Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like looking at myself in the mirror and I do it almost every day. Umm, when I'm getting ready to go out, I usually fix my hair and make sure that my clothes look neat so I feel more confident.
Giám khảo
Have you ever bought mirrors?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have bought a mirror once as a present for my younger sister and she really wanted to have her or her own mirror so she was very happy to finally have one.
Giám khảo
Do you usually take a mirror with you?
Thí sinh
Yes, I usually take a mirror with me because I can fix my banks or check my makeup anytime. I care about my appearance because it affects other people's first impressions, especially at work or social events.
Giám khảo
Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
Thí sinh
Yes, I use meters to decorate my room because they make the space look brighter and more attractive. I especially like orange framed meters as their warm color lifts my mood and helps motivate me to study harder.
Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid filler words. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. For example, mention a typical situation and a brief reason for confidence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do — I check the mirror almost every day. For example, before I go out I usually fix my hair and check my outfit so I feel more confident.
Have you ever bought mirrors?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Avoid repetition and correct small grammar errors. Give a concise topic sentence, then add a short specific detail about the purchase (when or why) using a linking phrase like "because" or "so".
Ví dụ: Yes, I bought a mirror as a gift for my younger sister last year because she wanted one for her room, so she was very happy to receive it.
Do you usually take a mirror with you?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Correct vocabulary mistakes (e.g. "banks" -> "bangs") and keep the response to one clear topic sentence plus one supporting reason linked with "because". Be specific about when you use it.
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually carry a small mirror because I can fix my bangs or check my makeup quickly, especially before meetings or parties.
Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Fix vocabulary errors ("meters" -> "mirrors"). Give a clear main sentence and one specific supporting detail about placement or effect, using linking words like "for example" or "because." Avoid overlong explanations.
Ví dụ: Yes, I use mirrors to decorate my room because they make the space look brighter. For example, I hang a mirror opposite the window to reflect light, and I like warm-colored frames because they lift my mood.
× Yes, I have bought a mirror once as a present for my younger sister and she really wanted to have her or her own mirror so she was very happy to finally have one.
✓ Yes, I bought a mirror once as a present for my younger sister because she really wanted to have her own mirror, so she was very happy to finally have one.
Use of present perfect 'have bought' with 'once' is awkward when referring to a specific past event; simple past 'bought' is more appropriate. Remove redundant phrase 'her or her own' and add a comma before 'so' to join independent clauses correctly.
× Yes, I bought a mirror once as a present for my younger sister because she really wanted to have her or her own mirror so she was very happy to finally have one.
✓ Yes, I bought a mirror once as a present for my younger sister because she really wanted to have her own mirror, so she was very happy to finally have one.
The phrase 'her or her own' is incorrect and redundant; use the possessive pronoun 'her own' to clearly indicate ownership.
× Yes, I usually take a mirror with me because I can fix my banks or check my makeup anytime.
✓ Yes, I usually take a mirror with me because I can fix my bangs or check my makeup anytime.
The word 'banks' is a wrong word choice; context suggests 'bangs' (hair). This is a vocabulary error affecting grammar category 11 because incorrect words can act like wrong prepositional or lexical choices; replace with the correct noun 'bangs'.
× Yes, I usually take a mirror with me because I can fix my bangs or check my makeup anytime.
✓ Yes, I usually take a mirror with me because I can fix my bangs or check my makeup anytime.
Pronouns are fine in this sentence; no change needed beyond correcting the word 'banks' to 'bangs'. This entry confirms pronoun use is correct.
× Yes, I use meters to decorate my room because they make the space look brighter and more attractive.
✓ Yes, I use mirrors to decorate my room because they make the space look brighter and more attractive.
The word 'meters' is a misspelling/incorrect word; the correct noun is 'mirrors'. This is an adjective/noun choice issue—replace with the correct noun to convey the intended meaning.
× I especially like orange framed meters as their warm color lifts my mood and helps motivate me to study harder.
✓ I especially like orange-framed mirrors because their warm color lifts my mood and helps motivate me to study harder.
Replace 'meters' with 'mirrors' and hyphenate the compound adjective 'orange-framed'. Use 'because' instead of 'as' for clearer causal connection in spoken English. This fixes adjective formation and word choice.