Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you work or are you a student?
Thí sinh
Yes, I'm student, recently I completed my HSC exam.
Giám khảo
Where do you study?
Thí sinh
I don't study right now but I want to go abroad for my highest rate.
Giám khảo
Is it a good place to study?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think is it a good place to study because uh, there are many possibility and many higher educated person their teacher. So I think it is a good place to study.
Giám khảo
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Thí sinh
Recently I don't study any place.
Giám khảo
What are your future study plans?
Thí sinh
I want to go after for my high study.
Do you work or are you a student?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Be direct and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., "I'm a student"). Avoid answering 'Yes' to a choice question. Add one brief supporting detail about current status. Keep it under 3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I'm a student. I recently completed my Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam and I'm taking a short break before applying to universities.
Where do you study?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly about location or plans. Use clear phrasing: explain current situation and future intention. Replace unclear phrase 'highest rate' with specific goal (e.g., higher studies or a better education). Use linking word like 'because' or 'so' if giving a reason.
Ví dụ: I don't study at the moment because I just finished my exams, but I plan to study abroad for higher studies because I want better academic opportunities.
Is it a good place to study?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Give a clear reasoned opinion with specific details and correct grammar. Use linking words (because, for example) and avoid filler words. Mention concrete advantages like quality of teachers, resources or opportunities. Keep to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think it's a good place to study because there are many well-qualified teachers and good research facilities. For example, students can access modern labs and international exchange programs.
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Directly address the hypothetical question about changes. If you are not currently studying, say so and then imagine improvements you would like. Use linking words (however, but) and give 1–2 specific suggestions for change.
Ví dụ: I am not studying anywhere right now, but if I were, I would like the institution to improve student support services, such as academic advising and career counseling, to help students plan their futures.
What are your future study plans?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, grammatical statement of your plans with specific details: what, where, and when if possible. Use linking words to explain reasons. Replace vague phrases with 'go abroad for higher studies' or 'apply for a master's degree.'
Ví dụ: I plan to go abroad for higher studies, preferably to study engineering at a university in the UK or Australia next year, because I want exposure to international education and research opportunities.
× Yes, I'm student, recently I completed my HSC exam.
✓ Yes, I'm a student; I recently completed my HSC exam.
Missing article 'a' before the singular countable noun 'student' (Grammar problem type: article/ pronoun area). Also run-on phrasing: add a semicolon or period and move 'recently' before 'completed' for natural English. Suggestion: use 'a' with singular nouns and place adverbs like 'recently' before the main verb.
× I don't study right now but I want to go abroad for my highest rate.
✓ I am not studying right now, but I want to go abroad for higher studies.
Use progressive present 'am not studying' to match 'right now'. 'Highest rate' is incorrect collocation; intended meaning is 'higher studies' (study at a higher level). Also 'do not study' is grammatically acceptable but less natural here. Suggestion: use present continuous for current temporary actions and correct the noun phrase to 'higher studies'.
× Yes, I think is it a good place to study because uh, there are many possibility and many higher educated person their teacher. So I think it is a good place to study.
✓ Yes, I think it is a good place to study because there are many possibilities and many well-educated people as teachers. So I think it is a good place to study.
Word order: 'I think it is' not 'I think is it'. 'Possibility' should be plural 'possibilities'. 'Higher educated person their teacher' is ungrammatical; correct to 'well-educated people as teachers'. Use plural agreement for 'people' and plural noun 'possibilities'. Suggestion: keep subject-verb order 'I think it is', pluralize countable nouns, and use appropriate adjective 'well-educated' before 'people'.
× Recently I don't study any place.
✓ I am not studying anywhere at the moment.
'I don't study any place' is unnatural and ungrammatical. Use present continuous 'am not studying' for temporary situation and 'anywhere' instead of 'any place'. Also 'recently' usually goes with present perfect; use 'at the moment' or 'right now' for present continuous. Suggestion: use 'I am not studying anywhere at the moment.'
× I want to go after for my high study.
✓ I want to go abroad for my higher studies.
Phrase 'go after for my high study' is incorrect. Likely intended 'go abroad' and 'higher studies'. Use correct preposition 'abroad' not 'after', and plural 'higher studies' for advanced education. Suggestion: say 'I want to go abroad for my higher studies.'