Part 1
Giám khảo
What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
Thí sinh
I often wear T-shirts and jeans because they are comfortable for everyday activities. For fish, special occasions like family gatherings or meetings, I usually choose smarter or more formal clothes so I look more comfortable presentable.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
Thí sinh
I prefer relaxed casual clothes like jeans and AT shirt because they're practical and comfortable for everyday activities. I only dress partly for formal events or work when the occasion requires it.
Giám khảo
Do you like wearing T-shirts?
Thí sinh
Yes, absolutely. I like to wear the color white or mocha in color because, uh, they said that I look, uh, light or brighter in it.
Giám khảo
Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
Thí sinh
It depends umm, if it's had a peak was uh, on the top of my drawer. But if I had have uh, more time to prepare, I search for.
Giám khảo
Do you wear different styles of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
Thí sinh
Uh, yes, uh, weekdays, uh, since, uh, there's the time when I have work, I work, umm, my uniform, my white uniform. And then on weekdays, weekends when I went to church.
Giám khảo
What colour clothes do you like?
Thí sinh
As I said before, I often choose the color white or the mocha T-shirt since it's suitable on my skin tone and I look bright on it.
What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Clarify intent and fix errors. Begin with a clear topic sentence, avoid unrelated words (e.g., “fish”), correct word order, and use one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words like “but” or “however” to contrast casual and formal choices.
Ví dụ: I usually wear T-shirts and jeans because they are comfortable for everyday activities. However, for special occasions such as family gatherings or meetings, I choose smarter clothes like a button-down shirt and trousers to look more presentable.
Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Make the main preference clear and correct vocabulary. Replace unclear phrase “AT shirt” and avoid vague phrases like “dress partly.” Add a linking word to explain the exception and give a concise example of when you wear smart clothes.
Ví dụ: I prefer comfortable, casual clothes such as jeans and a T‑shirt because they are practical for everyday life. However, I wear smart clothes like a collared shirt and trousers for formal events or important work meetings.
Do you like wearing T-shirts?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Be concise and avoid filler words. State the reason clearly and use correct grammar (e.g., “they make me look brighter”). Give a brief example of when you wear those colors.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I prefer white or mocha T‑shirts because they make me look brighter and suit my skin tone, especially for casual outings or when meeting friends.
Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: This answer is unclear and ungrammatical. Give a direct topic sentence (e.g., “Not usually”), explain conditions with correct grammar, and provide a concrete example of when you take more time. Avoid fillers and fragmented clauses.
Ví dụ: Not usually. I pick clothes quickly when I'm in a hurry, but if I have more time for a special event, I search my wardrobe and try different outfits to find the best one.
Do you wear different styles of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Organize the answer: state the difference clearly and use correct sequence words. Remove fillers and correct mistakes (confusing weekdays/weekends). Provide a specific example of weekday uniform and weekend clothes.
Ví dụ: Yes. On weekdays I wear my white work uniform, while on weekends I usually wear casual clothes or dress nicely when I go to church.
What colour clothes do you like?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: This is mostly clear but refine grammar and avoid repetition. Start directly, use singular/plural agreement, and give a short reason plus an example of clothing items in those colours.
Ví dụ: I prefer white and mocha because those colours suit my skin tone and make me look brighter. For example, I often wear a white T‑shirt or a mocha sweater.
× For fish, special occasions like family gatherings or meetings, I usually choose smarter or more formal clothes so I look more comfortable presentable.
✓ For special occasions like family gatherings or meetings, I usually choose smarter or more formal clothes so I look presentable.
The original sentence has misplaced words ('For fish') and redundant/adjective conflict ('more comfortable presentable'). This is a sentence structure error: extraneous words and incorrect word order make the meaning unclear. Remove 'For fish', delete 'comfortable' before 'presentable', and reorder to place the prepositional phrase 'For special occasions' at the start for clarity. Suggested improvement: proofread for stray words and ensure adjectives used together are compatible.
× I prefer relaxed casual clothes like jeans and AT shirt because they're practical and comfortable for everyday activities.
✓ I prefer relaxed, casual clothes like jeans and a T-shirt because they're practical and comfortable for everyday activities.
Missing article 'a' before singular countable noun 'T-shirt' and typographical error 'AT'. This is an article error: singular countable nouns generally require an article ('a', 'an', or 'the'). Also add a comma between coordinate adjectives 'relaxed' and 'casual.' Suggested improvement: use 'a' with single items (a T-shirt) and check adjective punctuation.
× I only dress partly for formal events or work when the occasion requires it.
✓ I only dress up for formal events or work when the occasion requires it.
Use of 'dress partly' is unidiomatic and awkward. This is a present tense / word choice issue causing unclear meaning. 'Dress up' is the correct phrasal verb to indicate wearing smarter clothes for special occasions. Suggested improvement: use common collocations like 'dress up' for formal attire.
× I like to wear the color white or mocha in color because, uh, they said that I look, uh, light or brighter in it.
✓ I like to wear white or mocha because people say I look lighter or brighter in those colors.
Pronoun disagreement and unclear reference: 'they said' and 'it' do not clearly refer to 'color', and 'lighter' is the correct comparative adjective. This is an incorrect use of pronouns and adjective form. Replace 'they said' with 'people say' and use plural pronoun 'those colors' to match 'white or mocha.' Suggested improvement: match pronouns to their antecedents and use correct comparative adjectives.
× It depends umm, if it's had a peak was uh, on the top of my drawer. But if I had have uh, more time to prepare, I search for.
✓ It depends. If the top of my drawer has the clothes, I will wear them; but if I have more time to prepare, I search for other options.
Original has several structural errors and mixed tenses, making it incomprehensible. This is a sentence structure error: incorrect word order ('had a peak was'), wrong tense ('had have'), and incomplete clause ('I search for' what?). Repair by clarifying: conditional structure 'If... , I will...' and completing the object ('other options'). Suggested improvement: use clear conditional forms (if + present, will + base verb) and complete clauses.
× Uh, yes, uh, weekdays, uh, since, uh, there's the time when I have work, I work, umm, my uniform, my white uniform.
✓ Yes. On weekdays, when I have work, I wear my white uniform.
The original sentence repeats words and misuses 'there's the time when', causing pronoun/structure confusion. This is an incorrect use of pronouns/structure: 'I work, my uniform' is ungrammatical. Use 'wear' with 'uniform' and preposition 'on weekdays.' Suggested improvement: use concise clauses and correct verbs for clothing (wear not work).
× And then on weekdays, weekends when I went to church.
✓ On weekends, I wear different clothes when I go to church.
Fragment and tense mismatch: 'And then on weekdays, weekends when I went to church' is incomplete and mixes weekdays/weekends incorrectly. This is a sentence structure error. Clarify by stating 'On weekends' and use present tense 'go' to match habitual action. Suggested improvement: avoid fragments and maintain consistent tense for habitual actions.
× As I said before, I often choose the color white or the mocha T-shirt since it's suitable on my skin tone and I look bright on it.
✓ As I said before, I often choose white or a mocha T-shirt since they suit my skin tone and make me look brighter.
Article and agreement errors: 'the mocha T-shirt' and 'it's suitable on my skin tone' are incorrect. This falls under article errors and subject-verb agreement: use 'a mocha T-shirt' for a single item and change 'it's' to 'they' to agree with plural 'white or a mocha T-shirt' or rephrase; 'suit' is the correct verb and 'make me look brighter' is idiomatic. Suggested improvement: ensure articles are used with singular nouns and verbs agree with their subjects; use 'suit' and 'make me look' for appearance.