Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
Well, I think I'm pretty good at gaming gifts. I try to think about what a person likes and buy something useful because I don't want the gift to be wasted. For example, I once bought a nice cookbook for my sister and she was really happy, so I did this quite often.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
I usually give gifts on special occasions like birthdays and holidays because it's a good way to show a care and celebrate with the other person and it makes them happy. For example, often buy a small present for my parents on their birthdays and we have dinner together.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
I usually consider the person's interest because I want them to actually like the gift. I also think about practicality. For example, I often choose something they can use everyday and I set a small budget to this so the gift is nice but not too expensive.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have. I made a small photo album for my friend because it was her birthday and I wanted to give something personal for the album. I printed some photos and decorated the pages with stickers and short notes and she was really happy when she received it.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
I don't think so. I don't think expensive gifts always express feelings better. I believe the thought and effort behind gift are more important because a simple handmade present or meaningful note can show you really care.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: 用词和句子要更准确、自然,避免拼写或用词错误(如“gaming gifts”应为“giving gifts”)。回答开头应直接回应问题并保持简洁,然后用一两个具体例子支持。可以使用连接词使表达更连贯,例如“because”、“so”、“for example”。注意句子不超过5句。
Ví dụ: Yes, I think I'm quite good at giving gifts. I usually try to consider the person's tastes and choose something useful because I don't want the gift to go to waste. For example, I once bought a cookbook for my sister because she loves cooking, and she was really pleased.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: 句子需更流畅,避免语法和冠词错误(如“show a care”应为“show care”)。把原因和例子分成清晰的句子,使用连接词如“so”或“for example”让观点衔接自然。控制句子数量并注意主谓一致。
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays and holidays because it's a nice way to show care and celebrate together. For example, I often buy my parents small presents for their birthdays and we have dinner to celebrate.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: 回答结构很好,但要注意细节词汇和搭配(如“use everyday”应为“use every day”,以及“set a small budget to this”可改为“set a small budget for it”)。可以增加连词如“and”或“also”提升流畅度,并保持句子简洁。
Ví dụ: I consider the person's interests because I want them to like the gift, and I also think about practicality. For example, I usually pick something they can use every day and set a small budget for it so the present is thoughtful but not too expensive.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: 表现很好,内容具体且有细节。可将句子稍作精简并用连接词提高连贯性,例如将制作步骤分成短语或并列结构,避免重复“album”。保持自然口语表达。
Ví dụ: Yes, I have. For my friend's birthday I made a small photo album because I wanted something personal. I printed photos, decorated the pages with stickers and wrote short notes, and she was really happy to receive it.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: 回答清晰且有理有据,但有轻微重复(前两句相似)。可以用一句主题句后用1-2句举例或解释来支持观点,使用连接词如“because”或“for instance”使逻辑更紧凑。
Ví dụ: No, I don't think expensive gifts necessarily express feelings better. I believe the thought and effort behind a gift matter more, because a handmade present or a heartfelt note can show you truly care.
× Well, I think I'm pretty good at gaming gifts.
✓ Well, I think I'm pretty good at giving gifts.
此句中使用了“gaming”不恰当。原句想表达“擅长送礼”,应使用动名词短语“giving gifts”。“Gaming”通常指玩电子游戏或参与游戏,不符合语境。建议将“gaming”改为“giving”。(对应问题类型:8 动词+ -ing 形式)
× For example, I once bought a nice cookbook for my sister and she was really happy, so I did this quite often.
✓ For example, I once bought a nice cookbook for my sister and she was really happy, so I have done this quite often.
原句时态混用:前半句用过去时“I once bought...”,但“so I did this quite often”表示持续性习惯应使用现在完成或现在完成进行时以表明从过去到现在的经历/习惯。改为“have done”更自然。建议根据想表达的时间持续性选择现在完成时。(对应问题类型:5 过去时问题)
× I usually give gifts on special occasions like birthdays and holidays because it's a good way to show a care and celebrate with the other person and it makes them happy.
✓ I usually give gifts on special occasions like birthdays and holidays because it's a good way to show care and celebrate with the other person, and it makes them happy.
此句中“show a care”使用了多余的不定冠词“a”,应为不可数名词“care”。另外句子较长,添加逗号有助于清晰。建议去掉“a”,保持“show care”。(对应问题类型:22 文章错误)
× For example, often buy a small present for my parents on their birthdays and we have dinner together.
✓ For example, I often buy a small present for my parents on their birthdays and we have dinner together.
原句缺少主语“I”,这是句子结构错误。英语陈述句通常需要明确主语。建议在“often”前加“I”。(对应问题类型:26 句子结构错误)
× I usually consider the person's interest because I want them to actually like the gift.
✓ I usually consider the person's interests because I want them to actually like the gift.
“interest”在此处应使用复数“interests”,表示某人的多个兴趣爱好。使用复数更自然。建议把“interest”改为“interests”。(对应问题类型:1 单复数问题)
× I often choose something they can use everyday and I set a small budget to this so the gift is nice but not too expensive.
✓ I often choose something they can use every day and I set a small budget for this so the gift is nice but not too expensive.
“everyday”作形容词表示“日常的”,但在此处需副词短语“every day”(每天)。另外搭配介词应为“set a small budget for this”,而非“to this”。建议改为“every day”和“for this”。(对应问题类型:11 介词使用不当;10 现在分词形式/副词误用)
× Yes, I have. I made a small photo album for my friend because it was her birthday and I wanted to give something personal for the album.
✓ Yes, I have. I made a small photo album for my friend because it was her birthday and I wanted to give something personal in the album.
短语“give something personal for the album”不自然,应使用“in the album”表示在相册里放入个人化的东西,或改为“as a personal gift”。建议改为“in the album”或“as a personal gift”。(对应问题类型:11 介词使用不当)
× I believe the thought and effort behind gift are more important because a simple handmade present or meaningful note can show you really care.
✓ I believe the thought and effort behind a gift are more important because a simple handmade present or meaningful note can show you really care.
短语“behind gift”缺少不定冠词,名词“gift”应为可数名词单数前加“a”。此外主语“the thought and effort”与“are”一致,保留复数动词。建议在“gift”前加“a”。(对应问题类型:22 文章错误)