Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you work or are you a student?
Thí sinh
I'm a student at the UH at Universe at the University of Oregon. UH, I study art, aeronautical engineering. I find it a bit challenging, so I'm looking for a new UH. I'm I'm going to change it, OK?
Giám khảo
Where do you work?>
Thí sinh
Actually I'm not working right now, but I'm studying for the IELTS exam to be an international worker and uh, it's, it will be helpful for me if I'm working.
Giám khảo
Is it a good place to work?
Thí sinh
I, as I told you that I'm not working, I'm just studying, uh, in Oren. I don't find it really, really good for uh, studying or even working because it's, uh, it's not a safe place. I find it not a safe place and the people there are mean.
Giám khảo
Would you like the place where you work?
Thí sinh
Actually, I wouldn't like place where I study, as I told you, the the place is not really safe and people are, are not really welcoming. Uh, they do re resist, uh, everywhere.
Giám khảo
What are your future work plans?
Thí sinh
I'm planning for, uh, be an international worker and I would, uh, study, uh, AI, uh, because it's, uh, really powerful, uh, in our days.
Do you work or are you a student?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Be concise and clear. Start with a direct topic sentence (e.g. “I’m a student.”), then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition and unclear fillers like “UH” and “OK.” Use linking words (for example, “however” or “because”) to connect ideas and a clear structure: statement + reason + brief example or plan.
Ví dụ: I’m a student at the University of Oregon, where I’m studying aeronautical engineering. However, I find the program quite challenging, so I’m planning to change majors to better match my interests.
Where do you work?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer directly (e.g. “I don’t work at the moment.”) then explain briefly why. Avoid vague phrases like “international worker” without context. Replace hesitations (“uh”) with a smooth linking phrase such as “because” or “so that.” Keep it to two or three sentences maximum.
Ví dụ: I don’t work at the moment. Instead, I’m preparing for the IELTS exam because I want to work abroad in the future, and achieving a high score will help me find international job opportunities.
Is it a good place to work?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion then two specific reasons with examples. Avoid repetition and strong vague words like “mean” without context. Use linking words such as “because” and “for example” to make reasons clear and concise.
Ví dụ: I don’t think it’s a good place to work because the campus feels unsafe at night and there have been several incidents of theft. For example, a friend of mine felt uneasy walking home after dark, which made her avoid late classes.
Would you like the place where you work?
Điểm: 44.0Gợi ý: Respond directly (e.g. “No, I wouldn’t like to work there.”) then provide concrete reasons and one brief example. Remove hesitations and unclear phrases like “do re resist.” Use linking words such as “because” and “for example.”
Ví dụ: No, I wouldn’t like to work there because the environment feels unsafe and people aren’t welcoming. For example, colleagues and students rarely offer help or social support, which makes teamwork difficult.
What are your future work plans?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear statement of your plan, then give specific details: what job you want, what you will study, and why. Avoid fillers (“uh”) and use linking words like “so” or “because.” Mention concrete steps (courses, internships) to show planning.
Ví dụ: I plan to work internationally as a technology specialist, so I’m going to study artificial intelligence because it’s a powerful and growing field. To prepare, I’ll take AI courses and look for internships in companies that use machine learning.
× I'm a student at the UH at Universe at the University of Oregon.
✓ I'm a student at the University of Oregon.
The article 'the' before 'UH' and the phrase 'at Universe at the University of Oregon' are incorrect and redundant. Use the proper name 'the University of Oregon' or simply 'University of Oregon' with 'the' omitted in casual speech. Suggestion: say 'I'm a student at the University of Oregon.'
× UH, I study art, aeronautical engineering.
✓ I study art and aeronautical engineering.
Comma-separated nouns here need a coordinating conjunction 'and' to join two fields of study. Use 'and' to list parallel items. Suggestion: 'I study art and aeronautical engineering.'
× I find it a bit challenging, so I'm looking for a new UH.
✓ I find it a bit challenging, so I'm looking for a new major.
'New UH' is unclear and ungrammatical. Likely intention is 'new major' or 'new program'. Replace 'UH' with the correct noun. Ensure clarity by using the proper term 'major.'
× Actually I'm not working right now, but I'm studying for the IELTS exam to be an international worker and uh, it's, it will be helpful for me if I'm working.
✓ Actually I'm not working right now, but I'm studying for the IELTS exam to become an international worker, and it will be helpful if I get a job.
The phrase 'to be an international worker' is awkward; 'to become' is more natural. 'It will be helpful for me if I'm working' mixes tenses and person; use 'if I get a job' to express the future condition. Also remove unnecessary filler words. Suggestion: rephrase for clarity and correct tense agreement.
× I, as I told you that I'm not working, I'm just studying, uh, in Oren.
✓ As I told you, I'm not working; I'm just studying in Oregon.
The original has redundant pronoun placement and an incorrect proper noun 'Oren' for 'Oregon.' Remove the extra 'I' and 'that' after 'as I told you.' Spell proper nouns correctly. Suggestion: 'As I told you, I'm not working; I'm just studying in Oregon.'
× I don't find it really, really good for uh, studying or even working because it's, uh, it's not a safe place.
✓ I don't think it's very good for studying or working because it's not a safe place.
Use 'think' instead of 'find' for opinions; double 'really' is redundant. 'Very' is sufficient. Remove filler 'uh' and simplify. Suggestion: 'I don't think it's very good for studying or working because it's not a safe place.'
× I find it not a safe place and the people there are mean.
✓ I find it unsafe, and the people there are unfriendly.
'Not a safe place' is wordy; use 'unsafe.' 'Mean' can be replaced with 'unfriendly' for tone. Maintain parallel structure with conjunction. Suggestion: 'I find it unsafe, and the people there are unfriendly.'
× Actually, I wouldn't like place where I study, as I told you, the the place is not really safe and people are, are not really welcoming.
✓ Actually, I wouldn't like the place where I study. As I told you, the place is not really safe and people are not very welcoming.
Missing definite article 'the' before 'place where I study.' Duplicate 'the' should be removed. 'Are, are not' is disfluent; simplify to 'are not very welcoming.' Suggestion: include the article and remove duplication and fillers.
× Uh, they do re resist, uh, everywhere.
✓ They resist everywhere.
Original 'do re resist' is unclear and contains filler. Use simple present 'resist' for habitual action. Remove 'do' unless emphasizing. Suggestion: 'They resist everywhere.'
× I'm planning for, uh, be an international worker and I would, uh, study, uh, AI, uh, because it's, uh, really powerful, uh, in our days.
✓ I'm planning to become an international worker, and I would like to study AI because it is very important nowadays.
Use the infinitive 'to become' after 'planning.' 'Would' needs a complement like 'like to' when expressing intention. 'In our days' is incorrect; use 'nowadays.' Replace filler 'uh' and 'really powerful' with 'very important' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: 'I'm planning to become an international worker, and I would like to study AI because it is very important nowadays.'