Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, I really like reading books and enjoy it almost every day. I study at the University of London, so I regularly read research materials on environmental politics, which is my course. In addition, I enjoy reading history books in Japan as a hobby before going to the bed, finishing reading around 10 books a month.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
I prefer reading books on electronic devices such as my Microsoft Surface and iPhone because useful features such as search and highlights make my leading habits more efficient. For example, I can easily find important information and legal contents. I'd like to buy a Kindle in the future to improve my reading.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I need to read books very carefully, especially when I must prepare for universities lectures and tutorials, because I must be ready for the teachers questions and discussions with my classmates. On the contrary, I don't have to be careful when I read books for pleasure while listening to music.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
It depends on the situation, but I usually prefer skimming books, especially when I want to relax. For example, before going to bed, all I want to do is pass the time and get some inspiration for my life. On the other hand, when I must read books as a kind of duty, such As for study and work, I must read books in detail.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct minor grammar/word-choice errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct phrases like "before going to the bed" to "before going to bed" and avoid overlong sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy reading a lot. For my degree in environmental politics at the University of London, I read academic articles regularly, and as a hobby I read Japanese history books before going to bed — I usually finish about ten books a month.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Clarify and correct word choice (e.g. "leading habits" -> "reading habits", "legal contents" -> "legal content" or "relevant content"). Keep answers within 3–4 sentences and use linking words like "because" and "for example" appropriately. Mention one clear advantage and one minor drawback to show balance.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on devices like my Surface and iPhone because features such as search and highlights make my reading more efficient. For example, I can quickly locate important points in research papers. However, I sometimes miss the feel of paper, so I plan to buy a Kindle for long-form reading.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Make the contrast clearer and fix minor grammar ("universities lectures" -> "university lectures", "teachers questions" -> "teachers' questions"). Use linking phrases like "especially" and "on the other hand" and limit to 2–3 sentences with specific examples of what careful reading involves.
Ví dụ: I need to read very carefully before university lectures and tutorials because I must understand key arguments and be ready for teachers' questions and class discussion. On the other hand, when I'm reading for pleasure while listening to music, I read more casually and skip detailed notes.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Keep responses concise and correct capitalization and phrasing ("such As" -> "such as"). Start with a clear topic sentence, then provide one specific example for skimming and one for detailed reading, using linking words like "for example" and "however".
Ví dụ: I usually prefer skimming when I want to relax; for example, I skim before bed to enjoy ideas without concentrating too hard. However, for study or work I read in detail to understand arguments and take notes.
× Yes, I really like reading books and enjoy it almost every day.
✓ Yes, I really like reading books and enjoy it almost every day.
No grammatical errors matching the provided problem types. Sentence is correct.
× I study at the University of London, so I regularly read research materials on environmental politics, which is my course.
✓ I study at the University of London, so I regularly read research materials on environmental politics, which is my course.
Sentence is grammatically acceptable, but the phrase 'which is my course' is awkward. A clearer phrasing would be 'which is my course of study' or 'which is my major.' This is a clarity/style suggestion rather than a strict grammatical error.
× In addition, I enjoy reading history books in Japan as a hobby before going to the bed, finishing reading around 10 books a month.
✓ In addition, I enjoy reading history books in bed as a hobby in Japan, finishing about ten books a month.
Problems: incorrect preposition and article use ('to the bed' should be 'in bed') and awkward word order. Also use of numerals in formal text should be written out ('ten'). The tense is present continuous/ habitual and remains appropriate. Suggestion: place location phrase 'in bed' directly after 'reading' and move 'in Japan' to clarify where the hobby takes place. Replace 'finishing reading' with 'finishing' for concision.
× I prefer reading books on electronic devices such as my Microsoft Surface and iPhone because useful features such as search and highlights make my leading habits more efficient.
✓ I prefer reading books on electronic devices such as my Microsoft Surface and iPhone because useful features such as search and highlights make my reading habits more efficient.
Error: 'leading habits' is a typographical/word-choice error; the intended noun is 'reading' not 'leading.' Use the noun form 'reading' after 'my' to show possession. The gerund 'reading' correctly follows the possessive pronoun.
× For example, I can easily find important information and legal contents.
✓ For example, I can easily find important information and legal content.
'Contents' is usually used for multiple items or sections; 'content' is the uncountable noun for information in documents. Use 'legal content' to refer collectively to legal material.
× I'd like to buy a Kindle in the future to improve my reading.
✓ I'd like to buy a Kindle in the future to improve my reading.
Sentence is correct; contraction 'I'd' appropriately expresses a polite future intention. No change necessary.
× I need to read books very carefully, especially when I must prepare for universities lectures and tutorials, because I must be ready for the teachers questions and discussions with my classmates.
✓ I need to read books very carefully, especially when I must prepare for university lectures and tutorials, because I must be ready for the teachers' questions and discussions with my classmates.
Errors: 'universities lectures' should be singular possessive 'university lectures' (incorrect plural form), and 'teachers questions' needs a possessive apostrophe 'teachers'' to indicate questions belonging to teachers. These are article/possessive and noun-number issues. Suggestion: use 'university lectures' and 'teachers' questions'.
× On the contrary, I don't have to be careful when I read books for pleasure while listening to music.
✓ On the contrary, I don't have to be careful when I read books for pleasure while listening to music.
Sentence is grammatically correct and the tense is appropriate. No change necessary.
× It depends on the situation, but I usually prefer skimming books, especially when I want to relax.
✓ It depends on the situation, but I usually prefer skimming books, especially when I want to relax.
Sentence is correct. 'Prefer skimming' correctly uses the gerund after 'prefer.' No change needed.
× For example, before going to bed, all I want to do is pass the time and get some inspiration for my life.
✓ For example, before going to bed, all I want to do is pass the time and get some inspiration for my life.
Sentence is grammatically correct and clear. No change necessary.
× On the other hand, when I must read books as a kind of duty, such As for study and work, I must read books in detail.
✓ On the other hand, when I must read books as a kind of duty, such as for study and work, I must read books in detail.
Errors: incorrect capitalization 'As' should be lowercase 'as', and word order 'such as for study and work' is the correct phrase. Also repetitive 'read books' could be simplified but is acceptable. Suggestion: use 'such as for study and work' and keep 'as' lowercase.