Part 1
Giám khảo
How did you learn to be polite as a child?
Thí sinh
When I was outside, my parents, belonging friends and teacher taught me to be polite.
Giám khảo
Do you think being polite is very important?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I do think being polite is very important in my life because being polite to everyone give gifts and spiritual energy for me, and I feel happy for being polite to others.
How did you learn to be polite as a child?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and specific. Start with a clear topic sentence saying who taught you, then give one or two specific examples and use linking words (e.g., "for example", "also"). Correct grammar (e.g., "my parents, some friends and my teachers"). Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: My parents, some friends and my teachers taught me to be polite when I was a child. For example, my parents always reminded me to say "please" and "thank you," and my teacher praised students who listened respectfully. Also, my friends and I learned by copying polite behavior at social events.
Do you think being polite is very important?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give specific reasons with clear linking words. Fix grammar (e.g., "gives" not "give"). Avoid vague phrases like "spiritual energy" unless explained; replace with concrete benefits (e.g., better relationships, respect). Keep it concise (2–4 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I think being polite is very important. Firstly, it helps build good relationships because people respond positively to kindness. Secondly, being polite makes me feel happier and more confident, since respectful interactions reduce conflicts and increase trust.
× When I was outside, my parents, belonging friends and teacher taught me to be polite.
✓ When I was young, my parents, close friends, and my teacher taught me to be polite.
The original sentence uses 'outside' incorrectly to mean 'when I was a child' and 'belonging friends' is not a valid phrase. 'Outside' refers to location, not age; use 'young' or 'a child'. 'Belonging friends' should be 'close friends' or 'friends'. Also parallel structure requires commas and 'my teacher' for clarity. Replace incorrect prepositions/phrases and correct coordination for grammaticality and clarity.
× Yeah, I do think being polite is very important in my life because being polite to everyone give gifts and spiritual energy for me, and I feel happy for being polite to others.
✓ Yes, I do think being polite is very important in my life because being polite to everyone gives me gifts and spiritual energy, and I feel happy when I am polite to others.
There is a subject-verb agreement error: 'being polite to everyone' is singular and requires the verb 'gives' not 'give'. The phrase 'give gifts and spiritual energy for me' is awkward; use 'gives me gifts and spiritual energy'. Also 'I feel happy for being polite to others' is unnatural; use 'I feel happy when I am polite to others' to show cause and maintain correct tense and preposition usage.