Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
I'm really good at giving gifts and it was my, it was not my nature, but I've learned how to give free gifts to others because when I went to Jeju Island with my friends, one of the owners of the hotel that I've stayed gave gift.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Usually on their birthdays, of course, but also when there are occasions that I want to celebrate. For example, if my friend passed a certificate exam, then I might celebrate and celebrate them and to make a little cookie for them. So yeah, there are many occasions.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
I tend to consider their age, gender and of course their preferences. And one of the most important thing, when I choose the gift, I always think about the right price also.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
I've never given some handmade gift but I really want to try. There was 1 friend who really likes to eat sweet dessert and I want to give her a sweet cookies for her birthday.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
It doesn't can be a tool to express my feeling, but I'm sure that the someone who receives the present will be feel better if they receive it.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: 문장이 다소 장황하고 중복이 있습니다. 주제문을 먼저 명확히 말한 뒤, 관련된 배경을 간결하게 덧붙이세요. 관사와 시제, 어순에 주의하고 불필요한 삽입구를 줄이세요. 예: 'I'm really good at giving gifts. I learned how to choose thoughtful presents after seeing a hotel owner in Jeju give gifts to guests.' 같은 구조로 말하세요.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy giving gifts. I learned to be thoughtful about presents after staying at a hotel in Jeju where the owner warmly gave gifts to guests, which inspired me to do the same.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: 답변은 관련 내용을 포함하지만 반복과 어색한 표현('celebrate and celebrate them')이 보입니다. 핵심 문장 다음에 구체적인 예를 한두 문장으로 자연스럽게 연결하세요. 연결어를 사용해 흐름을 매끄럽게 하세요.
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on birthdays and special occasions. For instance, if a friend passes a certification exam, I often bake small cookies to celebrate their achievement.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: 내용은 적절하지만 문법과 어순을 다듬고 표현을 자연스럽게 만드세요. 항목을 나열할 때는 연결어로 묶고 'right price' 대신 'appropriate price' 같은 표현을 쓰세요.
Ví dụ: I consider the recipient's age, gender and personal preferences. I also make sure the gift is within an appropriate price range so it suits both the person and my budget.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: 부정문과 의도 표현이 혼재되어 있습니다. 과거 경험과 미래 계획을 명확히 구분해 말하세요. 단수·복수와 관사 사용에도 주의하세요 ('a sweet cookie' 또는 'some sweet cookies').
Ví dụ: I haven't given a handmade gift yet, but I'd like to try. For example, I plan to bake some cookies for a friend who loves sweets for her next birthday.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: 문법 오류와 어색한 구조가 있습니다 ('doesn't can be', 'the someone'). 의견 제시는 괜찮지만 더 명확한 주제문과 이유·예시로 뒷받침하세요. 부정 표현 대신 긍정/비교 구조로 말하면 좋습니다.
Ví dụ: Not necessarily; expensive gifts don't always express true feelings. I believe a thoughtful, affordable gift can be more meaningful because it shows you considered the recipient's tastes and needs.
× ...one of the owners of the hotel that I've stayed gave gift.
✓ ...one of the owners of the hotel where I stayed gave a gift.
The phrase 'that I've stayed' is incorrect because 'stay' requires a preposition or relative structure to indicate location. Use 'where I stayed' to refer to the hotel. Also use the simple past 'stayed' to match the narrative and add the article 'a' before 'gift'. Suggestion: Use 'where I stayed' or 'that I stayed at' and include the indefinite article before countable nouns ('a gift').
× Usually on their birthdays, of course, but also when there are occasions that I want to celebrate.
✓ Usually on their birthdays, of course, but also when there are occasions I want to celebrate.
The clause 'that I want to celebrate' is grammatically acceptable but wordy; omitting 'that' makes the sentence more natural. Maintain present simple 'want' for habitual action. Suggestion: Prefer concise relative clauses in spoken English.
× ...then I might celebrate and celebrate them and to make a little cookie for them.
✓ ...then I might celebrate them and make a little cookie for them.
The infinitive marker 'to' is unnecessary after 'and'. Also repeating 'celebrate' is redundant; combine actions with parallel structures: 'celebrate them and make'. Use singular 'a little cookie' or plural 'some little cookies' consistently.
× I tend to consider their age, gender and of course their preferences.
✓ I tend to consider their age, gender, and, of course, their preferences.
This is mainly punctuation and natural phrasing; adding commas improves clarity. 'Of course' is a parenthetical element and should be set off with commas. Quantifier issue here is minor; keep plural 'preferences' to match 'their'.
× And one of the most important thing, when I choose the gift, I always think about the right price also.
✓ And one of the most important things when I choose a gift is that I always think about the right price.
Use plural 'things' to agree with 'one of the', change word order to form a clear clause, and use 'a gift' as a countable noun. Place 'also' differently or omit it; here 'is that' links the subject and complement.
× I've never given some handmade gift but I really want to try.
✓ I've never given a handmade gift, but I really want to try.
Use 'a handmade gift' not 'some handmade gift' when referring to a single example; present perfect 'I've never given' is correct for experience. Add a comma before 'but'.
× There was 1 friend who really likes to eat sweet dessert and I want to give her a sweet cookies for her birthday.
✓ There was one friend who really liked to eat sweet desserts, and I wanted to give her some sweet cookies for her birthday.
Consistency of tense: narrative used past, so use 'liked' and 'wanted'. Use 'one' instead of '1' in formal writing. 'Sweet dessert' is redundant; 'desserts' or 'a sweet dessert' works—here plural 'desserts'. 'Some sweet cookies' or 'a sweet cookie' matches countability. Use pronoun 'her' correctly and ensure agreement.
× It doesn't can be a tool to express my feeling, but I'm sure that the someone who receives the present will be feel better if they receive it.
✓ It can't necessarily be a tool to express my feelings, but I'm sure that someone who receives the present will feel better when they get it.
'Doesn't can' is incorrect; use 'can't' or 'doesn't necessarily' with an appropriate verb. Use plural 'feelings' to match general sense. Remove extra 'the' before 'someone'. Use future 'will feel' without extra 'be'. Replace 'receive' with 'get' for naturalness or keep 'receive' once. Suggestion: Use modal + base verb ('can', 'may') and avoid double auxiliaries.