Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course, when I was a child, I, I visited park, uh, continuously with my parents in, uh, in my area, there is one government parks free of course, and we can visit at any time. The timing is morning 10 AM to, uh, evening, 5:00 PM in my weekends, uh, in my weekends, in every weekends, my parents take me to go take me to that.
Giám khảo
Do you still like going to parks now?
Thí sinh
Umm, I think yes and no, uh, because nowadays I'm mostly interested to go and visit cafes and restaurant to, to taste different kinds, different types of dishes because I'm very foodie nowadays, so I mostly prefer to go cafes or restaurants than park.
Giám khảo
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Thí sinh
No, I think nowadays in number of parks are decreased compared to past years because I don't know maybe the development of cities or construction, constructing the building in our city, in our cities, I think so.
Giám khảo
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Thí sinh
Umm, I don't think so. I have any wishes or any favorite part to visit in my future because I am not. Nowadays I'm not too much interested to visit parks because I'm too interested to visit cafes and restaurants too. Uh, cafes and restaurants to try new dishes.
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitations and repetition, give a clear topic sentence, then add one or two concise, specific supporting details. Use correct singular/plural forms and simple past tense for childhood. Keep the response within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes. I loved going to the local park with my parents when I was a child. It was a free government park near our home, and we usually went on weekends between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. I enjoyed playing on the swings and having picnics there.
Do you still like going to parks now?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear direct answer (yes/no/partly) and follow with a concise reason using linking words like 'because' or 'however.' Avoid filler words and repetition, and use appropriate collocations (e.g., 'cafés and restaurants', 'foodie'). Limit to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Partly. I still enjoy parks, but I prefer going to cafés and restaurants now because I love trying different foods. However, I visit parks occasionally when I want fresh air or to exercise.
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and clearly, then give a specific reason. Avoid vague phrases like 'I don't know' and correct grammar (e.g., 'the number of parks has decreased' and 'due to urban development'). Use linking words such as 'because' or 'due to.' Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Not really. The number of parks has decreased in recent years due to urban development and new construction. As a result, there is less green space available in the city.
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer and a concise reason. Avoid confusion and negative structures like 'I don't think so' with unclear follow-up. Use simple clear sentences and offer a short example or exception if applicable. Limit to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I don't have any particular park I want to visit. At the moment I prefer visiting cafés and restaurants to try new dishes, but I might visit parks in the future for relaxation or exercise.
× Yes, of course, when I was a child, I, I visited park, uh, continuously with my parents in, uh, in my area, there is one government parks free of course, and we can visit at any time.
✓ Yes, of course. When I was a child, I visited the park regularly with my parents. In my area there was one government park that was free to visit, and we could go there at any time.
This sentence has multiple structural and grammatical problems (ID 26). It contains pauses, repetition, incorrect article use, wrong pluralization, awkward word order, and run-on clauses. Corrections: remove filler words and repetitions; use the definite article 'the park' when referring to a specific park; use singular 'park' not 'parks' when referring to one; change 'continuously' to 'regularly' for natural phrasing; split into shorter sentences for clarity; match past tense ('was', 'could') throughout because the time reference is 'when I was a child'. Suggestion: speak in clear complete sentences, avoid fillers, and keep verb tenses consistent.
× The timing is morning 10 AM to, uh, evening, 5:00 PM in my weekends, uh, in my weekends, in every weekends, my parents take me to go take me to that.
✓ The opening hours were from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends. On every weekend my parents took me there.
This sentence mixes present and past tenses and uses incorrect prepositions and quantifiers (ID 14). Use 'opening hours' or 'the hours were' and the correct time format '10:00 AM to 5:00 PM'. Use 'on weekends' not 'in weekends' and 'every weekend' not 'every weekends'. Also simplify the verb phrase to 'took me there' rather than 'take me to go take me to that'. Maintain past tense 'were' and 'took' for childhood events.
× Umm, I think yes and no, uh, because nowadays I'm mostly interested to go and visit cafes and restaurant to, to taste different kinds, different types of dishes because I'm very foodie nowadays, so I mostly prefer to go cafes or restaurants than park.
✓ Hmm, I am both yes and no. Nowadays I am more interested in visiting cafes and restaurants to try different kinds of dishes because I am very interested in food, so I prefer going to cafes or restaurants rather than to parks.
The speaker uses awkward infinitive patterns and incorrect noun forms and comparisons (ID 6). Use 'interested in' rather than 'interested to'; use plural 'restaurants' and 'kinds of dishes'; 'foodie' is informal—use 'interested in food' or 'I love food'. Use 'prefer going to' or 'prefer X to Y' and include the preposition 'to' before 'parks'. Maintain present continuous/simple present consistency as the action is current.
× No, I think nowadays in number of parks are decreased compared to past years because I don't know maybe the development of cities or construction, constructing the building in our city, in our cities, I think so.
✓ No, I think the number of parks has decreased compared to past years, maybe because of city development and construction in our city.
This sentence has subject-verb agreement and word order issues (ID 27). Use the phrase 'the number of parks' (singular subject) with the singular verb 'has decreased'. Avoid redundant words like 'construction, constructing'; use 'construction' or 'building development'. Keep tense consistent: 'has decreased' is present perfect to indicate change over time. Remove filler phrases like 'I don't know' or place them separately.
× Umm, I don't think so. I have any wishes or any favorite part to visit in my future because I am not. Nowadays I'm not too much interested to visit parks because I'm too interested to visit cafes and restaurants too. Uh, cafes and restaurants to try new dishes.
✓ No, I don't think so. I don't have any wishes or favorite parks I want to visit in the future because I am not very interested in visiting parks nowadays. I am more interested in visiting cafes and restaurants to try new dishes.
This passage contains modal and negation issues as well as incorrect infinitive and article use (ID 4). 'I don't think so' is fine, but 'I have any wishes' is incorrect—use 'I don't have any wishes' or 'I don't have any favorite parks'. Use 'interested in visiting' not 'interested to visit' and 'not very interested' rather than 'not too much interested'. Clarify the reason and use parallel structure: 'more interested in visiting cafes and restaurants to try new dishes'.
× we can visit at any time.
✓ we could go there at any time.
The pronoun reference and tense are inconsistent (ID 12). In the childhood context, use past ability 'could' instead of 'can', and use 'go there' or 'visit it' to clearly refer to 'the park'. This makes the sentence match the past timeframe and clarifies the object of 'visit'.
× because I'm very foodie nowadays
✓ because I am very fond of food nowadays
Using 'foodie' as an adjective is informal and awkward in this structure (ID 13). 'Foodie' is a noun; use 'fond of food', 'a big foodie' (noun), or 'I love food'. Also maintain proper auxiliary 'am' and avoid duplicating 'nowadays' elsewhere.