Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
In my opinion, I'm good at giving a gift uh, when it's my friend's birthday, I buy a cool and interesting gift for my friend and uh, I love giving gifts and for somebody because it's good and it.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
I usually give give gifts when my friend's birthday or my mom's day, uh, or teacher's day, I give a gift for them and I think it's a happy and it's good memory.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
I don't know, I like buy clothes and make up, uh, or bags, accessories, uh, sunglasses and these and umm, I some, I, I always buy online and uh, it might.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
I don't understand this sentence. Yeah, I don't understand what is a handmade.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
Uh, yeah. Are you feel, uh, when I give expensive gift, I, uh, it uh, make me feel happy and exciting and uh, I enjoy, uh, I really enjoy giving expensive gift.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and structured: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (uh, um), and give one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words to connect ideas and finish with a brief reason or feeling.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think I'm good at giving gifts. For example, when it's a friend's birthday I usually choose something cool and useful, like a gadget or a book they want, because I enjoy seeing their surprised reaction.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and then list occasions using linking words (for example, such as, or) and a specific detail about how you celebrate to make it richer and more natural. Remove repetition and fillers.
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on special occasions, such as my friends' birthdays, Mother's Day, and Teacher's Day. For instance, on birthdays I often prepare a small party and a thoughtful present to create happy memories.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct statement about the main considerations (recipient's preferences, budget, occasion). Then give one or two specific examples and use linking words. Avoid saying "I don't know" and cut out hesitations.
Ví dụ: I consider the person's tastes and the occasion first. For example, if she likes fashion I might buy clothes, makeup, or accessories online, and I also keep my budget in mind so the gift is appropriate.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Do not say you don't understand; ask for clarification briefly if needed, then attempt an answer. Show understanding of 'handmade' (made by hand) and give a short personal example or explain you haven't made one and why.
Ví dụ: If you mean a handmade gift (made by hand), I haven't given one yet because I'm not confident in crafting. However, I once made a simple card with a photo and a short message for my mother.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear opinion and then explain why with a specific reason or example. Avoid vague emotional fillers; use linking words like 'because' or 'however' to clarify your view.
Ví dụ: I think expensive gifts can show strong feelings sometimes, because they often require more effort and money. However, I believe a thoughtful, affordable gift can be just as meaningful if it matches the recipient's interests.
× In my opinion, I'm good at giving a gift uh, when it's my friend's birthday, I buy a cool and interesting gift for my friend and uh, I love giving gifts and for somebody because it's good and it.
✓ In my opinion, I'm good at giving gifts. When it's my friend's birthday, I buy a cool and interesting present for them. I love giving gifts to people because it makes them happy.
Multiple issues: 1) Singular and plural issue (ID 1): 'a gift' and 'gifts' inconsistent; use plural when speaking generally. 2) Pronoun and article usage (IDs 12 and 22): 'a gift' then 'for my friend' is repetitive; use 'present' and 'them' for gender-neutral reference. 3) Sentence structure errors (ID 26): The original is run-on and unclear; split into shorter sentences. 4) Incorrect use of prepositions (ID 11): 'giving gifts and for somebody' is incorrect; use 'giving gifts to people'. Suggestion: Keep number agreement, avoid repetition, use clear pronouns, and split long run-on sentences into shorter ones.
× I usually give give gifts when my friend's birthday or my mom's day, uh, or teacher's day, I give a gift for them and I think it's a happy and it's good memory.
✓ I usually give gifts on my friend's birthday, on Mother's Day, or on Teacher's Day. I give them a gift and I think it creates happy memories.
Singular and plural issue (ID 1) and preposition errors (ID 11): Use 'give gifts' (plural) for habitual actions. Use preposition 'on' with days (on my friend's birthday, on Mother's Day). 'Give a gift for them' is incorrect; use 'give them a gift' or 'give a gift to them'. Also 'it's a happy and it's good memory' is ungrammatical; use 'creates happy memories'. Split into clearer sentences.
× I don't know, I like buy clothes and make up, uh, or bags, accessories, uh, sunglasses and these and umm, I some, I, I always buy online and uh, it might.
✓ I don't know. I like to buy clothes, makeup, bags, accessories, and sunglasses. I usually buy online.
Present tense and verb form issues (ID 6 and ID 8): 'I like buy' should be 'I like to buy' or 'I like buying' (verb + to-infinitive or gerund). 'Make up' should be 'makeup' as a noun. 'I some, I, I always buy online and uh, it might.' is incomplete and ungrammatical (sentence structure error ID 26). Suggestion: Use correct verb forms, list items cleanly with commas, and complete the final clause or remove it.
× I don't understand this sentence. Yeah, I don't understand what is a handmade.
✓ I don't understand this sentence. I don't know what 'handmade' means.
Sentence structure error (ID 26) and word order/pronoun use (ID 12): 'I don't understand what is a handmade' uses incorrect word order for indirect questions and misuses 'a' with an adjective 'handmade'. Use 'what 'handmade' means' or 'what a handmade gift is'. Suggestion: For indirect questions use subject-verb order (what handmade means), and use appropriate articles when necessary.
× Uh, yeah. Are you feel, uh, when I give expensive gift, I, uh, it uh, make me feel happy and exciting and uh, I enjoy, uh, I really enjoy giving expensive gift.
✓ Yes. When I give an expensive gift, it makes me feel happy and excited. I really enjoy giving expensive gifts.
Present tense and third person agreement (IDs 6 and 2): 'Are you feel' is incorrect for meaning; should be 'Yes' or 'I feel'. 'When I give expensive gift' needs an article: 'an expensive gift'. Subject-verb agreement: 'it make me' should be 'it makes me' (third person singular). Word choice: 'exciting' describes something that excites others; the correct adjective for a feeling is 'excited'. Also pluralize 'gifts' for general statement. Suggestion: Use correct articles, ensure subject-verb agreement, and choose correct adjective forms.