Part 1
Giám khảo
Where do you go to relax recently?
Thí sinh
I go to I go to the open stores to relax recently since I'm a kpop fan so when I feel pressured I would go to open store to see what can I buy such as the open the idle cards and such as.
Giám khảo
Who do you usually relax with?
Thí sinh
I usually relax with my own self, seems I'm a person who in interactive so I would say I would prefer to stay with my stay with myself to do anything I like.
Giám khảo
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Thí sinh
I would say definitely As for me, I like to listen some K pop music and indie music or maybe some lovely. This kind of music made me feel very relaxed so it helps me to release my pressure.
Giám khảo
What do you do to relax?
Thí sinh
I prefer it going out to have a work to relax, to relax myself. While I was working on the street, I listened to the music which which I like, so this activity made me feel relaxed.
Where do you go to relax recently?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be concise and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence naming the place, then give one or two specific reasons or details using linking words (for example, “because” or “so”). Use correct phrases (e.g. “open stores” → “pop-up stores” or “fan shops”) and correct verb forms.
Ví dụ: Recently I go to pop-up fan shops to relax because I’m a K-pop fan. For example, when I feel stressed I browse merchandise like photo cards and albums, which helps me unwind.
Who do you usually relax with?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence (e.g. “I usually relax alone.”). Then give one or two concise supporting details using linking words (for example, “because” or “so”) and correct word choice (e.g. “introverted” not “in interactive”).
Ví dụ: I usually relax alone because I’m quite introverted and enjoy my own company. For instance, I like reading, listening to music, or shopping by myself because it helps me recharge.
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer then support it with specific examples and correct grammar. Use linking words such as “for example” and avoid vague adjectives like “lovely.” Mention exactly how the music helps (e.g. calms my mind, improves my mood).
Ví dụ: Yes, I think music is very relaxing. For example, I often listen to K-pop and indie songs because their melodies calm my mind and improve my mood, which helps me to relieve stress.
What do you do to relax?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer with a clear main idea (e.g. “I like going out and listening to music.”). Use correct verb forms and avoid repetition. Provide one concrete example of an activity and explain briefly why it helps, using linking words like “so” or “because.”
Ví dụ: To relax, I like going out for a walk while listening to my favorite music. For example, I often walk along busy streets with headphones on because the movement and music help me forget my worries and feel refreshed.
× I go to I go to the open stores to relax recently since I'm a kpop fan so when I feel pressured I would go to open store to see what can I buy such as the open the idle cards and such as.
✓ I have been going to the open stores recently to relax because I'm a K-pop fan, so when I feel pressured I go to the stores to see what I can buy, such as the little merchandise cards.
The original sentence mixes simple present with 'recently' which requires present perfect continuous or present perfect for recent repeated actions. Also contains repetition 'I go to I go to' and incorrect word order 'what can I buy'. Use 'have been going' to show ongoing recent habit, remove repetition, correct word order to 'what I can buy', and clarify noun phrase (e.g., 'merchandise cards').
× I usually relax with my own self, seems I'm a person who in interactive so I would say I would prefer to stay with my stay with myself to do anything I like.
✓ I usually relax by myself; I seem to be a person who is not very interactive, so I prefer to stay alone and do things I enjoy.
The original uses incorrect and awkward pronouns/phrases 'my own self' and 'stay with my stay with myself'. Replace with 'by myself' or 'alone'. Also 'in interactive' is incorrect; correct phrase is 'not very interactive' or 'introverted'. Simplify and fix redundancy.
× I would say definitely As for me, I like to listen some K pop music and indie music or maybe some lovely.
✓ I would definitely say that I like listening to K-pop and indie music, and maybe some lovely ballads.
After 'like', use the gerund 'listening to' rather than base verb 'listen'. Also 'listen some' is incorrect; use 'listen to some'. The word 'lovely' alone is an adjective and needs a noun like 'ballads' or 'songs'. Add 'that' for clarity.
× This kind of music made me feel very relaxed so it helps me to release my pressure.
✓ This kind of music makes me feel very relaxed, so it helps me relieve my stress.
Tense inconsistency: 'made me feel' (past) conflicts with 'helps' (present). Use present tense 'makes' to describe a general truth. 'Release my pressure' is unnatural; use 'relieve my stress'.
× I prefer it going out to have a work to relax, to relax myself.
✓ I prefer going out to work in order to relax and unwind.
The original sentence has awkward structure 'I prefer it going out to have a work'. Correct structure is 'prefer doing something' so use 'prefer going out'. 'to have a work' is incorrect; use 'to work' or 'having work'. Combine 'to relax, to relax myself' into 'to relax and unwind' to avoid repetition.
× While I was working on the street, I listened to the music which which I like, so this activity made me feel relaxed.
✓ While I was walking on the street, I listened to music that I like, so this activity made me feel relaxed.
Context suggests 'walking on the street' rather than 'working'. Remove duplicate 'which which'. Use 'listened to music' (no 'the' needed before 'music') and 'that I like' is more natural than 'which I like' in spoken context. The past tense 'was walking' and 'listened' is consistent for a past activity.