Part 1
Giám khảo
Where is your hometown?
Thí sinh
My hometown is Uzi, a medium sized city in southern Jiangsu province, near Suzhou and not far from Shanghai. It sits on the northern shore of Taihu Lake and is famous for its traditional Watertown scenery with old canals, stone bridges and narrow streets.
Giám khảo
What do you like about your home town?
Thí sinh
Frankly speaking, some main thing I like about my hometown is its beautiful waterfront scenery. It's a historic town with many ancient canals that run through it, and you can see traditional gardens and old streets. I also enjoy the delicious local snacks that the town is famous for, such as dumplings.
Giám khảo
How long have you lived there?
Thí sinh
I have lived there since I was born, so it's where I spend my whole childhood and most of my life. I love it for the friendly neighbors in the green parks where I used to play as a child, especially Central Park near my house, which left a lasting impression on me.
Giám khảo
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Thí sinh
Yes, it is. The city has low levels of air pollution and light traffic, with plenty of parks and dedicated cycling lanes that helped young people lead a healthier lifestyle. Moreover, it offers excellent educational facilities, including several renowned high schools and well regarded community.
Where is your hometown?
Điểm: 86.0Gợi ý: 总体回答自然且信息丰富,但稍显冗长并包含多处并列信息,可用一两句主题句加一两句细节来更紧凑。注意将“medium sized”改为“medium-sized”,以及避免重复表达(如“traditional Watertown scenery”与随后列举的景观重复)。
Ví dụ: My hometown is Uzi, a medium-sized city in southern Jiangsu province, near Suzhou and not far from Shanghai. It lies on the northern shore of Taihu Lake and is well known for its picturesque Watertown scenery, especially its old canals and stone bridges.
What do you like about your home town?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: 回答内容具体且相关,但开头“Frankly speaking, some main thing”不够自然,句子可更简洁明确。可以用连接词更好地组织细节(例如 firstly, moreover, for example),并给出更具体的例子或个人感受来丰富内容。
Ví dụ: I especially love the town's waterfront scenery. For example, its ancient canals are lined with traditional gardens and old streets, which create a peaceful atmosphere. Moreover, I often enjoy local snacks such as the town's famous dumplings when walking along the canals.
How long have you lived there?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: 回答直接且情感真挚,但时态和句子紧凑性可改进(例如 use present perfect continuous or present perfect simple consistently)。去掉多余短语,简明说明时间长度并用一两句补充具体回忆或原因。
Ví dụ: I've lived there since I was born, so I spent my whole childhood there. For instance, I used to play with neighbors in Central Park near my house, and those memories still give me a strong sense of belonging.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: 回答涵盖了生活和教育两个方面,但有语法和搭配问题(如“light traffic”更常说“light traffic congestion”或“little traffic”; “helped”时态不对,改为“help”)。最后短语“well regarded community”不完整,可改为“well-regarded community colleges”或“community services”。建议用明确分句并用连接词衔接观点。
Ví dụ: Yes, it is. The city has low air pollution and little traffic, plus plenty of parks and dedicated cycle lanes that help young people stay healthy. In addition, it has excellent educational facilities, such as several renowned high schools and well-regarded community colleges.
× My hometown is Uzi, a medium sized city in southern Jiangsu province, near Suzhou and not far from Shanghai.
✓ My hometown is Uzi, a medium-sized city in southern Jiangsu Province, near Suzhou and not far from Shanghai.
“medium sized” 作复合形容词修饰名词时应连字符连接为“medium-sized”。地名中的“Province”作为专有名词首字母通常大写。建议养成查看词典和注意复合形容词连字符的习惯。
× It sits on the northern shore of Taihu Lake and is famous for its traditional Watertown scenery with old canals, stone bridges and narrow streets.
✓ It sits on the northern shore of Taihu Lake and is famous for its traditional watertown scenery with old canals, stone bridges, and narrow streets.
“Watertown”作为普通名词短语不需要大写(除非是专有地名);列举并列项时建议在倒数第二项前加逗号(牛津逗号)以提高可读性。建议注意专有名词与普通名词的大小写规则并使用恰当标点。
× Frankly speaking, some main thing I like about my hometown is its beautiful waterfront scenery.
✓ Frankly speaking, one main thing I like about my hometown is its beautiful waterfront scenery.
“some main thing”用法不自然且不符合英语常用搭配。此处应使用“one main thing”或“some main things”。建议学习常见搭配并使用更自然的表达。
× I have lived there since I was born, so it's where I spend my whole childhood and most of my life.
✓ I have lived there since I was born, so it's where I spent my whole childhood and most of my life.
前半句使用现在完成时表示从过去持续到现在,后半句描述过去的经历应使用过去时。原句“spend”与“since I was born”语境不一致,应改为“spent”。建议复习时态一致性,区分持续状态和已完成的过去经历。
× I love it for the friendly neighbors in the green parks where I used to play as a child, especially Central Park near my house, which left a lasting impression on me.
✓ I love it for the friendly neighbors and the green parks where I used to play as a child, especially Central Park near my house, which left a lasting impression on me.
原句中“for the friendly neighbors in the green parks”表达含混,似乎把“friendly neighbors”限定在“green parks”内,不符合原意。改为“for the friendly neighbors and the green parks”更清晰。建议注意并列结构和修饰关系,确保修饰词修饰正确的成分。
× The city has low levels of air pollution and light traffic, with plenty of parks and dedicated cycling lanes that helped young people lead a healthier lifestyle.
✓ The city has low levels of air pollution and light traffic, with plenty of parks and dedicated cycling lanes that help young people lead a healthier lifestyle.
句中其他部分描述的是一般事实或现状,所以定语从句动词应使用一般现在时“help”而非过去式“helped”。保持时态一致性有助于表达清晰。建议注意叙述事实时使用一般现在时。
× Moreover, it offers excellent educational facilities, including several renowned high schools and well regarded community.
✓ Moreover, it offers excellent educational facilities, including several renowned high schools and well-regarded communities.
“well regarded”作复合形容词修饰名词应加连字符“well-regarded”。此外“community”在此处应为复数“communities”或改为“community services/facilities”。原句单复数不一致且名词用法不当。建议检查形容词的连字符和名词单复数搭配。