Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Thí sinh
Absolutely. I loved going to parks as a child. My parents would often take me there. I really enjoyed playing on swings and slides. I can still remember spending hours on the merry go round that makes that weekend special and unforgettable.
Giám khảo
Do you still like going to parks now?
Thí sinh
Definitely. I always watch my dog in the park near my home in early evening. It is the most relaxing part of my day because the greenery helps me unwind after work.
Giám khảo
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. My city is surrounded by mountains and there are many forests on the city's edge that could be converted into public parks, which would encourage people to exercise more and reduce stress.
Giám khảo
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Thí sinh
Well, I would like to go to the National Park near my city because it's really peaceful and scenic. More importantly it is pet friendly so I can enjoy the nature and play in the river with my dog.
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and natural and gives personal detail, but it is slightly repetitive and one sentence contains grammatical/timing issues (“makes that weekend special” should be past tense). Reduce redundancy by combining ideas and correct tense. Aim for a topic sentence, one or two supporting details, and a concluding remark within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I loved going to parks as a child. My parents often took me there, and I spent hours on the swings, slides and the merry-go-round. Those visits were special because I got to play outdoors with my friends and feel free, which created lasting memories.
Do you still like going to parks now?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: This answer is concise, coherent and relevant with good reason. To improve further, add a linking word and a brief vivid detail to deepen the response (e.g., mention a specific activity or sensory detail). Keep sentences varied and avoid very short fragments as standalone responses.
Ví dụ: Definitely. I often take my dog to the nearby park in the early evening, and we walk along the tree-lined paths. The fresh air and birdsong help me unwind after work, so it’s the most relaxing part of my day.
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Good direct answer with logical reasons and suggestion. To improve, use a linking phrase to connect the city description and the benefits, and add a concrete example of how new parks would be used (e.g., jogging paths, playgrounds). Also watch for slight wordiness—be specific and concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would. Since my city is surrounded by mountains, some of the forested areas on the outskirts could be turned into public parks. For example, adding jogging paths and playgrounds would encourage exercise and provide peaceful places to reduce stress.
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Điểm: 91.0Gợi ý: Strong, specific answer with clear reason and personal relevance. Improve by smoothing the linking between sentences and correcting small punctuation/grammar (add comma after “More importantly,”). You could also add a brief expectation or plan to make it slightly richer.
Ví dụ: Yes, I’d like to visit the National Park near my city because it’s peaceful and very scenic. More importantly, it’s pet-friendly, so I plan to take my dog there to explore the trails and play in the river.
× I can still remember spending hours on the merry go round that makes that weekend special and unforgettable.
✓ I can still remember spending hours on the merry-go-round that made those weekends special and unforgettable.
The sentence mixes present tense 'makes' with past context 'I can still remember' and 'spending hours' (past experience). Use past tense 'made' to match the recalled past events. Also 'merry go round' should be hyphenated as 'merry-go-round' and 'that weekend' is unclear; 'those weekends' fits repeated past visits. Suggestion: keep tense consistent (past) and correct compound noun punctuation.
× I always watch my dog in the park near my home in early evening.
✓ I always walk my dog in the park near my home in the early evening.
'Watch my dog' is likely semantically wrong; native phrasing is 'walk my dog'. Also 'in early evening' is missing the article 'the' for a habitual time expression: 'in the early evening'. Ensure verb choice matches intended meaning and include the definite article for time phrases.
× More importantly it is pet friendly so I can enjoy the nature and play in the river with my dog.
✓ More importantly, it is pet-friendly so I can enjoy nature and play in the river with my dog.
Needs a comma after the introductory phrase 'More importantly'. 'Pet friendly' should be hyphenated as a compound adjective before the noun: 'pet-friendly'. 'Enjoy the nature' is unidiomatic in English; use 'enjoy nature' without the definite article. These adjustments improve grammar and naturalness.