Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
No, they are not.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
No, I don't.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
No, there isn't.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời quá ngắn và không tự nhiên. Nên bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề trực tiếp trả lời câu hỏi, sau đó cung cấp thêm chi tiết cụ thể (ví dụ khoảng cách, môi trường xung quanh hoặc lý do). Dùng liên từ để nối ý nếu cần. Giữ tối đa 5 câu.
Ví dụ: Not really. There are only a few low-rise apartments and houses near my home, so the skyline is mostly clear. Because the area is mostly residential, there aren’t any tall office towers or skyscrapers nearby.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời đơn từ, thiếu nội dung bổ sung. Nên nêu lý do tại sao không chụp ảnh (không quan tâm, không có máy ảnh, không thích kiến trúc), hoặc nêu trường hợp ngoại lệ để làm câu trả lời tự nhiên hơn. Dùng liên từ như “because” hoặc “but” để mở rộng.
Ví dụ: Not usually, because I’m not very interested in architecture. However, I sometimes take photos of historic buildings when I travel because they have interesting details.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời quá ngắn, không mở rộng. Hãy nêu rõ lý do bạn không muốn thăm (không quan tâm, đã từng đi hết, không có thời gian) hoặc nhắc tới loại toà nhà bạn có thể quan tâm trong tương lai. Thêm một câu lý do làm câu trả lời tự nhiên hơn.
Ví dụ: Not really. I don’t have a particular building in mind, as I prefer outdoor sights, but I would like to visit a famous museum someday if I have time.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời có chủ đề rõ ràng nhưng vẫn quá ngắn. Nên giải thích lý do tại sao bạn muốn sống trong toà nhà cao (ví dụ: view, tiện nghi, an ninh) và nêu điều kiện hoặc ví dụ cụ thể. Dùng liên từ như “because” hoặc “for example” để mở rộng mạch lạc. Giữ tối đa 5 câu.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do, because living in a tall building would give me a great view of the city and more natural light. For example, I imagine a high-rise with a balcony and modern amenities would be very convenient.
× No, they are not.
✓ No, there aren't any.
The examiner asked about 'tall buildings near your home' (existence). The student's reply 'No, they are not' incorrectly uses a pronoun 'they' with 'are not' which is unnatural for negating existence. Use 'There are not' or the contracted 'There aren't' with 'any' for plural existence. Suggestion: respond with 'No, there aren't any' or 'No, there aren't any tall buildings near my home.'
× No, I don't.
✓ No, I don't take photos of buildings.
The question 'Do you take photos of buildings?' expects a short answer. 'No, I don't' is grammatically acceptable as a short negative answer. However, to be clear and complete, adding the verb phrase mirrors the question. If treating as error under provided list, expand to full sentence 'No, I don't take photos of buildings.'
× No, there isn't.
✓ No, there isn't one that I would like to visit.
The question asks 'Is there a building that you would like to visit?' The short answer 'No, there isn't' is understandable but incomplete. Better to specify 'No, there isn't one that I would like to visit.' This uses correct 'there is/there isn't' structure to indicate non-existence of such a building.
× Yes, I do.
✓ Yes, I would like to live in a tall building.
The question 'Do you want to live in a tall building?' asks about desire. The short answer 'Yes, I do' is grammatically acceptable. For clarity and to match the modal 'want to' nuance, a more natural full response is 'Yes, I would like to live in a tall building.' This uses conditional polite form 'would like' but preserving present desire 'want' also acceptable: 'Yes, I do want to live in a tall building.'