Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
It depends on the work that I'm going to do. For example, if I'm writing a scenario, since I want to study cinema, it's easier to type. But if I'm writing a a brainstorm of my scenario, I prefer handwriting. And while studying I also prefer handwriting.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
Usually yes, since I'm, uh, applying to universities right now, but in daily life, not really, unless I'm writing a scenario or, umm, writing any document for school or for, uh, a task.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
Umm, I unfortunately started getting into Internet at a really small age, so I think around 8:00 or 9:00, but I don't think it was good for me since at that age you have to be outside instead of on being online. But umm, at those times Internet was really unpredictable.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
I didn't do anything specific to improve my typing, As I said, I learned that a really small age. But to improve your typing in general you just have to spend more time being online and just practice typing stories and things that comes to your mind to improve your typing.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid repetition; start with a clear topic sentence, then give two specific reasons with linking words. Reduce filler words and correct small errors (e.g., double 'a a').
Ví dụ: I prefer typing for long, structured work like screenplays because it’s faster and easier to edit. However, I usually handwrite brainstorming notes and study summaries because writing by hand helps me think and remember better.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence and avoid fillers. Give a brief explanation and a specific example of when you type to make the answer more precise and natural.
Ví dụ: I don't type on a desktop or laptop every day. I use my laptop regularly while applying to universities, and otherwise I only type when I’m writing a script or preparing school documents.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, specific time and one concise comment about how you learned. Remove irrelevant moralizing and reduce hesitations; support with one brief reason or memory to enrich the answer.
Ví dụ: I learned to type when I was about eight or nine years old, mostly by experimenting online and copying lessons. I remember practicing on simple typing games because home internet was slow and unreliable then.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Start with a concise personal statement, then give clear, specific methods for improvement. Use linking words and avoid vague phrases like 'spend more time being online.' Offer concrete practice techniques and resources.
Ví dụ: I haven't practiced formally; I learned informally as a child. To improve typing I would recommend timed typing tests, daily practice with short texts or creative writing, and using typing tutor websites to build speed and accuracy.
× But if I'm writing a a brainstorm of my scenario, I prefer handwriting.
✓ But if I'm writing a brainstorm of my scenario, I prefer handwriting.
The sentence contains a duplicated indefinite article 'a a'. Remove the extra 'a' so the noun phrase reads 'a brainstorm'. Ensure only one article appears before a singular countable noun.
× And while studying I also prefer handwriting.
✓ While studying, I also prefer handwriting.
The sentence is grammatically acceptable but needs a comma after the introductory phrase 'While studying' for correct punctuation and natural flow in present simple statements. This improves readability.
× Usually yes, since I'm, uh, applying to universities right now, but in daily life, not really, unless I'm writing a scenario or, umm, writing any document for school or for, uh, a task.
✓ Usually yes, since I'm applying to universities right now, but in daily life not really, unless I'm writing a scenario or a document for school or a task.
Reduce filler sounds and adjust articles: 'writing any document' is awkward — use 'a document'. Also remove unnecessary commas around 'not really' and extra articles for conciseness. Maintain present continuous 'I'm applying' for current action.
× Umm, I unfortunately started getting into Internet at a really small age, so I think around 8:00 or 9:00, but I don't think it was good for me since at that age you have to be outside instead of on being online.
✓ I unfortunately started using the Internet at a very young age, so I think around eight or nine, but I don't think it was good for me since at that age you should be outside instead of being online.
Use 'using the Internet' rather than 'getting into Internet'. Replace 'a really small age' with 'a very young age'. Numbers in speech are better spelled out in writing. Use modal 'should' to express general advice and correct 'on being online' to 'being online'.
× But umm, at those times Internet was really unpredictable.
✓ But at that time the Internet was really unpredictable.
Use singular time reference 'at that time' for a specific past period. Include the definite article 'the' before 'Internet' when referring to the service. Remove filler 'umm' for clarity.
× I didn't do anything specific to improve my typing, As I said, I learned that a really small age.
✓ I didn't do anything specific to improve my typing. As I said, I learned it at a very young age.
Split into two sentences and correct order: 'learned it at a very young age' uses correct object and preposition. Replace 'that a really small age' with 'it at a very young age'. Fix capitalization after the period.
× But to improve your typing in general you just have to spend more time being online and just practice typing stories and things that comes to your mind to improve your typing.
✓ But to improve your typing in general, you just have to spend more time online and practice typing stories and things that come to your mind.
Remove redundant 'being' (use 'online'). Delete the repeated 'just' and the final redundant phrase 'to improve your typing'. Use plural verb 'come' to agree with plural subject 'stories and things'. Add a comma after the introductory clause for clarity.