Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
I enjoyed traveling by car. Uh, I found, I found it really, I found it, it really fascinating to just look at the window while we're traveling in the city or outside of the city. The views from the, uh, from the car is incred, is incredibly beautiful.
Giám khảo
What types of cars do you like?
Thí sinh
I don't have specific types of cars that I like, but personally I like cars with pop-ups. Uh, because I found this car really cute and it's such interesting combination to see a cute, Funny Car.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
Thí sinh
I had no chance to be a driver, so I can't really decide that uh, for now I will choose uh to be a passenger because uh, it gives me more time to look outside of the window and do not think about route.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
Thí sinh
I think I do what every person does, like watching Tiktoks, reading something, uh, because I just port at the, at the traffic jam. If I have a person that, that traveling with me, I will just talk with this person and discuss something.
Giám khảo
Do you think car colours are important?
Thí sinh
Use a thin car. Colors are important because it can play a role in safety on the road. Uh, for example, yellow cars are really noticeable and that's it.
Giám khảo
Will you buy an expensive car in the future?
Thí sinh
I mean, if I have enough money for it, why not? Uh, I have uh, I, I don't really like cars. I don't a car guy, but if I have money and I will like some car, some specific car a lot, I will definitely buy it.
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid hesitations and repetitions. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Use correct grammar (e.g., plural/singular agreement) and reduce filler sounds.
Ví dụ: Yes, I loved traveling by car as a child. For example, I enjoyed watching changing landscapes through the window, especially when we drove into the countryside, because the views of fields and hills felt peaceful and memorable.
What types of cars do you like?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence and explain what you mean by 'pop-ups' with a clear reason and one brief example. Avoid vague statements and fix grammar and word choice (e.g., 'it's such an interesting combination' is unclear).
Ví dụ: I don't have a single favourite model, but I especially like cars with pop-up headlights because they look stylish and nostalgic. For example, old sports cars with pop-up lights often seem playful and give the car a unique character.
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give a clear reason using a linking word. Avoid hesitations and improve grammar (use present simple and correct negatives).
Ví dụ: For now I prefer to be a passenger because I haven't learned to drive yet and it lets me relax. For instance, as a passenger I can enjoy the scenery or read without worrying about navigation.
What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be specific and concise: start with a topic sentence, then list one or two typical activities with linking words and a short example. Correct word choice (e.g., 'stuck in a traffic jam') and reduce filler words.
Ví dụ: When I'm stuck in a traffic jam, I usually watch short videos on my phone or read an article to pass the time. If I'm with someone, I often chat about work or upcoming plans to make the delay more pleasant.
Do you think car colours are important?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Give a clear opinion first, then support it with a specific reason and an example. Avoid unclear phrases and finish with a concluding link. Use correct grammar (plural/singular, articles).
Ví dụ: Yes, I think car colours matter because they affect visibility. For example, light colours like yellow or white are easier for other drivers to see, which can reduce the risk of accidents.
Will you buy an expensive car in the future?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear conditional answer, then explain your personal view with one concise reason. Avoid repetition and improve sentence structure (use conditionals accurately).
Ví dụ: If I can afford it in the future, I might buy an expensive car, but I wouldn't buy one just for status. Instead, I would choose it for comfort or features I value, such as safety systems and fuel efficiency.
× 'The views from the, uh, from the car is incred, is incredibly beautiful.'
✓ 'The views from the car are incredibly beautiful.'
'Views' is plural, so the verb must agree: use 'are' not 'is'. Also remove filler repetition and fragmented words to make the sentence grammatical and fluent.
× 'I don't have specific types of cars that I like, but personally I like cars with pop-ups.'
✓ 'I don't have specific types of cars that I like, but personally I like cars with pop-up headlights.'
Use of 'pop-ups' is informal and unclear; replacing with 'pop-up headlights' clarifies meaning. The tense is present and appropriate; this correction addresses word choice rather than tense, but fits the present context.
× 'Uh, because I found this car really cute and it's such interesting combination to see a cute, Funny Car.'
✓ 'I find those cars really cute, and it's such an interesting combination to see a cute, funny car.'
Original sentence has tense inconsistency ('found' vs present idea), awkward structure and capitalization error ('Funny Car'). Change 'found' to 'find' to match habitual preference, add article 'an', lowercase 'funny', and reorder to improve sentence structure.
× 'I had no chance to be a driver, so I can't really decide that uh, for now I will choose uh to be a passenger because uh, it gives me more time to look outside of the window and do not think about route.'
✓ 'I have had no chance to be a driver, so I can't really decide; for now I would choose to be a passenger because it gives me more time to look out the window and not think about the route.'
Use present perfect 'have had' to express life experience up to now. 'Will choose' is inappropriate for a habitual preference—use 'would choose' or 'would prefer'. 'Look outside of the window' is better as 'look out the window'. Negation 'do not think about route' needs 'not' before infinitive and article 'the' before 'route'.
× 'I think I do what every person does, like watching Tiktoks, reading something, uh, because I just port at the, at the traffic jam.'
✓ 'I think I do what most people do, like watch TikToks or read something, because I just stop at a traffic jam.'
Parallel verb forms: use base verbs 'watch' and 'read' after 'like'. 'Every person' is better as 'most people' for naturalness. 'Tiktoks' should be 'TikToks'. 'Port' is a wrong word; likely 'stop'. Use 'a traffic jam' with article 'a'.
× 'If I have a person that, that traveling with me, I will just talk with this person and discuss something.'
✓ 'If I have someone traveling with me, I will just talk with them and discuss something.'
Use 'someone' not 'a person that that traveling' and correct verb form 'traveling' needs no relative clause here. Replace 'this person' with gender-neutral pronoun 'them'. Maintain conditional tense: present simple in 'If' clause with future 'will' is acceptable.
× 'Use a thin car. Colors are important because it can play a role in safety on the road.'
✓ 'I use a light-colored car. Colors are important because they can play a role in road safety.'
'Use a thin car' is ungrammatical and unclear; likely meant 'I use a light-colored car' or 'I prefer light-colored cars'. 'Colors' is plural so referent pronoun should be 'they' not 'it'. Also 'road safety' is more natural than 'safety on the road.'
× 'Uh, for example, yellow cars are really noticeable and that's it.'
✓ 'For example, yellow cars are very noticeable, and that's why people often choose them.'
Original 'that's it' is colloquial and incomplete. Improve by explaining consequence: 'that's why...' Also change 'really' to 'very' for formality; tense and agreement are fine.
× 'I mean, if I have enough money for it, why not? Uh, I have uh, I, I don't really like cars. I don't a car guy, but if I have money and I will like some car, some specific car a lot, I will definitely buy it.'
✓ 'I mean, if I have enough money for it, why not? I don't really like cars; I'm not a car guy, but if I have the money and I really like a specific car, I will definitely buy it.'
Fix sentence fragments and subject-verb forms: 'I don't a car guy' needs 'I'm not a car guy'. Simplify repetition and use 'the money' or 'enough money'. Replace 'I will like some car' with 'I really like a specific car' to express present preference that would motivate purchase. Tenses: conditional future is expressed with 'will' in main clause which is fine.