Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you make a list when you shop?
Thí sinh
Well, you know actually umm, I make a list but not on the paper or some kind of time to take notes. But in my praying, you know. But just in case I gonna buy these things another ones I gotta flexible like wanna see I need to buy, so I go for it.
Giám khảo
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Thí sinh
Well, you know, like my exam is tomorrow like that. So I'm really need to take a note for myself like which part is my weakness and which, you know, I'm strongly. So I'm just focusing on the weakness and practices.
Giám khảo
Why don't some people like making lists?
Thí sinh
Well, I think because they thinks that it's gonna, you know, cause a lot of time, waste a lot of time for them to do something. So they just go on to flexible and it's easy to, you know, change the way you do easily. Like you study this part, but really wants to study another bachelors.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Thí sinh
Well, absolute, I'm going with my phone 'cause you know you can bring it anyways anywhere as you wanted to, and it's easy and comfortable for yourself to. And if you bring a note, it see me like your nerd proportion. And if you can't afford, no one's complain on yourself.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Điểm: 38.0Gợi ý: Be direct and clear: start with a concise topic sentence stating whether you make a list. Use simple, correct grammar and avoid fillers. Provide one or two specific supporting details (how you keep the list, an example) using linking words (for example, because) and keep to 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually make a shopping list, but I keep it on my phone rather than on paper. For example, I use a notes app to add items when I think of them, so I don't forget essentials like milk or toiletries.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and use correct tense and sentence structure. Begin with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No), then explain how you use lists and whether they help. Use linking words such as because or so, and give a specific example of a task or result.
Ví dụ: Yes, I make lists for my study and they help me organize my priorities. For example, before an exam I list weak topics and practice them every day, so I can see steady improvement in the areas I struggle with.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear opinion and support it with concise reasons. Use correct grammar (subject-verb agreement) and clearer vocabulary (e.g., "prefer flexibility"). Use linking words (for example, therefore) and give a concrete example to illustrate the idea.
Ví dụ: Some people dislike making lists because they prefer flexibility and feel lists take time to prepare. For example, a student might skip lists so they can change their study plans easily when new priorities appear.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Give a direct preference statement, then explain briefly with clear reasons and correct phrasing. Avoid awkward or unclear expressions. Use linking words (because, so) and a concise example of a situation when you use your phone.
Ví dụ: I prefer making lists on my phone because it is convenient and always with me. For instance, when I remember an item while commuting, I can quickly add it to my notes app so I won't forget it later.
× Well, you know actually umm, I make a list but not on the paper or some kind of time to take notes.
✓ Well, you know, actually I make a list but not on paper or any kind of notebook to take notes.
The sentence uses 'the paper' and 'some kind of time' incorrectly. Use 'on paper' (no article) and 'any kind of notebook' or 'any kind of place' to refer generally. Also remove filler words for clarity.
× But in my praying, you know.
✓ But I keep it in my mind, you know.
'In my praying' is ungrammatical in this context. The intended meaning is that the speaker keeps the list mentally, so use 'keep it in my mind'. This fixes sentence structure and makes the sentence natural.
× But just in case I gonna buy these things another ones I gotta flexible like wanna see I need to buy, so I go for it.
✓ But just in case I will buy these things or others, I stay flexible and decide what I need to buy, then I go for it.
Multiple problems: 'gonna' is informal and should be 'will' for future; 'another ones' should be 'others'; 'I gotta flexible' is wrong pronoun/structure — use 'I stay flexible'; restructure to maintain clarity and correct pronoun/reference.
× Well, you know, like my exam is tomorrow like that.
✓ Well, you know, my exam is tomorrow.
Redundant 'like' and awkward phrasing. Keep present simple/future reference: 'my exam is tomorrow' is correct to state scheduled event happening tomorrow.
× So I'm really need to take a note for myself like which part is my weakness and which, you know, I'm strongly.
✓ So I really need to take notes for myself to see which parts are my weaknesses and which parts I'm strong in.
'I'm really need' mixes forms — use 'I really need'. 'Take a note' should be plural 'take notes' when referring to general notes. 'Which part is my weakness' should be 'which parts are my weaknesses'. 'Which... I'm strongly' is ungrammatical; use 'which parts I'm strong in'.
× So I'm just focusing on the weakness and practices.
✓ So I'm just focusing on my weaknesses and practicing.
'Practices' as a noun is incorrect here; use the gerund 'practicing' to express the continuous action. Use plural 'weaknesses' and possessive 'my' for clarity.
× Well, I think because they thinks that it's gonna, you know, cause a lot of time, waste a lot of time for them to do something.
✓ Well, I think it's because they think it will waste a lot of their time to do things.
Subject-verb agreement: 'they thinks' should be 'they think'. 'Gonna' informal -> 'will'. Word order: 'cause a lot of time, waste a lot of time' is redundant; simplify to 'will waste a lot of their time' and correct pronoun 'their'.
× So they just go on to flexible and it's easy to, you know, change the way you do easily.
✓ So they just stay flexible and find it easy to change what they do.
'Go on to flexible' is incorrect; use 'stay flexible'. Remove redundant 'easily' and fix pronoun consistency ('they' instead of 'you').
× Like you study this part, but really wants to study another bachelors.
✓ For example, they might study one part but really want to study another topic.
Mixing 'you' and 'wants' is incorrect; keep pronouns consistent (they) and correct verb form 'want'. 'Another bachelors' is nonspecific and ungrammatical; use 'another topic' or 'another subject'.
× Well, absolute, I'm going with my phone 'cause you know you can bring it anyways anywhere as you wanted to, and it's easy and comfortable for yourself to.
✓ Well, absolutely, I prefer using my phone because you can take it anywhere you want, and it's easy and convenient to use.
'Absolute' should be 'absolutely' (adverb). 'Bring it anyways anywhere as you wanted to' is redundant and awkward — use 'take it anywhere you want'. 'Comfortable for yourself to' is incorrect; use 'convenient to use'.
× And if you bring a note, it see me like your nerd proportion.
✓ And if you carry a paper notebook, people might see you as a bit of a nerd.
'It see me like your nerd proportion' is ungrammatical. Use passive perception 'people might see you as a bit of a nerd' and correct nouns 'paper notebook'.
× And if you can't afford, no one's complain on yourself.
✓ And if you can't afford one, no one will complain about you.
'If you can't afford' needs an object: 'afford one'. 'No one's complain on yourself' is ungrammatical; use 'no one will complain about you' with correct auxiliary and preposition.