Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
Yes, I would say I mean yes, because giving gifts is a blessing and I am very blessed to have that type of skill to give the gifts to my closest ones like friends or my parents or my siblings.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
There is no anytime to give the gifts to others but whenever an occasion occur like birthday, birthday party or any wedding party then the moment when we are going to give gifts to someone. So I would say these are the occasion where I'm going to give the gifts.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
I'm choosing that genre of the particular person and what she or he wants or what the personality reflects. So it depends all the all on personality. If someone like jackets, then I'm going to give them jackets. If someone wants something electronic thing, then I'm going to give them electronic thing.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
Yes, uh, it was uh, Friday noon or, uh, I gave a clay pot to my friend. He always loved the thing that attached to nature. So that clay pot is very, uh, good, uh, for aesthetic purpose. So yes.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
Yes, sometime expensive gifts makes you a prominent and the gift giver because an expensive gift reflects how care you are with someone and how you are blessed to have someone or a.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and direct. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and add a brief reason or example. Use linking words to connect ideas and choose more natural phrasing (e.g., “I enjoy giving gifts” instead of “giving gifts is a blessing”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy giving gifts to my close family and friends because it makes them feel appreciated. For example, I often choose small, thoughtful items that match their hobbies, which usually makes them very happy.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and then give specific occasions using linking words. Avoid repeating words (e.g., “birthday” twice) and correct basic grammar (use present simple: “I give gifts on…”).
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and holidays. For example, at birthdays I try to pick something personal, while at weddings I often give practical household items.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear statement about what you consider, then give specific factors and examples. Use correct vocabulary (e.g., “their personality,” “preferences,” “interests”) and link ideas with words like “for example” or “also.” Avoid repetitive phrasing.
Ví dụ: I consider the recipient’s personality and interests when choosing a gift. For example, if they like fashion I might buy a jacket, whereas if they love gadgets I would choose a useful electronic device.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give a clear, well-structured short story with specific details (when, what, why). Reduce hesitations and filler words. Use linking words like “because” or “so” to explain reasons.
Ví dụ: Yes, I once gave a handmade clay pot to a friend last year because he loves natural, rustic items. He liked it for decoration, and I made it myself to make the gift more personal.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Express a balanced opinion with reasons and an example. Avoid unclear phrases and grammar errors. Use linking words like “however” to present a nuance (e.g., feelings can be shown by thoughtfulness, not only price).
Ví dụ: I think expensive gifts can show how much you value someone, but they don’t always express true feelings. For example, a simple handmade card or a thoughtful present often means more because it shows time and care rather than cost.
× Yes, I would say I mean yes, because giving gifts is a blessing and I am very blessed to have that type of skill to give the gifts to my closest ones like friends or my parents or my siblings.
✓ Yes, I would say so, because giving gifts is a blessing and I feel fortunate to have the ability to give gifts to my close friends and family.
The original sentence has redundant fragments and awkward phrasing ('I would say I mean yes') and incorrect word choice ('that type of skill'). This is a sentence structure and word choice problem. Suggest using concise expressions ('I would say so'), replacing 'very blessed' with 'feel fortunate' for naturalness, and using 'ability' instead of 'skill' when referring to giving gifts. Also simplify the list to 'close friends and family.'
× There is no anytime to give the gifts to others but whenever an occasion occur like birthday, birthday party or any wedding party then the moment when we are going to give gifts to someone.
✓ There is no specific time to give gifts to others, but whenever an occasion occurs, such as a birthday or a wedding, that is when we give gifts.
Original uses 'There is no anytime' (incorrect) and 'occasion occur' (verb form). This is a 'there be' and verb form issue. Use 'There is no specific time' and the verb 'occurs' to agree with singular 'occasion.' Remove redundancy and list examples clearly.
× So I would say these are the occasion where I'm going to give the gifts.
✓ So I would say these are the occasions when I give gifts.
Original has plural/singular mismatch and awkward tense ('I'm going to give the gifts'). This is a sentence structure problem. Use plural 'occasions' and 'when' to introduce the time clause; use simple present 'I give gifts' for habitual action.
× I'm choosing that genre of the particular person and what she or he wants or what the personality reflects.
✓ I consider a person's tastes and preferences and what their personality reflects.
Original uses awkward pronoun phrasing ('she or he') and incorrect noun 'genre' for taste. This is a pronoun and word choice issue. Use 'a person's' and 'their' as singular gender-neutral pronoun; replace 'genre' with 'tastes and preferences.'
× So it depends all the all on personality.
✓ So it all depends on personality.
Original word order is incorrect and contains duplication ('all the all on'). This is a sentence structure problem. Use the idiomatic order 'it all depends on.'
× If someone like jackets, then I'm going to give them jackets.
✓ If someone likes jackets, then I will give them a jacket.
Original has subject-verb agreement error ('someone like') and repeats plural unnecessarily. This matches pronoun/verb agreement; here correct to 'likes' (third person singular) and use 'a jacket' or 'jackets' consistently. Also use future or simple present for habitual intention; 'I will give' is clearer for a decision.
× If someone wants something electronic thing, then I'm going to give them electronic thing.
✓ If someone wants an electronic item, then I will give them an electronic item.
Original repeats 'thing' and uses incorrect article. This is a quantifier/article and word choice issue. Use 'an electronic item' once and correct article 'an.' Also align verb tense and number.
× Yes, uh, it was uh, Friday noon or, uh, I gave a clay pot to my friend.
✓ Yes, it was Friday at noon; I gave a clay pot to my friend.
Original has filler 'uh' and awkward time expression 'Friday noon or.' This is a past tense/time expression issue. Use 'Friday at noon' and keep past tense 'I gave.' Remove fillers for clarity.
× He always loved the thing that attached to nature.
✓ He has always loved things connected to nature.
Original uses incorrect adjective phrase 'attached to nature' and tense consistency. This is an adjective/adverb use problem. Use 'connected to nature' and present perfect 'has always loved' if stating a continuing preference.
× So that clay pot is very, uh, good, uh, for aesthetic purpose.
✓ So that clay pot is very good for aesthetic purposes.
Original contains fillers and singular 'purpose' used uncountably. This is an adjective/adverb and noun-number issue. Use 'for aesthetic purposes' (plural) and remove fillers for fluency.
× Yes, sometime expensive gifts makes you a prominent and the gift giver because an expensive gift reflects how care you are with someone and how you are blessed to have someone or a.
✓ Yes, sometimes expensive gifts can make you stand out as the gift giver because an expensive gift reflects how much you care about someone and how fortunate you feel to have them.
Original has several problems: 'sometime' vs 'sometimes,' subject-verb agreement ('gifts makes'), wrong adjective 'prominent and the gift giver,' and incorrect phrase 'how care you are.' This matches modal verb/auxiliary usage and agreement issues. Use 'can make' to indicate possibility, 'sometimes' adverb, correct agreement 'gifts can make,' and natural phrasing 'how much you care' and 'fortunate you feel to have them.'