Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
I don't usually go to libraries because nowadays we have an access to online sources that are absolutely free for everyone and available for everyone. So I prefer to use online libraries rather than go to real outside libraries.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
If I decide to go to the library, then I definitely do not read books, unfortunately because I'm a current student and I have to spend a lot of time doing my home assignments, so I usually devote my time to my homework in the library.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
I went to the library when I was a child because my grandmother took me there and she showed me a lot of different books and novels for children about animals, which were my favorite ones. And I remember once I landed book on my own from the library and I was really happy.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I'm not familiar with this aspect with this topic, but I'm 100% convinced, yes. So I'm sure that there are so many public libraries in China and children and youngsters always have access to it. Because I think such sources should be absolutely free and available for everyone.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it is a bit redundant and slightly unnatural in phrasing. Try to be more concise and avoid repeating the same idea. Also, use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: I don't often visit physical libraries because online resources are freely accessible and more convenient. Therefore, I usually prefer using digital libraries instead.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question well and provides supporting details. However, the sentence is quite long and could be clearer with better structure and linking words. Try to break it into shorter sentences and use connectors to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: When I go to the library, I usually don't read books. Instead, I spend most of my time doing homework because I am a student and have many assignments to complete.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is detailed and personal, which is good. However, some phrases are awkward or unclear, such as 'landed book on my own.' Try to use more natural expressions and correct vocabulary. Also, avoid starting sentences with 'And.'
Ví dụ: I used to go to the library as a child because my grandmother often took me there. She introduced me to many children's books about animals, which I loved. I remember feeling very happy when I borrowed a book by myself for the first time.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer shows honesty but lacks confidence and clarity. Avoid filler phrases like 'to be honest' and 'I'm 100% convinced' without strong evidence. Also, try to connect your ideas logically and avoid sentence fragments.
Ví dụ: Although I don't have exact information, I believe many children in China visit public libraries because these resources are generally free and accessible to everyone.
× I don't usually go to libraries because nowadays we have an access to online sources that are absolutely free for everyone and available for everyone.
✓ I don't usually go to libraries because nowadays we have access to online sources that are absolutely free and available for everyone.
The phrase 'an access' is incorrect because 'access' is an uncountable noun and should not be preceded by the indefinite article 'an'. The correct form is simply 'have access'. Also, 'available for everyone' is sufficient without repeating 'free for everyone'.
× So I prefer to use online libraries rather than go to real outside libraries.
✓ So I prefer to use online libraries rather than go to real physical libraries.
The phrase 'real outside libraries' is awkward and unclear. 'Physical libraries' is a more appropriate term to contrast with 'online libraries'.
× If I decide to go to the library, then I definitely do not read books, unfortunately because I'm a current student and I have to spend a lot of time doing my home assignments, so I usually devote my time to my homework in the library.
✓ If I decide to go to the library, then I definitely do not read books, unfortunately, because I'm a current student and I have to spend a lot of time doing my homework, so I usually devote my time to my homework in the library.
The phrase 'home assignments' is not commonly used in English; 'homework' is the correct term. Also, a comma is needed after 'unfortunately' to separate the clauses properly.
× And I remember once I landed book on my own from the library and I was really happy.
✓ And I remember once I borrowed a book on my own from the library and I was really happy.
The verb 'landed' is incorrect in this context. The correct verb is 'borrowed' when referring to taking a book from a library temporarily. Also, 'a book' is needed before the noun.
× To be honest, I'm not familiar with this aspect with this topic, but I'm 100% convinced, yes.
✓ To be honest, I'm not familiar with this aspect of this topic, but I'm 100% convinced, yes.
The phrase 'with this aspect with this topic' is incorrect. The correct preposition is 'of' to indicate the aspect belonging to the topic.
× So I'm sure that there are so many public libraries in China and children and youngsters always have access to it.
✓ So I'm sure that there are so many public libraries in China and children and youngsters always have access to them.
The pronoun 'it' is singular and does not agree with the plural noun 'libraries'. The correct pronoun is 'them' to refer to multiple libraries.