Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, as a child I did enjoy going to parks, especially with my classmates after school. We really enjoyed our time because it gave us additional time where we could spend with each other. We also umm, played on different equipments and.
Giám khảo
Do you still like going to parks now?
Thí sinh
Yes, I enjoy going to parks, even to this date. However, I don't play on any of the equipments anymore. I like going to parks because I like walking around and I also like observing others playing different sports in the park.
Giám khảo
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Thí sinh
Yes, I definitely like to see more parks in the city. I think this is because it gives UMM a purpose for people of different age groups to hang out in the same place. For example, if a grandparent wants to hang out with your kid, they could also UMM go to the park because they also get to meet their friends and also supervise their grandchild playing with their friends.
Giám khảo
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Thí sinh
I don't really have any specific park that I would like to go to in the future, but I am a fan of theme parks, so I would like to visit a theme park. Moreover, the Universal Theme Park which is in Singapore as is widely known for a lot of activities. I surely hope to see it someday.
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid filler words (e.g., "umm"). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific details (what you did, a memorable activity) using linking words like "for example" or "also." Keep answers to no more than 4–5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I loved going to parks as a child, especially after school with my classmates. For example, we often played on the swings and climbed the jungle gym, which was our favourite activity. We also sat on benches and chatted while eating snacks, so it was both active and social.
Do you still like going to parks now?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Good direct response and reasons. Improve coherence by using linking words (e.g., "however", "and") more precisely and give one specific example of what you observe or where you walk to make it more vivid.
Ví dụ: Yes, I still enjoy going to parks today. However, I no longer use the playground equipment; instead, I usually walk along the tree-lined paths for exercise. I also like watching people play football or practice tai chi, which makes the visit feel lively and relaxing.
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Clarify your main point and correct small word choices (e.g., "umm", "your kid"); use concise, natural phrasing. Begin with a clear reason, then support it with a specific example, using linking words like "for example" and avoiding repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to see more parks in the city because they provide shared spaces for all age groups. For example, grandparents can take their grandchildren to the park, meet other seniors, and watch the children play, so the park benefits families and community members alike.
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Good content and clear preference. Make the answer more natural by starting with a direct statement, then add one concise reason and a specific detail about the place you want to visit. Avoid redundancy and ensure grammatical accuracy (e.g., "which is in Singapore and is").
Ví dụ: I don't have a particular local park in mind, but I would love to visit a theme park in the future. For instance, Universal Studios in Singapore appeals to me because of its rides and shows, and I hope to experience its attractions someday.
× We also umm, played on different equipments and.
✓ We also, umm, played on different pieces of equipment.
The noun 'equipment' is uncountable and should not take a plural 's'. Use 'pieces of equipment' or simply 'equipment'. Also the sentence ended with 'and' which is incomplete; removing 'and' completes the sentence.
× Yes, I enjoy going to parks, even to this date.
✓ Yes, I enjoy going to parks even to this day.
The phrase 'to this date' is awkward in spoken English here; 'to this day' is the idiomatic present perfect continuous sense. Also commas are unnecessary. Keep present tense 'enjoy'.
× However, I don't play on any of the equipments anymore.
✓ However, I don't play on any of the pieces of equipment anymore.
Again, 'equipment' is uncountable and should not be pluralized. Use 'pieces of equipment' or 'any equipment'.
× I like going to parks because I like walking around and I also like observing others playing different sports in the park.
✓ I like going to parks because I enjoy walking around and observing other people playing different sports in the park.
Use 'enjoy' to avoid repetition of 'I like'. 'Others' can be clearer as 'other people'. This improves style; preposition use is fine but wording tightened.
× Yes, I definitely like to see more parks in the city.
✓ Yes, I would definitely like to see more parks in the city.
Expressing a desire about the future or hypothetical addition of parks typically uses 'would like' rather than simple 'like to see'. This matches the question about preference.
× I think this is because it gives UMM a purpose for people of different age groups to hang out in the same place.
✓ I think this is because it gives people of different age groups a place to hang out together.
Remove filler 'UMM' and restructure for natural word order: 'gives people... a place' is correct; 'hang out together' is idiomatic. Original had awkward order and filler.
× For example, if a grandparent wants to hang out with your kid, they could also UMM go to the park because they also get to meet their friends and also supervise their grandchild playing with their friends.
✓ For example, if a grandparent wants to hang out with their grandchild, they could go to the park because they can meet their friends and supervise the child playing.
Replace 'your kid' with 'their grandchild' to keep pronouns consistent. Remove filler 'UMM' and repeated 'also'. Simplify 'supervise their grandchild playing with their friends' to avoid repetitive 'their'. Ensure pronoun agreement and clarity.
× Moreover, the Universal Theme Park which is in Singapore as is widely known for a lot of activities.
✓ Moreover, Universal Studios Singapore is widely known for many activities.
The original sentence is ungrammatical and wordy. Use the correct name 'Universal Studios Singapore' (no 'the' necessary with this proper noun) and 'is widely known for many activities' completes the clause. This fixes article and sentence structure errors.
× I surely hope to see it someday.
✓ I hope to see it someday.
'Surely' is not ungrammatical but sounds awkward; simple present 'I hope' is appropriate to express future desire. Tense is present to express future intent; no auxiliary future needed.