Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
No, in fact I don't often visit library because now everything can be learned online. If I want to study something I could search in Google or I can just do ChatGPT and I would get the all knowledge and ideas that I want.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
To be honest, it has been a while. I haven't been to the library when I was studying for my undergraduate degree. At that time, I would go to the library to work for my assignments, but I prefer to study online nowadays.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, I went to library a lot of time when I was a kid because my school had a very big library and it was a fun activity when I was a kid to go with the friends and study different kind of books.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I have very little idea about what Chinese kids do, but as far as I've seen, Chinese people spend most time using their mobile phones, so I think they would study or do any research using their mobile phones online rather than visiting the library.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it could be more natural and concise. Avoid redundancy like "I would get the all knowledge and ideas that I want"; instead, say "I can easily find the information I need." Also, use articles correctly, e.g., "the library." Try to limit your answer to about 3-4 sentences and use linking words to improve flow.
Ví dụ: No, I don't often go to the library because nowadays, I can easily find information online. For example, I usually use Google or ChatGPT to learn new things quickly and conveniently.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but a bit confusing and wordy. Try to respond directly with a topic sentence, then add supporting details using linking words. Also, watch verb tenses and phrasing for clarity. For example, say "I used to go to the library during my undergraduate studies to work on assignments, but now I prefer studying online."
Ví dụ: I usually went to the library during my undergraduate studies to work on assignments. However, I prefer studying online now because it's more convenient and accessible.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer has good content but contains grammatical errors and redundancy. Use articles properly ("the library"), plural forms ("different kinds of books"), and avoid repeating "when I was a kid." Also, try to use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I went to the library often as a child because my school had a large library. It was fun to go there with friends and explore different kinds of books.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is honest but could be more concise and natural. Avoid phrases like "I have very little idea about what Chinese kids do" in a test; instead, focus on what you know. Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid redundancy. For example, "From what I've observed, many Chinese kids prefer using their mobile phones to study online rather than visiting libraries."
Ví dụ: From what I've seen, many Chinese kids spend a lot of time on their mobile phones. Therefore, they probably prefer studying or researching online instead of going to the library.
× No, in fact I don't often visit library because now everything can be learned online.
✓ No, in fact I don't often visit the library because now everything can be learned online.
The noun 'library' is a singular, countable noun and requires the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific place known to both speaker and listener. Omitting 'the' before 'library' is incorrect in this context.
× Yes, I went to library a lot of time when I was a kid because my school had a very big library and it was a fun activity when I was a kid to go with the friends and study different kind of books.
✓ Yes, I went to the library a lot of times when I was a kid because my school had a very big library and it was a fun activity when I was a kid to go with friends and study different kinds of books.
The noun 'library' requires the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific library. Also, 'a lot of time' should be 'a lot of times' to indicate frequency. 'The friends' should be 'friends' unless referring to specific friends. 'Different kind of books' should be 'different kinds of books' to agree in number.