Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
My favorite food is ramen. I love ramen because of the savory broth and the ramen noodles are really, uh, tan yajiao. Some more are really springy and I also like the eggs provided in the ramen because they are very watery and very nice.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
When I was young, I preferred eating candies and junk foods like umm, chips and French fries because, uh, they were very tasty. But I know they're really unhealthy so now I eat them less and I eat more food than con that contains more protein and fiber to maintain my health.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
Yes, because we're in Malaysia. It is a very multicultural, uh, country. So, uh, for Chinese New Year, we eat, umm, we eat, we eat hot pot. And for uh, Hari Raya we eat ketupat and for umm, for Deepavali, we eat.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
Uh yes, when I was a child I love eating pork bone soup noodles because of the broth and the chewy noodles. But now I like to eat mala noodles because they're they have quite more flavor and I like the spice of the soup and noodles.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and specific: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler sounds (uh, um), use precise adjectives (e.g., rich, springy, soft-boiled), and limit to 3–4 concise sentences. Link ideas (e.g., 'also') and correct odd phrases like 'tan yajiao' and 'very watery' to accurate descriptions.
Ví dụ: I really like ramen because of its rich, savory broth and springy noodles. I especially enjoy when the noodles have a firm, chewy texture and the soft‑boiled egg has a creamy yolk. Also, the variety of toppings, such as pork and green onions, makes each bowl interesting.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, remove hesitations, and use clearer contrasting language. Correct unclear phrases ('more food than con') and be specific about healthier choices. Keep it within 3–4 sentences and use linking words like 'however' or 'now'.
Ví dụ: When I was young, I loved sweets and junk food such as candies, chips and French fries because they tasted good. However, I realized they were unhealthy, so now I eat them less. Instead, I choose meals with more protein and fiber, like grilled chicken, vegetables and whole grains.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and avoid repetition and fillers. Begin with a clear topic sentence stating you eat different foods seasonally, then give specific examples for each festival and briefly describe one dish. Use linking phrases like 'for example' and limit to 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, we often eat different foods at various festivals because Malaysia is multicultural. For example, during Chinese New Year many families enjoy hot pot together. For Hari Raya, people commonly eat ketupat and festive dishes, and during Deepavali there are sweet treats and savory snacks.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear statement about change, avoid hesitations, and use accurate comparative language (e.g., 'more flavorful', 'spicier'). Provide one brief reason linking past preference to current one and keep it concise (2–3 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, my favourite has changed. As a child I loved pork bone soup noodles for their rich broth and chewy noodles, but now I prefer mala noodles because they are spicier and more flavorful, which I enjoy.
× I love ramen because of the savory broth and the ramen noodles are really, uh, tan yajiao.
✓ I love ramen because of the savory broth and the noodles are really springy.
The original sentence mixes languages and uses an unclear adjective phrase 'tan yajiao'. Replace with the correct English adjective 'springy' describing noodles. Also remove the redundant 'the ramen' before 'noodles' for conciseness. Suggestion: use clear English adjectives and avoid mixing languages.
× Some more are really springy and I also like the eggs provided in the ramen because they are very watery and very nice.
✓ Some are very springy, and I also like the eggs in the ramen because they are soft and flavorful.
'Some more' is incorrect; use 'Some' or 'Some of them'. 'Watery and very nice' is vague and unspecific; 'soft and flavorful' better conveys a positive quality of ramen eggs. Use parallel structure with a comma and conjunction.
× When I was young, I preferred eating candies and junk foods like umm, chips and French fries because, uh, they were very tasty.
✓ When I was young, I preferred eating candy and junk food like chips and French fries because they were very tasty.
'Candies' and 'junk foods' are nonstandard pluralizations. Use uncountable nouns 'candy' and 'junk food' when speaking generally. Also remove filler words for clarity.
× But I know they're really unhealthy so now I eat them less and I eat more food than con that contains more protein and fiber to maintain my health.
✓ But I know they're really unhealthy, so now I eat them less and I eat more foods that contain protein and fiber to maintain my health.
Several issues: 'more food than con' appears to be typo; corrected to 'more foods that contain'. Use plural 'foods' or 'food' with 'that contain' to agree in number. Maintain present tense 'know' and 'eat'. Add comma before conjunction.
× Yes, because we're in Malaysia.
✓ Yes. We live in Malaysia.
Fragment 'Yes, because we're in Malaysia.' is incomplete as an answer. Better to give a full sentence: 'We live in Malaysia' explains why food varies by time of year. Keep tense simple present.
× So, uh, for Chinese New Year, we eat, umm, we eat, we eat hot pot.
✓ For Chinese New Year we eat hot pot.
Repeated phrases and fillers make the sentence disfluent. Remove repetitions and fillers for a clear, concise response.
× And for uh, Hari Raya we eat ketupat and for umm, for Deepavali, we eat.
✓ For Hari Raya we eat ketupat, and for Deepavali we also have special dishes.
Original ends abruptly 'we eat.' Complete the sentence by specifying 'special dishes' or naming a dish. Remove filler words and use parallel structure with a comma and conjunction.
× Uh yes, when I was a child I love eating pork bone soup noodles because of the broth and the chewy noodles.
✓ Yes, when I was a child I loved eating pork bone soup noodles because of the broth and the chewy noodles.
When referring to a past time ('when I was a child') use past tense 'loved' not present 'love'. Ensure tense consistency.
× But now I like to eat mala noodles because they're they have quite more flavor and I like the spice of the soup and noodles.
✓ But now I like to eat mala noodles because they have much more flavor, and I enjoy the spiciness of the broth and noodles.
Remove duplicated words 'they're they'. Use 'much more flavor' rather than 'quite more flavor', and prefer 'spiciness' or 'spicy flavor' for a noun form. Also use parallel nouns 'broth and noodles' and avoid filler words.