Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, I read a lot, especially in novels. I love to read a story from the beginning and the climax and an open ending that I can think about the story and kind of feel my creativity.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
Well I would definitely choose to read on papers as this is like an authenticity, like turning pages on books that feelings couldn't give me on the screen.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I need to read carefully when I'm on the bus or MTR because I did try once when I was concentrating on reading the books. I missed the bus or I missed the station when I can read comments.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
Well I prefer scanning when I'm taking an exam. For example I reading exam at school but when I'm reading a novels I prefer Dieter reading because I can immerse myself more in that story.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Make the response more concise and correct small grammar errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid redundant phrases like “I read a lot” followed by repeated ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy reading novels. For example, I like stories with a strong beginning, an exciting climax and an open ending because they let me imagine different outcomes and spark my creativity.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Use correct nouns and smoother linking. Give a short reason and one specific detail. Replace vague words like “authenticity” with clearer phrasing and correct plural/singular forms.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because it feels more tangible. For instance, turning real pages and the smell of a book help me concentrate more than reading on a screen.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Clarify the meaning and correct grammar mistakes. The answer contradicts itself (reading carefully while on a bus then missing the stop). State clearly when careful reading is necessary and give a brief, specific reason with linking words.
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when studying or reading important instructions, because missing details can cause mistakes. By contrast, I skim simple messages or news articles when I’m commuting to save time.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Correct vocabulary and grammar, and organize into a clear contrast using linking words. Fix word choice errors like “Dieter” and incorrect verb forms. Give one clear example for each preference.
Ví dụ: I prefer scanning during exams to locate key information quickly. However, when I read novels I enjoy detailed reading because it helps me immerse myself in the characters and plot.
× I love to read a story from the beginning and the climax and an open ending that I can think about the story and kind of feel my creativity.
✓ I love to read a story from the beginning to the climax and with an open ending so I can think about the story and feel my creativity.
The original uses 'from...and' incorrectly and misuses 'that' and 'about'. Replace 'from the beginning to the climax' for correct preposition pair, use 'with an open ending' to describe the ending, and 'so I can' to show purpose. Also remove 'kind of' which is informal and vague.
× Well I would definitely choose to read on papers as this is like an authenticity, like turning pages on books that feelings couldn't give me on the screen.
✓ Well, I would definitely choose to read on paper because it feels more authentic, like turning the pages of a book, which I don't get from a screen.
Use 'paper' (uncountable) not 'papers'. 'An authenticity' is incorrect; use 'more authentic' or 'authenticity' without 'an'. Use 'the pages of a book' instead of 'pages on books'. Replace 'that feelings couldn't give me on the screen' with 'which I don't get from a screen' for clarity and correct relative clause.
× I need to read carefully when I'm on the bus or MTR because I did try once when I was concentrating on reading the books.
✓ I need to read carefully when I'm on the bus or the MTR because I once tried reading while travelling and got distracted.
The mix of past and present is awkward. Use simple past 'once tried' for the past event and concise phrasing 'reading while travelling' to match context. Also include article 'the MTR' for a specific transit system.
× I missed the bus or I missed the station when I can read comments.
✓ I missed the bus and sometimes missed my station when I tried to read comments.
Original sentence has incorrect clause sequence and tense. 'When I can read comments' is incorrect; use past 'when I tried to read comments'. Use 'and sometimes missed my station' to show repeated events and correct object 'station' with possessive 'my' for natural English.
× Well I prefer scanning when I'm taking an exam.
✓ Well, I prefer scanning when I'm taking an exam.
Sentence is already correct; punctuation added for clarity. 'Prefer scanning when I'm taking an exam' correctly uses present tense preference with present continuous for the exam situation.
× For example I reading exam at school but when I'm reading a novels I prefer Dieter reading because I can immerse myself more in that story.
✓ For example, when I'm reading for an exam at school I scan, but when I'm reading a novel I prefer deeper reading because I can immerse myself more in the story.
Multiple issues: missing auxiliary 'am' in 'I reading exam' fixed to 'when I'm reading for an exam'. Use singular 'a novel' not 'a novels'. 'Dieter reading' is likely a typo — corrected to 'deeper reading'. Removed 'that' before 'story' as unnecessary. Overall restructure for clarity and correct verb forms.