Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Yes, I'm very fond of reading books and I really like to read different books written by different authors. So I really often go to the library and just to see what my interests are in and I would just grab a book right there.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
I usually sit there and try to be in the environment first, then I try to take a look at some books which I have interest in and I really like comics and books which are related to the questions, so yeah.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
No, clearly not. When I was a kid, I really didn't even know what our library was. So when I was a kid I really hated a book. So I never really thought to go to a library to read things and see what people are publishing. That's not my kind of thing.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Since I'm an Indian, I really don't know about Chinese kids, but Chinese people are really brilliant, so I think people would often go to the library.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear but a bit repetitive and slightly long. Try to be more concise and avoid redundancy by combining ideas smoothly. Also, use linking words to connect your points naturally.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often visit the library because I enjoy reading books by various authors, which helps me explore different interests and pick up new books on the spot.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer lacks clarity and coherence. Use linking words to connect your ideas and be more specific about what you do. Avoid vague phrases like 'related to the questions' and explain clearly.
Ví dụ: Usually, I spend some time soaking in the quiet atmosphere, then I browse through comics and other books that interest me, especially those related to topics I want to learn more about.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat repetitive and informal. Try to structure your response with a clear topic sentence and supporting details, avoiding repeated phrases. Use linking words to improve flow.
Ví dụ: No, I did not go to the library as a child because I was unaware of its purpose and did not enjoy reading books at that time, so visiting the library was not appealing to me.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Avoid making assumptions or irrelevant comments about other cultures. Instead, directly address the question with a clear opinion or admit lack of knowledge politely. Use linking words to connect your ideas.
Ví dụ: I am not very familiar with the habits of Chinese children, but I believe that many of them visit libraries regularly to support their studies and interests.
× I really often go to the library and just to see what my interests are in and I would just grab a book right there.
✓ I really often go to the library just to see what my interests are and I would just grab a book right there.
The phrase 'and just to see' is incorrect because 'to see' is an infinitive and should not be connected with 'and' in this context. Instead, 'just to see' should be used alone to indicate purpose. Removing 'and' corrects the sentence structure.
× I usually sit there and try to be in the environment first, then I try to take a look at some books which I have interest in and I really like comics and books which are related to the questions, so yeah.
✓ I usually sit there and try to get into the environment first, then I try to take a look at some books in which I have interest, and I really like comics and books which are related to the questions, so yeah.
The phrase 'try to be in the environment' is awkward; 'get into the environment' is more natural. Also, 'books which I have interest in' should be 'books in which I have interest' to correctly use the preposition with 'interest'.
× No, clearly not. When I was a kid, I really didn't even know what our library was.
✓ No, clearly not. When I was a kid, I really didn't even know what a library was.
Using 'our library' implies a specific library known to both speaker and listener, which may not be accurate. 'A library' is more appropriate here as it refers to libraries in general, especially since the speaker did not know about libraries then.
× So when I was a kid I really hated a book.
✓ So when I was a kid I really hated books.
The phrase 'hated a book' is incorrect because it refers to a single book, which is unlikely the intended meaning. The plural 'books' correctly expresses a general dislike for reading.
× So I never really thought to go to a library to read things and see what people are publishing.
✓ So I never really thought about going to a library to read things and see what people are publishing.
The phrase 'thought to go' is incorrect; the correct expression is 'thought about going' to indicate considering an action. This corrects the verb and preposition usage.