Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you think museums are important?
Thí sinh
I do think museums are very important because they are the only buildings in this world that stores all kinds of history that can never be found in the coming future, and everything in a museum is stored from the past, which I think is quite unique.
Giám khảo
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Thí sinh
Not really, in my hometown I only have two museum which is the National Museum as well as the Military Museum, both which I have visited. But I hope to visit more museums in my own country and I hope they establish more of it to come in the future.
Giám khảo
Do you often visit a museum?
Thí sinh
I do. I'm a history lover, so visiting museum is like a part of my life that I just can't seem to get rid of. And I've been overseas to Europe and in each country I go to every museum that I have because it's the only way that I can learn about their country more and their culture and their history as well.
Giám khảo
When was the last time you visited a museum?
Thí sinh
It was three months ago when I went to Switzerland and we were visiting the Matterhorn and I had the opportunity to drop by the Matterhorn Museum, in which I learnt a lot about the mountain itself, the way it was formed and why it's so popular today.
Do you think museums are important?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Your answer communicates the main idea but is wordy and has grammar issues (e.g., subject-verb agreement, redundancy). Keep it concise: start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason with a brief example. Use linking words like "because" or "for example" correctly and avoid repeating the same idea.
Ví dụ: I think museums are very important because they preserve objects and stories from the past. For example, museums keep historical documents and artifacts that help people understand how societies used to live, which we couldn't learn from modern sources alone.
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Your response answers the question but contains grammatical errors (singular/plural, relative pronouns) and repetition. Provide one clear sentence about quantity, then one specific detail about the museums you mentioned. Use linking words like "however" or "also" to connect ideas and avoid repeating 'hope' twice.
Ví dụ: Not really — my hometown has only two museums: the National Museum and the Military Museum, and I have visited both. However, I would like to see more museums built in the country so people can learn about different aspects of our history.
Do you often visit a museum?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your enthusiasm is clear but some expressions are informal or awkward ("can't seem to get rid of", "every museum that I have"). Combine ideas into two concise sentences: state how often you visit and give a specific reason with an example. Use linking words like "because" and "for example."
Ví dụ: Yes, I visit museums often because I love history. For example, when I travel to Europe I make a point of visiting local museums to learn about each country's culture and historical events.
When was the last time you visited a museum?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: This answer is clear and specific but a bit long. Use a clear topic sentence stating the time, then one or two concise supporting details. Improve phrasing (e.g., "I was able to visit" instead of "I had the opportunity to drop by") and avoid unnecessary words like "in which."
Ví dụ: About three months ago, when I visited Switzerland. I visited the Matterhorn Museum, where I learned how the mountain was formed and why it is such a popular attraction today.
× I do think museums are very important because they are the only buildings in this world that stores all kinds of history that can never be found in the coming future, and everything in a museum is stored from the past, which I think is quite unique.
✓ I do think museums are very important because they are the only buildings in this world that store all kinds of history that can never be found in the future, and everything in a museum comes from the past, which I think is quite unique.
Subject 'buildings' is plural, so the verb should be 'store' not 'stores'. Also 'coming future' is redundant; 'the future' is correct. 'Is stored from the past' is awkward: use 'comes from the past'. Suggestion: match plural subjects with plural verbs and prefer concise phrases like 'the future'.
× Not really, in my hometown I only have two museum which is the National Museum as well as the Military Museum, both which I have visited.
✓ Not really. In my hometown I only have two museums, the National Museum and the Military Museum, both of which I have visited.
The noun should be plural 'museums' to match 'two'. Also use 'both of which' to refer back to the two museums. Suggestion: ensure number agreement between numerals and nouns and use 'both of which' for two items.
× But I hope to visit more museums in my own country and I hope they establish more of it to come in the future.
✓ But I hope to visit more museums in my own country and I hope they establish more of them in the future.
Pronoun 'it' is incorrect for plural 'museums'; use 'them'. Also 'to come' is unnecessary. Suggestion: match pronoun number to its antecedent and avoid redundant phrases.
× I do. I'm a history lover, so visiting museum is like a part of my life that I just can't seem to get rid of.
✓ I do. I'm a history lover, so visiting museums is part of my life that I just can't seem to give up.
'Visiting museum' needs an article or plural form: 'visiting museums' is more natural. 'Get rid of' is informal and awkward here; 'give up' fits better. Suggestion: use plural for general activities and choose appropriate idiomatic verbs.
× And I've been overseas to Europe and in each country I go to every museum that I have because it's the only way that I can learn about their country more and their culture and their history as well.
✓ And I've been to Europe, and in each country I visit every museum I can because it's the only way I can learn more about their country, culture, and history.
Use 'visits' or 'visit' consistent with subject 'I'; 'I go to every museum that I have' is ungrammatical. 'Every museum I can' is idiomatic. Also 'learn about their country more' should be 'learn more about their country'. Suggestion: simplify structure and use idiomatic expressions.
× It was three months ago when I went to Switzerland and we were visiting the Matterhorn and I had the opportunity to drop by the Matterhorn Museum, in which I learnt a lot about the mountain itself, the way it was formed and why it's so popular today.
✓ It was three months ago when I went to Switzerland; we visited the Matterhorn and I had the opportunity to drop by the Matterhorn Museum, where I learned a lot about the mountain itself, how it was formed, and why it is so popular today.
Mix of past progressive and simple past is awkward; use simple past 'we visited' for completed actions. 'In which I learnt' is formal and awkward; 'where I learned' is natural. Use 'learned' (past) instead of 'learnt' if following American convention, but both are correct; ensure consistency. Suggestion: use simple past for past events and use 'where' to refer to places.