Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Thí sinh
I like buying shoes, especially sport shoes, to match my outfits. For example, I always wear T-shirts when I'm going out with my friends and to having a casual dinner. And I always, uh, buy sports shoes to match my outfit to be fashionable.
Giám khảo
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Thí sinh
Uh yes I did bought shoes online. Unfortunately it was saying uh unpleasant experience. I remember last month I purchased a shoes from my shops online that's placed a after advertisement on social media. I click on the social media and I realize it was a scam.
Giám khảo
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Thí sinh
I usually spend for $1000 for one pair of shoes. I have a limited budget when it's come to purchasing issues and I want to have a balance between the stylish looks and my tight budget.
Giám khảo
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Thí sinh
It's a good question. I would say it depends on the occasions that I wear the shoes for. If I'm going to a formal occasions like, uh, graduation dinners or uh, both. Or I would, uh, prefer to wear uh, stylish shoes instead of, uh, comfortable shoes.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and grammatical: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words, correct verb forms and prepositions, and limit to 3–4 sentences. Add one specific detail (how often) and a linking word to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy buying shoes, especially sneakers, and I usually buy a new pair every three months. I prefer sports shoes because they match my casual outfits, like T-shirts and jeans, when I go out with friends. For example, last month I bought white sneakers that go well with most of my clothes.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Use correct tense and sentence structure, avoid fillers, and organize events chronologically with linking words. Be specific about what went wrong (e.g., late delivery, wrong item, scam) and keep to 3–4 clear sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I once bought shoes online, but it turned out to be an unpleasant experience. I ordered a pair after seeing an advertisement on social media, however the seller never sent the shoes and the website disappeared. Since then, I only buy from reputable online stores and check reviews first.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a realistic and grammatically correct amount, correct prepositions, and explain your spending habit with one linking phrase. Keep it concise and specific about budget trade-offs.
Ví dụ: I usually spend about $100 on a pair of shoes because I have a limited budget. However, I try to balance style and price, so I sometimes wait for sales or choose affordable brands that look fashionable.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then use linking words to explain exceptions. Avoid repeating filler words and incorrect plural forms; give one specific example of an occasion requiring style or comfort.
Ví dụ: I prefer comfortable shoes for everyday use, but for special occasions I choose fashionable shoes. For example, I wear comfortable sneakers to work and long walks, whereas I choose stylish leather shoes for graduation or formal dinners.
× I like buying shoes, especially sport shoes, to match my outfits.
✓ I like buying shoes, especially sports shoes, to match my outfits.
The error is plural form 'sport shoes' should be 'sports shoes' (compound noun) which is a vocabulary/form issue; correction fits under verb+ -ing list as it involves noun form after 'buying'. Use 'sports shoes' to refer to athletic footwear.
× For example, I always wear T-shirts when I'm going out with my friends and to having a casual dinner.
✓ For example, I always wear T-shirts when I'm going out with my friends and having a casual dinner.
After 'and' coordinate structure should match: 'going out' (present participle) pairs with 'having' not 'to having'. Remove 'to' to use matching -ing forms.
× And I always, uh, buy sports shoes to match my outfit to be fashionable.
✓ And I always buy sports shoes to match my outfits and be fashionable.
Use plural 'outfits' to match earlier reference. Remove extra 'to' before 'be fashionable' and combine with previous clause: 'to match my outfits and be fashionable.' This fixes article/redundancy and parallel structure.
× Uh yes I did bought shoes online.
✓ Uh yes, I did buy shoes online.
After auxiliary 'did' the main verb must be base form 'buy', not past 'bought'. Use 'did buy' for emphasis or simply 'I bought'.
× Unfortunately it was saying uh unpleasant experience.
✓ Unfortunately it was an unpleasant experience.
Incorrect structure 'was saying' is wrong here; use 'was an unpleasant experience' with article 'an' before vowel-starting adjective. 'Was' + noun phrase conveys past state.
× I remember last month I purchased a shoes from my shops online that's placed a after advertisement on social media.
✓ I remember last month I purchased a pair of shoes from an online shop after seeing an advertisement on social media.
Multiple article and noun errors: use 'a pair of shoes' not 'a shoes'; 'an online shop' instead of 'my shops online'; 'after seeing an advertisement' replaces awkward 'that's placed a after advertisement'. Correct word order and articles.
× I click on the social media and I realize it was a scam.
✓ I clicked on the social media ad and realized it was a scam.
Narration is in past tense, so verbs should be past: 'clicked' and 'realized'. Also specify 'ad' for clarity. Maintain consistent past tense.
× I usually spend for $1000 for one pair of shoes.
✓ I usually spend $1000 on one pair of shoes.
Use 'spend + amount' without 'for' and use preposition 'on' for the thing purchased. Remove extra 'for'.
× I have a limited budget when it's come to purchasing issues and I want to have a balance between the stylish looks and my tight budget.
✓ I have a limited budget when it comes to buying, and I want to balance stylish looks with my tight budget.
Use correct phrase 'when it comes to' not 'when it's come to'. Use 'buying' or 'purchases' instead of 'purchasing issues'. 'Balance A with B' is natural phrasing; simplify 'stylish looks' to 'stylish looks'.
× It's a good question.
✓ That's a good question.
'That's a good question' is more natural in spoken response; 'It's' is acceptable but 'That's' fits conversational flow. This is stylistic; classified under article errors for minor demonstrative choice.
× I would say it depends on the occasions that I wear the shoes for.
✓ I would say it depends on the occasions I wear the shoes for.
Remove 'that' for natural relative clause; sentence is acceptable but simplification improves fluency. Also could end with 'for' though better: 'depends on the occasions for which I wear the shoes.'
× If I'm going to a formal occasions like, uh, graduation dinners or uh, both.
✓ If I'm going to formal occasions like graduation dinners or similar events.
Use plural 'formal occasions' without 'a'. 'Or both' is unclear; replace with 'similar events'. Correct article and noun number agreement.
× Or I would, uh, prefer to wear uh, stylish shoes instead of, uh, comfortable shoes.
✓ Or I would prefer to wear stylish shoes instead of comfortable ones.
Use 'ones' to avoid repeating 'shoes'. Remove filler 'uh' and extra commas. This fixes sentence repetition and improves fluency.