Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you wear a watch?
Thí sinh
Well, not really, because wearing a watch is not suitable for me and also I always use my phone for everything because my mobile phone can, you know, cover everything and I find that a watch slightly unnecessary.
Giám khảo
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Thí sinh
Well to be honest I haven't got a watch as a gift because I'm I'm not really into accessorize such as watches. So my parents and my friends they know that and instead they usually gave me other gifts such as a clothes or perfume which suits my interest.
Giám khảo
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Thí sinh
Well, I think it really depends on people needs and interest. Umm for in my perspective I think that an expensive watch is one of the clearest way to, you know, display success without being overtly flashy and also can show who you who they are.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
Thí sinh
Welch I don't think wearing a watch is essential since everyone can check their phone for the time and thanks to convenience and multi functions. However, I believe that some people still prefer watches for their style and outfits. Finishing.
Do you wear a watch?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid filler words. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific reason and a brief supporting detail. Use linking words to connect ideas and keep answers within 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Not really. I prefer using my smartphone to check the time because it also handles messages, calendars and alarms, so a separate watch feels unnecessary.
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Correct grammar and reduce repetition. Use a clear topic sentence, then give a specific example of alternative gifts and a brief reason. Link sentences with words like 'so' or 'therefore'.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't received a watch as a gift. My family knows I don't like accessories, so they usually give me clothes or perfume that match my tastes.
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Avoid hesitation and clarify your reasoning. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., 'status symbol', 'personal identity') and one or two linked supporting points. Keep it to 2–3 sentences and fix grammar errors.
Ví dụ: I think many people buy expensive watches as a status symbol because a luxury watch can subtly display success and personal taste, helping them express their identity.
Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear opinion, then support it with a concise reason and an acknowledgement of the alternative. Remove unnecessary words and avoid saying 'Finishing'. Use linking words like 'however' correctly.
Ví dụ: I don't think watches are essential because smartphones provide time and many other functions. However, some people still wear watches as a stylish accessory to complete their outfits.
× Well, not really, because wearing a watch is not suitable for me and also I always use my phone for everything because my mobile phone can, you know, cover everything and I find that a watch slightly unnecessary.
✓ Well, not really, because wearing a watch is not suitable for me, and I always use my phone for everything because my mobile phone can, you know, do everything, and I find a watch slightly unnecessary.
Use of articles: 'find that a watch slightly unnecessary' needs the article 'a' before 'watch' and a verb for 'can do everything' rather than 'cover everything'. Also improve parallelism and remove redundant 'also'. Suggestion: include 'a' before singular countable noun and use 'do' instead of 'cover'.
× Well to be honest I haven't got a watch as a gift because I'm I'm not really into accessorize such as watches.
✓ Well, to be honest, I haven't got a watch as a gift because I'm not really into accessories such as watches.
Incorrect word form and repetition: 'accessorize' is a verb; the noun 'accessories' is required. Also remove duplicate 'I'm'. Suggestion: use correct noun form and avoid repetition.
× So my parents and my friends they know that and instead they usually gave me other gifts such as a clothes or perfume which suits my interest.
✓ So my parents and my friends know that, and instead they usually give me other gifts such as clothes or perfume which suit my interests.
Subject-verb agreement and article/number: 'parents and friends' is plural so verb should be 'give' not 'gave' for habitual action. 'a clothes' is wrong; 'clothes' is plural and needs no 'a'. Also 'which suit my interests' uses plural verb to agree with plural noun 'clothes or perfume' and 'interests' is more natural. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual actions and match singular/plural forms.
× Well, I think it really depends on people needs and interest.
✓ Well, I think it really depends on people's needs and interests.
Possessive form required: 'people needs' should be 'people's needs' and both 'needs' and 'interests' should be plural. Suggestion: use possessive apostrophe for 'people' and plural nouns.
× Umm for in my perspective I think that an expensive watch is one of the clearest way to, you know, display success without being overtly flashy and also can show who you who they are.
✓ Umm, from my perspective, I think that an expensive watch is one of the clearest ways to, you know, display success without being overtly flashy and can also show who they are.
Article and number: 'one of the clearest way' should be 'one of the clearest ways' because 'one of' takes plural noun. Also fix preposition 'from my perspective' instead of 'for in my perspective', remove duplicate words 'who you who', and adjust word order for 'can also show who they are'. Suggestion: use correct collocations and plural after 'one of'.
× Welch I don't think wearing a watch is essential since everyone can check their phone for the time and thanks to convenience and multi functions.
✓ Well, I don't think wearing a watch is essential since everyone can check their phone for the time thanks to its convenience and multifunctions.
Spelling and noun usage: 'Welch' should be 'Well'. 'thanks to convenience and multi functions' needs a determiner 'its' and a single word 'multifunctions' or 'multiple functions'. Suggestion: correct spelling, add possessive determiner, and use correct compound noun or phrase.
× However, I believe that some people still prefer watches for their style and outfits. Finishing.
✓ However, I believe that some people still prefer watches for their style and outfits.
Extraneous word: 'Finishing.' is unnecessary and ungrammatical in this context. Remove it. Suggestion: end the sentence without 'Finishing'.