Part 1
Giám khảo
Where do you go to relax recently?
Thí sinh
MMM for me I often go to the park to relax because in the past there's many trees and I can sleep in the shed so when I go to there I feel happy, relax, unwind and satisfy.
Giám khảo
Who do you usually relax with?
Thí sinh
Umm, to be honest, I usually relax, uh, alone. Because, uh, when I relax, I often sleep or all the time, so I usually to sleep alone in my room.
Giám khảo
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Thí sinh
Umm, sometimes, because umm, when I take a nap in noon or I often listens to a bit music, but when I have to relax uh fully, I don't really like to listen to music because I have to sleep.
Giám khảo
What do you do to relax?
Thí sinh
For me, I often relax by go sleeping or playing games. Uh sometimes taking a nap have me charge my batteries and energetic every all of the day.
Where do you go to relax recently?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Bạn nên trả lời trực tiếp và rõ ràng, dùng câu chủ đề ngắn gọn, tránh lỗi ngữ pháp và từ vựng không chính xác. Cụ thể: (1) Sử dụng thì đúng (I often go / there are), (2) thay “in the past” nếu ý là hiện tại hãy xóa hoặc sửa, (3) dùng cụm từ tự nhiên hơn như “there are many trees” và “a shelter” thay “the shed”, (4) giới hạn 3–4 câu, thêm một chi tiết cụ thể về địa điểm hoặc hoạt động để câu trả lời phong phú hơn.
Ví dụ: I often go to the local park to relax because it has many trees and quiet paths. There is a small shelter where I sometimes lie down and rest, and being there helps me unwind after a busy day.
Who do you usually relax with?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Bạn cần nói rõ ràng, tránh lặp từ và tiếng ngập ngừng. Sử dụng câu chủ đề trực tiếp (I usually relax alone.) rồi giải thích ngắn gọn với lý do hợp lý. Sửa cấu trúc sai như “I usually to sleep” -> “I usually sleep”. Giữ 2–3 câu, nêu ví dụ cụ thể về thời điểm hoặc hoạt động khi bạn thư giãn một mình.
Ví dụ: I usually relax alone because I prefer quiet when I want to rest. For example, I often take a nap or read in my room in the afternoon when no one else is around.
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Tránh ngập ngừng và dùng thì/động từ sai (listens -> listen). Bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề rõ ràng (Sometimes it is; sometimes it isn't) rồi giải thích với hai lý do ngắn gọn, dùng liên từ như “because” hoặc “however”. Giữ câu ngắn gọn và tự nhiên, đưa ví dụ cụ thể (thể loại nhạc, thời điểm).
Ví dụ: Sometimes music is relaxing for me, especially soft instrumental music when I take a short nap at noon. However, if I want to sleep deeply, I prefer silence because music can be distracting.
What do you do to relax?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Cần cấu trúc câu đúng (relax by going to sleep / playing games). Tránh lỗi ngữ pháp như “have me charge” -> “helps me recharge” và “energetic every all of the day” -> “feel energetic for the rest of the day”. Dùng một câu chủ đề rồi bổ sung 1–2 chi tiết cụ thể (thể loại trò chơi, thời lượng giấc ngủ) với từ nối thích hợp.
Ví dụ: I usually relax by taking short naps or playing video games. A 20–30 minute nap helps me recharge, and playing casual games in the evening lets me unwind after work.
× for me I often go to the park to relax because in the past there's many trees and I can sleep in the shed so when I go to there I feel happy, relax, unwind and satisfy.
✓ For me, I often go to the park to relax because there are many trees and I can sleep in the shed, so when I go there I feel happy, relaxed, unwinded and satisfied.
'There is' is singular; 'many trees' requires plural 'there are'. 'Go to there' is incorrect — use 'go there'. Coordinate verbs describing state should use appropriate forms: 'relaxed' and 'satisfied' are past participle/adjective forms. Also add commas for clarity. Suggestion: use 'there are' with plural nouns, remove unnecessary preposition 'to' before 'there', and use adjective forms (relaxed, satisfied).
× Umm, to be honest, I usually relax, uh, alone. Because, uh, when I relax, I often sleep or all the time, so I usually to sleep alone in my room.
✓ Umm, to be honest, I usually relax alone. Because when I relax, I often sleep all the time, so I usually sleep alone in my room.
Remove comma splice and unnecessary commas. 'All the time' must follow the verb; 'usually to sleep' is incorrect — infinitive 'to sleep' is unnecessary after 'usually'. Suggestion: place adverbs correctly and use base verb after 'usually'.
× Umm, sometimes, because umm, when I take a nap in noon or I often listens to a bit music, but when I have to relax uh fully, I don't really like to listen to music because I have to sleep.
✓ Umm, sometimes, because when I take a nap at noon I often listen to a bit of music, but when I have to relax fully, I don't really like to listen to music because I want to sleep.
Use 'listen' not 'listens' with subject 'I' (third person singular rule). Use preposition 'at' with 'noon' and 'a bit of music' is the correct noun phrase. 'Have to sleep' can be improved to 'want to sleep' to reflect intent. Suggestion: ensure verb agrees with 'I' and use proper prepositions and noun phrases.
× For me, I often relax by go sleeping or playing games. Uh sometimes taking a nap have me charge my batteries and energetic every all of the day.
✓ For me, I often relax by going to sleep or playing games. Sometimes taking a nap helps me recharge my batteries and feel energetic throughout the day.
After 'by' use gerund: 'going' not 'go'. 'Go to sleep' is more natural than 'go sleeping'. 'Have me charge' is incorrect; use 'helps me recharge'. 'Energetic' needs verb 'feel' and 'throughout the day' is the correct phrase. Suggestion: use gerunds after 'by', use 'help(s) someone do something', and correct collocations like 'recharge my batteries' and 'throughout the day'.