Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you wear a watch?
Thí sinh
Not really. I don't wear words these days because I always check the time on my smartphone, which I find more convenient, so I don't feel the need to carry a verge.
Giám khảo
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Thí sinh
Yes, when everything high school my aunt gave me a simple wrist watch because I didn't have a mobile phone name so I needed something to tell the time. I worked every day and it helped me to be punctual for class.
Giám khảo
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Thí sinh
Yes, when I was in high school my aunt gave me a simple black wristwatch because I didn't have a mobile phone then so I needed something to tell the time. I worked every day and it helped me be punctual and for classes.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
Thí sinh
No, I don't think wearing a water is essential nowadays because most people can challenge time on their smartphones, which they nearly everyone carries. However, some people still prefer washed for style or convenience, especially when their phone is in a bag or the battery is low.
Do you wear a watch?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Clarify vocabulary and correct errors, keep answer concise and natural (max 3–4 sentences). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one brief reason and an example. Avoid mispronounced or incorrect words like “words” or “verge.” Use linking words such as ‘because’ or ‘so’ to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Not really. I don’t wear a watch anymore because I always check the time on my smartphone, which is more convenient. For example, when I leave the house I use my phone to check notifications and the time, so I rarely think about wearing a watch.
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Correct grammar and tense, remove unclear phrases, and keep it within 3–4 sentences. Begin with a clear topic sentence stating the gift, then give a specific time reference and one brief result. Use linking words like ‘so’ and ‘therefore.’
Ví dụ: Yes. When I was in high school my aunt gave me a simple wristwatch because I didn’t have a mobile phone then. As a result, I used it every day to be punctual for class, which helped me arrive on time for lessons.
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly—this asks for reasons people choose expensive watches, not a personal anecdote. Provide 2–3 clear reasons with linking words (e.g., ‘because’, ‘for example’, ‘also’). Keep sentences correct and concise.
Ví dụ: Some people wear expensive watches because they see them as a status symbol and a sign of wealth. Also, high-quality watches can be reliable and long-lasting, and some people appreciate the craftsmanship and design as a fashion statement.
Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Fix vocabulary and grammar (watch, check, everyone). Start with a clear opinion, then give two brief reasons with linking words (‘because’, ‘however’). Use specific examples to support the view.
Ví dụ: No, I don’t think wearing a watch is essential nowadays because most people check the time on their smartphones. However, some people still wear watches for style or convenience—for example, when their phone is in a bag or the battery is dead.
× Not really. I don't wear words these days because I always check the time on my smartphone, which I find more convenient, so I don't feel the need to carry a verge.
✓ Not really. I don't wear a watch these days because I always check the time on my smartphone, which I find more convenient, so I don't feel the need to carry one.
The student used incorrect words ('words' and 'verge') which makes the sentence nonsensical. This is a sentence structure / word choice error rather than a specific grammatical category from the provided list. Replace 'words' with 'a watch' and 'verge' with 'one' (referring back to watch) to make the sentence grammatical and clear. Also ensure agreement of the article 'a' with the singular noun 'watch'.
× Yes, when everything high school my aunt gave me a simple wrist watch because I didn't have a mobile phone name so I needed something to tell the time.
✓ Yes. When I was in high school my aunt gave me a simple wristwatch because I didn't have a mobile phone then, so I needed something to tell the time.
Errors include wrong words ('everything', 'name') and missing verb 'was' for past state. This fits article/structure problems and tense. Correct to 'When I was in high school' for past time, use 'wristwatch' as one word, and 'then' for the time reference. Add a comma before 'so' to join clauses. These changes fix sentence structure and tense.
× I worked every day and it helped me to be punctual for class.
✓ I wore it every day and it helped me to be punctual for class.
The original 'I worked every day' is incorrect in context; the intended meaning is wearing the watch daily. This is a word choice / verb error. Replace with 'I wore it every day' to indicate habitual past action; 'helped me to be punctual' is correct. This aligns verb meaning with context.
× Yes, when I was in high school my aunt gave me a simple black wristwatch because I didn't have a mobile phone then so I needed something to tell the time.
✓ When I was in high school, my aunt gave me a simple black wristwatch because I didn't have a mobile phone then, so I needed something to tell the time.
This sentence repeats content from earlier answer and has punctuation issues. Add a comma after the introductory clause and before 'so' for clarity. The sentence is otherwise grammatically correct after punctuation adjustments.
× No, I don't think wearing a water is essential nowadays because most people can challenge time on their smartphones, which they nearly everyone carries.
✓ No, I don't think wearing a watch is essential nowadays because most people can check the time on their smartphones, which nearly everyone carries.
Multiple incorrect words: 'water' should be 'watch', 'challenge' should be 'check', and word order 'which they nearly everyone carries' is wrong. Correct to 'which nearly everyone carries'. These are vocabulary and sentence structure errors; fixing word choice and word order corrects the meaning.
× However, some people still prefer washed for style or convenience, especially when their phone is in a bag or the battery is low.
✓ However, some people still prefer watches for style or convenience, especially when their phone is in a bag or its battery is low.
'Washed' is a wrong form of the noun 'watches' (word choice). Also 'the battery is low' is acceptable but clearer as 'its battery is low' to show possession. This correction fixes noun form and clarifies possession with correct pronoun. 'Prefer watches' uses plural noun to match general reference.