Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
I think I good at giving gifts. I obtain short special gift for my friend such as uh, necklace, handbag or something.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
I usually give gift to other uh when some suck ash uh birthday get to it get to it or special occasion like.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
Yes I do. I take time a lot for choosing a gift for special person because I I want to. I want to give something good for person I love.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
Yes I have, I used to make uh necklace handmade for my friend in birthday. She lovely love it because I I ate Thai.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
No, I don't uh, expensive gift not better away. Uh, for example, I may neglect can make for my friend, She really expressed feeling.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and fluency: use correct verb forms and articles, reduce hesitations, and make the reply more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific examples. Use linking words if you add details.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think I'm quite good at choosing gifts. For example, I often buy small, meaningful items like a necklace or a handbag for close friends, because those items suit their daily style.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Work on pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence structure: state a clear time frame (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries), avoid filler sounds, and use plural/singular correctly. Use a linking phrase to list occasions.
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries. I also give presents at festivals or when someone achieves something important.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Clarify and expand with specific criteria: start with a direct topic sentence, then list concrete factors (recipient's interests, needs, occasion, budget) using linking words like 'because' or 'so'. Reduce repetition.
Ví dụ: I spend a lot of time choosing gifts because I want them to be meaningful. For instance, I consider the person's hobbies, what they need, the occasion, and my budget so the present feels personal.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Fix grammar and coherence, and give a clear short story: say what you made, who received it, and why they liked it. Remove unclear phrases and fillers, and use past simple correctly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have. For my friend's birthday I made a handmade necklace. She loved it because it was personal and showed I put time and effort into making something just for her.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Give a clear opinion with supporting reasons and examples. Use correct grammar for negatives and linkers like 'for example' or 'instead'. Explain why thoughtful gifts can be more meaningful than costly ones.
Ví dụ: No, I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better. For example, a handmade card or a small, thoughtful item can show more care because it reflects personal attention and understanding of the recipient.
× I think I good at giving gifts.
✓ I think I am good at giving gifts.
Missing auxiliary verb 'am' for the adjective phrase; subject 'I' requires the linking verb 'am' before 'good'. Use 'I am' to form a correct present simple state.
× I obtain short special gift for my friend such as uh, necklace, handbag or something.
✓ I usually get small special gifts for my friends, such as a necklace, a handbag, or something similar.
'Obtain' is formal and unnatural in this context; 'get' or 'buy' is more natural. 'short special gift' is incorrect — use 'small special gifts'. Plural 'gifts' matches general habit. Add indefinite articles 'a' before singular count nouns and make 'friend' plural if speaking generally.
× I usually give gift to other uh when some suck ash uh birthday get to it get to it or special occasion like.
✓ I usually give gifts to others on occasions like birthdays or other special events.
Use plural 'gifts' and 'others'. Preposition 'on' is used with occasions; 'birthday' should be plural 'birthdays' for general habit. Remove filler words and incorrect phrases; use 'occasions like' or 'special events'.
× I take time a lot for choosing a gift for special person because I I want to. I want to give something good for person I love.
✓ I spend a lot of time choosing a gift for a special person because I want to give something nice to the person I love.
Use 'spend a lot of time' instead of 'take time a lot'. Use 'choosing' (verb + -ing) after 'spend time'. Include the article 'a' before 'special person' and 'the person I love' for specificity. Use 'to' with 'give something nice to someone'.
× Yes I have, I used to make uh necklace handmade for my friend in birthday.
✓ Yes I have. I used to make a handmade necklace for my friend on her birthday.
Add auxiliary punctuation; use 'a handmade necklace' (article and adjective order). Use preposition 'on' with 'birthday' and specify 'her' to be clear. 'Used to' correctly indicates past habitual action.
× She lovely love it because I I ate Thai.
✓ She really loved it because I made it by hand.
'She lovely love it' is ungrammatical; use 'She really loved it' (past tense). 'I ate Thai' is meaningless here; likely intended 'I made it' or 'I made it myself' to explain the reason. Use past tense to match 'used to make'.
× No, I don't uh, expensive gift not better away.
✓ No. Expensive gifts do not necessarily express feelings better.
Negation was incorrect. Use subject 'expensive gifts' plural and 'do not' to negate. 'Not better away' is ungrammatical; replace with 'do not necessarily express feelings better' to convey intended meaning.
× Uh, for example, I may neglect can make for my friend, She really expressed feeling.
✓ For example, a thoughtful or handmade gift I make for my friend can express my feelings better.
Original sentence is unclear and mixes verbs. Use a clear subject and verb: 'a thoughtful or handmade gift I make' and 'can express my feelings better'. Ensure verb forms match and use 'can' before base verb 'express'. Use lowercase and proper punctuation.