Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like that.
Giám khảo
Do you still like going to parks now?
Thí sinh
Yes, I still like going to parks.
Giám khảo
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Thí sinh
Definitely yes. I would love to see more parks in my city and explore them.
Giám khảo
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a list of parks that I want to visit in the future.
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence then add one or two specific supporting details. Use past tense for childhood and a linking word to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I loved going to parks as a child because my parents often took me there on weekends. For example, I used to play on the swings and have picnics with my family, which made those visits feel special.
Do you still like going to parks now?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence and add specific current activities and a reason, using a linking word to make it coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, I still enjoy going to parks nowadays because they are peaceful and good for exercise. For instance, I often jog there in the mornings and sometimes meet friends for coffee, so it helps me relax and stay healthy.
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Keep the strong opinion but add concrete reasons and a specific benefit, linked with words like 'because' or 'so'. Mention what kinds of parks you'd like to see.
Ví dụ: Definitely — I would love to see more parks in my city because they would provide green spaces for families and reduce pollution. For example, small neighbourhood parks with playgrounds and walking paths would encourage people to spend more time outdoors and improve community life.
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be more specific: name a park or describe the type of parks and explain why, using linking words to connect ideas and add a short example.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have a list of parks I want to visit, such as the botanical garden downtown and a coastal nature reserve. I want to see the botanical garden for its rare plants and the reserve for birdwatching, so I can learn more about local wildlife.
× Yes, I like that.
✓ Yes, I liked that.
The question 'Did you like going to parks as a child?' is in the past tense. The student's response uses the present simple 'I like', which is a tense mismatch. Change to the past simple 'I liked' to match the past time reference. Suggestion: match verb tense to the time frame mentioned in the question (use past tense for childhood experiences).
× Yes, I still like going to parks.
✓ Yes, I still like going to parks.
This sentence correctly uses the present simple 'I still like' to answer 'Do you still like going to parks now?'. No correction needed. It is included to show the tense matches the question's present reference.
× Definitely yes. I would love to see more parks in my city and explore them.
✓ Definitely. I would love to see more parks in my city and explore them.
The short answer 'Definitely yes.' is not ungrammatical but sounds less natural. Replacing with 'Definitely.' is more idiomatic. The rest of the sentence 'I would love to see... and explore them' correctly uses the modal 'would' for a hypothetical desire. Suggestion: use concise adverbial responses like 'Definitely.' or 'Absolutely.' for natural speech.
× Yes, I have a list of parks that I want to visit in the future.
✓ Yes, I have a list of parks that I want to visit in the future.
This sentence correctly combines present simple 'I have' with 'want to visit' to express future intentions. No grammatical change is necessary. It fits the question 'Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?'. Included to indicate no error.