Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
In my opinion, I like typing on laptops more than, uh, handwriting because it is even more convenient and faster.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
Yes, absolutely. I am a student so I use a desktop to study every day. Umm, by that I uh, always type on uh, desktop.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
Uh, let me see, I remember that I learned how to type on the desktop when I was, uh, with five, when we had, uh, an IT class. So we had to practice it.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
I practice my typing skill through mini games on Internet. For example, I use a website to practice my typing skill where it MMM provide many exercise.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitation and filler words, make the sentence more natural and concise, and add a brief supporting detail. Use one topic sentence followed by one clear reason with a linking word.
Ví dụ: I prefer typing on laptops to handwriting because it’s much faster and more convenient; for example, I can edit and save documents instantly.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid repetitions and fillers. Start directly with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific supporting detail using a linking word to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I type every day on a desktop because I study at home and my coursework requires long typing sessions, so a desktop is more comfortable for me.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Remove hesitations and unnecessary phrases. Give a concise answer with a clear time reference and a brief supporting detail using a linking word.
Ví dụ: I learned to type when I was about five in an IT class at school, so we practiced keyboard skills during lessons.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more precise and fluent: avoid repetition and fillers, use correct grammar and one or two supporting specifics about the website or exercises. Use linking words for clarity.
Ví dụ: I improve my typing by playing online typing games; for example, I use a website that offers timed drills and accuracy exercises to build speed and precision.
× In my opinion, I like typing on laptops more than, uh, handwriting because it is even more convenient and faster.
✓ In my opinion, I like typing on laptops more than handwriting because it is more convenient and faster.
The sentence uses present tense correctly but contains redundancy and unneeded filler. 'Even more convenient' is acceptable but 'even' is unnecessary; removing filler 'uh' and redundant 'even' makes the sentence clearer. Keep present simple for preferences: 'I like typing... because it is more convenient and faster.'
× Yes, absolutely. I am a student so I use a desktop to study every day. Umm, by that I uh, always type on uh, desktop.
✓ Yes, absolutely. I am a student, so I use a desktop to study every day. I always type on the desktop.
The original has filler words and missing article 'the' before 'desktop'. Use present simple 'use' and 'type' for habitual actions and include the definite article when referring to a specific desktop. Remove fillers and correct article usage.
× Uh, let me see, I remember that I learned how to type on the desktop when I was, uh, with five, when we had, uh, an IT class.
✓ I remember that I learned how to type on the desktop when I was five, when we had an IT class.
Use past tense 'learned' is correct, but 'with five' is incorrect; the correct expression is 'when I was five'. Remove fillers 'uh' and extra commas. Keep past tense for a past event.
× I practice my typing skill through mini games on Internet.
✓ I practice my typing skills through mini games on the internet.
Use present simple for a habitual action which is correct, but 'typing skill' should be plural 'typing skills' and include the article 'the' before 'internet'. Also 'on the internet' is the standard prepositional phrase.
× For example, I use a website to practice my typing skill where it MMM provide many exercise.
✓ For example, I use a website to practice my typing skills where it provides many exercises.
Several issues: use plural 'skills' and plural 'exercises'. The verb must agree with singular subject 'it', so 'provides' (third person singular). Remove the filler 'MMM'. Also change word order slightly: 'a website that provides many exercises' is more natural; here 'where it provides many exercises' is acceptable but ensure subject-verb agreement and plurals.