Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did. When I was a child I used to visit parks with my friends. I really enjoy playing on the slides and swings. Apart of that I also used to walk my dogs and explore the neighborhood with my friends. Looking back, those memories bring a smile to my face.
Giám khảo
Do you still like going to parks now?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, whenever I visit the park, I can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sceneries. I don't know why but it is such a great way for me to relax and unwind, which reminds me that life has many good moments and keep me positive.
Giám khảo
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. I would love to see more parks in my city because I believe this can help people to enjoy more recreational activities with their friends and family. For example, some recreational parks offer space for people to jogging or cycling, which will definitely improve.
Giám khảo
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Thí sinh
Yes I do. I would love to visit Botanic Garden because it sounds fascinating and impressive. I wish I could have a chance to have a picnic over there with my friends or family so that we can enjoy some recreational time and which allows.
Did you like going to parks as a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and mostly natural, but it has minor grammar errors, slight redundancy, and could be more concise. Improve tense consistency (e.g., “enjoy” → “enjoyed”), correct collocations (“apart from” not “apart of”), and avoid repeating similar ideas. Keep answers within 3–4 sentences: a direct topic sentence plus 1–2 supporting details with a linking word.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. When I was a child I often went to parks with my friends and enjoyed playing on the slides and swings. In addition, I used to walk my dog and explore the neighborhood with them, and those simple outings always make me smile when I remember them.
Do you still like going to parks now?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Good content and personal feeling, but watch grammar and word choice: use singular 'scenery' or 'beautiful views', ensure subject-verb agreement ('which reminds me... and keeps me positive'), and avoid filler phrases like 'I don't know why'. Use a clear topic sentence and one or two specific reasons with linking words.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I enjoy parks because the fresh air and beautiful scenery help me relax. For example, a short walk in the park always clears my mind and keeps me feeling positive.
Would you like to see more parks in your city?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer communicates the idea but has grammatical mistakes and vague phrasing. Use correct verb forms (‘to jog’ not ‘to jogging’), be specific about benefits (health, community), and avoid vague endings like 'which will definitely improve.' Structure: topic sentence + 1–2 specific supporting reasons with linking words like 'for example' or 'so'.
Ví dụ: Yes, definitely. More parks would encourage people to be active and social. For example, parks with paths for jogging and cycling would promote healthier lifestyles and provide spaces for families to meet.
Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: The idea is clear but the response has several issues: awkward phrasing ('I wish I could have a chance to have a picnic over there'), unfinished sentence at the end, and repetition. Be concise and finish your thought. Use linking words ('so that') correctly and give one specific reason why the place appeals to you.
Ví dụ: Yes. I want to visit the Botanic Garden because its diverse plants and peaceful atmosphere seem fascinating. I would like to have a picnic there with friends so we can relax among the flowers and take photos.
× I really enjoy playing on the slides and swings.
✓ I really enjoy playing on the slides and the swings.
The sentence is generally correct, but adding the definite article 'the' before 'swings' makes the parallel structure clear and natural when referring to specific playground equipment; this improves fluency and parallelism. Suggestion: Keep parallel noun phrases consistent by using 'the' for both items.'
× Apart of that I also used to walk my dogs and explore the neighborhood with my friends.
✓ Apart from that, I also used to walk my dogs and explore the neighborhood with my friends.
The correct preposition is 'apart from' meaning 'in addition to.' Also add a comma after the introductory phrase. Suggestion: Use 'apart from' for additional information and punctuate introductory phrases with a comma.'
× Whenever I visit the park, I can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sceneries.
✓ Whenever I visit the park, I can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful scenery.
'Scenery' is an uncountable noun and usually not pluralized as 'sceneries.' Use 'scenery' for the overall view. Suggestion: Use uncountable nouns in singular form (scenery, furniture, information).'
× I don't know why but it is such a great way for me to relax and unwind, which reminds me that life has many good moments and keep me positive.
✓ I don't know why, but it is such a great way for me to relax and unwind; it reminds me that life has many good moments and keeps me positive.
The relative clause 'which reminds me...' incorrectly refers to the whole preceding clause and the verb 'keep' does not agree with the singular subject. Better to use a separate clause or a semicolon and change 'keep' to 'keeps' to match the subject 'it.' Also add a comma after 'why.' Suggestion: Ensure subject-verb agreement and use appropriate clause linking (semicolon or separate sentence).'
× I would love to see more parks in my city because I believe this can help people to enjoy more recreational activities with their friends and family.
✓ I would love to see more parks in my city because I believe this can help people enjoy more recreational activities with their friends and family.
The infinitive 'to enjoy' is unnecessary after 'help' in this structure in natural English; use 'help people enjoy' rather than 'help people to enjoy.' Suggestion: Omit 'to' after 'help' when followed by a verb.
× For example, some recreational parks offer space for people to jogging or cycling, which will definitely improve.
✓ For example, some recreational parks offer space for people to jog or cycle, which will definitely improve things.
'To jogging' is incorrect because after 'to' you need the base verb form: 'to jog.' Similarly use 'cycle' not 'cycling' for parallel structure. The clause 'which will definitely improve' is incomplete; add an object such as 'things' or rephrase to state what will improve (for example, 'which will definitely improve public health'). Suggestion: Use base verbs after 'to' and complete relative clauses with a clear object.'
× Are there any parks you want to go to in the future?
✓ Are there any parks you would like to go to in the future?
The original is understandable but 'would like' is a more polite and idiomatic way to express future desire in this context. Suggestion: Use 'would like' for polite or hypothetical future intentions.'
× Yes I do. I would love to visit Botanic Garden because it sounds fascinating and impressive.
✓ Yes, I would. I would love to visit the Botanic Garden because it sounds fascinating and impressive.
Add a comma after 'Yes.' 'I do' is acceptable but 'I would' fits the question about future desire better. Also include the definite article 'the' before 'Botanic Garden' when referring to a specific named garden. Suggestion: Match short answers to the modal sense of the question and use 'the' for specific place names when customary.'
× I wish I could have a chance to have a picnic over there with my friends or family so that we can enjoy some recreational time and which allows.
✓ I wish I could have a chance to have a picnic there with my friends or family so that we can enjoy some recreational time together.
The clause ends with 'and which allows,' which is incomplete and ungrammatical. 'Have a chance to have' is wordy; consider 'have a chance to picnic' or 'have a picnic.' 'Over there' can be simplified to 'there.' Add 'together' to complete the idea. Suggestion: Remove redundant words, complete clauses, and ensure sentences end with a clear object or complement.'