Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Definitely, I love reading and I spend most of my puffing time reading novels or other books as it could improve my linguistic adapts.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
Both are like apples and oranges. However, I mostly prefer to read books on paper as it gives a traditional or custom way. However, it is also needed to read books on screen when I'm traveling or if there is no other way.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I think when reading academic related books or research papers, we should prefer more carefulness in reading rather than reading some comic books or other things. It's uh usually depends on what we are reading. For example if we are into uh, high uh paper.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
As I mentioned earlier, uh, when I am reading some kind of comic books or other simple magazines, I prefer to read just uh, simply read it like scanning way. But whenever I'm into research papers or academic books, I give more preference in detail.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Be direct and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid invented or incorrect words (e.g., "puffing time", "linguistic adapts") and reduce hesitation. Give one specific example and a reason in 1–3 short sentences using linking words.
Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy reading. For example, I often spend my free evenings reading novels and short stories because they help me improve my vocabulary and grammar. As a result, I find it easier to express myself in English.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct preference first, avoid awkward idioms like "like apples and oranges" unless explained, and remove repetitive words such as repeating "however." Use linking words to contrast reasons for each format and include a brief personal example.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because I find it easier to concentrate and I like the feel of a physical book. However, I also read on screens when I travel or need access to many books quickly, so I use an e-reader for convenience.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence and avoid hesitation and repetition. Be specific about what makes careful reading necessary (e.g., understanding technical terms, taking notes) and give a short example. Keep to 2–3 concise sentences.
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when I study academic books or research papers because I must understand complex concepts and remember key details. By contrast, I skim magazines or comics for pleasure since they are simpler and don't require deep understanding.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct statement of preference depending on purpose, avoid filler words (uh) and repetition. Use linking words (for example, because, however) to explain reasons and give a brief specific example of each reading method.
Ví dụ: It depends on the material: for light reading like comics or magazines I usually scan to get the main points quickly. However, for research papers or textbooks I read in detail and take notes because accuracy and understanding are important.
× I love reading and I spend most of my puffing time reading novels or other books as it could improve my linguistic adapts.
✓ I love reading and I spend most of my free time reading novels or other books because it can improve my language skills.
The sentence contains incorrect word choices and adjective/adverb forms: 'puffing' is wrong in context (incorrect adjective/noun), 'linguistic adapts' is ungrammatical. Replace 'puffing' with 'free' (appropriate adjective for time), 'as' with 'because' for clear cause, 'could' with 'can' to state general ability, and 'linguistic adapts' with the noun phrase 'language skills'. Use of correct adjectives and nouns makes the sentence natural and grammatically correct. Suggestion: learn common collocations (free time, language skills) and choose verbs/modals that match general truths (can rather than could).
× Both are like apples and oranges. However, I mostly prefer to read books on paper as it gives a traditional or custom way.
✓ They are like apples and oranges. However, I mostly prefer to read books on paper because it provides a traditional experience.
'Both are like apples and oranges' is acceptable but 'They are like apples and oranges' is more natural; this falls under conjunction/connector and word choice. 'As' used to mean 'because' is informal here; replace with 'because' for clarity. 'Gives a traditional or custom way' is ungrammatical — 'provides a traditional experience' is clearer. Conjunctions and connectors should be used to link ideas precisely. Suggestion: Use 'because' for clear cause and replace awkward noun phrases with standard collocations ('traditional experience').
× However, it is also needed to read books on screen when I'm traveling or if there is no other way.
✓ However, it is also necessary to read books on a screen when I'm traveling or if there is no other option.
'Needed' is misused; use 'necessary' to modify the situation. Use the article 'a' before 'screen'. 'No other way' is informal; 'no other option' is more natural. This involves modal/necessity expression and word choice. Suggestion: Use 'necessary' or modal verbs like 'have to' for obligations and include appropriate articles ('a screen').
× I think when reading academic related books or research papers, we should prefer more carefulness in reading rather than reading some comic books or other things.
✓ I think when reading academic books or research papers, we should read more carefully rather than when reading comic books or other light material.
'Academic related' is redundant; use 'academic' or 'academic-related'. 'Prefer more carefulness in reading' is awkward; use the adverb 'more carefully'. Quantifier/word choice errors: 'some comic books or other things' is vague — 'comic books or other light material' is clearer. Use of correct adverb form is required. Suggestion: Use adverbial forms for manner ('carefully') and avoid redundant modifiers ('academic related' -> 'academic' or 'academic-related').
× It's uh usually depends on what we are reading.
✓ It usually depends on what we are reading.
Sentence contains an extraneous filler 'uh' and incorrect auxiliary 'It's usually depends' — subject 'it' with 'depends' does not need 'is'. The correct present-tense expression is 'It usually depends'. This is a present tense and sentence structure issue. Suggestion: Remove fillers in formal speech/writing and use the correct present-tense verb without auxiliary: 'It depends'.
× For example if we are into uh, high uh paper.
✓ For example, if we are reading a high-level paper.
Original is fragmented and contains fillers 'uh' and an incomplete noun phrase 'high paper'. This is a sentence structure error; complete the idea by specifying 'reading a high-level paper'. Use hyphenated adjective 'high-level' or 'advanced'. Suggestion: Avoid fillers and complete noun phrases; use modifiers like 'high-level' to describe papers.
× As I mentioned earlier, uh, when I am reading some kind of comic books or other simple magazines, I prefer to read just uh, simply read it like scanning way.
✓ As I mentioned earlier, when I am reading comic books or simple magazines, I prefer to just scan them.
This sentence misuses verb forms and contains redundancy: 'prefer to read just simply read it like scanning way' is incorrect. Use verb + -ing or infinitive consistently: 'prefer to just scan them' or 'prefer scanning them'. Also use plural pronoun 'them' to match 'comic books or magazines'. Remove fillers. This falls under verb + -ing form issues and redundant phrasing. Suggestion: Use concise structures: 'prefer to scan them' or 'prefer scanning them', and ensure pronoun agreement.
× But whenever I'm into research papers or academic books, I give more preference in detail.
✓ But whenever I'm reading research papers or academic books, I pay more attention to detail.
'I'm into research papers' is colloquial and ambiguous; use 'I'm reading research papers'. 'Give more preference in detail' is ungrammatical — collocation is 'pay attention to detail' or 'give more attention to details'. This is a pronoun and collocation issue: correct verbs and object phrases needed. Suggestion: Use standard collocations like 'pay attention to detail' and verb phrases that match the activity ('reading research papers').