Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidato
Absolutely handswriting. I had used handwriting when I was six years old, so it's kind of a similar for me to use it every single day and at some research that I have read.
Examinador
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidato
It's really dependent on my schedule. For instance, I always have to use my laptop keyboard every day just to deal with my deadlines. I have to hit the book and trying so hard, try so hard.
Examinador
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidato
Ashley is from my secondary school. My teacher taught me about how to use a laptop and also, uh, introduce me a keyboard that I have to use it in my future career.
Examinador
How do you improve your typing?
Candidato
They're just one way to improve the typing skills. It obviously is practicing you. You have to do it every single day and try keep it as a habit to deal with.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Pontuação: 48.0Sugestão: Cải thiện ngữ pháp và từ vựng cơ bản; phát triển câu chủ đề rõ ràng và chi tiết hỗ trợ cụ thể; tránh lặp từ và sửa lỗi collocation (ví dụ: handwriting không phải handswriting; say “I’ve been handwriting” hoặc “I prefer handwriting”). Nên dùng liên từ để nối ý rõ ràng và giới thiệu lý do cụ thể (ví dụ: vì tính thẩm mỹ, tốc độ hay khả năng ghi nhớ).
Exemplo: I prefer handwriting to typing. I have been writing by hand since I was six, so it feels natural and faster for me. Also, some studies I’ve read suggest that handwriting helps with memory retention, which is important when I review notes.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Pontuação: 52.0Sugestão: Sửa lỗi ngữ pháp (ví dụ: “I have to hit the books”), dùng câu ngắn gọn, tránh lặp ý. Nên nêu chủ đề rõ ràng (which device) và đưa ví dụ cụ thể về tình huống khiến bạn dùng laptop/desktop. Dùng linking words như “because” hoặc “so” để kết nối lý do.
Exemplo: It depends on my schedule, but usually I use a laptop keyboard every day because I need to meet deadlines. For example, when I’m writing assignments or working on projects I always use my laptop because it’s portable and convenient.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Pontuação: 46.0Sugestão: Trình bày mạch lạc hơn: nêu thời điểm rõ ràng, vai trò người hướng dẫn, và chi tiết cụ thể về quá trình học. Chú ý ngữ pháp (teach/taught, introduce/introduced) và tránh nhầm lẫn tên người nếu không liên quan. Dùng liên từ để nối các chi tiết (e.g., “when”, “so”).
Exemplo: I learned to type on a keyboard when I was in secondary school. A teacher at my school showed us how to use a laptop and introduced basic keyboard skills, which I later realized would be useful for my future career.
How do you improve your typing?
Pontuação: 50.0Sugestão: Cần diễn đạt rõ phương pháp cụ thể, tránh câu mơ hồ và lỗi ngữ pháp. Nên liệt kê vài cách cải thiện (luyện tập đều đặn, dùng phần mềm luyện gõ, tập trung vào kỹ thuật) và dùng linking words như “first”, “also” để sắp xếp ý. Viết câu ngắn gọn (dưới 5 câu).
Exemplo: The best way to improve typing is regular practice. First, I practice daily with online typing exercises to build speed and accuracy. Also, I focus on proper finger placement and take short timed tests to track my progress.
× Absolutely handswriting.
✓ Absolutely handwriting.
The student used an adverb 'absolutely' with a nonstandard noun form 'handswriting'. The correct noun is 'handwriting'. Use 'Absolutely handwriting.' is still informal but correct the word form. Suggestion: say 'I absolutely prefer handwriting.' to be clearer and grammatical.
× I had used handwriting when I was six years old, so it's kind of a similar for me to use it every single day and at some research that I have read.
✓ I started using handwriting when I was six years old, so it has been natural for me to use it every day, according to some research I have read.
The original uses past perfect 'had used' incorrectly; simple past 'started using' fits the timeline. 'kind of a similar for me' is ungrammatical; replace with 'natural for me'. 'at some research that I have read' is wrong preposition and structure; use 'according to some research I have read.' Suggestion: use simple past to state when you began and present perfect for ongoing relevance.
× It's really dependent on my schedule.
✓ It really depends on my schedule.
Use simple present 'depends' rather than 'is dependent' to sound natural. 'It's really dependent on' is grammatical but less direct; 'It really depends on my schedule' is clearer for habitual situations.
× For instance, I always have to use my laptop keyboard every day just to deal with my deadlines.
✓ For instance, I always use my laptop every day to meet my deadlines.
Redundant quantifiers 'always' and 'every day' together are repetitive; choose one. 'use my laptop keyboard' is awkward—'use my laptop' is sufficient. 'to deal with my deadlines' is unnatural; use 'to meet my deadlines.' Suggestion: avoid redundant time expressions and choose natural collocations.
× I have to hit the book and trying so hard, try so hard.
✓ I have to hit the books and try very hard.
Original mixes verb forms 'have to' + gerund incorrectly and repeats 'try so hard'. Use plural idiom 'hit the books' for studying and parallel verbs 'have to... and try...'. Suggestion: maintain parallel structure and avoid repetitions.
× Ashley is from my secondary school.
✓ Ashley was my secondary school classmate.
'Ashley is from my secondary school' is understandable but awkward. Use 'was my secondary school classmate' to show relationship. Suggestion: choose precise noun phrases to describe people and past schooling relationships.
× My teacher taught me about how to use a laptop and also, uh, introduce me a keyboard that I have to use it in my future career.
✓ My teacher taught me how to use a laptop and also introduced me to a keyboard that I would use in my future career.
Mixes tenses and incorrect verb forms: 'taught me about how to' should be 'taught me how to'. 'Introduce me a keyboard' should be 'introduced me to a keyboard'. 'that I have to use it' repeats pronoun and misuses tense; use 'that I would use' for future-in-past. Suggestion: keep past tense consistent and use correct verb patterns (introduce sb to sth).
× They're just one way to improve the typing skills.
✓ There's just one way to improve typing skills.
'They're' (they are) does not agree with singular 'one way'; use 'There's' (there is). Also 'the typing skills' is unnatural—omit 'the'. Suggestion: ensure subject-verb agreement with existential 'there is/are' and avoid unnecessary articles.
× It obviously is practicing you.
✓ It obviously requires practice.
'is practicing you' is ungrammatical; practice is a noun or verb but not done to 'you' in this context. Use 'requires practice' or 'you need to practice'. Suggestion: use correct collocations: 'practice' as noun or 'practice' verb with object 'practice regularly'.
× You have to do it every single day and try keep it as a habit to deal with.
✓ You have to do it every day and try to keep it as a habit.
'every single day' is acceptable but verbose; 'every day' suffices. 'try keep' is missing 'to'. 'to deal with' is unnecessary and vague. Suggestion: include 'to' after 'try' and remove redundant phrases.