Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you work or are you a student?
Thí sinh
I am very working and studying at the moment. I will ask a freelance MC and starting speaking skill as television station. Balancing both can be challenging but I manner by planning my times carefully. I choose to do both because I want to gain a practical experience while studying.
Giám khảo
Where do you study?
Thí sinh
I enjoy studying as a coffee shops because the ambient noise and background music have made concentrate. I can also get the coffee or snack while studying, which make me is feel more relaxed and less formal. Plus, many coffee shops offer free Wi-Fi which is convenient.
Giám khảo
Is it a good place to study?
Thí sinh
Yes, I believe is an excellent place to study. The environment is quiet and conductive to to concentration and there are a lot of libraries. Additionally, students have access to a well of resources such as book Internet, making it a cheap and comfortable.
Giám khảo
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Thí sinh
No, I don't believe my school needs any chance the current facilities are adequate and meet my needs. The environment is already conductive to studying and learning as a start. A very supportive and helpful. I appreciate your current balance between academics and facilities.
Giám khảo
What are your future study plans?
Thí sinh
I don't have any immediate plan for the father story. I want to get more work experience before deciding on future studies. Currently I am focused on personal project and hobbies. I believe my lifelong learn and will consider study when the time is light. I might explore different film because.
Do you work or are you a student?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Bạn cần cải thiện tính tự nhiên, ngữ pháp và logic trong câu trả lời. Hãy trả lời trực tiếp bằng một câu chủ đề rõ ràng (ví dụ: “I am both working and studying at the moment.”), sau đó nêu thêm 1–2 chi tiết hỗ trợ liên kết bằng từ liên kết (for example, because, so) và chú ý các thì và danh từ. Tránh câu dài lủng củng và sửa các lỗi phổ biến như dùng ‘very working’, ‘I will ask’, hoặc thiếu mạo từ. Cụ thể: 1) Dùng thì hiện tại để mô tả tình trạng hiện tại; 2) Sử dụng cụm từ chính xác như “freelance MC” hoặc “work as a freelance MC”; 3) Thêm kết nối logic: “because” hoặc “so that”; 4) Giữ độ dài <=5 câu.
Ví dụ: I am both working and studying at the moment. I work as a freelance MC and I am also taking public speaking classes at a local TV station. Balancing both can be challenging, so I plan my time carefully. I do both because I want to gain practical experience while I study.
Where do you study?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Cần cải thiện ngữ pháp, danh từ số ít/đếm được và trật tự từ để câu tự nhiên hơn. Bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề rõ ràng (“I usually study in coffee shops.”), dùng linking words như “because” hoặc “also”, sửa lỗi như “coffee shops” -> “coffee shops” nhưng dùng dạng phù hợp với động từ, và tránh cấu trúc thừa. Nêu một hoặc hai lý do cụ thể, ví dụ: ambient noise giúp tập trung hoặc Wi‑Fi miễn phí.
Ví dụ: I usually study in coffee shops because the ambient noise and background music help me concentrate. I can also buy coffee and snacks, which makes me feel more relaxed and less formal. Plus, many coffee shops offer free Wi‑Fi, so it’s very convenient for studying online.
Is it a good place to study?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Cần trả lời trực tiếp hơn và sửa lỗi từ vựng/grammatical như ‘conductive’ (nên dùng ‘conducive’), bổ sung mạch logic và tránh nhầm lẫn giữa coffee shops và libraries. Bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề rõ ràng (“Yes, it’s a good place.”), rồi nêu 1–2 lý do cụ thể và dùng linking words (‘because’, ‘also’). Kiểm tra danh sách tài nguyên (books, Internet) và cách dùng mạo từ.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think it’s a good place to study because the atmosphere is generally quiet and conducive to concentration. Libraries and cafes nearby provide access to books and free Wi‑Fi, which makes studying inexpensive and comfortable.
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Điểm: 36.0Gợi ý: Cần rõ ràng, ngắn gọn và sửa lỗi ngữ pháp từ vựng (chance -> changes; conductive, fragmented sentences). Trả lời trực tiếp: “No, I wouldn’t want any changes” hoặc nếu cần nêu điểm nhỏ thì dùng 1 câu bổ sung. Dùng linking word nếu đưa thêm lý do (‘because’). Tránh câu rời rạc và đại từ không rõ (‘your’ nên là ‘the school’s’).
Ví dụ: No, I wouldn’t want any major changes because the current facilities meet my needs. The study environment is supportive and the campus provides enough resources for students.
What are your future study plans?
Điểm: 34.0Gợi ý: Cần rõ ràng và chính xác về ý định trong tương lai, sửa nhiều lỗi từ vựng/grammar (‘father story’ unclear, ‘lifelong learn’, ‘when the time is light’). Bắt đầu bằng một câu chủ đề (“I don’t have immediate plans to continue formal study.”), rồi giải thích lý do bằng linking words (‘because’, ‘so’) và nêu hoạt động hiện tại cụ thể. Kết luận bằng dự định rõ ràng (ví dụ: consider postgraduate study after work experience).
Ví dụ: I don’t have immediate plans for further formal study because I want to gain more work experience first. Right now I’m focused on personal projects and hobbies to build practical skills, and I may consider postgraduate study in a few years once I’ve decided on a clear career path.
