Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
No, I prefer to stay at home and often I study at home because it's so comfortable. It's more comfortable for me and I can see it or lay down or eating. But in the library, because I need to be quiet, it's a bit harder for me.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
When I need to study at the quiet and I focused on my lessons, I prefer to go to the library because everyone is quiet there and I have the energy to study more.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
No, most of the times I study at home because my family makes the atmosphere of home so quiet and friendly. So I preferred to stay at home and study there.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I don't have any opinion about it because I I am not Chinese and I'm Iranian and Iranian people usually go to the libraries.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but a bit repetitive and has some grammatical errors. Try to avoid repeating the same idea and use linking words to make your answer more coherent. Also, correct small mistakes like 'see it' which should be 'sit' and 'eating' which should be 'eat'.
Ví dụ: No, I usually study at home because it is more comfortable. For example, I can sit or lie down and eat while studying. However, in the library, I have to be quiet, which makes it a bit harder for me to concentrate.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but contains some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Use linking words like 'because' properly and correct phrases such as 'at the quiet' to 'in a quiet place'. Also, try to expand your answer slightly with more specific details.
Ví dụ: I usually go to the library when I need to study in a quiet place because everyone there is silent. This environment helps me focus better and gives me more energy to study effectively.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by using past tense consistently and adding linking words for coherence. Also, avoid redundancy by combining sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I usually studied at home when I was a kid because my family created a quiet and friendly atmosphere. Therefore, I preferred to stay at home to study.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is honest but could be more natural and concise. Avoid repeating words like 'I' twice and try to answer more directly. You can also mention that you are not sure but share some general information.
Ví dụ: Honestly, I am not sure about Chinese kids, as I am Iranian. However, in Iran, many people often go to libraries to study.
× I can see it or lay down or eating.
✓ I can see it or lie down or eat.
The verbs following 'can' should be in their base form. 'Lay' is incorrect here; the correct verb is 'lie' when referring to reclining. 'Eating' should be 'eat' because modal verbs like 'can' are followed by the base form of the verb.
× When I need to study at the quiet and I focused on my lessons, I prefer to go to the library because everyone is quiet there and I have the energy to study more.
✓ When I need to study in quiet and focus on my lessons, I prefer to go to the library because everyone is quiet there and I have the energy to study more.
The phrase 'at the quiet' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'in' when referring to a state or condition like 'quiet'. Also, 'I focused' should be 'I focus' to maintain present tense consistency.
× So I preferred to stay at home and study there.
✓ So I preferred to stay at home and studied there.
When using 'preferred' in past tense, the following verb should also be in past tense to maintain consistency. 'Study' should be changed to 'studied'.
× I I am not Chinese and I'm Iranian and Iranian people usually go to the libraries.
✓ I am not Chinese and I'm Iranian, and Iranian people usually go to libraries.
The repetition of 'I' is a typographical error and should be removed. Also, 'the libraries' is incorrect here because it refers to libraries in general; the article 'the' should be omitted.