Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Yes, I frequently visit library because it is a ideal place where I can concentrate without any distractions. Apart from that, the library nearby our home provides other services like the digital media as well. I like to attend seminars and webinars which are hosted by them and I also like to borrow.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
I typically go to the library so that I can study or read books in peace. Because of its ambient atmosphere, I'm able to work without any diversions. I often meet with the study group so that I can collaborate on the group projects. I feel I find it easier to focus on my assignments and projects.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, I used to go to the library when I was a kid with my parents during the weekend. I have fond memories of borrowing my favorite books. I had a pre deliction for exploring new stories and novels as well and I often did my homework there.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
As far as my opinion is concerned, I do not believe that all the Chinese kids like to go to the library. With the advent of digital technology, they are able to access the information from ebooks or the online articles. However, sometimes they need to access library when they need to do research work.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally good but can be improved by correcting minor grammatical errors and avoiding incomplete sentences. For example, say "the library" instead of "library" and complete the last sentence. Also, try to use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I frequently visit the library because it is an ideal place where I can concentrate without any distractions. Moreover, the library near our home offers other services like digital media. I enjoy attending seminars and webinars hosted by them, and I also like to borrow books regularly.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant but can be enhanced by using more varied vocabulary and linking words to improve coherence. Also, avoid repeating similar ideas and try to be more concise.
Ví dụ: I usually visit the library to study or read books peacefully. Thanks to its calm atmosphere, I can work without distractions. Additionally, I often meet my study group there to collaborate on projects, which helps me focus better on my assignments.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by correcting vocabulary errors and making sentences more natural. For example, use "predilection" instead of "pre deliction" and avoid awkward phrasing. Also, use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I used to go to the library with my parents on weekends when I was a kid. I have fond memories of borrowing my favorite books. I had a strong predilection for exploring new stories and novels, and I often did my homework there.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 77.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but can be improved by using more natural expressions and correcting grammar. For example, say "in my opinion" instead of "as far as my opinion is concerned" and use plural form "libraries". Also, use linking words to make your answer more coherent.
Ví dụ: In my opinion, not all Chinese kids like to go to libraries. With the rise of digital technology, they can access information from e-books and online articles. However, they sometimes need to visit libraries when conducting research for their studies.
× Yes, I frequently visit library because it is a ideal place where I can concentrate without any distractions.
✓ Yes, I frequently visit the library because it is an ideal place where I can concentrate without any distractions.
The noun 'library' is a singular countable noun and requires the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific library. Also, 'a ideal' is incorrect because 'ideal' starts with a vowel sound, so the article should be 'an' instead of 'a'.
× Apart from that, the library nearby our home provides other services like the digital media as well.
✓ Apart from that, the library near our home provides other services like digital media as well.
The phrase 'nearby our home' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'near' to indicate proximity. Also, 'the digital media' is incorrect because 'digital media' is uncountable and does not need 'the' here.
× I like to attend seminars and webinars which are hosted by them and I also like to borrow.
✓ I like to attend seminars and webinars hosted by them, and I also like to borrow books.
The sentence is incomplete and lacks clarity. Adding a comma before 'and' improves readability. Also, 'which are hosted by them' can be simplified to 'hosted by them'. The verb 'borrow' needs an object, so 'books' is added for clarity.
× I typically go to the library so that I can study or read books in peace.
✓ I typically go to the library so that I can study or read books peacefully.
The phrase 'in peace' is acceptable but 'peacefully' is a more appropriate adverb modifying the verb 'read' and 'study' in this context.
× Because of its ambient atmosphere, I'm able to work without any diversions.
✓ Because of its ambient atmosphere, I'm able to work without any distractions.
The word 'diversions' is incorrect here; the correct word is 'distractions' which means things that prevent concentration.
× I often meet with the study group so that I can collaborate on the group projects.
✓ I often meet the study group so that I can collaborate on group projects.
The verb 'meet' does not require the preposition 'with' in this context. Also, 'the group projects' should be 'group projects' as it refers to projects in general.
× I feel I find it easier to focus on my assignments and projects.
✓ I find it easier to focus on my assignments and projects.
The phrase 'I feel I find' is redundant and awkward. Simplifying to 'I find' makes the sentence clearer and more natural.
× I have fond memories of borrowing my favorite books.
✓ I have fond memories of borrowing my favourite books.
The sentence is correct in grammar but 'favorite' should be spelled 'favourite' in English (India) spelling.
× I had a pre deliction for exploring new stories and novels as well and I often did my homework there.
✓ I had a predilection for exploring new stories and novels, and I often did my homework there.
The word 'pre deliction' is a misspelling; the correct word is 'predilection'. Also, a comma before 'and' improves sentence clarity.
× As far as my opinion is concerned, I do not believe that all the Chinese kids like to go to the library.
✓ As far as my opinion is concerned, I do not believe that all Chinese kids like to go to the library.
The article 'the' before 'Chinese kids' is unnecessary when speaking generally about a group. Removing 'the' makes the sentence grammatically correct.
× With the advent of digital technology, they are able to access the information from ebooks or the online articles.
✓ With the advent of digital technology, they are able to access information from ebooks or online articles.
The article 'the' before 'information' and 'online articles' is unnecessary. Also, 'information' is uncountable and does not need 'the' here.
× However, sometimes they need to access library when they need to do research work.
✓ However, sometimes they need to access the library when they need to do research work.
The noun 'library' is a singular countable noun and requires the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific library.