Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I used headphones when I was in class 5 or 6. It very comfortable uh to con concentrate at a study in Asian case necessary things.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I use yardbirds because it's comfortable and when it most comfortable when we stay at home but at outside it's not comfortable.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I use. I use headphone when I. Could I, when I need some, take notes or concentrate on my study or many other thing when I, uh, listening music and watching?
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
Well, when uh, I don't need to take, take notes or study, I I don't use headphones. When, uh, it's time to bid, I'm not using headphone. Thus is scrolling and sleep.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
When I stay home it's comfortable, but when I public transport by walking outside it's not comfortable. At home we can use. Use it comfortably.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Be direct and clear: start with a concise topic sentence about whether you use headphones now, then add one or two specific reasons using correct grammar and linking words. Avoid hesitation and filler words. Also correct tense and sentence structure (e.g., present simple for habits).
Ví dụ: Yes, I often use headphones nowadays. I find them very useful for concentrating on my studies because they block out noise, especially when I need to focus on important tasks.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer naming the type or brand, then add one or two clear and specific reasons with a linking word (e.g., but, however). Use consistent singular/plural and correct comparatives. Avoid repeating the same idea.
Ví dụ: I usually use over-ear headphones from Yardbirds because they are very comfortable and provide good sound quality at home, but they are a bit bulky and uncomfortable to wear outside.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer with a clear topic sentence stating typical occasions, then give linked, specific examples. Use correct verb forms and remove hesitations. Structure as: topic sentence + two supporting details using linking words (for example, when... and when...).
Ví dụ: I use headphones mainly when I need to concentrate on my studies. For example, I wear them while taking notes or studying in a noisy room, and I also use them when I listen to music or watch videos.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence about when you don't use headphones, then give specific situations. Use simple, natural vocabulary and correct phrases (e.g., "go to bed" not "time to bid"). Avoid repetition and fillers.
Ví dụ: I usually don't use headphones when I don't need to study or concentrate. For instance, I avoid them when I'm relaxing at home, scrolling on my phone, or going to bed.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly about comfort, then contrast home vs outside with a linking word like "but" or "however." Be specific about why (e.g., noise isolation, weight). Keep it to two or three sentences and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Wearing headphones is comfortable for me at home because they fit well and block out background noise. However, they feel uncomfortable on public transport or while walking because they can be heavy and make it hard to hear my surroundings.
× 'Yes, I used headphones when I was in class 5 or 6.'
✓ 'Yes, I used headphones when I was in class 5 or 6.'
'Past tense is correct here because the student refers to a completed time in the past (class 5 or 6). No change needed.'
× 'It very comfortable uh to con concentrate at a study in Asian case necessary things.'
✓ 'It was very comfortable and helped me concentrate on studying, especially when I needed to focus on important things.'
'Original sentence lacks a proper main verb and has word order and word choice errors. Use the past tense "was" to match "used" earlier, add a coordinating conjunction "and" and the verb phrase "helped me concentrate on studying". Replace "at a study" with "on studying" and clarify "in Asian case necessary things" to "especially when I needed to focus on important things." Suggestion: simplify and use clear subject-verb structure.'
× 'I use yardbirds because it's comfortable and when it most comfortable when we stay at home but at outside it's not comfortable.'
✓ 'I use Yardbirds because they are comfortable; they are most comfortable when we stay at home, but outside they are not comfortable.'
'Yardbirds' is plural, so verbs and pronouns must agree (use "they are" not "it is"). Also fix redundancy and word order: "most comfortable when we stay at home" and "outside they are not comfortable." Use semicolon or separate clauses for clarity.'
× 'I use. I use headphone when I. Could I, when I need some, take notes or concentrate on my study or many other thing when I, uh, listening music and watching?'
✓ 'I use headphones when I need to take notes or concentrate on my studies, or when I am listening to music or watching something.'
'Headphone' should be plural "headphones" for the general item. Use the verb phrase "need to take notes" and pluralize "studies." Replace awkward fragments with "when I am listening to music or watching something." Use progressive form for ongoing actions: "am listening." Remove unnecessary fillers.'
× 'Well, when uh, I don't need to take, take notes or study, I I don't use headphones.'
✓ 'Well, when I don't need to take notes or study, I don't use headphones.'
'The sentence mixes present simple and fillers. Present simple "don't need" and "don't use" are appropriate for habitual actions. Remove repeated words and filler sounds. Maintain subject-verb agreement.'
× 'When, uh, it's time to bid, I'm not using headphone.'
✓ 'When it's time to sleep, I'm not using headphones.'
'"Time to bid" is unclear; likely intended "time to bed" or "time to sleep." Use the correct noun "sleep" and plural "headphones." Use present progressive "I'm not using" is acceptable for actions at that time.'
× 'Thus is scrolling and sleep.'
✓ 'I just browse on my phone and then sleep.'
'Original lacks clear subject-verb structure and uses "thus" incorrectly. Provide a clear sequence: "I just browse (or scroll) on my phone and then sleep." Use verbs for both actions.'
× 'When I stay home it's comfortable, but when I public transport by walking outside it's not comfortable.'
✓ 'When I stay at home it's comfortable, but when I'm on public transport or walking outside it's not comfortable.'
'"Stay home" should be "stay at home". The phrase "public transport by walking" is incorrect: use "on public transport" for buses/trains, or "walking outside" for walking. Also add contractions or auxiliary verb "I'm" for clarity.'
× 'At home we can use. Use it comfortably.'
✓ 'At home we can use them comfortably.'
'Use should take an object; combine fragments into one sentence. Use plural "them" to refer to headphones and adverb "comfortably". Prefer present simple for habitual fact.'