Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, I love reading very much in the. Personally, I prefer the written books nor rather than the electronic books 'cause written books gives me a real sense.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
I prefer reading on paper because it is easier for me to concentrate and there are fewer distractions than on the screen. For example, no pop up notifications from the apps. Different apps will interrupt me when I read on paper, or this interference often happens when I read.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I need to read carefully, especially when I'm preparing a reading test, exam or analyze a difficult article 'cause I need to understand every word. But however, when I just browsing the news or scheming for the main idea, I just read not very care.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
It depends when I need to read the article carefully. Detailed reading is much a better method. However, when I just learn about the main idea or the summary of this article of the news, scanning may be a time to save time, maybe a message.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence then give one or two precise reasons. Fix grammar (articles, prepositions) and avoid redundant phrases. Use linking word to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy reading. I prefer printed books to e-books because physical books give me a tangible feeling and are easier to focus on.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Good content and clear reasons. Make sentences more fluent by combining ideas with linking words and correcting small mistakes. Avoid repeating the same idea and keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because it helps me concentrate and avoids digital distractions. For example, when I read on a device I often get pop-up notifications from apps, which interrupt my focus.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Organize into a clear topic sentence plus contrasting supporting details. Correct verb forms and articles, and use linking words (for example, whereas, but) to show contrast. Be specific about examples of careful vs. quick reading.
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when I study for exams or analyze difficult articles because I must understand each detail. However, when I skim news headlines or look for the main idea, I read quickly and don’t focus on every word.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear conditional sentence and give concise reasons for each method. Fix grammar and awkward phrases, avoid repetition, and use linking words like "however" or "on the other hand." Give a clear preference if asked.
Ví dụ: It depends on my purpose: I prefer detailed reading when I need deep understanding, but I use scanning to quickly get the main idea of news articles. For instance, I scan headlines and the first paragraph to decide if I should read the full story.
× Yes, I love reading very much in the.
✓ Yes, I love reading very much.
The extra definite article 'the' at the end is incorrect and unnecessary. Remove 'the' to form a complete sentence. Suggestion: omit articles that do not refer to a specific noun. ID:22
× Personally, I prefer the written books nor rather than the electronic books 'cause written books gives me a real sense.
✓ Personally, I prefer written books rather than electronic books because written books give me a real sense.
Multiple issues: 'the' before 'written books' and 'electronic books' is unnecessary (article error - ID 22). 'nor rather than' is incorrect; use 'rather than' (conjunction error - ID 16). 'cause' should be 'because' in formal speech (modal/colloquial usage - ID 4 not applicable per instructions; treat as word choice). 'gives' disagrees with plural subject 'books' (subject-verb agreement - ID 27). Corrections: remove unnecessary articles, use 'rather than', replace 'cause' with 'because', and change 'gives' to 'give'. Explanation: Ensure correct conjunction, article usage, and subject-verb agreement. ID:16/22/27
× For example, no pop up notifications from the apps.
✓ For example, there are no pop-up notifications from apps.
Sentence fragment and article use: missing auxiliary 'there are' (there be issue - ID 3) and 'the apps' is unnecessary; use plural 'apps' without 'the' (article error - ID 22). Also 'pop up' should be hyphenated as 'pop-up' (word formation). Suggestion: include 'there are' to form a full clause and remove unnecessary definite article. ID:3/22
× Different apps will interrupt me when I read on paper, or this interference often happens when I read.
✓ Different apps interrupt me when I read on a screen; this interference does not happen when I read on paper.
The original sentence contradicts earlier claim and misuses prepositions/contrast structure. Use 'on a screen' or 'on screens' for reading digitally (preposition/article - ID 11/22). The second clause should contrast and be negative to match meaning. Suggestion: ensure prepositions match medium and use clear contrasting clauses. ID:11
× I need to read carefully, especially when I'm preparing a reading test, exam or analyze a difficult article 'cause I need to understand every word.
✓ I need to read carefully, especially when I'm preparing for a reading test or exam, or analyzing a difficult article because I need to understand every word.
Parallel structure error: verbs in a list should be in the same form. Use 'preparing for' (preposition + noun) and 'analyzing' (gerund) to match 'preparing'. Also replace colloquial ''cause' with 'because' (register). Suggestion: use consistent verb forms and include necessary prepositions. ID:6/8/11
× But however, when I just browsing the news or scheming for the main idea, I just read not very care.
✓ However, when I am just browsing the news or skimming for the main idea, I do not read very carefully.
'But however' is redundant; choose one conjunction (conjunction error - ID 16). Verb forms: 'browsing' needs an auxiliary 'am' (present continuous - ID 10/6). 'Scheming' is incorrect word choice; use 'skimming' (word choice). 'I just read not very care' is ungrammatical: use 'I do not read very carefully' (adverb placement and auxiliary for negation - ID 20/6). Suggestion: avoid redundant conjunctions, use correct auxiliaries and adverb forms. ID:16/10/20
× It depends when I need to read the article carefully.
✓ It depends on whether I need to read the article carefully.
Missing preposition and subordinating structure: use 'depends on whether' to introduce a conditional clause (sentence structure error - ID 26, preposition error - ID 11). Suggestion: use 'depends on whether' or 'it depends if'. ID:26/11
× Detailed reading is much a better method.
✓ Detailed reading is a much better method.
Incorrect word order: 'much a better' should be 'a much better' (article order error - ID 22/18). Suggestion: place the article before the degree modifier and adjective phrase. ID:22/18
× However, when I just learn about the main idea or the summary of this article of the news, scanning may be a time to save time, maybe a message.
✓ However, when I just want to learn the main idea or a summary of a news article, scanning can save time and may be sufficient.
Multiple structure and word choice errors: 'learn about the main idea or the summary of this article of the news' is awkward—use 'learn the main idea or a summary of a news article' (article and preposition fixes - ID 22/11). 'scanning may be a time to save time, maybe a message' is ungrammatical; replace with 'scanning can save time and may be sufficient' (sentence structure and word choice - ID 26/13). Suggestion: simplify phrasing, use 'can' for ability and 'sufficient' for adequacy. ID:26/22/11