Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
I have to admit that I am not a bookworm and I prefer watching TV series, especially Korean and Chinese dramas because I feel that most of the books don't have like color or vivid so I love to watch something that vivid and colorful.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
Actually I love both but if I have to choose one I will choose read on the screen because now technology can technology improve a lot and it easy to access like the information and read on the screen. It's just you just have like only iPad but read on paper you have to.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I read very carefully when I prepare for important test, especially final exams and midterms, because I need to understand all of the details and avoid mistakes. For practice tests I just skim and focus on main idea since those questions are usually simpler.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
I have to admit that I love to read all of the detail because I avoided making mistakes. However, if I have to choose, I would choose prefer. I prefer more scanning because it's more faster and convenient. You just skim and scan like find word. It's synonym.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid filler words and grammar errors (e.g., "don't have color or vivid" → "aren't as vivid").
Ví dụ: To be honest, I'm not much of a bookworm; I prefer watching TV series, especially Korean and Chinese dramas, because they feel more vivid and colorful. For example, the visual storytelling and music in Korean dramas make the emotions clearer and more engaging.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Organize the answer: give a direct choice, then two clear reasons with linking words. Correct grammar (e.g., "technology can technology improve" → "technology has improved a lot") and remove repetitions. Provide a short comparison between screen and paper.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on a screen because technology has improved a lot and it's much easier to access information. For instance, I can carry an iPad with hundreds of books and use search functions, whereas reading on paper is less portable and harder to search.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Good structure and clear reasons. Improve fluency by using linking words and refining grammar ("important test" → "an important test"). Add a brief example to make it more specific.
Ví dụ: I read very carefully when I'm preparing for important tests, such as finals and midterms, because I need to understand details and avoid mistakes. However, for practice tests I usually skim to get the main ideas, which saves time and helps me identify weak areas quickly.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Clarify and simplify: state the preference directly, explain reasons with linking words, and fix grammar ("it's more faster" → "it's faster"). Avoid contradictory phrases like "I love to read all of the detail... however..." without clear transition.
Ví dụ: Although I like detailed reading because it helps me avoid mistakes, I generally prefer scanning because it's faster and more convenient. For example, when I look for a specific fact or answer, I skim headings and keywords instead of reading everything in detail.
× I have to admit that I am not a bookworm and I prefer watching TV series, especially Korean and Chinese dramas because I feel that most of the books don't have like color or vivid so I love to watch something that vivid and colorful.
✓ I have to admit that I am not a bookworm and I prefer watching TV series, especially Korean and Chinese dramas, because I feel that most books are not vivid or colorful, so I love to watch something vivid and colorful.
Incorrect use and order of adjectives 'color' and 'vivid' and awkward construction 'don't have like color or vivid'. Use adjectives 'vivid' and 'colorful' after the verb 'are' (linking verb) to describe 'books'. Also remove filler 'like'. Suggestion: use 'are not vivid or colorful' or 'do not have vivid descriptions'. Recommended revision: replace 'don't have like color or vivid' with 'are not vivid or colorful'.
× Actually I love both but if I have to choose one I will choose read on the screen because now technology can technology improve a lot and it easy to access like the information and read on the screen.
✓ Actually I love both, but if I have to choose one I will choose to read on a screen because technology has improved a lot and it is easy to access information and read on a screen.
Preposition and verb form errors: use 'to read on a screen' not 'choose read on the screen'. 'Technology has improved' requires present perfect. Use article 'a screen' or 'the screen' consistently. Remove filler 'like' before 'the information'. Also include 'it is' for clarity. Suggestion: 'choose to read on a screen because technology has improved...'.
× It's just you just have like only iPad but read on paper you have to.
✓ It's just that you only need an iPad to read on a screen, but to read on paper you need the physical books.
Ungrammatical, fragmentary sentence and unclear reference. Missing conjunction 'that' and incorrect placement of 'just' and 'have'. Also inconsistent parallel structure: compare 'need an iPad' with 'need physical books'. Suggestion: use clear subject-verb structure and parallel comparison: 'you only need an iPad... but you need physical books to read on paper'. Also correct capitalization of 'iPad'.
× I read very carefully when I prepare for important test, especially final exams and midterms, because I need to understand all of the details and avoid mistakes.
✓ I read very carefully when I prepare for important tests, especially final exams and midterms, because I need to understand all of the details and avoid mistakes.
Number agreement and article use: 'important test' should be plural 'important tests' to match general statement. Tense 'read' present is fine because speaking about habits. Suggestion: use plural nouns for general habits and include articles as needed. (No past tense change required.)
× For practice tests I just skim and focus on main idea since those questions are usually simpler.
✓ For practice tests I just skim and focus on the main ideas since those questions are usually simpler.
Quantifier/article: 'main idea' should be plural 'main ideas' or include the article 'the main idea'. When referring to multiple passages/questions, use plural. Suggestion: use 'the main ideas' when referring generally.
× I have to admit that I love to read all of the detail because I avoided making mistakes.
✓ I have to admit that I love to read all of the details because I want to avoid making mistakes.
Wrong verb tense 'avoided' (past) and singular 'detail' should be plural 'details'. Also 'love to read all of the details' and 'want to avoid' fit present habit. Suggestion: use present tense for current habits and plural for countable noun. (This correction involves present tense (ID 6) but primary issue is adjective/number and tense; per instructions only correct issues listed: here corrected to fix listed issues.)
× However, if I have to choose, I would choose prefer.
✓ However, if I have to choose, I would prefer.
Incorrect verb combination 'would choose prefer' is ungrammatical. Use either 'would choose' or 'would prefer'. Subject-verb agreement not directly violated but sentence structure error; choose 'would prefer' to express preference. Suggestion: 'I would prefer' or 'I would choose scanning'.
× I prefer more scanning because it's more faster and convenient.
✓ I prefer scanning more because it's faster and more convenient.
Adverb/adjective order and comparative form: 'more faster' is incorrect; use 'faster' alone. Also place adverb 'more' after noun 'prefer' or use 'prefer scanning more'. Use 'more convenient' for comparison. Suggestion: 'I prefer scanning more because it's faster and more convenient.'
× You just skim and scan like find word.
✓ You just skim and scan to find words.
Ungrammatical fragment and incorrect use of 'like' as filler. 'Find word' needs plural 'words' and an infinitive 'to find' to express purpose. Suggestion: 'You just skim and scan to find words.' Removed 'like' which is informal filler.
× It's synonym.
✓ It's similar.
Incorrect word choice: 'It's synonym' is wrong because 'synonym' is a noun and requires an article and a comparison ('It's a synonym of...'). The adjective 'similar' fits the intended meaning. Suggestion: use 'It's similar' or 'They are synonyms.'