Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do prefer to sit by window when travelling. We generally travel by bike so it will be quite difficult for me to answer this because we go on a long tour by bike so it's quite amazing to travel by bike than to a car. So in this way I prefer to travel a lot by bike.
Giám khảo
Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?
Thí sinh
Well, I'll say not really I didn't have many long journeys with my families as a child because we live in a joint family so relatives often visit us for festivals. As a result we only made occasional trips to see more distanced family members.
Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be direct and relevant to the question: start with a clear topic sentence that answers yes/no, then give one or two concise, specific reasons. Avoid repeating unrelated points (like comparing bike vs car multiple times) and keep to 3–4 sentences. Use linking words (for example, because, so) correctly and watch grammar (articles and prepositions).
Ví dụ: Yes, I prefer to sit by the window when travelling because I enjoy the view and fresh air. For instance, when I go on long bike tours I like to look at the scenery and take photos, which makes the journey more enjoyable. Also, sitting by the window helps me relax and feel less cramped.
Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear direct answer (Yes/No) and then provide a specific detail or example. Use appropriate linking words (for example, because, as a result) and correct singular/plural forms (family, families). Keep it to 2–3 sentences and add one concrete example (when/where) to make it more vivid.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have many long journeys as a child because we lived in a joint family and relatives came to visit us for festivals. As a result, we only took occasional trips to visit distant relatives, such as a yearly summer visit to my grandparents in the neighbouring state.
× Yes, I do prefer to sit by window when travelling.
✓ Yes, I do prefer to sit by the window when travelling.
The noun 'window' here is specific (the window seat on a vehicle), so the definite article 'the' is required. Use 'the window' instead of 'window'. Suggestion: Include 'the' before singular, specific nouns (sit by the window).
× We generally travel by bike so it will be quite difficult for me to answer this because we go on a long tour by bike so it's quite amazing to travel by bike than to a car.
✓ We generally travel by bike, so it is difficult to answer. We often go on long bike tours, and I find travelling by bike more enjoyable than travelling by car.
The original sentence is long, repetitive and has incorrect comparison structure ('amazing to travel by bike than to a car'). Break into shorter sentences and use correct comparative structure: 'more enjoyable than travelling by car.' Also use consistent tense and avoid repeating the same phrase. Suggestion: Split complex ideas into separate sentences and use 'more + adjective + than' for comparisons.
× So in this way I prefer to travel a lot by bike.
✓ So, for these reasons, I prefer to travel by bike.
The original 'in this way' and 'travel a lot by bike' are awkward. Use present simple 'prefer' for habitual preference and a clearer connector: 'for these reasons.' Suggestion: Use concise phrasing for habits: 'I prefer to travel by bike.'
× Well, I'll say not really I didn't have many long journeys with my families as a child because we live in a joint family so relatives often visit us for festivals.
✓ Well, I'd say not really. I didn't have many long journeys with my family as a child because we lived in a joint family, and relatives often visited us for festivals.
Multiple issues: use 'I'd say' instead of 'I'll say' for a present opinion; 'families' is incorrect—should be singular 'family' (collective noun); tense consistency requires past 'we lived' to match 'as a child'; use past tense 'visited.' Suggestion: Keep tense consistent when referring to past experiences and use singular 'family' for a single household.
× As a result we only made occasional trips to see more distanced family members.
✓ As a result, we only made occasional trips to see more distant family members.
'More distanced' is not natural; use the adjective 'more distant' or simply 'distant.' Also add a comma after 'As a result' for clarity. Suggestion: Use 'distant' for relationships or places and place a comma after introductory phrases.