Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do. It doesn't matter if it's plane, a plane, a train or a car. I still prefer sitting by the window because you could see all the scenery and I think it just feels comfortable to look outside more than, you know,
Giám khảo
Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did. I went to a lot of places as a child. For example, I went to Japan with my family. I also went to America and I also went to Europe as well. Very pretty good experience.
Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and grammatically accurate. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition ('a plane, a plane'), and finish the thought instead of trailing off. Add one specific reason with a linking word to make the answer coherent (e.g., ‘because…’ or ‘so…’). Keep the response within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I prefer to sit by the window when I travel. I enjoy it because I can watch the landscape change and it helps me relax. For example, on trains I like seeing small towns and farmland pass by, so the journey feels more interesting.
Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence, avoid vague phrases and excessive repetition (‘I also’). Give one or two specific details about one trip to make the answer richer (what you did, how long it was, or why it was memorable). Use linking words like ‘for example’ or ‘because’ to connect ideas and keep to 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. As a child my family took several long trips, for example to Japan when I was ten. We spent two weeks exploring Tokyo and Kyoto, visiting temples and trying local food, which was a very memorable experience because it broadened my view of other cultures.
× It doesn't matter if it's plane, a plane, a train or a car.
✓ It doesn't matter if it's a plane, a train, or a car.
The sentence omits the indefinite article before the first mention of 'plane'. Each singular countable noun needs an article ('a' or 'the'). Also use consistent comma placement and add a serial comma for clarity. Suggestion: include 'a' before 'plane' and use 'a train' and 'a car'.
× I still prefer sitting by the window because you could see all the scenery and I think it just feels comfortable to look outside more than, you know,
✓ I still prefer sitting by the window because you can see all the scenery and I think it just feels more comfortable to look outside.
The modal 'could' implies past ability or conditional; here a general present habit requires 'can' (ability in general). Also the clause ending 'more than, you know,' is unfinished and informal; rephrase to 'more comfortable to look outside.' Suggestion: use 'can' for general ability and complete the comparative phrase.
× Very pretty good experience.
✓ It was a very good experience.
The original is a fragment lacking a subject and a proper verb. 'Very pretty good' is an awkward adjective combination; use 'very good' or 'pretty good' but not both. Suggestion: add a subject and verb ('It was') and choose a single modifier ('very good' or 'pretty good').
× I went to America and I also went to Europe as well.
✓ I went to America and Europe as well.
The sentence is redundant: 'also' and 'as well' both indicate addition; only one is needed. Additionally, repeating 'I went' is unnecessary when listing places. Suggestion: combine the list and retain one additive phrase ('as well' or 'also').
× It doesn't matter if it's plane, a plane, a train or a car.
✓ It doesn't matter if it's a plane, a train, or a car.
The phrase attempted to list singular countable nouns but omitted the article before the first item, causing inconsistency. Singular countable nouns require an article; ensure each item in a list uses appropriate articles or restructure the list to include articles before each noun.