Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
As I have cleared my class 12 but when I was in school there was a lot of rules for student in my school like coming on time, wearing proper school uniform, uh be in proper disciplines, speak in English always.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course when student will follow more rules, they will be benefited because they will get to know that what is right and what is wrong for them. They will be more indiscipline which will help them to succeed in life in future.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a really dedicated teacher, namely Miss Swathi ma'am, who taught U.S. business in class 11th and 12th. She was a very dedicated teacher. She used to teach us in a very simple way whatever she used to or explain us that was in very easy way and all concepts were clever.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
I prefer that there must be more gold. If student will follow the rules or the rules will be applicable on them, then they will be more conscious and they will be behaving in a good manner.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, I ever had a really strict teacher are honourable principal ma'am, who always made strict rules for students and even give us punishment for doing something bad or not following the rules. She had made very strict rules regarding the discipline or for the calmer learning environment.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
If I will get a chance to work as a teacher in a role free school, I will definitely not do that work because in rural free school student are in indiscipline, they do not well behave. So I believe that rules are important. So I will be teaching in rural school.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Be concise and direct: start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then give two or three specific rules with brief reasons. Correct grammar (plural/singular, verb forms) and remove filler words. Use linking words to connect points (for example, 'for example' or 'such as').
Ví dụ: Yes. When I was at school we had several important rules. For example, students had to arrive on time and wear a full school uniform, which helped maintain order. In addition, we were encouraged to speak English in class to improve our language skills.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and avoid contradictions and grammar errors. Make a clear stance, give one or two specific reasons, and use linking words (because, therefore, however). Avoid incorrect words (e.g., 'indiscipline' used wrongly).
Ví dụ: Yes, I think students can benefit from reasonable rules because rules teach responsibility and respect. For example, rules about punctuality and homework completion help students develop time-management skills, which are useful later in life.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Be specific and concise: name the teacher briefly, mention what made her dedicated with one or two clear examples (teaching methods, patience), and correct awkward phrasing. Use linking words like 'for example' or 'she would' to show actions.
Ví dụ: Yes. My teacher Miss Swathi, who taught business studies in Grades 11 and 12, was very dedicated. For example, she explained difficult concepts in simple language and used real-life examples, which made the lessons easy to understand.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: State your preference clearly (more or fewer), then give two concise, specific reasons linked with 'because' or 'so'. Fix word choice errors ('gold' → 'rules') and grammar. Keep within 2–3 sentences to be natural and effective.
Ví dụ: I prefer more rules because they promote discipline and a better learning environment. For instance, rules about classroom behaviour and mobile phone use help students focus on lessons.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Answer with a clear statement and one or two specific examples of strict behaviour. Use correct tense and reduce redundancy. Explain briefly why the strictness was positive or negative for you, using linking words like 'because' or 'so'.
Ví dụ: Yes, our principal was very strict; she enforced rules firmly and would give punishments for repeated rule-breaking. Although it felt harsh, her approach reduced disruptions and created a calmer learning environment for everyone.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 44.0Gợi ý: Give a direct yes/no answer, then explain briefly with logical reasons and a clear example. Correct grammar and unclear phrases ('role free' → 'rule-free', 'rural' confusion). Avoid contradictions (you say wouldn't work there but then say you will be teaching in rural school).
Ví dụ: No, I would not want to teach in a rule-free school because without rules students may behave poorly and disrupt lessons. I prefer a school with clear rules, as they help maintain discipline and allow teachers to teach effectively.
× As I have cleared my class 12 but when I was in school there was a lot of rules for student in my school like coming on time, wearing proper school uniform, uh be in proper disciplines, speak in English always.
✓ As I have cleared my class 12, but when I was in school there were a lot of rules for students in my school, like coming on time, wearing the proper school uniform, being properly disciplined, and always speaking in English.
The sentence has multiple singular/plural mismatches: 'there was a lot of rules' should be 'there were a lot of rules' (plural subject 'rules' requires plural verb), and 'for student' should be 'for students' (plural). Also phrases 'school uniform' and 'disciplines' need article and noun form adjustment. Suggestion: ensure subjects and verbs match in number and use plural for general groups (students, rules).
× Yes, of course when student will follow more rules, they will be benefited because they will get to know that what is right and what is wrong for them.
✓ Yes, of course when students follow more rules, they will benefit because they will learn what is right and what is wrong for them.
