Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
My favorite food is Japanese food because it always makes me feel at home and relaxed. I especially enjoy sushi, particularly salmon.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
As a child, I used to love junk food such as French fries and hamburgers. However, as an adult I have realized that those are unhealthy and bad for my health, so I stopped eating them and try to have healthier food instead.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
Yes I do because I believe having different kind of food makes me feel refreshed. For example I try to eat different countries cuisine for example and that helps me reduce my stress and want to explore more.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, it has changed a lot. As a child I used to love junk food such as pizza and hamburgers, but as an adult I love to have healthier options such as vegetables and grilled chickens for protein.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Shorten and focus the response. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your favourite food, then give one specific reason and one brief example. Use a linking word for cohesion. Avoid repeating ideas such as both “feel at home” and “relaxed” unless you expand on them.
Ví dụ: My favourite food is Japanese cuisine. I like it because it’s light and fresh, for example salmon sushi is my go-to choice since the delicate flavor and texture feel comforting. Additionally, the variety of dishes like miso soup and grilled fish keeps meals interesting.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Keep the answer concise and add one specific contrasting detail about what you eat now. Use a linking word like “but” or “now” to show change. Avoid generic phrases like ‘bad for my health’ without a concrete example.
Ví dụ: When I was young I loved junk food like French fries and hamburgers, but now I rarely eat them. Instead, I usually choose grilled chicken or salads because they give me more energy and help me stay healthy.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Make the seasonal connection clearer and avoid repeating phrases. If the question asks about times of the year, mention specific seasons or occasions and one clear example of seasonal food. Use linking words like “for instance” or “in summer” to organize your answer.
Ví dụ: Yes. In summer I prefer lighter dishes such as cold salads and sushi, while in winter I enjoy warm stews and roasted vegetables. For instance, in summer I often eat sashimi because it’s refreshing, but in winter I cook hearty soups to stay warm.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Give a concise topic sentence and one or two specific reasons for the change. Mention an example of a current favourite dish to make your answer more concrete. Use a linking word like “because” or “so” to show cause and effect.
Ví dụ: Yes, it changed. I used to eat pizza and hamburgers, but now I prefer healthier meals because I care more about nutrition; for example, I often choose grilled chicken with steamed vegetables as a balanced dinner.
× My favorite food is Japanese food because it always makes me feel at home and relaxed.
✓ My favorite food is Japanese cuisine because it always makes me feel at home and relaxed.
'Japanese food' is acceptable but 'Japanese cuisine' is more natural in this context; this is an article/style choice rather than grammar. No article error; suggestion improves register.
× As a child, I used to love junk food such as French fries and hamburgers.
✓ As a child, I used to love junk food such as French fries and hamburgers.
Sentence is grammatically correct; 'used to' correctly indicates past habitual action. No change needed.
× However, as an adult I have realized that those are unhealthy and bad for my health, so I stopped eating them and try to have healthier food instead.
✓ However, as an adult I have realized that those foods are unhealthy and bad for my health, so I stopped eating them and tried to eat healthier foods instead.
Mixed tense problem: 'have realized' (present perfect) is okay with a continuing state, but 'stopped' is past simple and should align with a clear time reference. Use 'tried' (past) to match 'stopped', or rephrase to present perfect: 'have stopped' and 'try'. Also 'those' should be followed by a noun 'foods' for clarity, and 'have healthier food' is awkward; use 'eat healthier foods'.
× Yes I do because I believe having different kind of food makes me feel refreshed.
✓ Yes, I do because I believe having different kinds of food makes me feel refreshed.
Count noun 'kind' requires plural 'kinds' when referring to various types. Also missing comma after 'Yes'.
× For example I try to eat different countries cuisine for example and that helps me reduce my stress and want to explore more.
✓ For example, I try to eat cuisines from different countries, and that helps me reduce stress and makes me want to explore more.
Awkward and repetitive phrasing: 'different countries cuisine' should be 'cuisines from different countries'. Remove redundant 'for example'. Also need a conjunction and parallel verb forms: 'helps me reduce stress and makes me want to explore more.'
× Yes, it has changed a lot.
✓ Yes, it has changed a lot.
Correct use of present perfect to indicate change over time. No change needed.
× As a child I used to love junk food such as pizza and hamburgers, but as an adult I love to have healthier options such as vegetables and grilled chickens for protein.
✓ As a child, I used to love junk food such as pizza and hamburgers, but as an adult I prefer healthier options such as vegetables and grilled chicken for protein.
'Used to' correctly marks past habit. In the adult contrasting clause, use present simple 'prefer' rather than 'love to have' for a general preference. 'Grilled chickens' is incorrect pluralization for an uncountable protein; use 'grilled chicken'. Commas improve clarity.