Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like science?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like science subject when I was young because is, uh, show how to explain some question that I confuse or demonstrate how the broadcast in in something like that does that is the perfect.
Giám khảo
When did you start to learn about science?
Thí sinh
Uh, absolutely. I learn science subject in the primary school at primary school, uh, because they, because it is uh, the list of fundamental program in that school.
Giám khảo
Which science subject is interesting to you?
Thí sinh
I think biology is very interesting to me because it's explained the human work. For example, learning about anatomy and genetic health. Uh, help me understand when we get sick and how medicine affect the body.
Giám khảo
What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
Thí sinh
In primary school I did a science experiment where I create a small volcano which uh, using baking soda and Barnacle is what interesting because the chemical reaction produced umm, a fluffy or a fit fee eruption and we learn about the acid.
Giám khảo
Do you like watching science TV programs?
Thí sinh
TV programs I I think it's depend on topic. I enjoy science programmatic about the space and planet because they are very interesting and often show news discovery. But I lot interest when the subject is very basic or to Rep.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese people often visit science museums?
Thí sinh
Well I'm not sure the exact answer but I think more Chinese per people visit to the Science Museum than now than in the past. The government has been promoting science education in the school and many city have built new interact interactive.
Do you like science?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Be direct and clear. Start with a simple topic sentence (e.g., “Yes, I like science”), then give one or two clear reasons using correct grammar and linking words. Avoid hesitations and unclear phrases. Focus on concrete ideas (e.g., explaining how things work, solving problems) and keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I like science. I enjoyed it as a child because it explains how things work and helps me solve everyday questions. For example, science lessons showed me why plants need sunlight, which made experiments more interesting.
When did you start to learn about science?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Give a clear time reference and a concise reason. Use correct tense (past simple) for past learning and avoid repetition. Use a linking phrase like “I started … when/at … because …”.
Ví dụ: I started learning science in primary school. It was part of the core curriculum, so we had regular lessons from an early age.
Which science subject is interesting to you?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: This answer is reasonably clear and relevant. Improve grammar (use complete sentences), add linking words, and be more specific. Combine sentences to avoid fragments and use appropriate vocabulary (e.g., “how the human body works,” “genetics,” “how medicines affect the body”).
Ví dụ: Biology interests me the most because it explains how the human body works. For example, studying anatomy and genetics helped me understand why we get sick and how medicines affect different organs.
What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a concise, well-structured description: state the activity, explain briefly how it worked, and mention what you learned. Use correct past tense and clear vocabulary (e.g., baking soda and vinegar, chemical reaction, produced a fizzy eruption).
Ví dụ: In primary school I made a small volcano using baking soda and vinegar. The chemical reaction produced a fizzy eruption, and we learned about acids and bases and how reactions produce gas.
Do you like watching science TV programs?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give a clear preference and reason. Correct grammar and use linking words (e.g., “It depends on the topic; I enjoy programs about … because …”). Avoid unclear phrases like “to Rep.” and be specific about what you find interesting.
Ví dụ: It depends on the topic. I enjoy science programs about space and planets because they show recent discoveries and amazing visuals. I am less interested in very basic shows that repeat simple facts.
Do Chinese people often visit science museums?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Start with a short direct response (e.g., “I think so” or “I’m not sure, but…”), then give a reason with specific details and correct grammar. Use linking words like “because” and correct plural forms (e.g., “people,” “cities,” “interactive exhibits”).
Ví dụ: I’m not sure of the exact figures, but I think more people in China visit science museums now than in the past. The government has promoted science education in schools, and many cities have built new interactive exhibits that attract families.
× Yes, I like science subject when I was young because is, uh, show how to explain some question that I confuse or demonstrate how the broadcast in in something like that does that is the perfect.
✓ Yes, I liked science when I was young because it showed how to explain questions I was confused about and demonstrated how things work; that was perfect.
