Part 1
Giám khảo
What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
Thí sinh
One of my favorite types of clothes is hoodies. Because hoodies are very comfortable to wear in any situation. I like wear them. I like wearing them.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
Thí sinh
It depends on the situation and normally I prefer comfortable styles of clothes like hoodies or T-shirts. However, I like wearing casual clothes when I attend the academic conferences or special occasions.
Giám khảo
Do you like wearing T-shirts?
Thí sinh
Yes, I mentioned the ads earlier. I really enjoy wearing T-shirts because T-shirts are very comfortable and I think those go well with any clothes casual styles.
Giám khảo
Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
Thí sinh
I think that it depends on the situation too. When I when I want to buy smart clothes, I spend much time choosing ones.
Giám khảo
Do you wear different styles of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
Thí sinh
I don't have a different style on weekdays or weekends because I I'm a just Graduate School and my schedule isn't to fix it. Umm, I often worked, uh, from home and because of that I don't.
Giám khảo
What colour clothes do you like?
Thí sinh
My favorite color is blue. It reminds me of the sky and the beautiful ocean. So I have a lot of things I'm blue, like blue T-shirts or blue hoodies and jeans.
What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, avoid repetition, and combine short fragmented sentences into a single coherent response. Add a brief reason and an example to enrich the answer. Keep it within 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I like wearing hoodies because they are comfortable and versatile. For example, I often wear a hoodie when I study at home or meet friends because it keeps me warm and looks casual yet neat.
Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence stating your general preference, then explain the exception using a linking word (however/though/when). Correct the misuse of 'casual' vs 'smart' and be specific about the occasions. Keep it concise and logical.
Ví dụ: I generally prefer comfortable, casual clothes such as hoodies and T-shirts. However, when I attend conferences or formal events, I choose smarter clothes like a shirt and blazer to look more professional.
Do you like wearing T-shirts?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and avoid unclear references (e.g., 'I mentioned the ads earlier' is confusing). Use one or two specific reasons and an example; correct grammar and word order. Use linking words if adding detail.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy wearing T-shirts because they are comfortable and easy to combine with other items. For instance, I often pair a plain T-shirt with jeans and a hoodie for a simple everyday outfit.
Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be more fluent and avoid repetition. Give a clear general statement and a specific example of when you spend more time choosing clothes, and explain why. Use correct phrasing: 'smart clothes' → 'formal clothes' and 'choose ones' → 'choose them.'
Ví dụ: It depends. I usually choose casual clothes quickly, but I spend more time selecting formal clothes because I want them to fit well and look professional for events or presentations.
Do you wear different styles of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear, grammatical topic sentence explaining your routine. Remove fillers and correct phrasing ('I'm a graduate student' and 'my schedule isn't fixed'). Use one or two supporting details to explain why your style is similar across days.
Ví dụ: No, I don't dress differently on weekdays and weekends because I'm a graduate student and my schedule is flexible. I often work from home, so I usually wear comfortable clothes like hoodies every day.
What colour clothes do you like?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Good clear answer and a personal reason. Improve grammar and phrasing in the last sentence and avoid redundancy. Add one concrete example of an item you wear in blue to enrich the response.
Ví dụ: My favorite colour is blue because it reminds me of the sky and the ocean. For example, I have several blue hoodies and a pair of blue jeans that I wear frequently.
× Because hoodies are very comfortable to wear in any situation.
✓ They are very comfortable to wear in any situation.
Sentence fragment: beginning with 'Because' creates a subordinate clause without a main clause. Replace 'Because' with 'They' to form a complete sentence. Also ensure sentence connects to previous sentence smoothly by making it independent. Suggestion: avoid starting sentences with 'Because' unless followed by a main clause; use 'They are' or combine with the previous sentence.
× I like wear them.
✓ I like to wear them.
Verb pattern: 'like' can be followed by to-infinitive or -ing form. The base form 'wear' is incorrect after 'like'. Use 'to wear' or 'wearing'. Suggestion: use 'I like to wear them' or 'I like wearing them'.
× However, I like wearing casual clothes when I attend the academic conferences or special occasions.
✓ However, I like wearing casual clothes for everyday situations, but I wear smart clothes when I attend academic conferences or special occasions.
Content/word choice: 'attend the academic conferences' is awkward: plural 'conferences' usually without 'the' if general, and contrast is wrong because conferences are formal; sentence implies liking casual clothes for conferences. Correct by clarifying contrast and article usage. Also aligns with question about preferring comfortable or smart clothes. Suggestion: clearly contrast routine casual wear with smart clothes for formal events.
× I mentioned the ads earlier.
✓ I mentioned this earlier.
Phrase 'mentioned the ads earlier' doesn't fit context; likely meant 'mentioned this earlier' or 'I mentioned that earlier'. 'the ads' is incorrect. Use 'this' or 'that'. Suggestion: replace incorrect noun phrase with appropriate demonstrative pronoun.
× I think those go well with any clothes casual styles.
✓ I think those go well with any casual styles of clothing.
Word order and noun phrase: 'any clothes casual styles' is ungrammatical. Correct order is 'any casual styles of clothing' or 'any casual outfits'. Suggestion: use 'casual styles of clothing' or 'casual outfits'.
× When I when I want to buy smart clothes, I spend much time choosing ones.
✓ When I want to buy smart clothes, I spend a lot of time choosing them.
Redundancy and word choice: repeated 'when I' should be removed. 'spend much time' is unnatural; use 'spend a lot of time'. 'choosing ones' is incorrect pronoun; use 'them'. Suggestion: remove repetition and use natural collocations: 'spend a lot of time choosing them'.
× I don't have a different style on weekdays or weekends because I I'm a just Graduate School and my schedule isn't to fix it.
✓ I don't have a different style on weekdays or weekends because I'm just a graduate student and my schedule isn't fixed.
Pronoun and noun errors: 'I I'm a just Graduate School' is ungrammatical; should be 'I'm just a graduate student'. 'my schedule isn't to fix it' is incorrect — intended meaning is 'isn't fixed'. Fix capitalization and word order. Suggestion: use 'I'm just a graduate student' and 'my schedule isn't fixed'.
× Umm, I often worked, uh, from home and because of that I don't.
✓ I often work from home, and because of that I don't dress up.
Tense inconsistency: 'often worked' (past) conflicts with habitual present. Use present 'work'. Incomplete clause 'I don't' must be completed (e.g., 'I don't dress up'). Suggestion: keep habitual actions in present tense and finish the clause to convey the intended meaning.
× So I have a lot of things I'm blue, like blue T-shirts or blue hoodies and jeans.
✓ So I have a lot of blue things, like blue T-shirts, blue hoodies, and jeans.
Word order and structure: 'things I'm blue' is incorrect; place adjective 'blue' before 'things' or use 'blue things'. Also list items with commas and include 'and' before the last item. Suggestion: say 'a lot of blue things' or 'many blue items' and punctuate lists correctly.