Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
I haven't gone to the library in a very long time because in my area there's not many libraries, so whenever I want to read a book, I usually read books in my house.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
Whenever I'm in a library, I usually try to find my favorite genre of books. My favorite genre of books are fantasy and romance. After that, I find quite a comfortable place to sit down and then read my book.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
No, I never went to the library as a kid because as a kid my hobbies didn't include reading books. I usually enjoyed playing with my toys and with other kids.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Sadly, I don't have an answer to this question because I don't have any information about Chinese kids, so I wouldn't know if they went to the library or not.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but could be more natural and concise. Try to avoid redundancy and improve grammar, for example, use "there aren't many libraries" instead of "there's not many libraries." Also, start with a direct answer to the question before explaining.
Ví dụ: No, I don't often go to the library because there aren't many libraries near my home. Instead, I usually read books at home when I want to enjoy reading.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by linking ideas more smoothly and avoiding repetition. Use linking words like "first" and "then" to make your answer more coherent. Also, try to combine sentences to avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: When I'm in the library, I first look for books in my favorite genres, which are fantasy and romance. Then, I find a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy reading.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and link your ideas smoothly. For example, use "since" to explain reasons and avoid repeating "as a kid" twice.
Ví dụ: No, I never went to the library when I was a child since reading books wasn't one of my hobbies. Instead, I preferred playing with my toys and spending time with other children.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: It's good to be honest when you don't know the answer, but you can improve by adding a general opinion or making a guess to show your speaking ability. Try to avoid repeating phrases like "I don't have any information."
Ví dụ: I'm not sure about Chinese kids specifically, but generally, many children enjoy going to libraries to read and study. However, it might depend on their interests and access to libraries.
× I haven't gone to the library in a very long time because in my area there's not many libraries, so whenever I want to read a book, I usually read books in my house.
✓ I haven't gone to the library in a very long time because in my area there aren't many libraries, so whenever I want to read a book, I usually read books in my house.
The phrase 'there's not many libraries' is incorrect because 'there's' is a contraction of 'there is', which is singular, but 'libraries' is plural. The correct form is 'there aren't many libraries' to match the plural noun 'libraries'. This is a singular and plural agreement issue.
× My favorite genre of books are fantasy and romance.
✓ My favorite genres of books are fantasy and romance.
The subject 'My favorite genre of books' is singular, but the predicate 'are fantasy and romance' implies multiple genres. To correct this, 'genre' should be pluralized to 'genres' to agree with the plural predicate. This is a singular and plural agreement issue.