Part 1
Giám khảo
Where do you go to relax recently?
Thí sinh
I go to my bed.
Giám khảo
Who do you usually relax with?
Thí sinh
I usually relax with my pets because they are help me to relax my mind.
Giám khảo
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Thí sinh
Yeah, definitely. I think listening to music is relaxing because music is like a medicine.
Giám khảo
What do you do to relax?
Thí sinh
Sometimes I listen music, or sometimes I dance or I sleep.
Where do you go to relax recently?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more natural and informative. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Avoid short fragments like “my bed” alone; say where and why.
Ví dụ: Lately I usually relax in my bedroom because it’s quiet and comfortable. For example, I like to lie on my bed and read or listen to music when I want to unwind.
Who do you usually relax with?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Correct grammar (remove extra words) and make the reason more specific. Use a linking word to connect the main idea and supporting detail. Mention what your pets do that helps you relax.
Ví dụ: I usually relax with my pets because they calm me down. For instance, when I sit with my cat or walk my dog, their company and gentle behavior help to soothe my mind.
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Avoid informal fillers and explain the metaphor with a specific reason or example. Use one linking word to add clarity and expand briefly on how music helps.
Ví dụ: Yes, definitely. I find music very relaxing because it reduces my stress levels and helps me focus; for example, soft acoustic songs help me fall asleep and calm my thoughts.
What do you do to relax?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and then list activities with brief specific details or examples. Use linking words (for example, and then) to make it coherent and avoid repetitive phrasing.
Ví dụ: To relax, I usually listen to music, dance a little, or take a short nap. For example, after a long day I put on calming music for 30 minutes and sometimes dance to lift my mood before I sleep.
× I go to my bed.
✓ I go to bed.
Use the correct article pattern: 'go to bed' is an idiomatic expression meaning to lie down or sleep. Using 'my' is unnecessary and sounds unnatural in this context. Remove 'my' to follow standard English usage. Grammar problem type ID:22
× I usually relax with my pets because they are help me to relax my mind.
✓ I usually relax with my pets because they help me relax my mind.
Pronoun 'they' is correct, but auxiliary 'are' is incorrect before 'help'. The verb should be simple present 'help' to agree with plural subject 'they'. Also, 'to relax my mind' can be shortened to 'relax my mind' after 'help me'. Remove 'are' and 'to' for correct structure and subject-verb agreement. Grammar problem type ID:12
× Sometimes I listen music, or sometimes I dance or I sleep.
✓ Sometimes I listen to music, sometimes I dance, or I sleep.
The verb 'listen' requires the preposition 'to' when followed by an object: 'listen to music'. This is a prepositional requirement related to verb patterns and not a simple -ing form issue; keep verb forms consistent. Also, streamline repetition by removing the second 'sometimes' or keep for emphasis with commas. Added commas for natural rhythm. Grammar problem type ID:8
× Yeah, definitely. I think listening to music is relaxing because music is like a medicine.
✓ Yes, definitely. I think listening to music is relaxing because music is like medicine.
'Yeah' is informal; 'Yes' is more appropriate in test responses. 'Like a medicine' is grammatically acceptable but 'like medicine' is the more natural idiomatic expression. No change to participle 'listening' is required, but formality and idiom improved. Grammar problem type ID:10