Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like science?
Thí sinh
No, I don't really like science at all. I had it in 7th grade for example in school and for me it was quite difficult to comprehend the topics and explanations from my teacher. I prefer arts or history.
Giám khảo
When did you start to learn about science?
Thí sinh
I first started to learn about science in school, to be precise when I started 7th grade. My teacher at that time, he thought Us Weekly and also different topics and themes. It was interesting that we learned but quite difficult.
Giám khảo
Which science subject is interesting to you?
Thí sinh
Honestly I'm not that keen on science subjects or the most famous ones. If I have to name 1 then it would probably be how the human body works, what affects the human body and what you could do to prevent illnesses.
Giám khảo
What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
Thí sinh
In school, we had chemistry classes where we went to a laboratory where we could do some experiments and see how the materials react to each other. This was quite fascinating, I have to admit, especially if you're younger and you don't know what's gonna happen.
Giám khảo
Do you like watching science TV programs?
Thí sinh
Yes, sometimes I like watching science programs. For example, when I was younger I've started watching Terror X and which I still sometimes do. It's a TV series in German where they show different aspects of evolution or history, and those I really like.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese people often visit science museums?
Thí sinh
I'm not Chinese so therefore I don't know if Chinese people like going to science museums. In my opinion it could be true because they like to learn stuff and science is also mandatory topic in schools. So yeah could be that they often visit.
Do you like science?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then briefly give one specific reason and an example. Avoid repetition and long subordinate clauses. Use linking words like 'because' or 'so' to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Not really. I found science difficult when I studied it in 7th grade because the explanations were hard to follow, so I preferred subjects like art and history where I could understand the materials more easily.
When did you start to learn about science?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer then clarify with one specific detail. Correct grammar and avoid unclear phrases. Use a linking word to connect the timing with your comment on difficulty.
Ví dụ: I started learning science at school, in 7th grade. At that time my teacher covered many topics, but I found the lessons quite difficult, so I struggled to keep up.
Which science subject is interesting to you?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give a focused, specific explanation. Use linking words to expand (for example, 'because' or 'for instance'), and avoid vague phrases like 'most famous ones.'
Ví dụ: I'm not very keen on most science subjects, but I'm interested in human biology because I find it useful to understand how the body works and how lifestyle choices can prevent illness.
What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: This answer is quite good — keep it concise and add one specific example of an experiment to make it more vivid. Use a linking phrase like 'for example' and avoid informal contractions in formal tests.
Ví dụ: In school we did chemistry experiments in the laboratory. For example, we mixed acids and bases to see reactions and colour changes, which was fascinating because the results were unpredictable.
Do you like watching science TV programs?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Be grammatically correct and concise: state your general habit, then give one clear example and explain why you like it. Avoid awkward phrasing like 'I've started' for past habits.
Ví dụ: Sometimes I watch science programs. For example, I started watching a German series called Terror X when I was younger; it explores evolution and history, and I enjoy it because it presents complex ideas clearly.
Do Chinese people often visit science museums?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid generalisations and be more cautious when answering about a whole nationality. Start with a clear qualifier (e.g. 'I'm not sure'), then offer a reasoned guess with one specific factor and a linking word like 'because' or 'perhaps'.
Ví dụ: I'm not sure, since I'm not Chinese. However, I think they might visit science museums fairly often because science is taught in schools and many families encourage educational outings.
× I had it in 7th grade for example in school and for me it was quite difficult to comprehend the topics and explanations from my teacher.
✓ I had it in 7th grade, for example at school, and it was quite difficult for me to understand the topics and the teacher's explanations.
Use past tense consistently (had, was) but 'to comprehend the topics and explanations from my teacher' is wordy and slightly awkward. Change word order to 'for me' after 'quite difficult' or rephrase to 'it was quite difficult for me to understand' and use possessive 'the teacher's explanations' for natural English. Also use 'at school' rather than 'in school' for this context.
× My teacher at that time, he thought Us Weekly and also different topics and themes.
✓ My teacher at that time taught us about various topics and themes.
The sentence uses incorrect verb 'thought' instead of 'taught' (past tense of teach). Also 'Us Weekly' is incorrect and likely a typo for 'us' + adverb; use 'taught us about various topics and themes.' Ensure past tense 'taught' to match 'at that time.' This is a verb choice and tense error (present/past misuse).
× It was interesting that we learned but quite difficult.
✓ It was interesting that we learned, but it was quite difficult.
Sentence fragment and missing repeated verb for clarity. Add 'it was' before 'quite difficult' to make parallel structure. Maintain past tense 'was' to match earlier clause.
× Honestly I'm not that keen on science subjects or the most famous ones.
✓ Honestly, I'm not that keen on science subjects, even the most popular ones.
Original sentence is ungrammatical and unclear: 'or the most famous ones' doesn't fit. Use 'even' to express contrast and 'popular' rather than 'famous' for subjects. Add comma after 'Honestly' and use contraction correctly.
× If I have to name 1 then it would probably be how the human body works, what affects the human body and what you could do to prevent illnesses.
✓ If I had to name one, it would probably be how the human body works, what affects the body, and what you can do to prevent illness.
Use 'had to' for hypothetical past/polite form and spell out 'one'. Use 'you can' instead of 'you could' to match general statements. Use 'illness' (uncountable) instead of 'illnesses' for general prevention. Also simplify 'human body' repetition to 'the body.'
× This was quite fascinating, I have to admit, especially if you're younger and you don't know what's gonna happen.
✓ This was quite fascinating, I have to admit, especially when you're younger and you don't know what's going to happen.
Use 'when' instead of 'if' for typical situations, and avoid informal 'gonna'; use 'going to.' Maintain tense consistency with past 'was' referring to past events but general statement about younger people can use present 'you're.'
× For example, when I was younger I've started watching Terror X and which I still sometimes do.
✓ For example, when I was younger I started watching Terror X, and I still watch it sometimes.
Incorrect use of present perfect 'I've started' with a past time marker 'when I was younger.' Use simple past 'started.' Also 'and which I still sometimes do' is ungrammatical—rephrase to 'and I still watch it sometimes.'
× It's a TV series in German where they show different aspects of evolution or history, and those I really like.
✓ It's a German TV series that shows different aspects of evolution and history, and I really like those episodes.
Awkward pronoun use: 'those I really like' is vague. Clarify by specifying 'those episodes' or 'those topics.' Also use 'that' for restrictive clause and 'German TV series' ordering is more natural.
× I'm not Chinese so therefore I don't know if Chinese people like going to science museums.
✓ I'm not Chinese, so I don't know whether Chinese people like going to science museums.
Use 'whether' instead of 'if' for indirect yes/no questions; remove redundant 'so therefore.' Add comma after introductory clause. Pronoun use is acceptable but sentence can be tightened.
× In my opinion it could be true because they like to learn stuff and science is also mandatory topic in schools.
✓ In my opinion, that could be true because they like to learn things and science is also a mandatory subject in schools.
Add comma after introductory phrase. Use 'that' to refer back, 'things' instead of informal 'stuff', and 'a mandatory subject' (article needed) rather than 'mandatory topic.' Use 'subject' for school classes.
× So yeah could be that they often visit.
✓ So, yeah, it could be that they visit often.
Add commas and subject 'it' to form complete clause: 'it could be that...' Place adverb 'often' in natural position (end or before verb) and avoid fragment.