Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you work or are you a student?
Thí sinh
A student from Hong Kong majoring in Chinese and the humanity. I enjoy studying Chinese because I love the beauty of the character in and the depth of classical literature, so I hope to become a Chinese teacher and teach secondary school student.
Giám khảo
Where do you study?
Thí sinh
I study at a College in Columbia. I choose it because it has my major is Chinese major so I think Kowloon Bay is beautiful environment.
Giám khảo
Is it a good place to study?
Thí sinh
Yes, my school has a beautiful environment and excellent language learning facilities which make it a great place to study. For example, the library and the language lab help me positive speaking and enhance my listening comprehension by providing confusion.
Giám khảo
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Thí sinh
No, because my school has a beautiful environment and quick study areas that helped me concentrate. The facilities are excellent and teachers are supportive so it's already a very good place to study.
Giám khảo
What are your future study plans?
Thí sinh
I want to become a Chinese teacher, so I plan to major in Chinese Literature and the University of Education. I hope this course will give me the background and teaching skills I need to work in secondary school.
Do you work or are you a student?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and sentence structure: begin with a clear topic sentence, correct nouns and articles, and avoid run-on sentences. Use linking words briefly and provide one specific supporting detail. Keep the reply within 3–4 concise sentences.
Ví dụ: I am a student from Hong Kong, majoring in Chinese and humanities. I enjoy studying Chinese because I appreciate the beauty of the characters and the depth of classical literature. For example, reading Tang poetry helped me understand cultural values, which is why I want to become a secondary school Chinese teacher.
Where do you study?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Be direct and grammatical: state the place clearly, give one specific reason using a linking word, and avoid confusing place names. Correct prepositions and verb forms. Limit to 2–3 clear sentences.
Ví dụ: I study at a college in Kowloon Bay. I chose it because it offers a Chinese major and has a peaceful campus environment, which helps me concentrate on my studies.
Is it a good place to study?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Clarify meaning and use precise vocabulary: state one or two specific benefits and explain how they help you, using appropriate verbs and avoiding unclear phrases. Use linking words such as "for example" and "which" correctly.
Ví dụ: Yes, it is. The campus is peaceful and the language lab and library are very helpful; for example, the language lab gives me speaking practice with native-speaker recordings, which has improved my listening comprehension.
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Provide a brief topic sentence and one specific supporting detail; avoid repeating earlier points. If you say no, you can still mention one small improvement using a linking phrase like "however" to show depth.
Ví dụ: No, I am generally satisfied with my school because it has quiet study areas and helpful staff. However, I would appreciate more evening opening hours in the library to study during exam periods.
What are your future study plans?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Organise into a clear two-part answer: state your goal, then explain one concrete step and its expected benefit. Use correct prepositions and concise phrasing.
Ví dụ: I plan to become a Chinese teacher, so I will study Chinese Literature at an education university. I expect this course to give me both subject knowledge and practical teaching skills, such as lesson planning and classroom management, for secondary schools.
× A student from Hong Kong majoring in Chinese and the humanity.
✓ I am a student from Hong Kong majoring in Chinese and the humanities.
The original lacks a subject and verb (sentence structure error) and contains a noun form error: 'the humanity' should be 'the humanities'. Add subject 'I am' to form a complete sentence and correct the field of study to plural 'humanities'. Suggestion: Begin statements with a subject and verb and use the conventional name 'the humanities'.
× I enjoy studying Chinese because I love the beauty of the character in and the depth of classical literature, so I hope to become a Chinese teacher and teach secondary school student.
✓ I enjoy studying Chinese because I love the beauty of the characters and the depth of classical literature, so I hope to become a Chinese teacher and teach secondary school students.
Errors: 'the character in' is ungrammatical and singular/plural issues: 'character' should be plural 'characters', and 'secondary school student' should be 'secondary school students' to match general meaning. Also removed extraneous 'in'. Suggestion: Use plural when speaking generally about types or examples ('characters', 'students').
× I study at a College in Columbia.
✓ I study at a college in Colombia.
Two issues: sentence capitalization/article choice and proper noun spelling. 'College' need not be capitalized and 'Columbia' (the name) is likely misspelled for the country 'Colombia'. Also 'a college' is correct article usage. Suggestion: Use lowercase for common nouns and correct proper names spelling.
× I choose it because it has my major is Chinese major so I think Kowloon Bay is beautiful environment.
✓ I chose it because my major is Chinese, and I think Kowloon Bay has a beautiful environment.
Problems: tense and sentence structure. 'I choose' should be past 'I chose' when explaining a past decision. The phrase 'it has my major is Chinese major' is ungrammatical; restructure to 'my major is Chinese'. Also add article 'a' before 'beautiful environment' and change word order to 'Kowloon Bay has a beautiful environment.' Suggestion: Use past tense for past decisions and keep clauses clear and concise.
× For example, the library and the language lab help me positive speaking and enhance my listening comprehension by providing confusion.
✓ For example, the library and the language lab help me improve my speaking and enhance my listening comprehension by providing practice materials and guidance.
Errors: 'help me positive speaking' misuses adjective instead of verb phrase; use 'help me improve my speaking'. 'providing confusion' is wrong meaning; likely intended 'providing practice' or 'resources'. Replaced with 'practice materials and guidance' to make sense. Suggestion: Use verb phrases after 'help' (help someone do something) and ensure nouns match intended meaning.
× No, because my school has a beautiful environment and quick study areas that helped me concentrate.
✓ No, because my school has a beautiful environment and quiet study areas that help me concentrate.
Errors: 'quick study areas' is incorrect word choice; likely 'quiet'. 'that helped me' mixes past with present context; since the student still studies there, present 'help' is appropriate. Suggestion: Choose correct adjectives ('quiet') and keep tense consistent with current situations.
× The facilities are excellent and teachers are supportive so it's already a very good place to study.
✓ The facilities are excellent and the teachers are supportive, so it's already a very good place to study.
Missing article before 'teachers'. Add 'the' for specificity. Also add a comma before 'so' for clarity (optional in speech). Suggestion: Use definite article 'the' when referring to specific groups previously mentioned.
× I want to become a Chinese teacher, so I plan to major in Chinese Literature and the University of Education.
✓ I want to become a Chinese teacher, so I plan to study Chinese Literature at the University of Education.
'Major in Chinese Literature and the University of Education' is ungrammatical: you major in a subject and attend a university. Use 'study Chinese Literature at the University of Education' to convey intent. Suggestion: Combine verb 'study' with location 'at' when referring to university enrollment.
× I hope this course will give me the background and teaching skills I need to work in secondary school.
✓ I hope this course will give me the background and teaching skills I need to work in a secondary school.
Missing article before 'secondary school'. Use 'a secondary school' to indicate a type of workplace. Suggestion: Use an article ('a' or 'the') when referring to singular countable nouns in general contexts.