Use plural 'students' to match context and simple present 'follow' for general truths (not 'will follow'). 'They will be benefited' is incorrect passive; use active 'they will benefit'. Remove 'get to know that' and use 'learn' for clarity. Use appropriate tense for general statements: present simple.
× They will be more indiscipline which will help them to succeed in life in future.
✓ They will be less indisciplined, which will help them succeed in life in the future.
'More indiscipline' is incorrect; use adjective 'indisciplined' and the intended meaning is decrease in indiscipline, so 'less indisciplined'. 'Which will help them to succeed' should be 'which will help them succeed' (omit 'to'). Add 'in the future' or 'in future' -> 'in the future'. Maintain clear sentence structure.
× Yes, I had a really dedicated teacher, namely Miss Swathi ma'am, who taught U.S. business in class 11th and 12th.
✓ Yes, I had a really dedicated teacher, Miss Swathi, who taught U.S. business in classes 11 and 12.
Use 'classes 11 and 12' rather than 'class 11th and 12th'. Avoid redundant 'ma'am' after a name; use either 'Miss Swathi' or 'Swathi ma'am'. Also 'in class 11th and 12th' is incorrect preposition/number format. Use plural 'classes' for multiple years.
× She used to teach us in a very simple way whatever she used to or explain us that was in very easy way and all concepts were clever.
✓ She used to teach us in a very simple way; whatever she explained to us was very easy to understand, and all the concepts were clear.
'Used to' is fine for past habit, but 'or explain us' is incorrect: use 'explained to us'. 'In very easy way' -> 'very easy to understand'. 'Concepts were clever' is wrong adjective; use 'clear'. Maintain correct verb complement patterns (explain to someone) and appropriate adjectives.
× I prefer that there must be more gold.
✓ I prefer that there should be more rules.
'More gold' is nonsensical here; likely intended 'more rules'. 'Prefer that there must be' is awkward—use 'prefer that there should be' or 'I prefer more rules'. Ensure quantifiers and nouns match meaning.
× If student will follow the rules or the rules will be applicable on them, then they will be more conscious and they will be behaving in a good manner.
✓ If students follow the rules or the rules are applied to them, then they will be more conscientious and will behave well.
For conditionals about general situations use present simple ('students follow') not 'will follow'. 'Rules will be applicable on them' -> 'rules are applied to them'. 'Conscious' should be 'conscientious' or 'more aware'; 'behaving in a good manner' -> 'behave well'. Keep subject-verb agreement and proper conditional tense.
× Yes, I ever had a really strict teacher are honourable principal ma'am, who always made strict rules for students and even give us punishment for doing something bad or not following the rules.
✓ Yes, I once had a really strict teacher, our honorable principal, who always made strict rules for students and even gave us punishments for doing something wrong or not following the rules.
'I ever had' is incorrect; use 'I once had'. 'Are honourable principal ma'am' is ungrammatical; use 'our honorable principal'. 'Give us punishment' -> past 'gave us punishments'. Use 'doing something wrong' not 'bad'. Correct pronouns and verb tense consistency.
× She had made very strict rules regarding the discipline or for the calmer learning environment.
✓ She had made very strict rules regarding discipline and to create a calmer learning environment.
'Regarding the discipline' -> 'regarding discipline' (no article). 'Or for the calmer learning environment' is awkward; use 'to create a calmer learning environment'. Use prepositions that show purpose ('to create') and avoid unnecessary articles.
× If I will get a chance to work as a teacher in a role free school, I will definitely not do that work because in rural free school student are in indiscipline, they do not well behave.
✓ If I get a chance to work as a teacher in a rule-free school, I will definitely not do that because in rule-free schools students are undisciplined and do not behave well.
In first conditional use present simple ('If I get') not 'If I will get'. 'Role free' should be 'rule-free'. 'Student are in indiscipline' -> 'students are undisciplined'. 'Do not well behave' -> 'do not behave well'. Ensure correct tense and adjective/adverb order.
× So I believe that rules are important. So I will be teaching in rural school.
✓ So I believe that rules are important, so I would not teach in a rule-free school.
Original 'So I will be teaching in rural school' contradicts prior refusal and is unclear. Likely intention: they would not teach in a rule-free school. Also 'rural school' is wrong context; use 'rule-free school' consistent with question. Ensure sentence aligns logically with previous statements and maintains correct article use ('a school').