Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
Well, I really like Turkish kebab. It's my favorite food because I think it's easy to digest and very delicious. I eat at least two or three times a week.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
Well, when I was a young, I really loved uh, eating, uh, fast food and biscuits and cakes, uh, because, uh, you know, uh, almost, uh, all kids like this kind of food, uh, despite they are unhealthy.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
Well, actually in summer, uh, especially when it's very hot, I lose my appetite and wants, want to eat uh, fruit or vegetables. But in winter I would like to eat more healthy.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
As I mentioned before, when I was young I really love to eat junk food or snacks which are not very healthy and bad for our digesting system. But now I try to eat.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more natural and slightly expand with a clear topic sentence then one supporting detail. Avoid repeating filler words and give a brief reason or example linked with a linking word (e.g., “because” or “so”). Keep it under 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: My favourite food is Turkish kebab because I find it tasty and easy to digest. For example, the grilled meat and fresh salad feel light but satisfying, so I often eat it two or three times a week.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Reduce fillers and correct grammar (e.g., “when I was young”). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give a specific supporting reason and a short detail. Use one linking word such as “because” or “although” to structure the sentence.
Ví dụ: When I was young, I loved fast food, biscuits and cakes because they tasted sweet and were convenient. Although I knew they were unhealthy, I ate them often with my friends after school.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Fix grammatical errors and avoid hesitation. Use a clear contrast linking word (e.g., “in contrast” or “but”) and provide a specific example of foods you choose in each season. Keep to two or three concise sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes. In summer, when it is very hot, I often lose my appetite and prefer light foods like watermelon, salads and cold fruit smoothies. In contrast, during winter I eat heartier, warming dishes such as soups and stews.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Complete the sentence and give a clear, specific contrast. Start with a direct topic sentence, then explain what you eat now and why, using a linking word such as “however” or “now”. Provide a short example of healthier choices.
Ví dụ: Yes, it has changed. As a child I ate a lot of junk food, however now I try to eat healthier meals like grilled chicken, vegetables and whole grains because I want to improve my digestion and energy.
× Well, when I was a young, I really loved uh, eating, uh, fast food and biscuits and cakes, uh, because, uh, you know, uh, almost, uh, all kids like this kind of food, uh, despite they are unhealthy.
✓ Well, when I was young, I really loved eating fast food, biscuits, and cakes, because, you know, almost all kids like this kind of food, despite them being unhealthy.
The phrase 'a young' incorrectly uses the indefinite article with an adjective; 'young' as an adverbial of age should be used without 'a' (Grammar problem type ID 22). Also 'despite they are unhealthy' is ungrammatical: use 'despite them being unhealthy' or 'despite the fact that they are unhealthy' (this falls under sentence structure/incorrect use of pronouns but primarily corrected here for clarity). Remove filler words like 'uh' and unnecessary commas; list items should be separated by commas and the conjunction 'and' before the final item. Suggestion: omit the article before 'young', use 'despite them being unhealthy' or 'despite being unhealthy'.
× I eat at least two or three times a week.
✓ I eat it at least two or three times a week.
The original sentence is grammatically acceptable, but lacks an explicit object; adding 'it' clarifies reference to the favourite food and keeps the simple present for habitual action (Grammar problem type ID 6). Suggestion: include the object when the subject refers to a specific item mentioned earlier.
× ...almost, uh, all kids like this kind of food, uh, despite they are unhealthy.
✓ ...almost all kids like this kind of food, despite them being unhealthy.
'Despite they are unhealthy' incorrectly uses a subject clause after 'despite'. After 'despite' use a noun phrase or gerund clause: 'them being unhealthy' or 'the fact that they are unhealthy' (Grammar problem type ID 12). Suggestion: replace with 'despite them being unhealthy' or 'despite the fact that they are unhealthy'.
× But in winter I would like to eat more healthy.
✓ But in winter I would like to eat more healthily.
'More healthy' uses an adjective where an adverb is required to modify the verb 'eat'. Use the adverb 'healthily' or rephrase 'eat healthier' (Grammar problem type ID 1). Suggestion: use 'eat more healthily' or 'eat healthier' to convey manner.
× Well, actually in summer, uh, especially when it's very hot, I lose my appetite and wants, want to eat uh, fruit or vegetables.
✓ Well, actually in summer, especially when it's very hot, I lose my appetite and want to eat fruit or vegetables.
The phrase contained an extra 'wants' which is incorrect; after 'I' the correct verb form is 'want' (no 's') in present simple (Grammar problem type ID 4). Also remove filler 'uh' and unnecessary comma. Suggestion: use 'I lose my appetite and want to eat...'.
× As I mentioned before, when I was young I really love to eat junk food or snacks which are not very healthy and bad for our digesting system.
✓ As I mentioned before, when I was young I really loved to eat junk food or snacks, which were not very healthy and were bad for our digestive system.
Tense inconsistency: 'when I was young' requires past tense 'loved' not present 'love' (Grammar problem type ID 6). Also 'digesting system' is incorrect collocation; use 'digestive system'. Use plural verbs 'were' to match plural subject 'snacks' and maintain past tense. Suggestion: keep past tense throughout the clause and use correct noun 'digestive system'.
× But now I try to eat.
✓ But now I try to eat more healthily.
The sentence 'But now I try to eat.' is incomplete and lacks an object or adverb to indicate how the speaker tries to eat; it's vague (Grammar problem type ID 26). Adding 'more healthily' clarifies the intended meaning and fits present habit context. Suggestion: specify 'more healthily' or 'healthier foods'.