Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did enjoy going to the parks when I was a kid. There is a memory that before I used to go to school, I would have a bit of time and my father would take me to the parks and we'd be there. He'd watch me on the swings and the slides and it was really enjoyable to be at the park.
Giám khảo
Do you still like going to parks now?
Thí sinh
Well, no, not as much. I don't have the time to go and check out the playgrounds, but once I did go with my friends, it was fun with them. We were just messing around and it was a fun time. It reminded me of my childhood.
Giám khảo
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Thí sinh
Our city already has a lot of playgrounds. The kids here love it. The playgrounds are mostly filled with kids playing around every weekend, and then there are parents having picnics and watching over their kids.
Giám khảo
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I would like to visit an amusement park here in Shamal and I've heard about the fun rides and I love having to go and feel the rush when I'm on the rides. My favorite ride has to be the roller coaster there, so yes.
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and use a clear topic sentence followed by one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repeating phrases (e.g., “parks” multiple times) and correct minor grammar issues (use past simple consistently: “I used to go” rather than “before I used to go”). Use a linking word to connect the memory to the general feeling.
Ví dụ: Yes. I loved going to the park as a child. For example, my father would take me there before school, and I spent happy mornings on the swings and slides while he watched — those simple routines made me feel safe and joyful.
Do you still like going to parks now?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct topic sentence then give a brief reason and one specific example. Reduce repetition (e.g., “it was fun” used twice). Use a linking word like “however” to contrast past and present.
Ví dụ: Not really — I don’t have much free time now. However, when I occasionally go with friends, we have a great time playing and joking around, and it always brings back childhood memories.
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Answer directly then add a specific reason and a short illustrative detail. Avoid short fragmented sentences; combine ideas with linking words like “because” or “for example.”
Ví dụ: Not really — our city already has many parks because they are busy every weekend. For example, children play on the equipment while parents picnic and supervise, which shows the parks are well used.
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific details. Avoid wordiness (e.g., “I've heard about the fun rides and I love having to go and feel the rush” can be tightened). Mention a reason why you want to visit and connect it with a specific attraction.
Ví dụ: Yes — I want to visit the amusement park in Shamal because I enjoy thrilling rides. In particular, I’m excited to try the roller coaster there since I love the adrenaline rush and fast drops.
× There is a memory that before I used to go to school, I would have a bit of time and my father would take me to the parks and we'd be there.
✓ I have a memory that before I used to go to school, I would have a bit of time and my father would take me to the park and we'd be there.
Incorrect use of 'There is a memory' and plural 'parks'. Use 'I have a memory' (natural subject) and singular 'the park' if referring to a specific park visited regularly. 'There is' construction is awkward here and deviates from the context; use a subject-appropriate clause.
× He'd watch me on the swings and the slides and it was really enjoyable to be at the park.
✓ He'd watch me on the swings and slides, and it was really enjoyable to be at the park.
Redundant article 'the' before 'slides' is unnecessary when listing plural items with 'swings'. Also add a comma before the coordinating conjunction for clarity. The main issue is adjective/adverb phrasing: 'really enjoyable' is acceptable but punctuation and article use needed correction.
× Well, no, not as much. I don't have the time to go and check out the playgrounds, but once I did go with my friends, it was fun with them.
✓ Well, no, not as much. I don't have time to go and check out the playgrounds, but when I did go with my friends, it was fun.
Use 'I don't have time' (omit 'the') for general time reference. Use 'when I did go' rather than 'once I did go' for clearer temporal connection. 'It was fun with them' is redundant; 'it was fun' is more natural.
× Our city already has a lot of playgrounds. The kids here love it.
✓ Our city already has a lot of playgrounds. The kids here love them.
Pronoun 'it' does not agree in number with plural noun 'playgrounds'. Use 'them' to match plural antecedent.
× The playgrounds are mostly filled with kids playing around every weekend, and then there are parents having picnics and watching over their kids.
✓ The playgrounds are mostly filled with kids playing every weekend, and there are parents having picnics and watching over their children.
'Playing around' can be informal and ambiguous; 'playing' is sufficient. 'Then' is unnecessary. Use 'children' instead of repeating 'kids' for style. Preposition 'filled with' is correct; other adjustments improve register.
× Yeah, I would like to visit an amusement park here in Shamal and I've heard about the fun rides and I love having to go and feel the rush when I'm on the rides.
✓ Yeah, I'd like to visit an amusement park here in Shamal. I've heard about the fun rides, and I love the idea of going and feeling the rush when I'm on the rides.
Avoid redundant modal phrasing 'I would like' repeated with 'having to go'. Use contraction 'I'd like' and rephrase 'love having to go' (which implies obligation) to 'love the idea of going' or 'love going'. Also adjust verb forms to 'feeling' to match gerund structure.
× My favorite ride has to be the roller coaster there, so yes.
✓ My favorite ride has to be the roller coaster there, so yes.
This sentence is acceptable grammatically; no preposition error. No correction needed.