Part 1
Giám khảo
Is there a difference between where you meet friends now and where you used to meet them in the past?
Thí sinh
I think it's quite different because now today we grow up and we are adult. It's different from the past that we meet every day but for now we have two schedule the day we are all available
Giám khảo
Why are some places suitable for meeting while others are not?
Thí sinh
I think it depends on a group perspective such as from my group, we want to meet somewhere private because we have to talk to each other and sometimes we laugh each other.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
Thí sinh
For now I prefer spend time a group of my friend because we have only four in my group and our perspective is the same we have the same personality. That's why we can spend time and talk to each other lively.
Giám khảo
Would you invite friends to your home?
Thí sinh
Yes, but it's rarely invited to my home. We always They meet and catch up in other space like a supermarket, the mall or something else to do activity together.
Giám khảo
How important are friends to you?
Thí sinh
I think friends are important because we can share a good time and bad time together. We can share the feeling when we face some situation that we didn't expect.
Giám khảo
Do you often go out with your friends?
Thí sinh
Not often, but regularly like third times per year because we have to do our own work and we share life in two or three months.
Giám khảo
Where do you often meet each other?
Thí sinh
probably in karaoke because it's private. Sometimes we can sing each other to break the ice or sometimes we turn off the song and talk to each other to share our life at the same time.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do with your friends?
Thí sinh
We always go to a shop like a perfume shop or accessory shop to share share our perspective to oh it is suit you like that and sometimes we share our life between
Giám khảo
Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do. I have included me, we have four of each other and we have VR friends for ten years and we spend time with good or bad time, we discuss about our own perspective until we are on the same page
Is there a difference between where you meet friends now and where you used to meet them in the past?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be clearer and more grammatical: start with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct tense and plural/singular forms and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, there is a difference. When we were younger we met every day at school, but now as adults we only meet when our schedules align. For example, we usually plan one weekend a month because everyone has work and other commitments.
Why are some places suitable for meeting while others are not?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear general statement, then give specific reasons and an example. Use linking words like 'because', 'so', or 'for example', and correct phrasing (e.g. 'we laugh together').
Ví dụ: Some places are better because they suit the group's needs. For example, my friends prefer private places because we want to talk openly and sometimes laugh together without disturbing others.
Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: State your preference clearly, then explain reasons with specific details and linking words. Fix grammar (e.g. 'I prefer to spend time with a group of friends') and avoid vague phrases.
Ví dụ: I prefer spending time with a group of friends because there are four of us and we share similar interests and personalities. As a result, conversations are lively and everyone enjoys the activities we choose.
Would you invite friends to your home?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Make one clear statement and explain frequency with correct structure. Use specific examples of alternatives and correct word order. Avoid contradictory fragments.
Ví dụ: I rarely invite friends to my home. Instead, we usually meet at places like the mall or a café because it is more convenient and there are more activities to do together.
How important are friends to you?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct statement about importance, then provide specific reasons and a brief example. Use linking words like 'because' and correct tense.
Ví dụ: Friends are very important to me because they share both good and bad times with me. For instance, when I had a problem at work, my close friends supported me and helped me find a solution.
Do you often go out with your friends?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a clear frequency statement and explain reasons with correct grammar and numbers. Use linking words and a precise time frame (e.g. 'about three times a year').
Ví dụ: Not often — we go out together about three times a year because we are busy with work. Usually we meet every two or three months to catch up.
Where do you often meet each other?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give specific reasons and correct collocations (e.g. 'sing together', 'break the ice'). Use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: We often meet at a karaoke bar because it offers privacy. Sometimes we sing together to break the ice, and other times we turn off the music and talk about our lives.
What do you usually do with your friends?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Make a clear opening sentence about typical activities, then give two specific examples with concise explanations. Avoid repetitions and unfinished thoughts.
Ví dụ: We usually go shopping together, for example to perfume or accessory shops to help each other choose items. We also spend time talking about our personal lives while we browse.
Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give a clear, specific detail about length of friendship and an example of what you share. Use correct phrases (e.g. 'we have been friends for ten years') and avoid unclear words like 'VR friends'.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I have three close friends and we have been friends for about ten years. Over that time we have supported each other through good and bad periods and we often discuss our opinions until we agree.
× I think it's quite different because now today we grow up and we are adult.
✓ I think it's quite different because now we have grown up and we are adults.
The sentence uses incorrect present tense forms. 'grow up' should be in the present perfect 'have grown up' to indicate a change up to the present. 'we are adult' needs plural noun agreement 'adults'. Use 'have grown up' for life-stage change and plural 'adults' to match subject. Suggestion: Use present perfect for life changes (have/has + past participle) and ensure plural nouns match plural subjects.
× It's different from the past that we meet every day but for now we have two schedule the day we are all available
✓ It's different from the past: we used to meet every day, but now we have to arrange two schedules for the days when we are all available.
'meet every day' is fine but needs 'used to' to contrast past habitual action. 'for now we have two schedule' has tense and number errors; 'now' should use present simple and 'schedules' must be plural. 'the day we are all available' needs clearer phrasing 'for the days when we are all available'. Suggestion: Use 'used to' for past habits, pluralize countable nouns, and rephrase for clarity.
