Part 1
Giám khảo
What kinds of websites do you often visit?
Thí sinh
Do you often visit? I mostly visit a mix of practical and entertainment websites. For news, I check reliable news site to keep up with current events. I also use video sharing platform like YouTube for tutorials or entertainment videos. I also brought the social networks like Instagram to follow community and they like.
Giám khảo
What is your favourite website?
Thí sinh
On my favorite website at the moment would probably be YouTube is incredibly versatile. I can learn how to fix something at home, watch a documentary, or just listen to music. It's like a giant library of video content and I find myself on it almost every day.
Giám khảo
Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
Thí sinh
Yes, there are changes. Over the past year or so, I have started visiting more educational and professional websites like online course platform or coding forums. A few years ago, I mostly used social media and entertainment sites, but now I try to be more productive with my time. Also, some websites I used to love have become.
Giám khảo
What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
If my country, social medias and video streaming websites are extremely popular like the platforms YouTube, Instagram, and Tiktok. Ecommerce websites like Amazon are also huge, especially since online shopping has become so convenient. Besides that, new websites and educational portals for students are quite.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer getting information from websites or books?
Thí sinh
Uh, it depends on the situation. For quick up to date information like news, I definitely prefer websites because they are fast and often free. But for deep learning or subjects I want to truly understand, I prefer books. They feel more structured and reliable and I can concentrate better without distractions like pop-up advertisements or hyperlinks.
Giám khảo
Would you like to have your own website?
Thí sinh
I have thought about it but right now I don't really need one. Social media every platforms are convenient for sharing things casually. But I think owning a personal website lo looks professional. So maybe in the future if a water showcase might work or create a professional portfolio I would be 1.
Giám khảo
What have you learned from websites that help with your life or studies?
Thí sinh
There's a lot I have learnt. For example, I learned how to cook simple meal from recipe websites and YouTube channels. It's been a huge help in daily life. For study, I have used websites like called Syria and Kihan Academy to understand topics that struggle in class. I also pick up.
What kinds of websites do you often visit?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, correct grammar (plural/singular, verb forms), avoid repetition and unnecessary phrases, and use linking words to connect details. Keep answers under five sentences and give specific examples (name one news site, one YouTube channel, or one Instagram type).
Ví dụ: I usually visit a mix of practical and entertainment websites. For news, I read BBC News to stay informed about current events. I also watch tutorials and music videos on YouTube, especially channels about cooking. In addition, I follow photography accounts on Instagram to get inspiration.
What is your favourite website?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Good content and coherence but fix sentence structure and remove redundancy. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give two or three specific reasons using linking words (for example, because, so).
Ví dụ: My favourite website at the moment is YouTube because it is incredibly versatile. For example, I use it to learn DIY repairs, watch documentaries to broaden my knowledge, and listen to music while I work. Because of this variety, I visit it almost every day.
Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Provide complete sentences and specific examples; avoid trailing or incomplete phrases. Use linking words (however, in the past, now) and be specific about which platforms or course sites you now use. Keep it within four sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, my browsing habits have changed. A year ago I mainly used social media and streaming sites, but now I visit online course platforms such as Coursera and coding forums like Stack Overflow to improve my skills. I try to use the internet more productively, although I still visit entertainment sites occasionally.
What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Correct grammar and finish incomplete ideas. Use a clear topic sentence and provide two or three specific categories with examples. Avoid vague endings and ensure coherence with linking words (for example, besides, also).
Ví dụ: In my country, social media and video streaming sites are very popular, especially YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. E-commerce platforms like Amazon are also widely used because online shopping is convenient. Besides those, educational portals for students, such as local university platforms and online tutoring sites, have become more common.
Do you prefer getting information from websites or books?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Strong answer: clear, balanced and coherent. To improve, remove filler sounds (uh), and add a brief linking phrase to open the contrast (however, on the other hand). You could also give a specific example of a book or website.
Ví dụ: It depends on the situation. For quick, up-to-date information such as breaking news, I prefer websites because they are fast and usually free. However, for deep study I choose books because they are more structured and help me concentrate—for example, I use textbooks for university courses.
Would you like to have your own website?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Fix grammar and unclear fragments; complete your ideas and give a concrete plan. Start with a clear topic sentence, explain reasons with linking words, and give a specific purpose for the website (e.g., portfolio, blog). Avoid numbers or stray words at the end.
Ví dụ: I don't need a website right now because social media platforms are convenient for casual sharing. However, I think having a personal website looks more professional, so in the future I might create one to showcase my design portfolio or a professional CV.
What have you learned from websites that help with your life or studies?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide precise names and correct them, finish sentences, and give specific examples of what you learned and how it helped. Use linking words (for example, in addition) and avoid vague or incomplete phrases. Keep to three or four concise sentences.
Ví dụ: I've learned many practical skills from websites. For example, recipe sites and YouTube cooking channels taught me how to prepare simple, healthy meals, which saves time and money. For my studies, I use online learning platforms like Khan Academy to understand difficult topics, and that has improved my grades.
× Do you often visit? I mostly visit a mix of practical and entertainment websites.
✓ I mostly visit a mix of practical and entertainment websites.
The first clause 'Do you often visit?' is an Examiner-style question incorrectly included in the Student's reply. Remove it so the sentence starts with the student's statement. Also ensure the verb 'visit' correctly takes the plural object 'websites.'
× For news, I check reliable news site to keep up with current events.
✓ For news, I check reliable news sites to keep up with current events.
'News site' should be plural because the speaker checks more than one or refers to the general category. Use 'news sites' to agree with the general meaning.
× I also use video sharing platform like YouTube for tutorials or entertainment videos.
✓ I also use video-sharing platforms like YouTube for tutorials or entertainment videos.
