Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. I remember when I was a kid my parents often take us to another city by car and in the car I loved it too. Uh, looking outside and I remembered they were a lots of cars and mountains and rivers. I really enjoy it.
Giám khảo
What types of cars do you like?
Thí sinh
I like the car umm, in umm, white color especially uh, it contain about 6 people because my family is a big family so it needs a huge content and.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
Thí sinh
It depends, if my family plan to have a long trip travel I will turn with my siblings or my parents but if we just have a short trips I will be a driver.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
Thí sinh
OK, if we meet her traffic Jen, we usually turn on a radio or a lovely podcast to listen and also we, uh, play some games to, uh.
Giám khảo
Do you think car colours are important?
Thí sinh
Yes, for sure. Uh, my husband's always said, uh, it's important to choose the color of the car because it is important for the second hand price. If you need to sell your car, you need a good price. So, umm, for man, it's important.
Giám khảo
Will you buy an expensive car in the future?
Thí sinh
I would say no. If I need to buy a car I yes of course the price is definitely the consider umm item. But for me the car function and the electrical items are more important than that.
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Be more grammatically accurate and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct verb forms and article use, and give one or two specific memories with linking words. Avoid filler sounds (uh) and repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoyed traveling by car as a child. My parents often drove us to visit relatives in another city, and I loved looking out at the mountains and rivers along the way. For example, I remember stopping at a small lake where we had a picnic, which made the trips special.
What types of cars do you like?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence and then specific reasons. Use correct grammar for describing capacity and avoid hesitations. Use linking words like because and so to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I prefer white cars that can seat about six people. Because my family is large, we need a spacious vehicle, so a six-seater offers enough room for everyone and for our luggage.
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Use conditional structures correctly and be more concise. State preference clearly, then explain reasoning with linking words. Correct tense and word choice (e.g., ‘travel’ → ‘trip’, ‘turn’ unclear).
Ví dụ: It depends. If we take a long trip, I usually ride as a passenger so I can relax and talk with my family. However, for short trips I prefer to drive because it gives me control and is more convenient.
What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be specific and avoid pronunciation errors. Start with a clear statement and give two concrete activities using linking words like and or so. Remove fillers and finish thoughts.
Ví dụ: When we get stuck in a traffic jam, we usually turn on the radio or listen to a podcast to pass the time. We also play simple car games like ‘I spy’ or tell stories to keep everyone entertained.
Do you think car colours are important?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Provide a concise opinion then give a clear reason with examples. Correct possessive and plurality issues and avoid repetitive phrases. Use linking words like because and therefore.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think car colour matters because it affects resale value and buyer appeal. For example, neutral colours like white or silver tend to sell faster and for a better price, so many people prefer them.
Will you buy an expensive car in the future?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and explain reasons with clear, natural language. Avoid contradictions and filler words. Use linking words like but or however and give a specific feature you value.
Ví dụ: No, I probably wouldn't buy an expensive car. While price is important, I care more about practical features such as fuel efficiency, safety systems and reliable electronics, so I would choose a mid-range model with good functionality.
× I remember when I was a kid my parents often take us to another city by car and in the car I loved it too.
✓ I remember when I was a kid my parents often took us to another city by car and I loved it too.
The sentence describes repeated events in the past, so the main verbs should be in the past tense. 'Take' should be changed to 'took' to match 'remember' and 'was' and to indicate habitual past action. Suggestion: use past simple for habitual past events ('often took').
× Uh, looking outside and I remembered they were a lots of cars and mountains and rivers.
✓ I remember looking outside and seeing lots of cars and mountains and rivers.
Mixes past and present forms awkwardly and uses incorrect phrase 'a lots of'. For describing memories, 'remember' can be present with gerund 'looking' or past 'remembered' with clause; here 'I remember looking' is natural. 'Seeing' is the correct verb form after 'looking' and 'lots of' is the correct quantifier. Suggestion: use 'I remember looking outside and seeing...'.
× I really enjoy it.
✓ I really enjoyed it.
Refers to enjoyment during childhood trips, so past tense 'enjoyed' matches the context. Suggestion: keep verb tense consistent with the time frame of the memory.
× I like the car umm, in umm, white color especially uh, it contain about 6 people because my family is a big family so it needs a huge content and.
✓ I like cars that are white, especially ones that can hold about six people because my family is large so we need a lot of space.
Several issues: 'in white color' is unnatural; 'it contain' uses incorrect verb form and subject-verb agreement; 'huge content' is incorrect word choice for space. Corrections: use adjective order 'white cars' or 'cars that are white', 'can hold' for capacity, 'family is large' or 'we have a large family', 'need a lot of space'. Suggestion: simplify and use 'can hold' and 'space' for capacity.
× It depends, if my family plan to have a long trip travel I will turn with my siblings or my parents but if we just have a short trips I will be a driver.
✓ It depends. If my family plans to have a long trip, I will take turns driving with my siblings or my parents, but if we just have a short trip I will be the driver.
'Family' is singular so verb should be 'plans' (subject-verb agreement). 'Turn' should be 'take turns driving' for the intended meaning. 'Trip travel' is redundant; use 'trip' and 'short trips' should agree singular/plural; made consistent as 'short trip'. Also use 'the driver' or 'drive' consistently. Suggestion: use 'take turns driving' and ensure subject-verb agreement ('family plans').
× OK, if we meet her traffic Jen, we usually turn on a radio or a lovely podcast to listen and also we, uh, play some games to, uh.
✓ OK, if we encounter a traffic jam, we usually turn on the radio or a podcast to listen to and also play some games.
'Meet her traffic Jen' is unintelligible and contains wrong pronoun 'her' and name-like 'Jen'. Correct phrase is 'encounter a traffic jam'. 'Turn on a radio' should be 'turn on the radio' or 'turn on a radio' consistently; 'to listen' needs 'to' at end of 'listen to'. Suggestion: use 'encounter a traffic jam' and 'listen to a podcast'.
× Uh, my husband's always said, uh, it's important to choose the color of the car because it is important for the second hand price.
✓ My husband always says it's important to choose the color of the car because it affects the second-hand price.
'My husband's always said' mixes contraction for 'has' with past; better 'always says' for habitual opinion. 'Second hand price' should be hyphenated 'second-hand price' or 'resale value'; 'it is important for' is awkward — use 'affects'. Suggestion: use 'my husband always says' and 'affects the resale value'.
× If you need to sell your car, you need a good price. So, umm, for man, it's important.
✓ If you need to sell your car, you want a good price. So, for men, it's important.
'You need a good price' is understandable but 'want' is more natural. 'For man' is incorrect; plural 'for men' or 'for a man' depending on meaning. Suggestion: use plural 'men' when speaking generally and prefer 'want a good price' or 'get a good price'.
× I would say no. If I need to buy a car I yes of course the price is definitely the consider umm item.
✓ I would say no. If I need to buy a car, yes of course the price is definitely a consideration.
Original has word order and word choice errors: 'I yes of course' is jumbled; 'definitely the consider umm item' is incorrect — use 'definitely a consideration'. Suggestion: simplify to 'the price is definitely a consideration'.
× But for me the car function and the electrical items are more important than that.
✓ But for me, the car's functionality and its electrical features are more important than that.
'Car function' is unnatural; 'functionality' or 'features' is better. 'Electrical items' should be 'electrical features' or 'electrical components'. Also possessive 'car's' clarifies meaning. Suggestion: use 'the car's functionality and electrical features'.