Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like to keep things tidy?
Thí sinh
Of course, I'm someone who like tidy. It is mainly because whenever I tied my room or my personal stuff, I feel organized and fresh. It will make me feel good.
Giám khảo
Did you use to keep your room tidy as a child?
Thí sinh
Actually, when I was a child, I didn't like tidy and I always messed up things. But when I grew up, tidying makes me feel organized and I can focus on my work.
Giám khảo
How do you keep your work or study space tidy?
Thí sinh
I usually tied my desk which was used for my study or work. I also tied my room and the personal stuff. It will make me look organized.
Giám khảo
Do you think that it is necessary to be tidy?
Thí sinh
Actually I don't think the tidy is necessary because everyone has different habits and someone like tidy because they can help them feel good and organized and they can focus on their works. But someone just used to.
Do you like to keep things tidy?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar (use correct verb forms and articles), make the response more natural and concise, and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting reasons with linking words. Keep to no more than 4–5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I prefer to keep my space tidy because it helps me feel organized and relaxed. For example, when my desk is clutter-free I can concentrate better on studying. As a result, I usually spend a few minutes each day putting things away.
Did you use to keep your room tidy as a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Correct tense usage and phrasing for past habits (use 'use to' or 'used to'). Provide a concise contrast with linking words like 'however' and give a brief specific example to support the change.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't used to keep my room tidy as a child. I was quite messy back then; for example, toys and clothes were often scattered on the floor. However, as I grew older I started tidying regularly because it helps me concentrate on my studies.
How do you keep your work or study space tidy?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Use present simple for habitual actions and correct verb 'tidy' (not 'tied'). Give specific methods and use linking words to explain purpose. Be concise and avoid repeating the same idea.
Ví dụ: I usually tidy my desk every evening by putting books back on the shelf and throwing away rubbish. In addition, I organise my stationery in a pen holder so I can find things quickly. This routine helps me stay focused while working.
Do you think that it is necessary to be tidy?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Make the opinion clearer and correct article use ('tidiness' or 'being tidy'). Structure answer with a direct topic sentence, then give balanced reasons using linking words like 'however' or 'on the other hand', and include a concise example. Avoid vague phrasing.
Ví dụ: I think being tidy is helpful but not strictly necessary. On one hand, tidiness can improve focus and reduce stress; for example, a tidy desk makes it easier to find notes. On the other hand, some people work well in a messy environment, so it depends on personal habit.
× Of course, I'm someone who like tidy.
✓ Of course, I'm someone who likes to be tidy.
The verb 'like' must agree with the third person singular subject 'someone' so use 'likes'. Also 'tidy' needs to be expressed as 'to be tidy' or 'keeping things tidy' for grammaticality; here 'likes to be tidy' is natural. Suggestion: Use subject-verb agreement and a correct verb phrase: 'likes to be tidy' or 'likes keeping things tidy'.
× It is mainly because whenever I tied my room or my personal stuff, I feel organized and fresh.
✓ It is mainly because whenever I tidy my room or my personal things, I feel organized and fresh.
'Tied' is the past tense/participle of 'tie' and is incorrect here; the intended meaning is a habitual action so use the base form 'tidy' with 'whenever' to indicate repeated present actions. Also 'stuff' is informal; 'things' is clearer. Suggestion: Use present simple for habitual actions: 'whenever I tidy my room'.
× It will make me feel good.
✓ It makes me feel good.
The context describes a general truth or habitual result, so present simple 'makes' is appropriate rather than future 'will make'. Suggestion: Use present simple for habitual or general statements.
× Actually, when I was a child, I didn't like tidy and I always messed up things.
✓ Actually, when I was a child, I didn't like being tidy and I always messed things up.
The verb phrase needs a gerund 'being tidy' after 'like' when referring to a state. Also the phrasal verb order is 'mess things up', not 'messed up things'. Suggestion: Use 'didn't like being tidy' and correct phrasal verb order: 'messed things up'.
× But when I grew up, tidying makes me feel organized and I can focus on my work.
✓ But as I grew up, tidying made me feel organized and I could focus on my work.
The sentence mixes past ('grew up') with present 'makes' and 'can'. When referring to a past change, use past tense: 'tidying made' and 'could'. If intended as present situation, change 'when I grew up' to 'since I grew up' and keep present tense. Suggestion: Maintain consistent tense: for past change use past verbs, or use 'since' for present relevance.
× I usually tied my desk which was used for my study or work.
✓ I usually tidy my desk that I use for study or work.
'Tied' is incorrect past form; for habitual action use present simple 'tidy'. Also 'which was used for my study or work' is wordy and mismatched in tense; 'that I use for study or work' is concise and present. Suggestion: Use present simple for routines and match relative clause tense.
× I also tied my room and the personal stuff.
✓ I also tidy my room and my personal things.
Again 'tied' is wrong; use present simple 'tidy' for habitual actions. 'Personal stuff' is informal; 'personal things' is clearer. Suggestion: Use 'tidy' for routines and prefer 'things' in neutral speech.
× It will make me look organized.
✓ It makes me look organized.
This describes a habitual result of tidying, so present simple 'makes' is appropriate rather than 'will make'. Suggestion: Use present simple for general, repeated effects.
× Actually I don't think the tidy is necessary because everyone has different habits and someone like tidy because they can help them feel good and organized and they can focus on their works.
✓ Actually, I don't think being tidy is necessary because everyone has different habits and some people like being tidy because it helps them feel good and organized and focus on their work.
Multiple issues: 'the tidy' incorrectly uses the definite article and a noun form; 'being tidy' or 'tidiness' is correct. 'Someone like tidy' should be 'some people like being tidy' (plural subject and gerund). Pronoun agreement: 'they can help them' is wrong; use 'it helps them'. 'Works' should be 'work' (uncountable or singular in this context). Suggestion: Use 'being tidy' or 'tidiness', pluralize 'some people', use 'it helps them', and use 'work'.
× But someone just used to.
✓ But some people are just used to being messy.
The fragment 'But someone just used to.' is incomplete and unclear. 'Used to' requires a verb to indicate a past habit (e.g., 'used to be messy') or 'be used to' needs an object (e.g., 'are used to it'). Based on context, likely meaning is that some people are accustomed to being untidy, so 'some people are just used to being messy' or 'some people are just used to it' is appropriate. Suggestion: Complete the sentence by specifying what they are used to and use correct subject 'some people'.