Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
It's quite hard question for me because I like everything in Thailand because Thai food very delicious. But if I have to choose one of those, I prefer Thai noodles. It's hot.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
Unfortunately that I have to say that I used to like junk food so much when I was a child. I know it's not a good habit, but I enjoy it so much.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
No, I always eat the same food which I love because in Thailand there are variants of dishes. Even I use the same dish is still valiant.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, my consumption habits has changed from I was shy like I mentioned before when I was young I love junk food so much but nowadays I prefer healthy meals. MMM.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and grammatical. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g. “My favourite food is Thai noodles.”), then give one or two specific supporting details (why you like them, an example). Use linking words and correct grammar (e.g. “because Thai food is very delicious” → “because Thai food is very delicious” and avoid filler phrases). Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: My favourite food is Thai noodles. I like them because they combine spicy broth, fresh herbs and chewy noodles, which makes every bite full of flavour. For example, I often eat boat noodles with beef and bean sprouts; the mixture of spices and textures is what I enjoy most.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Open with a direct topic sentence and correct awkward phrasing. Use a linking word to contrast past and present (e.g. “when I was young, I used to…”). Add a specific example of the junk food you liked and a brief reason or consequence to make the answer richer.
Ví dụ: When I was young, I used to eat a lot of junk food. For example, I often had fried chicken and sugary snacks because they were convenient and tasty. However, I know it was unhealthy, so now I try to avoid them.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Clarify your main point and correct grammar. If you mean you usually eat the same types of food but there are seasonal variations, say that clearly and give one specific example of a seasonal dish. Use linking words like “however” to show contrast.
Ví dụ: Not really — I mostly eat similar dishes year-round because many Thai ingredients are available all the time. However, in the rainy season I sometimes eat more hot soups, such as tom yum, while in summer I prefer lighter salads like som tam.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, grammatically correct topic sentence saying whether your favourite food changed. Use linking words to explain the change (e.g. “because,” “so”) and provide a specific example of a healthy meal you prefer now. Remove filler sounds.
Ví dụ: Yes, my favourite food has changed since childhood because I used to eat mostly junk food, but now I prefer healthy meals. For example, I often choose grilled fish with steamed vegetables or a rice-and-vegetable bowl because they make me feel healthier and more energetic.
× It's quite hard question for me because I like everything in Thailand because Thai food very delicious.
✓ It's quite a hard question for me because I like everything in Thailand, and Thai food is very delicious.
The sentence is missing the article 'a' before 'hard question' and the verb 'is' after 'Thai food'. Also the use of two 'because' clauses creates awkward structure; replacing the second 'because' with 'and' improves flow. Suggestion: add necessary articles and verbs and connect clauses appropriately. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 26)
× But if I have to choose one of those, I prefer Thai noodles.
✓ But if I have to choose one, I prefer Thai noodles.
The phrase 'one of those' is vague and unnecessary here; 'one' is sufficient. This is an adjective/phrase usage issue causing awkwardness. Suggestion: simplify noun phrases to match meaning. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 13)
× It's hot.
✓ They are spicy/hot.
Referring to 'Thai noodles' requires a plural pronoun and appropriate adjective choice; 'It's hot' treats the plural noun as singular. Use 'They are hot' or restate 'Thai noodles are hot' to match number. Suggestion: ensure pronoun/verb number agreement and clear reference. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 26)
× Unfortunately that I have to say that I used to like junk food so much when I was a child.
✓ Unfortunately, I have to say that I used to like junk food a lot when I was a child.
The initial 'that' after 'Unfortunately' is unnecessary and ungrammatical. Also use 'a lot' instead of 'so much' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: remove extraneous words and choose natural adverbial phrases. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 16)
× I know it's not a good habit, but I enjoy it so much.
✓ I knew it wasn't a good habit, but I enjoyed it so much.
When referring to a past habit ('used to like'), the supporting clauses should be in past tense for consistency. Using present tense creates a tense mismatch. Suggestion: match tense to the time frame described. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 5)
× No, I always eat the same food which I love because in Thailand there are variants of dishes.
✓ No, I always eat the same foods that I love because in Thailand there are many varieties of dishes.
'Food' should be plural 'foods' when speaking generally about different items; 'which' is better replaced by 'that' for restrictive clause; 'variants of dishes' is unnatural—use 'varieties of dishes'. Suggestion: use correct plural forms and natural collocations. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 12)
× Even I use the same dish is still valiant.
✓ Even if I eat the same dish, it still feels satisfying.
The original sentence has wrong word choices: 'Even I use' should be 'Even if I eat'; 'dish is still valiant' misuses 'valiant' (means brave). Likely intended 'still delicious' or 'still satisfying'. Suggestion: choose verbs and adjectives that match intended meaning. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 13)
× Yes, my consumption habits has changed from I was shy like I mentioned before when I was young I love junk food so much but nowadays I prefer healthy meals.
✓ Yes, my consumption habits have changed. As I mentioned before, when I was young I loved junk food very much, but nowadays I prefer healthy meals.
'Habits' is plural, so use 'have' not 'has'. The original sentence is also a run-on; it needs splitting and tense consistency: past tense 'loved' for childhood, present 'prefer' for now. Suggestion: ensure subject-verb agreement, split long sentences, and keep consistent tenses. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 27)