× I am very working and studying at the moment.
✓ I am currently working and studying.
The original sentence has incorrect word order and an unnecessary adverb placement ('very working'). Use 'currently' to indicate present continuous action and place it before the verbs. Suggestion: 'I am currently working and studying.'
× I will ask a freelance MC and starting speaking skill as television station.
✓ I work as a freelance MC and am developing my speaking skills for television.
The sentence mixes future 'will' with incorrect gerund forms. 'Ask' is wrong context; use 'work as' for occupation and 'developing' (verb + -ing) to show ongoing activity. Also pluralize 'skills' and add 'for television' to clarify purpose.
× Balancing both can be challenging but I manner by planning my times carefully.
✓ Balancing both can be challenging, but I manage it by planning my time carefully.
Incorrect word 'manner' and plural 'times' are used. The verb should be 'manage', include object 'it' referring to balancing, and 'time' is uncountable here. Add a comma before 'but'.
× I choose to do both because I want to gain a practical experience while studying.
✓ I choose to do both because I want to gain practical experience while studying.
'Experience' as an uncountable noun does not need the indefinite article 'a' when referring to general experience. Remove 'a' to correct article usage.
× I enjoy studying as a coffee shops because the ambient noise and background music have made concentrate.
✓ I enjoy studying in coffee shops because the ambient noise and background music help me concentrate.
Use preposition 'in' not 'as' for locations. 'Coffee shops' plural should not have 'a'. 'Have made concentrate' is ungrammatical: use 'help me concentrate' to show cause and effect and correct pronoun 'me'.
× I can also get the coffee or snack while studying, which make me is feel more relaxed and less formal.
✓ I can also get coffee or a snack while studying, which makes me feel more relaxed and less formal.
Do not use 'the' before general items 'coffee'. Use 'a snack' (countable). Subject-verb agreement: 'which makes' (singular verb referring to the act) and remove extra 'is' before 'feel'.
× Plus, many coffee shops offer free Wi-Fi which is convenient.
✓ Plus, many coffee shops offer free Wi-Fi, which is convenient.
Sentence is mostly correct but needs a comma before the non-restrictive clause 'which is convenient'. No major verb -ing issue here; kept as clarity on punctuation.
× Yes, I believe is an excellent place to study.
✓ Yes, I believe it is an excellent place to study.
Missing pronoun 'it' as the subject for 'is'. Always include 'it' when stating an opinion about a place.
× The environment is quiet and conductive to to concentration and there are a lot of libraries.
✓ The environment is quiet and conducive to concentration, and there are a lot of libraries.
Use 'conducive' (correct adjective) not 'conductive'. Remove the duplicated 'to'. Add comma before 'and' joining two independent clauses.
× Additionally, students have access to a well of resources such as book Internet, making it a cheap and comfortable.
✓ Additionally, students have access to a wealth of resources such as books and the Internet, making it cheap and comfortable.
'A well of resources' should be 'a wealth of resources'. 'Book' should be plural 'books'. Add 'the' before 'Internet'. 'Cheap and comfortable' does not need 'a' before it.
× No, I don't believe my school needs any chance the current facilities are adequate and meet my needs.
✓ No, I don't believe my school needs any changes; the current facilities are adequate and meet my needs.
'Chance' is wrong word; should be 'changes'. The original run-on sentence needs a semicolon or period to separate clauses.
× The environment is already conductive to studying and learning as a start.
✓ The environment is already conducive to studying and learning, to start with.
Use 'conducive' not 'conductive'. Rearranged phrase 'to start with' for natural English.
× A very supportive and helpful.
✓ It is very supportive and helpful.
Sentence fragment missing subject and verb. Add 'It is' to make a complete sentence.
× I appreciate your current balance between academics and facilities.
✓ I appreciate the current balance between academics and facilities.
'Your' incorrectly addresses the examiner; should refer to the institution 'the current balance'. Use neutral 'the'.
× I don't have any immediate plan for the father story.
✓ I don't have any immediate plans for the farther future.
'Plan' should be plural 'plans' after 'any'. 'Father story' is incorrect phrase—likely 'farther future' or 'for the future'; corrected to 'farther future' meaning more distant plans.
× I want to get more work experience before deciding on future studies.
✓ I want to gain more work experience before deciding on future studies.
'Get' is acceptable but 'gain' is more natural in this context. Tense is present simple expressing current desire; kept consistent.
× Currently I am focused on personal project and hobbies.
✓ Currently I am focused on personal projects and hobbies.
Use plural 'projects' to match 'hobbies' and because 'personal project' without article sounds odd. Maintain present continuous 'am focused'.
× I believe my lifelong learn and will consider study when the time is light.
✓ I believe in lifelong learning and will consider studying when the time is right.
Use 'believe in lifelong learning' (noun form) not 'my lifelong learn'. 'Consider studying' needs gerund. 'Time is light' incorrect idiom; use 'time is right'.
× I might explore different film because.
✓ I might explore different films in the future.
Original is incomplete and ends abruptly with 'because.' Make it a complete sentence by adding 'in the future' and plural 'films' to be grammatical.