Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
To be honest, uh, there are no uh, tall building near my hometown because I live in a small village. So uh, most of the building, umm, most of the buildings are very and small, short, uh, but in the city there are lots of uh, uh, sky building.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
Yes, yes. I, I, I love the, uh, taking photos of the, uh, buildings because there are some, uh, unusual building and there are some tall buildings and uh, I, I always, uh, take the photo when I see the unusual building or tall buildings.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
Tell the truth, there is no animal.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. Uh, I want to leave now, uh, Star High building. On the place, in my opinion, if I leave the, uh, tall building, I can see that who's.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Improve fluency and clarity by reducing hesitations and correcting grammar (singular/plural, word order). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repeating words and use more precise vocabulary like "tall buildings," "high-rises," or "skyscrapers."
Ví dụ: No, there aren’t any tall buildings near my home because I live in a small village. Most houses here are low and traditional, so we don’t have high-rises. However, in the nearby city there are many skyscrapers and modern office towers.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Reduce repetition and hesitations; give a concise topic sentence followed by a specific reason and an example. Use linking words (for example, because, so) and accurate noun forms (buildings, unusual buildings).
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos of buildings because I enjoy unusual shapes and architectural details. For example, when I visited the city center last month I photographed a curved glass tower and an old brick warehouse that had colorful murals.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: The answer is off-topic and unclear. Always respond directly to the question with a topic sentence about a building you want to visit, then give one or two specific reasons or details. Use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to visit the Louvre in Paris because I want to see its architecture and famous paintings. Also, the glass pyramid and the old palace buildings look fascinating, so I would spend a day exploring both the museum and its exterior.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Clarify meaning and fix common mistakes (live vs. leave). Give a direct topic sentence saying whether you want to live in a tall building, then add specific benefits or concerns using linking words. Keep to two or three supporting details and avoid incomplete sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to live in a tall building because it offers great views and more security. For instance, from a high-floor apartment I could see the whole neighborhood, and many high-rise complexes have good facilities like gyms and 24-hour security.
× To be honest, uh, there are no uh, tall building near my hometown because I live in a small village.
✓ To be honest, there are no tall buildings near my hometown because I live in a small village.
The noun 'building' is countable and the sentence uses 'no' with a plural meaning; therefore it should be 'buildings' to agree in number with 'no'. Use plural after 'no' when referring to zero of countable items.
× So uh, most of the building, umm, most of the buildings are very and small, short, uh, but in the city there are lots of uh, uh, sky building.
✓ So, most of the buildings are very small and short, but in the city there are lots of skyscrapers.
Multiple problems: 'most of the building' should be plural 'most of the buildings' (count noun agreement). The adjectives order and word choice were incorrect: 'very and small' should be 'very small' and 'sky building' is not standard — use 'skyscrapers'. Ensure nouns match plural form when speaking about many items.
× Yes, yes. I, I, I love the, uh, taking photos of the, uh, buildings because there are some, uh, unusual building and there are some tall buildings and uh, I, I always, uh, take the photo when I see the unusual building or tall buildings.
✓ Yes. I love taking photos of buildings because there are some unusual buildings and some tall buildings, and I always take a photo when I see an unusual or tall building.
Article and noun number errors: 'the taking photos' is incorrect — use the gerund without 'the' ('love taking photos'). 'The buildings' is unnecessary when speaking generally. 'Unusual building' should be plural 'unusual buildings' or singular paired correctly; consistency needed. Use 'a photo' or 'photos' and keep noun number consistent with indefinite references.
× Tell the truth, there is no animal.
✓ To tell the truth, there is no building I want to visit.
The original reply 'there is no animal' does not answer the question 'Is there a building that you would like to visit?' and is likely a mis-structured response. It also has a content error. The corrected sentence uses the appropriate phrase 'To tell the truth' and supplies a grammatically correct, context-appropriate negative statement about buildings. Ensure answers match the question asked.
× Yes, of course. Uh, I want to leave now, uh, Star High building.
✓ Yes, of course. I want to live now in the Star High building.
The original used 'leave' instead of 'live' which changes meaning; assuming intended meaning is to live there. Also proper nouns for buildings generally take the definite article 'the' before the name plus 'building' optionally: 'the Star High building'. Ensure verb choice matches intended meaning and include 'the' for this specific building.
× On the place, in my opinion, if I leave the, uh, tall building, I can see that who's.
✓ In my opinion, if I live in the tall building, I can see a lot from that place.
Multiple errors: 'On the place' is incorrect — use 'in that place' or omit. 'Leave' should be 'live' (verb choice). The clause 'I can see that who's' is ungrammatical and unclear; replace with 'I can see a lot from that place' to express the probable meaning. Use correct prepositions ('in', 'from') and ensure clauses are complete and clear.