Multiple sentence structure problems: incorrect tense use (was young requires past), missing subject 'it', awkward relative clauses and unclear vocabulary. Fix by using past tense 'liked' and 'showed', replacing 'science subject' with 'science', using 'questions I was confused about' and a clearer clause 'demonstrated how things work'. Try writing shorter clauses and ensuring each clause has a subject and verb. Grammar problem type ID:26
× Uh, absolutely. I learn science subject in the primary school at primary school, uh, because they, because it is uh, the list of fundamental program in that school.
✓ I learned science in primary school because it was part of the core curriculum there.
Tense error and wording: the student used present tense 'learn' when referring to past schooling and repeated phrases. Use past tense 'learned' and correct phrase 'core curriculum' or 'fundamental program'. Also remove redundant 'primary school'. Grammar problem type ID:6
× I think biology is very interesting to me because it's explained the human work.
✓ I think biology is very interesting because it explains how the human body works.
Pronoun and verb usage: 'it's explained' is passive and incorrect; use active 'it explains'. 'the human work' is ungrammatical; replace with 'how the human body works'. Also drop 'to me' which is unnecessary. Grammar problem type ID:12
× For example, learning about anatomy and genetic health.
✓ For example, learning about anatomy and genetics helps me understand the body.
Fragment: the original is a sentence fragment lacking a main verb. Complete it by adding a verb and object, e.g., 'helps me understand the body'. Also correct 'genetic health' to 'genetics' or 'genetic health issues' depending on meaning. Grammar problem type ID:26
× Uh, help me understand when we get sick and how medicine affect the body.
✓ It helps me understand why we get sick and how medicine affects the body.
Subject-verb agreement and tense: missing subject and wrong verb forms. Use 'It helps' and singular 'affects' for 'medicine'. Also use 'why we get sick' for clarity. Grammar problem type ID:6
× In primary school I did a science experiment where I create a small volcano which uh, using baking soda and Barnacle is what interesting because the chemical reaction produced umm, a fluffy or a fit fee eruption and we learn about the acid.
✓ In primary school I did a science experiment where I created a small volcano using baking soda and vinegar. It was interesting because the chemical reaction produced a foamy eruption, and we learned about acids and bases.
Multiple errors: tense ('create' -> 'created'), wrong word 'Barnacle' likely 'vinegar', awkward phrases 'fluffy or a fit fee' -> 'foamy', subject-verb agreement 'we learn' -> 'we learned'. Clarify 'acids and bases'. Grammar problem type ID:5
× TV programs I I think it's depend on topic.
✓ I think it depends on the topic when it comes to TV programs.
Word order and verb form: 'it's depend' is incorrect; use 'it depends'. Also remove repeated 'I'. Rearrange to natural English word order. Grammar problem type ID:26
× I enjoy science programmatic about the space and planet because they are very interesting and often show news discovery.
✓ I enjoy science programs about space and planets because they are very interesting and often present new discoveries.
Wrong word forms: 'programmatic' should be 'programs'; 'the space and planet' -> 'space and planets'; 'show news discovery' -> 'present new discoveries'. Use plural or uncountable nouns correctly. Grammar problem type ID:13
× But I lot interest when the subject is very basic or to Rep.
✓ But I lose interest when the subject is very basic or repetitive.
Ungrammatical phrase 'I lot interest' -> 'I lose interest'; unclear 'to Rep' likely 'repetitive'. Make meaning clear and use proper verb phrase. Grammar problem type ID:26
× Well I'm not sure the exact answer but I think more Chinese per people visit to the Science Museum than now than in the past.
✓ I'm not sure of the exact answer, but I think more Chinese people visit science museums now than in the past.
Pronoun/word order and prepositions: 'more Chinese per people' is wrong; use 'more Chinese people'. 'visit to the Science Museum' -> 'visit science museums'. Correct comparative structure 'now than in the past'. Also add 'of' after 'sure'. Grammar problem type ID:12
× The government has been promoting science education in the school and many city have built new interact interactive.
✓ The government has been promoting science education in schools, and many cities have built new interactive museums.
Article and noun number errors: 'in the school' should be plural 'in schools' for general statement. 'many city' -> 'many cities'. 'interact interactive' appears to be 'interactive museums' — supply the noun and correct adjective placement. Grammar problem type ID:22