Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Thí sinh
I think yes and umm, I was a lucky child. I tried to uh practice on a different uh, sports such as Taekwondo and karate. At the same time, uh, I made also uh, different uh, outdoor activities like swimming, especially in.
Giám khảo
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Thí sinh
I think yes, because uh, uh, we are different as a human. So everyone or every human or each human, uh, thinking different way. So we have this ability to, to practice or to make the different things.
Did you have any opportunities to take part in new activities as a child?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Improve fluency by reducing filler words (uh, umm) and avoid repetition. Give a clear topic sentence, then one or two specific supporting details with linking words. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., 'tried several sports including Taekwondo, karate and swimming') and finish the answer with a brief concluding remark. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes. I was fortunate to try several sports as a child. For example, I practiced Taekwondo and karate for a few years, and I also enjoyed outdoor activities like swimming. These experiences helped me stay fit and learn discipline.
Should people try as many different things as they can?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Make your opinion clear with a topic sentence, then give a specific reason and an example using linking words like 'because' or 'for example.' Avoid repetitive phrasing and filler words. Use clearer vocabulary: 'people have different interests and skills,' 'trying new things helps you discover strengths.' Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. Trying new activities helps people discover their interests and develop new skills. For example, experimenting with music or sports can reveal hidden talents and increase confidence.
× I tried to uh practice on a different uh, sports such as Taekwondo and karate.
✓ I tried to practice different sports such as Taekwondo and karate.
The phrase 'practice on' is incorrect; we use 'practice' without 'on' for activities. Also 'sports' does not need the article 'a' when plural. Remove filler words like 'uh' for clarity. Keep verb 'tried' (past) to match the time frame.
× At the same time, uh, I made also uh, different uh, outdoor activities like swimming, especially in.
✓ At the same time, I also did different outdoor activities like swimming, especially in summer.
The verb 'made' is not used with 'activities' here; use 'did' or 'took part in'. 'Also' should come before the verb for natural word order. The original sentence ends with incomplete preposition 'in' — add the time expression 'summer' or remove 'in'. Using 'swimming' as a noun is correct. Remove fillers.
× I think yes, because uh, uh, we are different as a human.
✓ I think so, because we are different as humans.
'Different as a human' is ungrammatical; use plural 'humans' when referring generally to people. Also 'I think yes' is unnatural; 'I think so' is idiomatic. Remove fillers.
× So everyone or every human or each human, uh, thinking different way.
✓ So everyone, or each person, thinks in a different way.
The clause lacks a finite verb form: 'thinking' should be 'thinks' to match the subject and present tense general statement. Use 'each person' or 'everyone' rather than 'every human'. Include article 'a' before 'different way' and preposition 'in' for correct expression.
× So we have this ability to, to practice or to make the different things.
✓ So we have the ability to try or do different things.
Use 'the ability to' followed by the base form 'try' or 'do', not 'practice' or 'make' in this context. 'Make the different things' is incorrect; use 'do different things' or 'try different things'. Remove repeated 'to' and fillers.