Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, I am a bookworm. I like reading books, specially the novels and the fiction books. Uh, for instance I have uh recently read the book about uh the famous Nightshade of the Grey and it was very interesting novel.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
I prefer to read on a paper to read on a screen because paper provide a very, uh, practical experience. I like the touch and the essence of the paper, whereas reading on a screen is quite tiring for the eyes and it caused eye strain. So I avoid reading on screen.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
When I have to understand something complex or whenever the information is important to me, I read the text very carefully, whereas if it's not just so important, I just skim the text and don't read it so carefully. So it all depends on the importance and the significance of the reader.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
It depends on the text. Umm, if the information is important to me, I read it in detail. But uh, if the reading is casual, uh, I just skim the letters to get the main idea.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and reduce hesitations and filler words. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific example with brief details. Correct small grammar errors (e.g., 'specially' → 'especially', 'a very interesting novel' → 'very interesting').
Ví dụ: Yes, I love reading, especially novels and fiction. For example, I recently read Nightshade of the Grey, which has a suspenseful plot and well-developed characters that kept me engaged until the end.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Use a clear comparison structure and fix grammar (e.g., 'a paper' → 'paper' or 'a paper book'; 'provide' → 'provides'; 'it caused' → 'it causes' or 'it can cause'). Reduce fillers and keep to 2–4 sentences, using linking words like 'because' and 'however'.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because it provides a more pleasant tactile experience and helps me focus. In contrast, reading on a screen can cause eye strain and feel less comfortable, so I usually avoid it.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence then specific examples that show the distinction. Avoid vague phrases like 'so important' and 'significance of the reader.' Use linking words such as 'if' and 'for example' to structure your answer.
Ví dụ: I read carefully when the material is complex or important, for example when studying for exams or reading legal documents. However, if the text is casual—like news headlines or social media posts—I usually skim to get the main idea.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Avoid fillers ('umm', 'uh') and be more specific in wording (e.g., 'skim the letters' → 'skim the text'). Provide a short reason to support your preference and keep it within 1–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: It depends on the purpose: I read in detail when I need to remember or understand information, such as for work or study. For casual reading, I usually skim the text to pick up the main points quickly.
× I like reading books, specially the novels and the fiction books.
✓ I like reading books, especially novels and fiction.
Used 'specially' instead of 'especially' and redundantly 'the novels and the fiction books'. Use 'especially' for emphasis and avoid unnecessary articles; 'fiction' as a category does not need 'books' repeated.
× for instance I have uh recently read the book about uh the famous Nightshade of the Grey and it was very interesting novel.
✓ For instance, I have recently read a book about the famous Nightshade of the Grey, and it was a very interesting novel.
Missing article before 'very interesting novel' and awkward word order. Use present perfect 'have recently read' is fine; add 'a' before 'book' and 'a' before 'very interesting novel' for correct noun phrases; capitalized start and punctuation added.
× I prefer to read on a paper to read on a screen because paper provide a very, uh, practical experience.
✓ I prefer to read on paper to reading on a screen because paper provides a very practical experience.
'a paper' is incorrect when referring to the medium; use 'on paper'. Also parallel structure: 'to reading' or better 'rather than reading'. 'paper' as a singular uncountable noun needs third-person singular verb 'provides'. Removed filler and comma.
× I like the touch and the essence of the paper, whereas reading on a screen is quite tiring for the eyes and it caused eye strain.
✓ I like the touch and the feel of paper, whereas reading on a screen is quite tiring for the eyes and causes eye strain.
'caused' is past tense but context needs present 'causes'. 'essence' is awkward; 'feel' is more natural. Also make 'paper' uncountable and consistent present tense.
× So I avoid reading on screen.
✓ So I avoid reading on screens.
Consistency and natural phrasing prefer 'reading on screens' or 'on a screen'. 'screen' as countable needs plural or article. Present tense 'avoid' is correct.
× When I have to understand something complex or whenever the information is important to me, I read the text very carefully, whereas if it's not just so important, I just skim the text and don't read it so carefully.
✓ When I need to understand something complex or when the information is important to me, I read the text very carefully; if it is not that important, I just skim the text and do not read it so carefully.
'have to understand' is acceptable but 'need to understand' is more natural. 'whenever' repeated is redundant; replaced 'it's not just so important' with 'it is not that important'. Use full forms 'do not' for formality and parallel structure.
× So it all depends on the importance and the significance of the reader.
✓ So it all depends on the importance and significance of the reading or the material.
'significance of the reader' is incorrect: the reader does not have 'significance' here. The intended meaning is the importance/significance of the material or reading. Replaced with 'reading' or 'material' to make sense.
× Umm, if the information is important to me, I read it in detail.
✓ If the information is important to me, I read it in detail.
Remove filler 'Umm'. The sentence is grammatically fine; no -ing correction needed. Presented corrected sentence without filler for clarity.
× But uh, if the reading is casual, uh, I just skim the letters to get the main idea.
✓ But if the reading is casual, I just skim the text to get the main idea.
'skim the letters' is incorrect word choice; 'letters' suggests characters. Use 'text' or 'passage'. Removed fillers for fluency.
× Do you prefer to read on a paper to read on a screen?
✓ Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Question from examiner in transcript: 'on a paper' is incorrect; use 'on paper'. Also use 'or' rather than 'to' to contrast choices. This correction matches natural usage and correct article usage.