Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you have any hobbies?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course, the most popular and my favorite hobby is traveling. I have been in 45 countries so far. I like to travel a lot and my big goal and dream to visit all the countries in the world.
Giám khảo
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Thí sinh
When I was a child I had my favorite sport is swimming. I did sport classes like 6 times per week. Also, I love to draw, I like to bicycle and I like to spend my time with friends to watch the cartoons.
Giám khảo
Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
Thí sinh
Yes, I'm still swimming and I prefer sporty summer sport. I have a dream. To swim in a huge marathon abroad. So I practice swimming like any childhood.
Giám khảo
Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Thí sinh
Unfortunately, my family members don't do sport a lot. Uh, my mom is disabled. She cannot do any sport. My brother doesn't like to do sport. Only me from childhood. I'm very sporty.
Do you have any hobbies?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and interesting, but it's slightly long and repetitive ("big goal and dream"). Improve coherence by using one strong topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Also avoid small grammar slips (use "the most popular" → unnecessary).
Ví dụ: I enjoy travelling; it's my favourite hobby. For example, I have visited 45 countries so far, and I plan to visit every country in the world; therefore I travel whenever I can to learn about new cultures.
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: The answer contains good content but has grammar problems and is a bit disorganised. Start with a correct topic sentence, then use linking words to list childhood hobbies and give one specific detail (frequency or example). Keep to 3–4 short sentences and fix tense/structure errors.
Ví dụ: As a child I enjoyed several hobbies, especially swimming. I took swimming lessons six times a week, which made me strong and disciplined. I also liked drawing and riding my bicycle, and I often watched cartoons with friends on weekends.
Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Meaning is understandable but sentences are fragmented and contain awkward phrasing. Use a clear topic sentence, connect ideas with linking words, and provide one concrete plan or example. Avoid literal translations ("like any childhood").
Ví dụ: Yes, I have continued swimming since childhood and I prefer active summer sports. In fact, I train regularly because I dream of competing in an open-water marathon abroad, so I practise several times a week to prepare.
Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: The response expresses ideas but sounds abrupt and somewhat insensitive (mentioning disability without care) and has grammar issues. Begin with a polite topic sentence, explain differences with specific reasons, and show sensitivity when mentioning family circumstances. Keep it concise and cohesive.
Ví dụ: Not really — my family aren't very sporty. For example, my mother has health problems so she can't exercise much, and my brother prefers quieter activities. As a result, I've been the only sporty person in my family since childhood and enjoy staying active.
× Yes, of course, the most popular and my favorite hobby is traveling.
✓ Yes, of course; my most popular and favorite hobby is traveling.
The original sentence repeats 'most popular and my favorite' awkwardly and lacks proper punctuation. This is an incorrect use of adjectives/adverbs and sentence structure. Combine adjectives directly before the noun and use a semicolon or comma to connect clauses. Suggestion: 'my most popular and favorite hobby is traveling.'
× I have been in 45 countries so far.
✓ I have been to 45 countries so far.
The verb phrase 'have been in' is incorrect for describing visiting countries; the correct preposition is 'to' after 'been' when meaning 'visited'. This is a preposition/verb usage issue. Use 'been to' for visited places.
× I like to travel a lot and my big goal and dream to visit all the countries in the world.
✓ I like to travel a lot, and my big goal and dream is to visit all the countries in the world.
The sentence lacks a main verb for the clause 'my big goal and dream to visit...'. This is a sentence structure error. Add the verb 'is' to complete the clause: 'my big goal and dream is to visit...'.
× When I was a child I had my favorite sport is swimming.
✓ When I was a child, my favorite sport was swimming.
Mixing 'had' with 'is' creates a tense and structure error. Use past tense 'was' to match 'When I was a child'. Also remove 'had' which is unnecessary here.
× I did sport classes like 6 times per week.
✓ I took sports classes about six times per week.
'Did sport classes' is unnatural. Use 'took sports classes' and spell out numbers in formal speech. Also 'like' should be 'about' to indicate approximation. This fixes verb form and preposition choice.
× Also, I love to draw, I like to bicycle and I like to spend my time with friends to watch the cartoons.
✓ Also, I love to draw, I like to ride a bicycle, and I like to spend time with friends watching cartoons.
Use 'ride a bicycle' instead of 'bicycle' (noun vs verb). 'Spend time with friends watching cartoons' is more natural than 'spend my time with friends to watch the cartoons.' Correct verb forms and remove unnecessary articles.
× Yes, I'm still swimming and I prefer sporty summer sport.
✓ Yes, I still swim, and I prefer summer sports.
'I'm still swimming' suggests a continuous action; use simple present 'I still swim' to indicate habitual action. 'Sporty summer sport' is awkward—use 'summer sports'. This addresses tense and adjective use.
× I have a dream. To swim in a huge marathon abroad.
✓ I have a dream: to swim in a huge marathon abroad.
The fragment 'To swim in a huge marathon abroad.' is a sentence without a verb linked to the main clause. Combine with the previous sentence using a colon or make one sentence: 'I have a dream to swim...' This fixes sentence structure.
× So I practice swimming like any childhood.
✓ So I have been practicing swimming since childhood.
'Like any childhood' is incorrect. Use 'since childhood' to indicate duration, and 'have been practicing' or 'have practiced' fits the continuous action from past to present. This corrects adverbial/time expression placement and tense.
× Unfortunately, my family members don't do sport a lot.
✓ Unfortunately, my family members don't do much sport.
'Don't do sport a lot' is awkward. Use 'don't do much sport' or 'don't exercise much'. This corrects quantifier usage and natural phrasing.
× She cannot do any sport.
✓ She cannot do any sport.
Sentence is grammatical; kept as is. 'Cannot' correctly indicates inability. No change needed.
× My brother doesn't like to do sport.
✓ My brother doesn't like to play sports.
Use 'play sports' or 'do sports' both acceptable, but 'play sports' is more natural in this context. This adjusts verb choice while keeping present tense.
× Only me from childhood.
✓ Only I have enjoyed sports since childhood.
'Only me from childhood.' is a fragment and uses incorrect pronoun case. Use subject pronoun 'I' and complete the sentence: 'Only I have enjoyed sports since childhood.' This fixes sentence structure and pronoun use.
× I'm very sporty.
✓ I'm very sporty.
This sentence is grammatical and natural; no change required.