Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you have any hobbies?
Thí sinh
Yes, my biggest hobby is playing video games. I try to, uh, play the video game classics all the time that I found, uh, this is unfortunate. That hobby is turning into, uh, disastrous habit for me. Such a thing is to be uh, unfortunate for me.
Giám khảo
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Thí sinh
That my hobby is to play with my toys that I am, that another was to collect them. That I wasn't very different, uh, than than now, uh, when I was a child because that my, my mind is still working the same.
Giám khảo
Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
Thí sinh
Uh, no, I do not have an hobby that I have since childhood, but I have some habits that like umm, reading books, having some little walks and running around whenever I just feel bored. I really like jogging.
Giám khảo
Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Thí sinh
I don't have the same hobbies as my family members, they are mostly occupied with using their smartphones, but I am spending my time playing video games and reading books that I am trying to consume and experience every piece of art that I found that they just.
Do you have any hobbies?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Be concise and avoid fillers. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Mention what kinds of games you play and why you enjoy them, and avoid repeating negative evaluations unless you explain them with reasons or examples.
Ví dụ: I enjoy playing classic video games, especially platformers and RPGs, because they have simple mechanics and nostalgic stories. However, I try to limit my playtime to evenings, since excessive gaming can interfere with my study schedule.
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, use past tense, and give specific examples. Start with a clear sentence about the hobby, then add one supporting detail such as what toys you played with or what you collected, using a linking word to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, as a child I loved playing with action figures and building sets. In addition, I collected model cars, which taught me patience and attention to detail.
Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be precise about the distinction between 'hobby' and 'habit' and avoid hesitation. Use linking words to structure your answer: state the main point, then give examples and a reason or preference. Keep to two to three sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I don't have a single hobby that has continued from childhood, but I developed a few habits such as reading and jogging. For example, I usually go for a short run every morning because it helps me clear my mind.
Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a clear contrast and specific examples. Begin with a direct statement, then use a linking word like 'however' to introduce how your interests differ, and explain briefly why you prefer your hobbies.
Ví dụ: No, my family and I have different interests. While they mostly use smartphones to browse social media, I prefer playing video games and reading because I enjoy interactive stories and learning from books.
× Yes, my biggest hobby is playing video games.
✓ Yes, my biggest hobby is playing video games.
No change needed; 'playing' correctly follows 'is' to describe the hobby using the gerund form.
× I try to, uh, play the video game classics all the time that I found, uh, this is unfortunate.
✓ I try to play classic video games all the time, which I find unfortunate.
The original sentence has awkward structure and a misplaced clause. Use 'classic video games' for natural word order and 'which I find unfortunate' to link the statement about playing with the speaker's opinion. This fixes sentence structure and clarifies meaning.
× That hobby is turning into, uh, disastrous habit for me.
✓ That hobby is turning into a disastrous habit for me.
Missing article 'a' before the singular noun 'disastrous habit' is required in English. Adding 'a' corrects the noun phrase and makes the sentence grammatical.
× Such a thing is to be uh, unfortunate for me.
✓ This is unfortunate for me.
Phrase 'Such a thing is to be unfortunate for me' is unnatural. Replace with the simple, idiomatic 'This is unfortunate for me.' This fixes awkward construction and unnecessary words.
× That my hobby is to play with my toys that I am, that another was to collect them.
✓ My hobby was playing with my toys, and another hobby was collecting them.
Original contains fragmented clauses and incorrect tense/word forms. Use past tense 'was' and gerund 'playing' to describe childhood hobbies and connect two hobbies with 'and' for clear sentence structure.
× That I wasn't very different, uh, than than now, uh, when I was a child because that my, my mind is still working the same.
✓ I wasn't very different then compared to now when I was a child because my mind still works the same.
Errors: repeated 'than', incorrect use of 'that', and tense mismatch. Use 'then' (referring to that time) and 'compared to now' for clarity, and present simple 'works' to say the mind functions the same now. Remove unnecessary fillers.
× Uh, no, I do not have an hobby that I have since childhood, but I have some habits that like umm, reading books, having some little walks and running around whenever I just feel bored.
✓ No, I do not have a hobby that I have had since childhood, but I have some habits I like, such as reading books, taking short walks, and running around whenever I feel bored.
Errors: 'an hobby' should be 'a hobby' (article before consonant sound), tense 'have since childhood' should be 'have had since childhood' to indicate duration from past to present, and sentence clarity benefits from 'such as' and parallel gerund phrases 'reading', 'taking', 'running'. Also remove extra 'just' and fillers.
× I really like jogging.
✓ I really like jogging.
No change needed; sentence is grammatically correct and fits the present simple to express a general preference.
× I don't have the same hobbies as my family members, they are mostly occupied with using their smartphones, but I am spending my time playing video games and reading books that I am trying to consume and experience every piece of art that I found that they just.
✓ I don't have the same hobbies as my family members; they mostly use their smartphones, while I spend my time playing video games and reading books because I try to experience every piece of art I find.
Original contains comma splice, awkward phrasing, and tense/person mismatches. Replace comma with semicolon or separate sentences, use 'they mostly use their smartphones' for natural phrasing, 'I spend' instead of 'I am spending' for habitual action, and simplify the final clause to 'I try to experience every piece of art I find' to be clear and grammatical.