Work— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Make the response more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid fillers (uh), correct minor word choice errors, and limit to up to 5 sentences. Use one or two specific details to support your statement.

Ví dụ: I work as a senior lawyer at a Russian law firm, where I specialize in antitrust and IP law. I have worked there for about six years, handling high-profile merger reviews and advising clients on enforcement risks.

Gợi ý: Give a clear direct answer, correct grammar, and add one specific supporting detail. Use linking words to show change (e.g., "but", "since").

Ví dụ: I used to work in a pleasant office in central Moscow, but since the pandemic I have been working from home. Now I hold client meetings virtually and use a home office for focused drafting work.

Gợi ý: Structure the answer: begin with a clear opinion sentence, then use linking words (however, because) to present specific reasons. Remove fillers and correct grammar (subject-verb agreement). Limit to 3–4 sentences with concrete examples.

Ví dụ: Overall, my home is a good place to work because it is comfortable and I can concentrate without office interruptions. However, it can be difficult when neighbours renovate and create loud construction noise, which breaks my focus. I also rely heavily on a stable internet connection, and occasional outages disrupt my work.

Gợi ý: Keep the response concise and correct grammar (plural agreement, past tense forms). Start with a clear statement of liking, then give one specific supporting example using correct verbs and fewer repetitions.

Ví dụ: Yes, I am very happy to work here. The team is supportive and the work is challenging and rewarding; for example, I recently led a project that improved our case management process and boosted efficiency. Overall, I would definitely recommend the firm.

Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence about your plans, correct word choice and grammar (e.g., 'exposure to cross-border cases', 'compete for positions'), and use linking words to outline steps you will take. Provide specific names and concrete plan details but keep it concise.

Ví dụ: Although I enjoy my current role, I plan to work at a top international law firm to gain exposure to cross-border cases and broader career opportunities. To achieve this, I intend to pursue an LLM abroad and build experience in international law so I can compete for positions at firms such as Clifford Chance or Linklaters.

× I work as a senior lawyer at Russian law firm.

✓ I work as a senior lawyer at a Russian law firm.

Missing indefinite article 'a' before 'Russian law firm'. In English, singular countable nouns need an article or determiner. Use 'a' because this is one of many law firms and not previously mentioned.

× I specialize in antitrust law and, uh, nip law as well, and I have been there for around six, uh, years.

✓ I specialize in antitrust law and IP law as well, and I have worked there for around six years.

'Nip law' is likely a mispronunciation of 'IP law' (intellectual property). Also 'have been there' is awkward for employment duration; use present perfect 'have worked there' to indicate continuous employment. Remove filler 'uh' and unnecessary commas.

× I used to work in a very nice office in the city sets of Moscow.

✓ I used to work in a very nice office in the city centre of Moscow.

Phrase 'city sets of Moscow' is incorrect. Use 'city centre of Moscow' or 'the centre of Moscow'. Also 'centre' requires the article 'the' when specifying a particular centre.

× Since the pandemic I've been working remotely so I now work from home.

✓ Since the pandemic I've been working remotely, so I now work from home.

Comma needed before 'so' linking two clauses. Tenses are fine: present perfect continuous 'I've been working' plus present simple 'I now work' is appropriate. Added punctuation for clarity.

× Umm, my home generally good place to work because it's comfortable and I can feel focus on my task and not be disrupted by my colleagues, uh, discussions or something.

✓ Umm, my home is generally a good place to work because it's comfortable and I can focus on my tasks and not be disrupted by my colleagues' discussions or similar noises.

Missing verb 'is' between 'home' and 'generally'. Missing article 'a' before 'good place'. 'feel focus on my task' is ungrammatical; use 'can focus on my tasks'. Use possessive 'colleagues'' for discussions belonging to colleagues and replace vague 'or something' with 'similar noises'.

× However, sometimes it's difficult when some of my neighbors are doing renovation and there is a lot of construction noise, which make concentration hard.

✓ However, sometimes it's difficult when some of my neighbors are doing renovations and there is a lot of construction noise, which makes concentration hard.

Use plural 'renovations' or 'renovation work'. Subject-verb agreement: 'which' refers to 'noise' (singular) so the verb should be 'makes', not 'make'.

× I also really depend on the Internet connection and it's not easy.

✓ I also really depend on the internet connection, and it's not reliable.

'Not easy' is vague; 'not reliable' more accurately describes unstable connection. Capitalization: 'internet' is commonly lowercase. Added comma before 'and' for readability.

× Would you like the place where you work?

✓ Do you like the place where you work?

In context, examiner asks about current feelings; 'Do you like...' is the correct natural question form. 'Would you like...' asks about preference or desire, which changes meaning.

× Yes, I'm very happy to work here.

✓ Yes, I'm very happy working here.

Both forms are acceptable, but 'happy working here' is more natural when describing current satisfaction with workplace. 'Happy to work here' suggests willingness; adjust to fit intended meaning.

× We have a highly supportive and collaborative team, and the task I do are challenging and rewarding.

✓ We have a highly supportive and collaborative team, and the tasks I do are challenging and rewarding.

'Task' should be plural 'tasks' to agree with plural verb 'are'. Use plural because multiple responsibilities are implied.

× For example, I recently LED a project that improved our process efficiency.

✓ For example, I recently led a project that improved our process efficiency.

'LED' is the present tense of the verb to lead as an acronym; the past tense of 'lead' is 'led'. Use past simple 'led' for a completed action. Avoid writing in all caps unless using the acronym.

× Overall, my experience with the firm has been excellent and I would definitely recommend it.

✓ Overall, my experience with the firm has been excellent, and I would definitely recommend it.

Add a comma before 'and' joining two independent clauses for clarity. Tenses are appropriate: present perfect 'has been' and conditional 'would recommend' for recommendation.

× Although I like my current workplace, I hope to work for a top international law firm in the future because I want to exposure to cross-border carry cases and stronger career prospects.

✓ Although I like my current workplace, I hope to work for a top international law firm in the future because I want exposure to cross-border corporate cases and stronger career prospects.

Remove 'to' before 'exposure' (exposure is a noun that does not need 'to'). 'Carry cases' is incorrect; likely 'corporate cases'. Adjust word choice for clarity.

× To achieve that, I plan to pursue an LLM abroad and gain experience in international law so I can come compete for position at firms like Clifford Chance or Linklaters.

✓ To achieve that, I plan to pursue an LLM abroad and gain experience in international law so I can compete for positions at firms like Clifford Chance or Linklaters.

Remove unnecessary 'come' before 'compete'. Use plural 'positions' when referring to job openings at multiple firms. Sentence structure: 'compete for positions' is the correct verb phrase.