Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you have any hobbies?
Thí sinh
My hobbies are watching movies, reading novels, and listening to music. So as you can see all my hobbies are things that are not really active. Like I like to lie in bed and just open the television to Netflix to watch movies or just stay still and listen to music.
Giám khảo
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Thí sinh
The hobbies when I was a child was kinda similar to now. I have always been into movies like since I was a child. I like to watch like Harry Potter and also some other franchises like uh the Pirates of the Caribbean and also Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Giám khảo
Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
Thí sinh
The hobby that I had since childhood would probably be listening to music. I have always been into music. When I was younger around like junior high school I was a major K pop fan and I still do now. But maybe list ******** fan.
Giám khảo
Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Thí sinh
Not really, like my mother's hobbies are like go to shopping and I would say cleaning. She really likes to clean the house which is completely contrast to me. I hate cleaning and I'm not really like that organized compared to her.
Do you have any hobbies?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (like "so as you can see", "like"), and provide one or two specific details using linking words. Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: I enjoy watching movies, reading novels, and listening to music. For example, I often binge shows on Netflix at the weekend and read contemporary fiction before bed. Additionally, I like exploring new music genres on streaming apps, which helps me relax after a busy day.
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Use correct grammar (tense and agreement), reduce filler words, and organize the answer with a clear topic sentence followed by specific examples linked with a connector. Limit to three sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, my hobbies as a child were similar to now — I loved watching movies. For instance, I watched the Harry Potter series and adventure films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, and I was also a big fan of the Marvel movies. These films sparked my imagination and stayed with me into adulthood.
Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be specific and avoid unclear or censored words. State the hobby clearly, give a brief time reference and one specific detail (artist or activity) using linking words. Watch grammar (tense and articles).
Ví dụ: Yes, I have listened to music since childhood, and it remains my longest-standing hobby. For example, in junior high I was a big K-pop fan and followed groups like BTS closely, attending concerts and collecting albums. Even now I discover new artists and playlists to stay connected to that interest.
Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct answer, correct phrase usage (e.g., "go shopping", "in contrast"), and provide a concise comparison with one supporting reason. Avoid repetition and keep sentences clear.
Ví dụ: Not really — my hobbies differ from my mother's. She enjoys shopping and cleaning, whereas I prefer relaxing activities and dislike tidying; in contrast, she is very organized while I am more laid-back. This difference means we usually spend free time separately rather than doing the same activities.
× The hobbies when I was a child was kinda similar to now.
✓ The hobbies I had when I was a child were kind of similar to now.
The original sentence uses 'was' with the plural subject 'The hobbies' causing subject-verb disagreement and misplaces the clause. Change to past simple 'had' for the action of possessing hobbies in childhood and use 'were' for the plural predicate. Also replace informal 'kinda' with 'kind of.' Suggestion: restructure to 'The hobbies I had when I was a child were kind of similar to now.'
× I have always been into movies like since I was a child.
✓ I have always been into movies since I was a child.
The phrase 'like' is unnecessary and disrupts the sentence. The present perfect 'have always been' correctly links to 'since I was a child.' Remove the extra filler 'like.'
× I like to watch like Harry Potter and also some other franchises like uh the Pirates of the Caribbean and also Marvel Cinematic Universe.
✓ I like to watch Harry Potter and other franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Remove the filler 'like' before 'Harry Potter.' Use 'like' to introduce examples, not immediately before a specific title. Add the definite article 'the' before 'Marvel Cinematic Universe' and remove hesitation 'uh.' Also remove redundant 'also.'
× The hobby that I had since childhood would probably be listening to music.
✓ The hobby I have had since childhood is probably listening to music.
Use present perfect 'have had' to express a hobby that started in the past and continues to the present. Use present 'is' rather than conditional 'would be' to state a current fact. Simplify 'that I had since childhood' to 'I have had since childhood.'
× When I was younger around like junior high school I was a major K pop fan and I still do now.
✓ When I was younger, around junior high school, I was a major K-pop fan and I still am now.
Add commas for clarity. Use 'K-pop' hyphenated. The second clause should use 'I still am' to maintain grammatical parallelism; 'do' is less precise for 'be a fan.' Remove filler 'like.'
× But maybe list ******** fan.
✓ But maybe I'm just a casual fan now.
The original sentence is incomplete and unclear. Provide a complete clause with subject and verb. 'I'm just a casual fan now' clarifies the intended meaning and fits context.
× Not really, like my mother's hobbies are like go to shopping and I would say cleaning.
✓ Not really. My mother's hobbies are going shopping and, I would say, cleaning.
Use gerund 'going shopping' rather than infinitive 'go to shopping.' Add commas to set off 'I would say.' Remove filler 'like' used repeatedly.
× She really likes to clean the house which is completely contrast to me.
✓ She really likes to clean the house, which is completely the opposite of me.
'Completely contrast to me' is ungrammatical. Use 'the opposite of me' or 'completely contrast with me.' Add a comma before the relative clause. 'The opposite of me' conveys intended contrast.
× I hate cleaning and I'm not really like that organized compared to her.
✓ I hate cleaning and I'm not as organized as she is.
Use comparative structure 'not as ... as' rather than 'not really like that organized compared to her.' Use subject pronoun 'she' with a following verb 'is' for clarity. Avoid double comparatives and informal phrasing.