Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like chatting with friends?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, it makes me relaxed and chill and I really like to talk talk away from my friends because I can have a good connection and relationship with them.
Giám khảo
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Thí sinh
Well, it depends. We don't talk about the same topics. Sometimes I share my, you know, my depression, my stories with them and also my daily life. And my friends would like to share, umm, like their education, their work.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Thí sinh
Uh, I have to be honest, I'm really introverted so I prefer to chat with one friend. If in a group I would be like speaking nothing and just sitting there. But with my friends I would be, you know, more comfortable to talk about and my my things.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Thí sinh
I used to like to chat on social media but now I prefer to chat face to face because I could see their emotions and their faces so it won't cause umm, misconception or misunderstanding.
Giám khảo
Do you argue with friends?
Thí sinh
I, I do argue, I think everyone argues when there's a topic like, uh, we don't agree with each other, then I will pursue, persuade them to believe in me, but I don't want to fight and I want to force people to trust me so.
Do you like chatting with friends?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct minor grammar and word choice errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and add one specific reason or short example. Use linking words if adding details.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends because it helps me relax and strengthen our bonds. For example, after a stressful day at university, talking with a close friend helps me unwind and feel supported.
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and organize supporting details with linking words. Avoid fillers and vague phrases; be specific about topics and give one brief example.
Ví dụ: It depends, but we usually talk about personal matters and everyday life. For instance, I might tell them about my mental health or recent experiences, while they discuss their studies or work projects.
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Keep the answer direct and avoid hesitation. Start with a clear preference sentence, then give one concise reason and an example. Remove repetitions and informal fillers.
Ví dụ: I prefer talking to one friend because I'm introverted and feel more comfortable in one-on-one conversations. For example, when I'm with a single close friend I can open up about my thoughts, whereas in a group I tend to stay quiet.
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Good clear answer—reduce fillers and improve phrasing. Start with a concise statement of preference, then give a specific reason and a short example using linking words.
Ví dụ: I prefer face-to-face communication because I can read facial expressions and tone, which reduces misunderstandings. For example, discussing sensitive issues in person helps us respond more empathetically.
Do you argue with friends?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Clarify your stance and use correct verbs and structure. Start with a direct statement, explain how you handle disagreements, and avoid contradictory or unclear phrases. Give a brief example of a typical disagreement and how you resolve it.
Ví dụ: Yes, I sometimes argue with friends when we disagree, but I try to discuss my point calmly rather than force them to agree. For example, if we disagree about plans, I explain my reasons and then we compromise rather than argue aggressively.
× Yes I do, it makes me relaxed and chill and I really like to talk talk away from my friends because I can have a good connection and relationship with them.
✓ Yes, I do. It makes me feel relaxed and chilled, and I really like talking with my friends because I can build a good connection and relationship with them.
The sentence mixes verb forms and colloquial repetition. 'It makes me relaxed' should be 'It makes me feel relaxed' to use the appropriate verb construction (make + object + adjective) or 'I feel relaxed.' 'Chill' as an adjective is informal; 'chilled' or 'relaxed' is better. 'Talk talk' is a repetition error; use 'talking.' 'Talk away from my friends' is incorrect preposition/phrase; context shows 'talk with my friends' is intended. Use present continuous/gerund 'talking' after 'like.' Suggestions: use 'feel' after 'makes me,' replace repeated words, use 'talking with' and consistent present tense.
× Sometimes I share my, you know, my depression, my stories with them and also my daily life.
✓ Sometimes I share, you know, my depression, my stories, and also my daily life with them.
The original sentence misorders sentence elements and repeats 'my' unnecessarily. Place the shared items together and end with the indirect object 'with them.' This improves clarity and correct pronoun placement. Suggestion: list items before 'with them' and avoid redundant pronoun repetition.
× And my friends would like to share, umm, like their education, their work.
✓ And my friends like to share their education and their work.
Using 'would like to' suggests conditional or polite preference; simple present 'like to share' fits the habitual context. Remove filler words 'umm, like.' Also combine items with 'and' rather than repeating 'their.' Suggestion: use present simple for regular activities.
× If in a group I would be like speaking nothing and just sitting there.
✓ If I'm in a group, I would be silent and just sit there.
The phrase 'speaking nothing' is ungrammatical. Use 'be silent' or 'say nothing.' Also ensure verb forms match: 'I would be silent and just sit there' keeps parallel structure. 'If I'm in a group' is clearer than 'If in a group.' Suggestion: use standard expressions 'silent' or 'say nothing.'
× But with my friends I would be, you know, more comfortable to talk about and my my things.
✓ But with my friends I would be, you know, more comfortable talking about my things.
The structure 'more comfortable to talk about' is awkward; use 'more comfortable talking about.' Remove duplicated 'my.' Keep the object 'my things' immediately after 'talking about.' Suggestion: use gerund after 'comfortable.'
× I used to like to chat on social media but now I prefer to chat face to face because I could see their emotions and their faces so it won't cause umm, misconception or misunderstanding.
✓ I used to like chatting on social media, but now I prefer to chat face to face because I can see their emotions and faces, so it doesn't cause misconceptions or misunderstandings.
Mixes past habit 'used to' with modal 'could' and future 'won't.' Replace 'could' with present ability 'can' because preference is present. 'It won't cause misconception or misunderstanding' should be plural 'misconceptions or misunderstandings' and 'doesn't cause' matches present preference. Use gerund 'chatting' after 'used to like.' Suggestion: keep consistent present/past forms and pluralize abstract nouns where general.
× I, I do argue, I think everyone argues when there's a topic like, uh, we don't agree with each other, then I will pursue, persuade them to believe in me, but I don't want to fight and I want to force people to trust me so.
✓ Yes, I do argue. I think everyone argues when there's a topic where we don't agree with each other. Then I try to persuade them to see my point, but I don't want to fight or force people to trust me.
The original has repetition, tense and word-choice issues. 'I, I do argue' simplify to 'Yes, I do argue.' Use 'where we don't agree' for clarity. 'I will pursue, persuade them to believe in me' is awkward; 'I try to persuade them to see my point' is natural and uses present tense for habitual behavior. 'I don't want to fight and I want to force people to trust me so' contradicts intent; correct to 'or force' and remove trailing 'so.' Suggestion: remove fillers, use 'try to persuade' and parallel conjunctions.