Part 1
Giám khảo
Is it easy for you to remember people's names?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think it's pretty easy for me to remember people's name because Chinese names are only three or two characters, so it's not hard to memorize them and but there are some names I couldn't I can't memorize well if it's too long.
Giám khảo
How do you remember people's names?
Thí sinh
I remember people's names by connecting their appearance with the name, so it's easier for me to remember their face when I heard their name and the vice versa. That's my secret to learn, remember names.
Giám khảo
How do you feel when people can't remember your name?
Thí sinh
I used to feel a bit awkward if someone couldn't remember my name, but when I grow a little older I sometimes couldn't remember others name. So it's pretty normal if people couldn't call out your name and I feel pretty normal.
Giám khảo
Do you often forget people's names?
Thí sinh
I don't often forget people's name, but even if I do, I would apologize for my lacking of recognition ability and to just to make others feel less offensive and I would ask their name again.
Is it easy for you to remember people's names?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more concise and natural: begin with a clear topic sentence, correct grammar, avoid repetition, and give one specific supporting detail. Use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, generally it is easy for me to remember people's names. Because most Chinese names are only two or three characters long, they are simpler to memorize. However, if a name is longer or unfamiliar, I sometimes struggle to recall it.
How do you remember people's names?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence and use one or two concise supporting details linked logically. Improve grammatical accuracy and avoid awkward phrasing (e.g., 'vice versa').
Ví dụ: I usually remember names by linking them to a person's appearance. For example, I might associate a distinctive hairstyle or glasses with a particular name, which helps me recall the name when I see the person.
How do you feel when people can't remember your name?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence about your current feeling, then briefly explain why, using correct tense and clearer phrasing. Avoid repeating 'pretty normal' twice.
Ví dụ: At first I used to feel a bit awkward when someone forgot my name, but now I feel more understanding. As I get older I realize everyone forgets names sometimes, so I don't take it personally.
Do you often forget people's names?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, correct grammar and phrasing, and provide one specific example of what you do when you forget a name. Use linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: No, I don't often forget names. If I do forget, I usually apologize briefly and ask for the name again, for example by saying, 'Sorry, could you remind me of your name? I want to remember it.'
× Yes, I think it's pretty easy for me to remember people's name because Chinese names are only three or two characters, so it's not hard to memorize them and but there are some names I couldn't I can't memorize well if it's too long.
✓ Yes, I think it's pretty easy for me to remember people's names because Chinese names are usually two or three characters, so it's not hard to memorize them, but there are some names I can't memorize well if they are too long.
The sentence has singular/plural mismatches: 'people's name' should be 'people's names' (plural). Also 'are only three or two characters' is awkward; use 'usually two or three characters'. 'I couldn't I can't' is inconsistent; keep present tense 'I can't' to match context. 'If it's too long' should be 'if they are too long' to refer to 'names' (plural). Suggestions: ensure noun number agrees with its referent and keep consistent tense and pronoun references. Grammar Problem Type ID: 1
× I remember people's names by connecting their appearance with the name, so it's easier for me to remember their face when I heard their name and the vice versa.
✓ I remember people's names by connecting their appearance with the name, so it's easier for me to remember their faces when I hear their names, and vice versa.
Multiple issues: 'their face' should be plural 'their faces' to match 'people'. 'When I heard their name' mixes past tense with present explanation; use present 'when I hear their names'. 'The vice versa' is incorrect word order; use 'and vice versa'. Suggestions: keep number agreement between plural nouns and pronouns, maintain consistent tense within the sentence, and use the fixed phrase 'vice versa'. Grammar Problem Type ID: 11
× That's my secret to learn, remember names.
✓ That's my secret for learning and remembering names.
The phrase 'secret to learn, remember names' is ungrammatical. After 'secret' use 'for' plus gerunds: 'for learning and remembering names'. Use gerund forms to indicate the actions. Suggestion: use 'for' + verb-ing or 'to' + base verb consistently; here the noun context prefers 'for' + gerunds. Grammar Problem Type ID: 6
× I used to feel a bit awkward if someone couldn't remember my name, but when I grow a little older I sometimes couldn't remember others name.
✓ I used to feel a bit awkward if someone couldn't remember my name, but as I grew a little older I sometimes couldn't remember others' names.
Tense inconsistency: 'when I grow a little older' should be past 'as I grew' to match 'used to'. Number and possessive: 'others name' should be 'others' names' (plural possessive). Suggestion: maintain consistent past tense for past habits and ensure correct possessive punctuation for plural. Grammar Problem Type ID: 5
× So it's pretty normal if people couldn't call out your name and I feel pretty normal.
✓ So it's pretty normal if people can't remember or call out your name, and I feel fine about that.
Tense: use present 'can't' to express general truth rather than past 'couldn't'. 'Call out your name' is acceptable but 'remember or call out' is clearer. Repeating 'pretty normal' is awkward; 'I feel fine about that' is more natural. Suggestion: use present tense for general statements and avoid repetition by choosing varied wording. Grammar Problem Type ID: 6
× I don't often forget people's name, but even if I do, I would apologize for my lacking of recognition ability and to just to make others feel less offensive and I would ask their name again.
✓ I don't often forget people's names, but even if I do, I apologize for my lack of recognition and to make others feel less offended I would ask their names again.
'People's name' should be plural 'people's names'. 'I would apologize' conditional is okay, but simpler present 'I apologize' fits better for habitual action. 'Lacking of recognition ability' is incorrect; use 'my lack of recognition' or 'my poor memory'. 'Make others feel less offensive' is wrong: people feel offended, not offensive; use 'less offended'. 'Ask their name again' should be 'ask their names again' to match plural. Suggestions: correct noun number, use natural collocations ('lack of', 'feel offended'), and keep consistent tense for habitual actions. Grammar Problem Type ID: 1}]}