Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
You know, I used to listen to music in headphones, but now I lost my headphones.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I use a small headphones, you know, I had big uh, headphones. It's not comfortable in and not convenient when you go somewhere, for example for a walk.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I use headphones when I cook and when I walk. I really enjoy it when I do something.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
Uh, you know I'm afraid to use my, uh, headphones when, uh, I, for example, swimming in our local seaside.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
Yeah, it's really hard. Yeah, it's really comfortable to wear headphones. Why not?
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Говорите прямо и полно: начните с чётного утверждения, затем кратко объясните причину. Избегайте разговорных вставок типа "you know" и неразборчивых времен. Укажите текущее состояние и привычки более ясно.
Ví dụ: Yes, I used to listen to music with headphones, but I don't have them at the moment because I lost them. I usually wear them when I want to focus or relax.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Начинайте с чёткой темы (тип наушников), затем добавьте конкретные детали и сравнение. Уберите паузы и разговорные вставки; согласуйте числа и артикли ("small headphones" звучит лучше как "small headphones" или "in-ear earbuds").
Ví dụ: I usually use small in-ear earbuds because they are light and portable. Unlike large over-ear headphones, they are more comfortable and convenient when I go for a walk.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Давайте более развернутый ответ: начните с общей привычки, затем приведите два конкретных случая и объясните, почему. Избегайте неопределённых фраз типа "when I do something".
Ví dụ: I often use headphones while cooking and walking because music helps me concentrate and makes these activities more enjoyable. For example, I listen to podcasts while cooking and upbeat music when I walk.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Отвечайте полно и ясно: укажите конкретные условия и причину отказа. Уберите междометия и повторы. Можно добавить альтернативу (что вы делаете вместо наушников).
Ví dụ: I wouldn't use headphones while swimming at the local seaside because they could get wet and break. Instead, I prefer to enjoy the sounds of nature or use a waterproof speaker if necessary.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Избегайте противоречивых высказываний и задумайтесь перед ответом. Начните с ясного утверждения, затем объясните причины комфорта или дискомфорта и приведите пример ситуации.
Ví dụ: Yes, wearing headphones is generally comfortable for me, especially lightweight in-ear models. However, large over-ear headphones can feel heavy after a long time and cause some discomfort.
× You know, I used to listen to music in headphones, but now I lost my headphones.
✓ You know, I used to listen to music with headphones, but now I've lost my headphones.
The student mixed past habits with a recent past event. 'Used to' correctly indicates a past habit. For the recent loss, English uses the present perfect 'I have lost' to show a past action with present relevance. Also use the preposition 'with' for wearing/listening using headphones. Suggestion: separate the habitual past ('I used to...') from the recent event ('I've lost...') and use correct prepositions.
× I use a small headphones, you know, I had big uh, headphones.
✓ I use small headphones; you know, I had big headphones.
'Headphones' is a plural noun. Do not use the singular article 'a' with a plural noun. Remove 'a' and say 'small headphones'. Keep 'big headphones' plural as well. Suggestion: match articles to noun number: 'a'/'an' for singular countable nouns, none or 'some' for plural.
× It's not comfortable in and not convenient when you go somewhere, for example for a walk.
✓ They are not comfortable and not convenient when you go somewhere, for example for a walk.
The student used 'it' and 'in' incorrectly. 'Headphones' are plural, so use 'they are' or 'they're not comfortable'. Remove the stray preposition 'in'. Also 'convenient' describes the headphones, so coordinate adjectives: 'not comfortable and not convenient'. Suggestion: ensure subject agreement with adjective phrases and remove unnecessary prepositions.
× I use headphones when I cook and when I walk. I really enjoy it when I do something.
✓ I use headphones when I cook and when I walk. I really enjoy it when I do something.
The sentences are grammatically acceptable but 'enjoy it when I do something' is vague. A clearer phrasing: 'I really enjoy listening to music while I do things.' No tense change needed. Suggestion: replace 'it' with a clear noun phrase like 'listening to music' for clarity.
× Uh, you know I'm afraid to use my, uh, headphones when, uh, I, for example, swimming in our local seaside.
✓ Uh, you know I'm afraid to use my headphones when, for example, I'm swimming at our local seaside.
The verb form was wrong: after 'when' you need a finite clause 'I'm swimming' (present continuous), not the gerund 'swimming'. Also use the preposition 'at' (or 'on'/'by') with 'seaside'. Suggestion: use correct verb forms after time conjunctions and choose appropriate prepositions for locations.
× Yeah, it's really hard. Yeah, it's really comfortable to wear headphones. Why not?
✓ Yes, it's really comfortable to wear headphones. Why not?
The student contradicted themselves ('hard' vs 'comfortable') causing confusion. The first 'Yeah, it's really hard' is likely an error; choose the intended meaning. Also 'yes' or 'yeah' can begin the sentence. Suggestion: decide on a single clear response: 'Yes, it's really comfortable to wear headphones.'