Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like to keep things tidy?
Thí sinh
Yes, I really enjoy keeping things tidy. I feel much more relaxed and focused when my environment is organized, especially my desk and bedroom. I think tightness shows good habits and it just makes life easier because I can always find what I need quickly.
Giám khảo
Did you use to keep your room tidy as a child?
Thí sinh
No, I was quite untidy when I was a child. I used to leave my toys and books all over the floor because I preferred playing to tidying up and I only bothered to clean my room when we were expecting visitors. Over time, I learned to keep things more organized, especially during exam period.
Giám khảo
How do you keep your work or study space tidy?
Thí sinh
I try to keep only the items I regularly use on my desk and store everything else in boxes. I make a habit of getting rid of clutter every week, which helps me stay organized and focused.
Giám khảo
Do you think that it is necessary to be tidy?
Thí sinh
Not always. I think there are two sides to everything. Being a little untidy can sometimes boost creativity because a bit of clothing may help people make new ideas, but for tasks that require tidy, it's better to be well organized.
Do you like to keep things tidy?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: 用更自然准确的词汇并注意拼写与句子精简。建议把“tightness”改为“tidiness”,将长句适当拆分并加入连接词以增强连贯性;举例说明具体影响(例如找书、完成工作的时间更短)。
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy keeping things tidy. When my desk and bedroom are organized, I feel more relaxed and can focus better. For example, I can quickly find my notes or stationery, which saves time when I’m studying.
Did you use to keep your room tidy as a child?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: 回答清晰自然,但可用一两句更具体的细节并用连接词加强逻辑,例如说明什么时候开始改变以及采取了哪些具体方法(如制定收拾习惯)。
Ví dụ: No, I was quite untidy as a child and often left toys and books on the floor because I preferred playing. However, as I grew older I started tidying up before exams and developed a routine, such as putting toys in boxes and setting a weekly cleaning time.
How do you keep your work or study space tidy?
Điểm: 92.0Gợi ý: 回答简洁且具体,但可加入连接词和举例说明哪些“regularly used items”以及处理杂物的具体步骤,增强可信度和细节。
Ví dụ: I keep only items I use every day, like my laptop, a notebook and a pen holder, on my desk, and I store other things in labelled boxes. I also clear away clutter every Sunday, which helps me stay focused during the week.
Do you think that it is necessary to be tidy?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: 表达观点不错但有拼写和用词问题(如“clothing”应为“clutter”或“mess”),且句子略显重复。建议明确比较两种情况并举例说明何时杂乱有利、何时需要整洁。
Ví dụ: Not always. A bit of mess can sometimes boost creativity—for example, artists or writers may work better in a less ordered space. But for tasks that need concentration, like studying for exams or doing precise work, it’s much better to be tidy.
× I think tightness shows good habits and it just makes life easier because I can always find what I need quickly.
✓ I think tidiness shows good habits and it just makes life easier because I can always find what I need quickly.
原句中使用的“tightness”意义不合(表示紧张或紧密),应使用名词“tidiness”表示“整洁”。这是词汇选择错误,属于形容词/副词或词类使用不当。建议记住常见名词搭配(tidy → tidiness),并根据语境选择正确词汇。
× I think there are two sides to everything. Being a little untidy can sometimes boost creativity because a bit of clothing may help people make new ideas, but for tasks that require tidy, it's better to be well organized.
✓ I think there are two sides to everything. Being a little untidy can sometimes boost creativity because a bit of clutter may help people come up with new ideas, but for tasks that require tidiness, it's better to be well organized.
句中存在多个问题:1) “a bit of clothing” 用词错误,应为“a bit of clutter”表示“有点杂乱”;这是词汇选择问题(归类为形容词/副词或词类使用不当)。2) “may help people make new ideas” 语法不自然,正确用法是“help someone come up with (new ideas)” 或 “help someone generate new ideas”,此处属于动词搭配和时态/结构使用问题。3) “for tasks that require tidy”中“require”后应接名词或形容词短语,使用“tidiness”更合适。这些均与现在时语态搭配相关,建议多记固定搭配(clutter, come up with, require + noun)。
× Over time, I learned to keep things more organized, especially during exam period.
✓ Over time, I learned to keep things more organized, especially during exam periods.
原句中的“exam period”在泛指多次或习惯性行为时应使用复数“exam periods”或加上冠词“the exam period”。这里谈论的是多次经历,用复数更自然。错误类型属于单复数问题(1)与过去时搭配使用时的名词形式,按题目要求归为过去时问题。建议注意可数名词在泛指习惯性/重复事件时常用复数形式。
× I used to leave my toys and books all over the floor because I preferred playing to tidying up and I only bothered to clean my room when we were expecting visitors.
✓ I used to leave my toys and books all over the floor because I preferred playing to tidying up, and I only bothered to clean my room when we were expecting visitors.
原句是复合句,但在连接两个并列分句前缺少逗号,造成阅读流畅性问题(句子结构错误)。此外句子本身时态和词序正确,故只需在并列连词前加逗号以改善结构。建议写较长复合句时在并列连词前使用逗号以便分割信息,提升可读性。
× I try to keep only the items I regularly use on my desk and store everything else in boxes.
✓ I try to keep only the items I regularly use on my desk and store everything else in the boxes.
原句在特定语境下“in boxes”可以泛指,但如果指放在具体的收纳箱里(前文语境为保持整洁),加定冠词更自然:"in the boxes"。这是冠词使用问题。建议注意区分泛指(no article)和特指(the + 名词);如果说的是已提及或特指的物品/容器,应使用定冠词。