Part 1
Giám khảo
Where is your hometown?
Thí sinh
My hometown is Osaka, Japan. Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and there are lots of attractive place. For example, Osaka castle is very popular destination for travelers. Osaka. When I go to the Osaka foods we can feel the ancient atmosphere, but we also enjoy other.
Giám khảo
What do you like about your home town?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like my hometown and for example, as I said, Osaka has ancient atmosphere place, but we have the lively place and the library place is really popular destination too. And besides ancient atmosphere place because and many, many people travel to Osaka.
Giám khảo
How long have you lived there?
Thí sinh
I have lived all in Osaka for 20 years, since I was born. So I've never moved to another prefecture. So yeah, I lived a lot of time and we I noticed that a lot of, I have noticed a lot of attractive place and I know a lot of beautiful place and library place.
Giám khảo
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Thí sinh
Absolutely, It's really good place. For example, the educational system is very organized because Osaka is the second largest city in Japan. As I said, so many people gather to Osaka, so many good teachers are exist in Nausaka, so it's really good town.
Where is your hometown?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Be direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, fix grammar and use linking words to connect ideas. Mention 1–2 specific attractions with brief descriptions. Keep sentences natural and under five sentences.
Ví dụ: My hometown is Osaka, Japan. It is the country’s second-largest city and famous for both historic sites and lively food culture. For example, Osaka Castle is a major historic landmark with beautiful gardens, and the Dotonbori area is famous for street food such as takoyaki and a vibrant nightlife.
What do you like about your home town?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give specific reasons with linking words. Avoid repeating phrases. State one main thing you like, then add 1–2 supporting details or examples using connectors (for example, because, and, also).
Ví dụ: I like Osaka because it combines history and modern life. For example, you can visit peaceful temples and also enjoy lively districts like Dotonbori where there are many restaurants. Also, the central libraries are well-equipped and popular with students.
How long have you lived there?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear time statement, then add one or two concise supporting details. Fix tense and grammar and avoid unrelated repetition. Use linking words like 'since' and 'so' correctly.
Ví dụ: I have lived in Osaka for 20 years since I was born, so I know the city very well. Because of this, I’ve discovered many beautiful spots, such as quiet parks and popular libraries.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Make a clear opinion and support it with specific reasons and examples. Correct grammar (exist → exist/are) and avoid unrelated repetition. Use linking words like 'because' and 'for example' to connect points. Mention concrete benefits for young people (schools, jobs, leisure).
Ví dụ: Yes, Osaka is a great place for young people because it offers excellent education and many job opportunities. For example, there are well-organized schools and universities, and the city has active cultural and entertainment scenes where young people can socialize and find part-time work.
× Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and there are lots of attractive place.
✓ Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and there are lots of attractive places.
The noun 'place' should be plural ('places') after 'lots of' because 'lots of' indicates many items. Use plural nouns after quantifiers like 'many' or 'lots of'. Suggestion: change 'place' to 'places'.
× For example, Osaka castle is very popular destination for travelers.
✓ For example, Osaka Castle is a very popular destination for travelers.
Proper nouns like 'Osaka Castle' should be capitalized and 'destination' requires the indefinite article 'a' here. Use 'a' before singular countable nouns when introducing one among many. Suggestion: capitalize 'Castle' and add 'a'.
× When I go to the Osaka foods we can feel the ancient atmosphere, but we also enjoy other.
✓ When I go to Osaka to eat local foods, I can feel the ancient atmosphere, but we also enjoy modern attractions.
Original sentence has unclear structure and word order: 'go to the Osaka foods' is incorrect. Rephrase to 'go to Osaka to eat local foods' and use consistent subject ('I' rather than switching to 'we') and contrast with a clear noun phrase 'modern attractions' instead of vague 'other'. Suggestion: use clear verb phrase and parallel contrasts.
× Yes, I like my hometown and for example, as I said, Osaka has ancient atmosphere place, but we have the lively place and the library place is really popular destination too.
✓ Yes, I like my hometown. For example, as I said, Osaka has ancient atmospheric places, but we also have lively areas and the libraries are really popular destinations too.
Multiple issues: singular/plural and article use. 'ancient atmosphere place' is ungrammatical; use 'ancient atmospheric places'. 'lively place' should be plural 'lively areas' to match context. 'library place' should be 'libraries' and 'popular destinations' plural. Also break into clearer sentences. Suggestion: use plural nouns and appropriate adjectives.
× And besides ancient atmosphere place because and many, many people travel to Osaka.
✓ Besides the ancient historical sites, many people travel to Osaka.
Original has redundant connectors 'because and' and unclear noun phrases. Use a concise structure: 'Besides the ancient historical sites, many people travel to Osaka.' Add 'the' for specific sites and use correct noun phrase 'historical sites'. Suggestion: avoid redundant conjunctions and simplify.
× I have lived all in Osaka for 20 years, since I was born.
✓ I have lived in Osaka for 20 years, since I was born.
'All in Osaka' is incorrect; remove 'all'. Preposition 'in' is sufficient. No plural issue here but sentence contained unnecessary word. Suggestion: say 'lived in Osaka'.
× So I've never moved to another prefecture.
✓ So I've never moved to another prefecture.
This sentence is grammatical. No correction needed. Explanation: The present perfect 'I've never moved' correctly indicates experience up to now. Suggestion: none.
× So yeah, I lived a lot of time and we I noticed that a lot of, I have noticed a lot of attractive place and I know a lot of beautiful place and library place.
✓ So yeah, I've lived here for a long time, and I have noticed many attractive places; I know many beautiful spots and popular libraries.
Original is ungrammatical with tense inconsistency and awkward phrases. Use present perfect 'I've lived' for duration up to now, 'many' with plural nouns 'places' and 'spots', and remove duplicated fragments. Suggestion: use consistent tense and plural forms after 'many'.
× Absolutely, It's really good place.
✓ Absolutely, it's a really good place.
Missing article 'a' before the singular countable noun 'place'. Also 'It's' capitalization fixed. Suggestion: use 'a' with singular countable nouns when generalizing.
× For example, the educational system is very organized because Osaka is the second largest city in Japan.
✓ For example, the educational system is very organized because Osaka is the second largest city in Japan.
This sentence is grammatical. No correction needed. Explanation: The causal connector 'because' with the clause is appropriate. Suggestion: none.
× As I said, so many people gather to Osaka, so many good teachers are exist in Nausaka, so it's really good town.
✓ As I said, many people gather in Osaka, so many good teachers exist in Osaka, and it's really a good town.
Errors: 'gather to' should be 'gather in' (preposition), 'are exist' is ungrammatical — use 'exist' alone, and 'Nausaka' appears to be a typo for 'Osaka'. Also 'really good town' needs article 'a'. Suggestion: use correct prepositions, use 'exist' without 'are', correct place name, and include articles for singular nouns.