Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
Yes, there is a rule in my school is no one should take cell phone.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
Yes, it is very benefits for more rules for students.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a very dedicated teacher in my college time.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
Yes, uh, I prefer more roles in my schools.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a very strict teacher in my school time.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
No, I did not like work as a teacher in Rule free.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Make the sentence grammatically correct, more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one brief supporting detail using a linking word. Avoid redundancy and use correct vocabulary (e.g., “bring” or “use” instead of “take”).
Ví dụ: Yes. One of the main rules at my school is that students are not allowed to bring or use cell phones during class. For example, phones must be kept in lockers so lessons are not disrupted.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion sentence followed by a clear reason using a linking word (because/so). Correct grammar (e.g., “beneficial” not “benefits”) and avoid vague phrasing.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think more rules could be beneficial because they help maintain discipline and create a better learning environment. For instance, rules about punctuality and homework submission can improve students’ study habits.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer with correct tense and a topic sentence, then add a specific example of the teacher’s dedication using a linking word (for example/for instance). Use natural phrasing: “during college” not “in my college time.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a very dedicated teacher during college. For example, she always stayed after class to help struggling students and provided detailed feedback on our essays.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Respond directly (prefer more or fewer) and correct word choice (rules, not roles). Provide a brief reason using linking words (because/so) and one specific example to support your preference.
Ví dụ: I prefer more rules at school because they help keep students focused and respectful. For example, having clear rules about classroom behavior and cellphone use reduces distractions.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Use correct tense and wording: “I had a very strict teacher at school.” Start with the direct answer, then give a concise specific example of their strictness using a linking word (for example). Avoid repeating phrases like “school time.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a very strict teacher at school. For example, he enforced a strict homework policy and would deduct marks for any late assignments.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear present-tense opinion (I would not like to work...) and give a reason using linking words (because/as) with one concrete example. Correct grammar and capitalization (rule-free).
Ví dụ: No, I would not like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school because without rules it would be hard to manage classes and maintain learning standards. For instance, frequent interruptions and late submissions would make teaching ineffective.
× Yes, there is a rule in my school is no one should take cell phone.
✓ Yes, there is a rule in my school: no one should bring a cell phone.
The original sentence incorrectly uses two 'be' structures ('is' twice) and omits the correct verb for possessing/bringing phones. This is a 'there be' issue because 'there is' should introduce the existence of a rule, followed by the rule itself. Also 'take' is not the best verb; 'bring' or 'use' is more natural. Suggestion: use a colon or connectives after 'there is a rule' and use 'bring' with 'a cell phone'.
× Yes, it is very benefits for more rules for students.
✓ Yes, more rules would be very beneficial for students.
This sentence misuses 'is' and the adjective/noun form ('benefits' should be 'beneficial' or 'benefit' as a noun). It also requires a modal or conditional to express potential advantage ('would be'). The error fits 'modal verb usage' because the sentence needs a modal to indicate possibility/benefit. Suggestion: use 'would be' plus adjective 'beneficial' and place the beneficiary phrase at the end.
× Yes, I have a very dedicated teacher in my college time.
✓ Yes, I had a very dedicated teacher during my college years.
The speaker refers to a past period ('college time'), so past tense 'had' is required rather than 'have'. The phrase 'college time' is unnatural; use 'during my college years'. This is a past tense issue. Suggestion: use past tense verbs and natural time expressions.
× Yes, uh, I prefer more roles in my schools.
✓ Yes, I prefer more rules in my school.
The sentence uses 'roles' (meaning positions) instead of 'rules' (regulations), and 'schools' should be singular to match 'my school' context. This is an incorrect use of words/adjectives; classify as incorrect use of adjectives/adverbs because word choice and agreement are at fault. Suggestion: choose the correct noun 'rules' and match singular/plural consistently.
× Yes, I have a very strict teacher in my school time.
✓ Yes, I had a very strict teacher when I was at school.
The sentence describes a past situation, so use past tense 'had' and a natural time phrase like 'when I was at school' or 'during my school years'. This is a past tense issue. Suggestion: change present 'have' to past 'had' and use idiomatic time expression.
× No, I did not like work as a teacher in Rule free.
✓ No, I would not like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school.
The original uses incorrect past tense 'did not like' and lacks infinitive 'to work'; 'Rule free' is not idiomatic and needs hyphenation 'rule-free school'. The intended meaning is hypothetical, so use conditional 'would not like' plus infinitive 'to work'. This is a past tense/modal issue but fits 'past tense issue' because of wrong tense; better expressed with a modal. Suggestion: use 'would not like to' for hypothetical preferences and hyphenate compound modifiers.