Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course I like reading uh, in my free time I usually read the different kind of the novels, magazines and another books such as should the the con subconscious mind. This is one of the my favorite book. Recently I read it on my social media and also buy it from the local shop.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
Uh, I think both sides are good. Uh, when I was any go outside, so at that time, I usually read the on the screens a different novels. But uh, if, uh, I am at home or in school, I usually prefer to read a novels on papers and books. So I think the boards are depending on our opinion or time.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I usually read the books when I was alone at library. I usually concentrate on the nervous and books. But on the another hand, when I was in the local at that time I used to distract because the pupils are disturbed me to reading or I can't focus on the specific novel and books.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
I think I prefer both of when I was reading the interesting book, I usually refer to the details reading and I learn the meaning of that specific words. But on the other hand, when I was bored at that time, I usually scanning the different kind of the books such as the novels, because I'm not interested in the specific novels and that's reason.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar: state a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific examples with brief reasons. Avoid filler words (uh) and redundant phrases. Also correct word choice (e.g. ‘books such as The Power of Your Subconscious Mind’) and verb tenses.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy reading. In my free time I usually read novels and magazines; for example, I recently bought and read The Power of Your Subconscious Mind because I wanted to learn about self-improvement.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a direct preference first, then support with specific situations using linking words (e.g. ‘however’, ‘when’). Fix grammar (use present simple) and reduce hesitations. Use clear comparison words like ‘online’ vs ‘on paper’.
Ví dụ: I prefer paper books at home, but I read on a screen when I’m travelling. For instance, I read novels on my phone on the bus, however I like paper books for studying because they’re easier to annotate.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence answering both parts, then give specific contexts and reasons. Use correct tense and vocabulary (e.g. ‘library’, ‘get distracted’, ‘people’). Link ideas with words like ‘when’ and ‘because’.
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when I’m studying in the library because it’s quiet and I can concentrate. By contrast, I don’t read carefully on public transport because noise and other people often distract me.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly then explain with clear reasons and examples. Use correct verb forms and linkers (e.g. ‘when’, ‘however’). Replace vague phrases with specific ones (‘detailed reading’ vs ‘scanning’) and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: I prefer detailed reading for interesting or difficult texts because I want to understand vocabulary and ideas. However, I scan articles or light novels when I’m not interested or short on time to find only the main points.
× in my free time I usually read the different kind of the novels, magazines and another books such as should the the con subconscious mind.
✓ In my free time I usually read different kinds of novels, magazines, and other books such as The Subconscious Mind.
Incorrect pluralization and word choice: 'different kind' should be 'different kinds' to agree in plural with listed items; 'another books' should be 'other books'; book title capitalization and wording corrected. Suggestion: use plural 'kinds' when referring to multiple categories and use 'other' for additional plural nouns.
× This is one of the my favorite book.
✓ This is one of my favorite books.
Article and number error: 'the my' is incorrect (redundant article) and 'book' should be plural after 'one of'. Suggestion: use 'one of my favorite books' to show selection from multiple items.
× Recently I read it on my social media and also buy it from the local shop.
✓ Recently I saw it on my social media and also bought it from the local shop.
Tense and verb choice: 'read' (pronounced like 'red' in past) is ambiguous; context requires past simple 'saw' for noticing online and past simple 'bought' for purchase. Also maintain consistent past tense for completed actions. Suggestion: use past simple for recent completed events.
× when I was any go outside, so at that time, I usually read the on the screens a different novels.
✓ When I go outside, I usually read different novels on screens.
Incorrect verb forms and word order: 'when I was any go outside' is ungrammatical; simple present 'go' suits habitual action. 'read the on the screens a different novels' has wrong article placement and plural form. Suggestion: for habitual actions use simple present and place objects after verbs in correct order.
× But uh, if, uh, I am at home or in school, I usually prefer to read a novels on papers and books.
✓ But if I am at home or at school, I usually prefer to read novels on paper and in books.
Article and preposition errors: 'a novels' mixes singular article with plural noun; 'on papers' should be 'on paper' (uncountable) and 'in books' is more natural. Suggestion: match articles to noun number and use correct prepositions for media.
× So I think the boards are depending on our opinion or time.
✓ So I think it depends on our preference and the time available.
Incorrect subject and structure: 'the boards are depending on' is meaningless. Use 'it depends on' to indicate dependence. 'opinion or time' better phrased as 'preference and the time available.' Suggestion: use clear subject 'it' and appropriate nouns.
× I usually read the books when I was alone at library.
✓ I usually read books when I am alone in the library.
Tense and article: Habitual action requires present simple 'am' not past 'was'. 'the books' unnecessary article; 'in the library' needs definite article. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual routines and correct articles for specific places.
× I usually concentrate on the nervous and books.
✓ I usually concentrate on the news and books.
Word choice error: 'nervous' is an adjective meaning anxious, not a noun. Context likely intended 'news' or 'novels' — if meant 'novels' use that. I corrected to 'news' as plausible. Suggestion: choose nouns that fit context; check dictionary when unsure.
× But on the another hand, when I was in the local at that time I used to distract because the pupils are disturbed me to reading or I can't focus on the specific novel and books.
✓ But on the other hand, when I was in a public place I used to get distracted because people disturbed me while I was reading, so I couldn't focus on a specific novel or book.
Multiple errors: 'on the another hand' should be 'on the other hand'; 'in the local' unclear—'in a public place' fits; 'used to distract' should be 'used to get distracted'; 'the pupils are disturbed me to reading' corrected to 'people disturbed me while I was reading'; tense consistency changed to past 'couldn't' for past habitual. Suggestion: fix common phrases, use correct passive/active forms, and keep tense consistent.
× I usually scanning the different kind of the books such as the novels, because I'm not interested in the specific novels and that's reason.
✓ I usually scan different kinds of books, such as novels, because I'm not interested in those specific novels and that's the reason.
Verb form and plurality: 'usually scanning' should be simple present 'usually scan' for habit. 'different kind' -> 'different kinds'; 'the novels' unnecessary article; 'that's reason' -> 'that's the reason'. Suggestion: use simple present for habits and ensure noun phrases match in number and include articles where needed.