× I think it depends on a group perspective such as from my group, we want to meet somewhere private because we have to talk to each other and sometimes we laugh each other.
✓ I think it depends on the group's perspective. For example, in my group we want to meet somewhere private because we need to talk to each other and sometimes we laugh with each other.
'depends on a group perspective such as from my group' is awkward; use 'depends on the group's perspective' or 'for example'. 'we have to talk' is acceptable but 'need to talk' is more natural. 'laugh each other' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'laugh with each other'. Suggestion: Use possessive form for group perspective and correct prepositions with verbs (laugh with, talk to).
× For now I prefer spend time a group of my friend because we have only four in my group and our perspective is the same we have the same personality.
✓ For now I prefer to spend time with a group of my friends because there are only four of us in the group and our personalities are similar.
Missing 'to' after 'prefer' ('prefer to spend'). 'a group of my friend' needs plural 'friends' and 'with' is required after 'spend time'. 'we have only four in my group' should be 'there are only four of us' for natural expression. 'our perspective is the same we have the same personality' is run-on and needs plural 'personalities'. Suggestion: Use correct infinitive after prefer, correct prepositions, plural nouns, and split run-on ideas into clearer clauses.
× Yes, but it's rarely invited to my home.
✓ Yes, but friends are rarely invited to my home.
The original sentence misuses passive and 'it' as subject. We need a clear subject 'friends' and passive 'are invited' with adverb 'rarely'. Suggestion: Place the actual subject before the verb and use correct passive or active voice.
× We always They meet and catch up in other space like a supermarket, the mall or something else to do activity together.
✓ They usually meet and catch up in other places like supermarkets, the mall, or somewhere else to do activities together.
The sentence has mixed subjects 'We always They' and incorrect singular/plural and word choice: 'other space' should be 'other places'. 'something else to do activity together' is awkward; use 'somewhere else to do activities together'. Suggestion: Keep one subject, use plural nouns for general places/activities, and reorder for natural English.
× I think friends are important because we can share a good time and bad time together.
✓ I think friends are important because we can share good times and bad times together.
'a good time and bad time' is unnatural; use plural 'good times and bad times' when speaking generally. This is a pronoun/quantifier usage affecting noun form. Suggestion: Use plural forms when referring to repeated or general experiences.
× We can share the feeling when we face some situation that we didn't expect.
✓ We can share our feelings when we face situations that we don't expect.
Tense inconsistency: 'didn't expect' (past) should match present context 'we don't expect' or use present simple for general truth. 'the feeling' should be 'our feelings' and 'some situation' should be plural 'situations' for general cases. Suggestion: Use present simple for general truths and pluralize nouns when speaking generally.
× Not often, but regularly like third times per year because we have to do our own work and we share life in two or three months.
✓ Not often, but roughly three times per year because we have to do our own work, and we catch up every two or three months.
'third times per year' is incorrect; use 'three times per year'. 'we share life in two or three months' is unnatural; 'catch up every two or three months' fits intended meaning. Ensure consistent present simple tense for habitual actions. Suggestion: Use correct numerals in expressions of frequency and natural verbs like 'catch up' for meeting and sharing life updates.
× probably in karaoke because it's private.
✓ Probably at karaoke because it's private.
Use preposition 'at' for activities or places like 'karaoke' rather than 'in'. Suggestion: Use 'at' for venues/activities: at karaoke, at the mall.
× Sometimes we can sing each other to break the ice or sometimes we turn off the song and talk to each other to share our life at the same time.
✓ Sometimes we sing to each other to break the ice, or we turn off the music and talk to each other to share our lives.
'sing each other' should be 'sing to each other'. 'turn off the song' is better as 'turn off the music'. 'share our life' should be plural 'our lives' when referring to different people's experiences. Suggestion: Use correct prepositions with verbs (sing to), use 'music' for songs in a venue, and pluralize 'lives' for multiple people.
× We always go to a shop like a perfume shop or accessory shop to share share our perspective to oh it is suit you like that and sometimes we share our life between
✓ We always go to shops like perfume or accessory shops to share our opinions about what suits each of us, and sometimes we share our lives.
Multiple issues: 'go to a shop like a perfume shop or accessory shop' is repetitive—use plural 'shops'. 'share share our perspective to oh it is suit you like that' is ungrammatical; use 'share our opinions about what suits each of us'. 'share our life between' is incomplete—use 'share our lives'. Suggestion: Simplify repetitive nouns, use 'opinions' and 'what suits each of us' for clarity, and finish clauses properly.
× Yes, I do. I have included me, we have four of each other and we have VR friends for ten years and we spend time with good or bad time, we discuss about our own perspective until we are on the same page
✓ Yes, I do. Including me, there are four of us, and we have been friends for ten years. We have spent good and bad times together, and we discuss our perspectives until we are on the same page.
Tense and structure errors: 'I have included me' should be 'including me'. 'we have four of each other' should be 'there are four of us'. 'we have VR friends for ten years' likely means 'we have been friends for ten years' requiring present perfect continuous/ perfect 'have been friends'. 'we spend time with good or bad time' should be 'we have spent good and bad times together'. 'discuss about' is incorrect; 'discuss' does not take 'about'. Suggestion: Use 'have been friends' for an action continuing to present, correct idiomatic expressions ('there are four of us', 'discuss our perspectives').