Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often feel tired?
Thí sinh
Yes, I often feel tired. That's because my schedule is full of work and study, and my day at work is usually too long and full of meetings. And that's why when I get home, all I need is just to relax and have a nap.
Giám khảo
When would you feel tired?
Thí sinh
I usually feel tired after a long day at work and especially when I go to gym after work that makes me feel exhausted by the end of the day and all I need to do is to rest after this long day.
Giám khảo
What do you do when you feel tired?
Thí sinh
I will not feel tired. I usually have a shower and then I take a short nap for about an hour or two hours. And I always set an alarm so I do not oversleep.
Do you often feel tired?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and vary sentence openings. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words (for example, 'because' and 'so'). Avoid repeating the same phrase ('that's why') and reduce redundancy.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often feel tired. My schedule combines full-time work with evening study, so my workdays are long and packed with meetings. As a result, when I get home I usually just relax and take a short nap.
When would you feel tired?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, then add a specific example and use linking words for clarity. Fix grammar (e.g., 'go to the gym') and avoid repeating 'long day' twice. Keep it to two or three sentences max.
Ví dụ: I usually feel tired after a long day at work, especially if I go to the gym afterwards. For example, doing an intense workout after eight hours at the office leaves me exhausted, so I prefer to rest in the evening.
What do you do when you feel tired?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Clarify the first sentence (it is contradictory) and give a clear sequence using linking words (first, then, so). Be specific about routine and keep sentences concise. Correct awkward phrasing like 'an hour or two hours' to 'one or two hours.'
Ví dụ: First, I take a warm shower to freshen up, and then I take a short nap of about one or two hours. I always set an alarm so I don't oversleep and miss my evening plans.
× ...when I go to gym after work that makes me feel exhausted by the end of the day and all I need to do is to rest after this long day.
✓ ...when I go to the gym after work, which makes me feel exhausted by the end of the day, and all I need to do is rest after this long day.
The original sentence misuses a relative/connecting structure and omits the article 'the' before 'gym'. Replacing 'that' with 'which' (or adding a comma and using a reduced clause) clarifies the reference to the whole preceding clause. Also, 'go to gym' is incorrect; English requires 'go to the gym'. Remove the unnecessary 'to' after 'is' in the phrase 'all I need to do is rest' because 'do' is a dummy verb followed by the bare infinitive 'rest'. Suggestion: use 'go to the gym' and 'all I need to do is rest'.
× I usually have a shower and then I take a short nap for about an hour or two hours.
✓ I usually have a shower and then I take a short nap for about an hour or two.
Saying 'an hour or two hours' repeats the word 'hours' unnecessarily. The correct idiomatic expression is 'an hour or two'. Also 'a short nap for about an hour or two' keeps units consistent. Suggestion: use 'an hour or two' when giving an approximate duration.
× I will not feel tired. I usually have a shower and then I take a short nap...
✓ I will not feel tired when I do that. I usually have a shower and then I take a short nap...
The sentence 'I will not feel tired.' is abrupt and seems disconnected from the context. It likely needs a subordinate clause to indicate when or why. Adding 'when I do that' clarifies the meaning and maintains proper tense usage. Also ensures subject-verb agreement remains correct for third person contexts. Suggestion: connect the sentence to context with a clause such as 'when I do that' or 'after that'.
× ...my schedule is full of work and study, and my day at work is usually too long and full of meetings.
✓ ...my schedule is full of work and study, and my workday is usually too long and full of meetings.
The phrase 'my day at work' is not incorrect, but 'my workday' is more natural and concise in spoken English. This is a stylistic improvement rather than a strict grammatical correction. Suggestion: prefer 'workday' for clarity and naturalness.
× And that's why when I get home, all I need is just to relax and have a nap.
✓ That's why when I get home, all I need is to relax and take a nap.
The original uses both 'is' and 'just to', creating redundancy. Remove 'just' or 'is' plus 'to' issue by using 'all I need is to relax and take a nap' or the more natural 'all I need is a rest and a nap'. Also use 'take a nap' rather than 'have a nap' for naturalness in many varieties of English. Suggestion: avoid redundant words and prefer 'take a nap'.