'Platform' should be plural ('platforms') to match 'like YouTube' as an example of many, and use a hyphen in 'video-sharing' to form a compound adjective.
× I also brought the social networks like Instagram to follow community and they like.
✓ I also use social networks like Instagram to follow communities and people I like.
'Brought' is incorrect (past tense) and should be 'use.' 'Follow community' is ungrammatical; use 'follow communities.' 'They like' is unclear; specify 'people I like.' Adjust tense and pronouns for clarity.
× On my favorite website at the moment would probably be YouTube is incredibly versatile.
✓ My favorite website at the moment is probably YouTube because it is incredibly versatile.
Original sentence mixes structures and lacks proper linking. Reorder to subject 'My favorite website' + verb 'is' + complement, and join with reason using 'because'.
× I can learn how to fix something at home, watch a documentary, or just listen to music.
✓ I can learn how to fix something at home, watch documentaries, or just listen to music.
Parallelism: use plural 'documentaries' to match general activities; otherwise sentence is acceptable but plural sounds natural when speaking about activities in general.
× It's like a giant library of video content and I find myself on it almost every day.
✓ It's like a giant library of video content, and I find myself on it almost every day.
Add a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'and' for clarity. Sentence grammar is otherwise correct.
× Over the past year or so, I have started visiting more educational and professional websites like online course platform or coding forums.
✓ Over the past year or so, I have started visiting more educational and professional websites like online course platforms or coding forums.
'Platform' should be plural to match 'websites' and general examples. Present perfect 'have started' is appropriate for this time frame.
× A few years ago, I mostly used social media and entertainment sites, but now I try to be more productive with my time.
✓ A few years ago, I mostly used social media and entertainment sites, but now I try to be more productive with my time.
Sentence is grammatically correct; past tense 'used' appropriately contrasts with present 'try.' No change needed.
× Also, some websites I used to love have become.
✓ Also, some websites I used to love have become less useful or less enjoyable.
Original sentence is incomplete. Add an adjective phrase such as 'less useful' or 'less enjoyable' to complete the meaning.
× If my country, social medias and video streaming websites are extremely popular like the platforms YouTube, Instagram, and Tiktok.
✓ In my country, social media and video-streaming websites are extremely popular, like the platforms YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Correct the opening to 'In my country.' Use 'social media' (uncountable) not 'social medias.' Hyphenate 'video-streaming.' Capitalize 'TikTok.' Add comma for clarity.
× Ecommerce websites like Amazon are also huge, especially since online shopping has become so convenient.
✓ E-commerce websites like Amazon are also huge, especially since online shopping has become so convenient.
Hyphenate 'E-commerce' for standard spelling. Sentence otherwise correct.
× Besides that, new websites and educational portals for students are quite.
✓ Besides that, new websites and educational portals for students are becoming quite popular.
Original sentence ends abruptly. Add 'becoming quite popular' to complete the thought.
× For quick up to date information like news, I definitely prefer websites because they are fast and often free.
✓ For quick, up-to-date information like news, I definitely prefer websites because they are fast and often free.
Add hyphens 'up-to-date' and a comma after 'quick' for correct punctuation of adjectives. Present tense 'prefer' is appropriate.
× But for deep learning or subjects I want to truly understand, I prefer books.
✓ For deep learning or subjects I want to truly understand, I prefer books.
Sentence should not begin with 'But' in this formal correction; removing it clarifies style. Grammar is correct otherwise.
× They feel more structured and reliable and I can concentrate better without distractions like pop-up advertisements or hyperlinks.
✓ They feel more structured and reliable, and I can concentrate better without distractions like pop-up advertisements or hyperlinks.
Add a comma before 'and' for clarity. Pronouns and verbs are correct.
× I have thought about it but right now I don't really need one.
✓ I have thought about it, but right now I don't really need one.
Add comma before 'but' for clarity. Present perfect 'have thought' and present 'don't need' correctly express current state.
× Social media every platforms are convenient for sharing things casually.
✓ Social media platforms are convenient for sharing things casually.
Remove 'every' which is unnecessary and ungrammatical here; use 'social media platforms.' Subject-verb alignment improved.
× But I think owning a personal website lo looks professional.
✓ But I think owning a personal website looks professional.
Remove extraneous 'lo' (typo). 'Looks' correctly agrees with singular subject 'owning a personal website.'
× So maybe in the future if a water showcase might work or create a professional portfolio I would be 1.
✓ So maybe in the future a personal website to showcase my work or to create a professional portfolio would be useful.
Original sentence contains fragments and unclear tokens ('water', '1'). Replace with clear structure: 'a personal website to showcase my work or to create a professional portfolio would be useful.'
× There's a lot I have learnt.
✓ There's a lot I have learned.
'Learnt' is an acceptable British form, but 'learned' is more common in general English; keep either but maintain consistency. The contraction 'There's' + 'a lot' is acceptable.
× For example, I learned how to cook simple meal from recipe websites and YouTube channels.
✓ For example, I learned how to cook simple meals from recipe websites and YouTube channels.
Use plural 'meals' when speaking generally. 'Learned' past tense is correct.
× For study, I have used websites like called Syria and Kihan Academy to understand topics that struggle in class.
✓ For study, I have used websites like Coursera and Khan Academy to understand topics I struggled with in class.
Original names 'Syria' and 'Kihan' appear to be typos. Replace with likely intended 'Coursera' and 'Khan Academy.' Use past tense 'struggled' and add 'with' after 'struggled' for correct collocation.
× I also pick up.
✓ I also picked up useful study techniques and tips from those sites.
Original sentence is incomplete. Provide a complete clause such as 'I also picked up useful study techniques and tips from those sites' to convey intended meaning.