Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Of course, uh, I love reading very much. Uh, especially in my free times, uh, I love to read because it helps me to concentrate on what I'm reading. So for example, uh, when I'm alone in my home, I love to read a lot of like, uh, vocabulary and grammar, which I'm very, uh, low.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
So basically uh, I have been reading on umm paper. So I have not knowledge about uh, reading on screen. Uh, I always prefer studying on paper because I can see the word clearly and I can understand what is written here. So I prefer on paper better than screen.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
So from my perspective, uh, giving concentration, umm, on like vocabulary and grammar is the main important thing because it can make our uh, reading sense low and it helps us to talk, get our answer wrong. So.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
I definitely prefer a detailed reading because I can understand all the things written there clearly and also I can understand little little words of the detailing answers and I can understand whenever once when some individual says about in detailing. So I prefer detailing.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Reduce filler words (uh, um), give a clear topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details. Keep answers within 3–4 concise sentences, use linking words (for example, because) and correct basic grammar (e.g., "I struggle with vocabulary and grammar" instead of "which I'm very low").
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy reading a lot. I usually read in my free time because it helps me focus and learn new words. For example, when I'm at home I study vocabulary and grammar to improve my English.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: State your preference directly, avoid repetition, and give one or two clear reasons using linking words (because, therefore). Correct phrasing (e.g., "I don't have much experience reading on a screen").
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because I find the words clearer and it helps me concentrate. I don't have much experience with screens, so paper feels more comfortable and less tiring for long study sessions.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer: say specific situations that require careful reading and when skimming is fine. Use linking words (for example, however) and clear reasons and examples. Fix grammar and unclear phrases (e.g., "affect comprehension" instead of "make our reading sense low").
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when I study grammar or answer exam questions because small details matter and mistakes can change the meaning. However, I skim when I’m looking for general ideas, such as browsing news headlines or deciding whether an article is interesting.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and one specific reason with an example. Reduce repetition and unclear phrases (e.g., "little little words"). Use linking words (because, for example) and correct phrasing ("detailed reading" not "detailing").
Ví dụ: I prefer detailed reading because it helps me understand exact meanings and small words that change the message. For example, when I read textbook chapters I read slowly and take notes to make sure I don’t miss important points.
× I love reading very much.
✓ I love reading.
The phrase 'very much' is acceptable but in spoken answers, it's redundant with 'love'. Removing it makes the sentence more concise and natural. Suggestion: say 'I love reading' or 'I enjoy reading very much' depending on emphasis.
× especially in my free times,
✓ especially in my free time,
The noun 'time' when referring to spare time is uncountable and should be 'free time' not 'free times'. Use singular uncountable form. Suggestion: use 'in my free time' or 'in my free moments'.
× it helps me to concentrate on what I'm reading.
✓ it helps me concentrate on what I'm reading.
The infinitive 'to concentrate' is acceptable, but native usage commonly omits 'to' after 'helps' ('helps me concentrate'). No grammatical error but prefer the reduced form for naturalness. Suggestion: use 'helps me concentrate' for fluent speech.
× when I'm alone in my home,
✓ when I'm at home,
English commonly uses 'at home' rather than 'in my home' for the state of being at one's residence. Use 'at home' for natural phrasing. If you mean inside the house specifically, 'in my house' is possible.
× I love to read a lot of like, uh, vocabulary and grammar,
✓ I love to read a lot of vocabulary and grammar materials,
'Read vocabulary and grammar' is awkward; we usually read materials, texts, or study vocabulary/grammar. 'A lot of' should modify a plural noun; adding 'materials' or 'books' clarifies. Suggestion: 'read a lot of vocabulary and grammar materials' or 'study a lot of vocabulary and grammar'.
× which I'm very, uh, low.
✓ in which I am very weak.
'Low' is not used to describe ability; 'weak' is appropriate to indicate lack of strength in a skill. Also use 'in which' or restructure: 'I'm very weak at them' or 'I'm not very good at them.' Suggestion: 'I'm not very good at them' for natural spoken English.
× So basically uh, I have been reading on umm paper.
✓ So basically, I have been reading on paper.
The phrase is fine but needs punctuation and removing filler words. 'Reading on paper' is acceptable. No major grammatical error; corrected for fluency.
× So I have not knowledge about uh, reading on screen.
✓ So I do not have much knowledge about reading on screens.
'Have not knowledge' is ungrammatical; use 'do not have' plus a quantifier ('much') for uncountable 'knowledge'. Also use plural 'screens' or 'reading on a screen'. Suggestion: 'I do not have much experience with reading on screens.'
× I always prefer studying on paper because I can see the word clearly and I can understand what is written here.
✓ I always prefer studying on paper because I can see the words clearly and understand what is written.
Use plural 'words' and place 'clearly' after the verb phrase. 'Understand what is written here' is wordy; remove 'here' to sound natural. Also avoid repeating 'I can'. Suggestion: 'I prefer studying on paper because I can see the words clearly and understand the text.'
× So I prefer on paper better than screen.
✓ So I prefer paper to screens.
Comparative structure is incorrect. Use 'prefer X to Y' and use nouns without prepositions: 'paper' and 'screens' or 'a paper book to a screen.' Also avoid 'better' after 'prefer'. Suggestion: 'I prefer paper to screens.'
× So from my perspective, uh, giving concentration, umm, on like vocabulary and grammar is the main important thing because it can make our uh, reading sense low and it helps us to talk, get our answer wrong.
✓ From my perspective, concentrating on vocabulary and grammar is the most important thing because neglecting them can lower our reading comprehension and cause us to give wrong answers when speaking.
Sentence has multiple issues: 'giving concentration on' is unnatural—use 'concentrating on'. 'Main important' is redundant; use 'most important'. 'Reading sense low' is ungrammatical; use 'lower our reading comprehension.' 'It helps us to talk, get our answer wrong' is unclear; instead explain consequence: 'cause us to give wrong answers when speaking.' Suggestion: simplify into clear clauses and use correct collocations like 'concentrate on', 'reading comprehension', 'give wrong answers'.
× I definitely prefer a detailed reading because I can understand all the things written there clearly and also I can understand little little words of the detailing answers and I can understand whenever once when some individual says about in detailing.
✓ I definitely prefer detailed reading because I can understand everything written there clearly, including small details of the answers, and I can follow when someone explains things in detail.
Multiple errors: 'a detailed reading' should be 'detailed reading' or 'a detailed read'. 'All the things' is wordy—use 'everything'. 'Little little words' is ungrammatical; use 'small details'. 'Detailing answers' and 'whenever once when some individual says about in detailing' are unclear; rephrase to 'when someone explains things in detail.' Suggestion: use concise phrases and standard collocations like 'detailed reading', 'small details', 'explains things in detail'.