Part 1
Giám khảo
When did you start using the internet?
Thí sinh
Well, I started using Internet when I was am I was uh, starting at uh, class 8. Uh, I went there at this time I need to uh, mobile Internet for my study purpose, umm, purpose. So this, this, this time I use it.
Giám khảo
How often do you go online?
Thí sinh
Uh, actually I always go online for my study purpose and sometimes for watching, uh, entertainment shows. So, uh, especially when I was stuck with my, uh, any topic, then I use, uh, mobile phone, uh, for, uh, online.
Giám khảo
Can you remember a time you weren’t allowed to use the internet?
Thí sinh
Yes. I remember a time when oil I or where I was not allowed to use the Internet. Uh, this happened in last month when I was, umm, prepared for my study, uh, HSC preparation, HSC exam preparation. So that time I avoid, uh, to use Internet for uh, much of time.
Giám khảo
Do you think you spend too much time online?
Thí sinh
I don't think I spend too much time on online. I use it for my study purpose and for my, uh, important uh, things. Uh, uh, if I order something or I, uh, or research something, then I uh, spend time online, but rather I don't spend much time on online.
Giám khảo
What would you do without the internet?
Thí sinh
So in this generation, we cannot, uh, live without, uh, mobile Internet. It is difficult for us. But one thing we can do, uh, you can, we can, uh, read more books and more books, uh, in different types of topic and, uh, play games with my family members and spend time more outside and with my family members.
When did you start using the internet?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Be concise and clear: give a direct topic sentence stating when you started, then one brief reason. Remove hesitation and repetition. Use linking words for clarity (e.g., "because", "so").
Ví dụ: I started using the internet when I was in class 8 because I needed mobile internet for studying. At that time I mainly used it to search for study materials and watch educational videos.
How often do you go online?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear frequency (e.g., "I go online every day") and then add one or two specific purposes using linking words (e.g., "mainly because", "for example"). Avoid fillers and vague phrases.
Ví dụ: I go online every day, mainly for studying and research. For example, when I get stuck on a topic I use my phone to look up explanations or watch short tutorials, and sometimes I stream shows to relax.
Can you remember a time you weren’t allowed to use the internet?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, specific example with a simple timeline and a reason. Use linking words (e.g., "because", "so") and avoid hesitations. Keep it to two or three sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes. Last month I avoided using the internet because I was preparing for my HSC exams. To stay focused, I limited my online time and used books and notes instead.
Do you think you spend too much time online?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Answer directly (Yes/No) with a brief reason and one specific example. Use linking words like "because" or "for example" and avoid repeating phrases.
Ví dụ: No, I don't think I spend too much time online because I mainly use it for study and important tasks. For example, I only go online to research topics, order necessary items, or access study resources.
What would you do without the internet?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct statement about what you would do, then give two specific, connected activities using linking words (e.g., "for example", "also"). Keep sentences natural and avoid repeating words.
Ví dụ: If there were no internet, I would read more books and study from printed materials. I would also spend more time outdoors and play games with my family to relax and connect.
× Well, I started using Internet when I was am I was uh, starting at uh, class 8.
✓ Well, I started using the Internet when I was in class 8.
Missing definite article: 'Internet' is a unique, proper noun that normally takes the definite article 'the'. Also remove stuttering and add preposition 'in' for class level: 'in class 8'.
× Uh, I went there at this time I need to uh, mobile Internet for my study purpose, umm, purpose.
✓ At that time I needed mobile Internet for my study purposes.
Tense inconsistency and wrong verb form: 'went there at this time' is unclear; use past 'needed' to match 'started' earlier. Use plural 'study purposes' for natural collocation and remove redundant words.
× So this, this, this time I use it.
✓ So I used it during that time.
Awkward repetition and wrong tense: speaker refers to past period, so use past tense 'used' and rephrase to clear sentence structure.
× Uh, actually I always go online for my study purpose and sometimes for watching, uh, entertainment shows.
✓ I usually go online for my studies and sometimes to watch entertainment shows.
Use 'usually' instead of 'actually' for frequency; 'go online for my study purpose' is unnatural — use 'for my studies'. Use 'to watch' for purpose of watching.
× So, uh, especially when I was stuck with my, uh, any topic, then I use, uh, mobile phone, uh, for, uh, online.
✓ Especially when I am stuck on a topic, I use my mobile phone to go online.
Tense and preposition issues: use present simple 'am stuck' for general habit and 'stuck on a topic' is correct preposition. Use 'use my mobile phone to go online' for clear purpose.
× Yes. I remember a time when oil I or where I was not allowed to use the Internet.
✓ Yes. I remember a time when I was not allowed to use the Internet.
Remove garbled words 'oil I or where'; keep correct clause 'when I was not allowed to use the Internet' for clarity.
× Uh, this happened in last month when I was, umm, prepared for my study, uh, HSC preparation, HSC exam preparation.
✓ This happened last month when I was preparing for my HSC exams.
Use past continuous 'was preparing' for an ongoing past action. 'In last month' is unidiomatic — use 'last month'. Combine repetitive phrases into 'HSC exams'.
× So that time I avoid, uh, to use Internet for uh, much of time.
✓ At that time I avoided using the Internet for most of the time.
Tense and verb form: use past 'avoided' to match past context and use gerund 'using' after 'avoid'. Also 'for most of the time' is more natural than 'much of time'.
× I don't think I spend too much time on online.
✓ I don't think I spend too much time online.
Preposition/article error: do not use 'on' before 'online'; 'online' already functions as an adverb meaning 'on the internet'.
× I use it for my study purpose and for my, uh, important uh, things.
✓ I use it for my studies and for important things.
Use plural 'studies' and simplify 'important things'. 'Study purpose' is unnatural in English.
× Uh, uh, if I order something or I, uh, or research something, then I uh, spend time online, but rather I don't spend much time on online.
✓ If I order or research something, I spend time online, but otherwise I don't spend much time online.
Remove repetition and use 'otherwise' for contrast. Use present simple for habitual actions and remove extra 'on' before 'online'. },{