Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
There are many tall buildings near my homes, like uh, many skyscrapers which contain the supermarkets under them and also many residents houses are on flats because uh, many people live there.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
Honestly I don't like to take ping photos of buildings too much because I think this kind of boring compared to taking a photo of the nature or uh, people.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
Interesting, so you will have a chance, Maybe I will visit Landmark already in the Hanoi. Uh, it's **** you.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
Honestly, I don't like to live in the tall building 'cause I think it would less convenient compared to living on a small house and you know, it would be less freedom and somewhat be too crowded when you come home.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitation and correct minor grammar (e.g., 'home' vs 'homes', 'residential buildings' or 'apartments' instead of 'residents houses'). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it within 3–4 sentences and avoid repetitions.
Ví dụ: Yes, there are many tall buildings near my home. For example, several skyscrapers house supermarkets on the ground floors and apartments above. Because the area is densely populated, these mixed-use buildings are very convenient for shopping and living.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Avoid filler words like 'uh' and mispronounced or wrong words ('ping'). Use a concise topic sentence, then give a short reason with a linking phrase such as 'because' or 'as'. Include a brief specific example to make it more vivid.
Ví dụ: Not really, I rarely photograph buildings because I find them less interesting than nature or people. For instance, I prefer taking landscape photos at parks or candid portraits of friends during outings.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer about the building you want to visit and provide clear supporting details (location, why you want to visit, what you expect to see). Avoid unclear phrases and hesitations. Keep to 2–3 sentences and use linking words such as 'because' or 'for example'.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to visit the Landmark 72 in Hanoi because it is one of the tallest buildings in Vietnam. I want to go to its observation deck to enjoy panoramic views of the city and take photos of the skyline.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence saying 'No' or 'Yes' and then give 2–3 specific reasons using linking words like 'because' and 'for example'. Correct grammar (e.g., 'less convenient' -> 'less convenient than', 'a small house' -> 'a detached house' or 'a house'). Avoid fillers such as 'you know'.
Ví dụ: No, I wouldn't like to live in a tall building because it is less convenient than living in a detached house. For example, tall buildings can feel crowded in the common areas and I would miss having a private garden or more personal space.
× There are many tall buildings near my homes, like uh, many skyscrapers which contain the supermarkets under them and also many residents houses are on flats because uh, many people live there.
✓ There are many tall buildings near my home, like many skyscrapers that have supermarkets on the ground floor, and many residents live in flats because many people live there.
Use 'home' (singular) when referring to your neighborhood; 'homes' is plural and sounds odd here. 'Which contain the supermarkets under them' is awkward: use 'that have supermarkets on the ground floor' (preposition and word choice). 'Residents houses' is incorrect word order and possessive use; use 'residents live in flats' to express where people live. Suggestion: Use singular 'home' for general location, 'that' for defining clauses, 'have X on the ground floor' for buildings with stores, and 'live in flats' for residence description.
× Honestly I don't like to take ping photos of buildings too much because I think this kind of boring compared to taking a photo of the nature or uh, people.
✓ Honestly, I don't like taking photos of buildings too much because I think they are kind of boring compared to taking photos of nature or people.
After 'like' use the -ing form: 'like taking' not 'like to take' (both can be possible but -ing is more natural here); 'ping' appears to be an error and removed. 'This kind of boring' is ungrammatical: use 'they are kind of boring' or 'it's kind of boring' depending on reference. 'a photo of the nature' is incorrect article use: use 'photos of nature' (no article) or 'a photo of nature'. Suggestion: Use gerund after 'like', ensure subject agreement and correct article usage with 'nature'.
× Interesting, so you will have a chance, Maybe I will visit Landmark already in the Hanoi. Uh, it's **** you.
✓ Interesting. Maybe I will visit the Landmark in Hanoi if I have the chance. Uh, it's...
Sentence fragments and mixed tenses create confusion. 'You will have a chance' is addressed to the examiner incorrectly; student likely means 'if I have the chance'. 'Maybe I will visit Landmark already in the Hanoi' is ungrammatical: use 'the Landmark in Hanoi' and conditional 'if I have the chance'. 'already' is unnecessary. Also remove or soften 'It's **** you' as unclear/uncertain content. Suggestion: Use clear conditional structure 'Maybe I will visit X if I have the chance', include definite article 'the' for specific landmarks, and avoid filler words that make sentence unclear.
× Maybe I will visit Landmark already in the Hanoi.
✓ Maybe I will visit the Landmark in Hanoi.
Use the definite article 'the' before 'Landmark' when referring to a specific well-known place. Also drop 'already' which is unnecessary and incorrect here. 'In the Hanoi' is incorrect: use 'in Hanoi' (no article) for city names. Suggestion: Use 'the' for specific landmarks and no article before most city names.
× Honestly, I don't like to live in the tall building 'cause I think it would less convenient compared to living on a small house and you know, it would be less freedom and somewhat be too crowded when you come home.
✓ Honestly, I don't like living in a tall building because I think it would be less convenient compared to living in a small house, and I would feel less free and it might be too crowded when I come home.
Use 'living' (gerund) after 'don't like'. 'the tall building' should be 'a tall building' (general statement). 'would less convenient' lacks 'be': 'would be less convenient.' 'living on a small house' uses wrong preposition: use 'living in a small house.' 'less freedom' should be 'feel less free' to be grammatical. 'somewhat be too crowded' is awkward; use 'it might be too crowded.' Suggestion: Use gerund after 'like', correct articles ('a' for general), include the verb 'be' after 'would', use 'in' for houses, and rephrase abstract nouns like 'freedom' as 'feel free' for clarity.