep in contact with friends who live abroad, like texting and video calls.
Do you argue with friends?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời đầy đủ và có câu chuyện minh họa, thể hiện kỹ năng giải quyết xung đột. Cần chú ý dấu câu và nối câu mượt hơn (ví dụ: dùng liên từ thay cho các câu ngắn). Thêm chi tiết về cách giải quyết cụ thể sẽ tăng tính thuyết phục.
Ví dụ: Yes, we sometimes disagree about study matters. Once we stopped talking for a few days after a heated argument, but I calmly suggested we meet and discuss our perspectives, and we agreed on a compromise that repaired the relationship.
× Most of the time.
✓ Most of the time, we often share what happens in school.
This fragment is a sentence structure error because 'Most of the time.' is a sentence fragment lacking a verb or connection to the next clause. It should be combined with the following sentence or completed to form a full sentence. Suggestion: attach it to the next sentence or add a verb to make it complete. For example, 'Most of the time, we share what happens in school.'
× Face to face communication is my top choice because I can easily read the other person's facial expressions and thoughts, which helps avoid misunderstandings and maintain healthy relationships.
✓ Face-to-face communication is my top choice because I can easily read the other person's facial expressions and thoughts, which helps avoid misunderstandings and maintain healthy relationships.
The error is using 'Face to face' instead of the correct compound adjective 'face-to-face' before a noun. Hyphens are required to link words that function together as a single adjective modifying a noun. Suggestion: use the hyphenated form 'face-to-face' when it precedes a noun.
× I'd go for a group chatting because it offers a wider range of perspectives and opinions, which makes the conversation more lively and engaging.
✓ I'd go for group chatting because it offers a wider range of perspectives and opinions, which makes the conversation more lively and engaging.
Using 'a' plus 'group chatting' is incorrect because 'chatting' here functions as a non-count activity; adding the indefinite article 'a' before it is ungrammatical. Remove the article or use a noun phrase like 'a group chat'. Suggestion: say 'group chatting' or 'a group chat' depending on intended meaning.
× Yes I do, we sometimes have disagreements about academic issues or study related topics.
✓ Yes, I do. We sometimes have disagreements about academic issues or study-related topics.
The original combined two independent clauses with only a comma, creating a comma splice and missing punctuation after 'Yes'. Also 'study related' needs a hyphen when used as a compound adjective before a noun. Suggestions: separate into two sentences and hyphenate 'study-related'.