Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
It depends on the situations. When I'm working, I definitely prefer typing because it's more convenient and efficient, and I can also share the file with my colleagues. However, I prefer writing by hand when I keep my diary because I feel more relaxed and personal.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
Yes, I type on my laptop keyboard every day. Because I work as a engineer, I often need to troubleshoot problems, analyze data and send e-mail to to my colleagues. So using keyboard is is very convenient and efficient.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
I remember I learned how to use keyboard when I was in primary school. Our school had computer science courses, so we learned how to use computer, which includes how to type on keyboard with Chinese and English. So that's very common.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
Honestly, they are not specific tips for typing. I just practice typing regularly because I want to chat with my friends so I want to respond quickly. Besides, playing online video games also help me improve my typing because I need to communicate with my teammate.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear, relevant and well-structured with a topic sentence and supporting details. To improve further, avoid minor redundancy and tighten phrasing; use one linking phrase to contrast (e.g., "on the other hand") and vary vocabulary (e.g., "penning" or "handwritten") for range. Keep sentences concise (max 4–5).
Ví dụ: I prefer typing for work because it's faster, more efficient and makes sharing files with colleagues simple. On the other hand, I like handwriting my diary since it feels more personal and helps me relax.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Good direct response and relevant details, but watch grammar (article use: "an engineer"), avoid sentence fragments (combine short sentences), and eliminate repetition ("is is"). Add a linking word to show cause (e.g., "therefore" or "so") and use varied verbs (e.g., "compose emails").
Ví dụ: Yes, I use my laptop keyboard every day because I work as an engineer and frequently troubleshoot problems, analyze data and compose emails. Therefore, typing on a laptop is convenient and efficient for my tasks.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Answer is relevant and gives background, but improve cohesion and accuracy: use articles ("a keyboard"), correct pluralization, and avoid vague phrases like "that's very common." Add a linking word to connect ideas and be specific about timing or age for concreteness.
Ví dụ: I learned to type on a keyboard in primary school when our computer science classes taught basic computer skills. As a result, typing in both Chinese and English became quite familiar to me from an early age.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Your answer is honest and gives reasons, but phrasing and grammar need correction ("they are" → "there are no", "help" → "helps", plural agreement). Provide one or two specific improvement methods (e.g., touch-typing practice, online typing tests) rather than general statements. Use linking words ("for example", "also") and keep sentences concise.
Ví dụ: I don't have special tips, but I practise typing regularly to reply quickly to friends. For example, I use online typing tests to build speed and accuracy, and playing online games also helps because I have to type messages quickly to coordinate with teammates.
× Because I work as a engineer, I often need to troubleshoot problems, analyze data and send e-mail to to my colleagues.
✓ Because I work as an engineer, I often need to troubleshoot problems, analyze data, and send e-mails to my colleagues.
Use 'an' before a vowel sound; 'engineer' starts with a vowel sound so 'an' is required. Add commas in a list and use plural 'e-mails' or 'emails' for multiple messages. Remove duplicate 'to'.
× So using keyboard is is very convenient and efficient.
✓ So using a keyboard is very convenient and efficient.
Countable singular nouns require an article; 'keyboard' needs 'a'. Remove the duplicated 'is'.
× I remember I learned how to use keyboard when I was in primary school.
✓ I remember I learned how to use a keyboard when I was in primary school.
Countable singular noun 'keyboard' requires an article ('a' or 'the'). Here 'a keyboard' is appropriate because it refers to the general concept.
× Our school had computer science courses, so we learned how to use computer, which includes how to type on keyboard with Chinese and English.
✓ Our school had computer science courses, so we learned how to use computers, which included how to type on a keyboard in Chinese and English.
Use plural 'computers' when speaking generally. Change tense consistency: 'had' and 'learned' pair with 'included' (past). 'On a keyboard' needs article. Use 'in Chinese and English' to indicate languages rather than 'with'.
× Honestly, they are not specific tips for typing.
✓ Honestly, there are no specific tips for typing.
Pronoun 'they' is unclear; use 'there are' to state existence. 'Not specific' is less natural than 'no specific'. Use present tense 'are' correctly for general statement.
× I just practice typing regularly because I want to chat with my friends so I want to respond quickly.
✓ I just practice typing regularly because I chat with my friends and want to respond quickly.
Avoid repeating 'I want to'. Combine clauses with 'and' for conciseness. Use present simple 'chat' for habitual action to match 'practice regularly'.
× Besides, playing online video games also help me improve my typing because I need to communicate with my teammate.
✓ Besides, playing online video games also helps me improve my typing because I need to communicate with my teammates.
Subject 'playing' is singular gerund so verb should be 'helps' (subject-verb agreement). Use plural 'teammates' unless referring to a single teammate; context suggests multiple players.