Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever studied any history?
Thí sinh
Yes, uh, when I was a schoolboy, I studied Japanese and worldwide history, but I was not good at this subject. I recently I started to history again, but to understand current society, understanding of history is important.
Giám khảo
How do you learn history?
Thí sinh
I don't watch TV, so I always watch. I always read books of history. Uh, reading this allow us to concentrate on the history and in these books I can find new books for history so I can enjoy repeatedly.
Giám khảo
What are the benefits of learning history?
Thí sinh
Our running benefit has a lot of benefit. For example, we can learn new insights and experience from past history. I think there are a lot of failure in our history, but based on failure we can find new success way and additionally it's just a fun way.
Giám khảo
Do you think learning history is important?
Thí sinh
I truly think so. I can learn the best way based on history because our history shows that there are a lot of failures in the successes. For example, by studying past economic cities, we can make better decisions today.
Have you ever studied any history?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give a brief reason and one specific example. Avoid filler words (uh) and fix verb forms and word order.
Ví dụ: Yes. I studied Japanese and world history at school, although I wasn't very good at it. Recently I began studying history again because it helps me understand how modern society developed — for example, learning about post-war economic policies clarified many current social trends.
How do you learn history?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Clarify your method and use logical linking. Give one or two definite methods (reading, courses, museums) and a specific example. Remove contradictory or unclear statements and use correct tenses and pronouns.
Ví dụ: I mainly learn history by reading books and academic articles. For instance, I follow a few historians' books and then check their bibliographies to find more sources, which helps me deepen my understanding and keeps me motivated.
What are the benefits of learning history?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence, then list specific benefits with linking words (for example, because, therefore). Use precise vocabulary (insights, lessons, patterns) and avoid vague phrases like 'running benefit'.
Ví dụ: Learning history offers several benefits. For example, it provides insights into past mistakes so we can avoid repeating them, helps us understand cultural identities, and can be enjoyable and informative — for instance, studying the industrial revolution explains many modern economic patterns.
Do you think learning history is important?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct opinion, then give a clear reason and a specific example. Use correct expressions (e.g., 'learn the best ways' and 'past economic crises or policies' instead of 'economic cities'). Avoid contradictory phrases and improve coherence with linking words.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe history is important because it teaches us lessons from past successes and failures. For example, studying past economic crises helps policymakers design better responses to recessions today.
× Yes, uh, when I was a schoolboy, I studied Japanese and worldwide history, but I was not good at this subject.
✓ Yes, when I was a schoolboy, I studied Japanese and world history, but I was not good at this subject.
Use past tense 'studied' and 'was' are correct; change 'worldwide history' to 'world history' for natural collocation. This is not a grammar tense error but word choice; keep past tense consistent.
× I recently I started to history again, but to understand current society, understanding of history is important.
✓ Recently I started studying history again, because understanding history is important for understanding today's society.
Use 'recently' with present perfect or simple past; 'started studying' requires gerund after 'started'. 'to history' is incorrect preposition/verb form. Rephrase to link ideas and use 'today's society' for clarity.
× I don't watch TV, so I always watch.
✓ I don't watch TV, so I don't watch it.
The original sentence is contradictory and omits the object pronoun. Use 'don't watch it' to refer back to TV. Ensure negative consistency.
× I always read books of history.
✓ I always read history books.
'Read' is fine; 'books of history' is awkward. Use compound noun 'history books'. No -ing change needed here but phrasing improved.
× Uh, reading this allow us to concentrate on the history and in these books I can find new books for history so I can enjoy repeatedly.
✓ Reading them allows me to concentrate on history, and in these books I can find new books about history, so I can enjoy reading repeatedly.
Subject-verb agreement: 'reading this' (singular) vs 'allow' should be 'allows'. Pronoun reference: 'this' unclear, use 'them' or 'these books'. Use 'find new books about history'. Maintain consistent subject 'I' and verb forms.
× Our running benefit has a lot of benefit.
✓ There are many benefits to learning history.
Original sentence is ungrammatical and unclear. Use 'There are many benefits to learning history' or 'Learning history has many benefits' for correct structure and meaning.
× For example, we can learn new insights and experience from past history.
✓ For example, we can gain new insights and experience from past events in history.
'New insights' is fine; better collocation is 'gain insights'. 'Past history' is redundant; use 'past events in history' or just 'history'.
× I think there are a lot of failure in our history, but based on failure we can find new success way and additionally it's just a fun way.
✓ I think there are many failures in our history, but from these failures we can find new ways to succeed, and additionally it can be enjoyable.
Use plural 'failures' with 'many'. 'A lot of' requires plural noun. 'Success way' is incorrect; use 'ways to succeed'. Clarify 'it's just a fun way' to 'it can be enjoyable'.
× I truly think so.
✓ I truly think so.
This sentence is grammatically correct present tense; no change needed.
× I can learn the best way based on history because our history shows that there are a lot of failures in the successes.
✓ I can learn better methods from history because it shows many failures that occurred even in successful situations.
Original phrase 'a lot of failures in the successes' is unclear. Use 'many failures that occurred even in successful situations' to convey meaning. 'The best way' is too absolute; 'better methods' is more natural.
× For example, by studying past economic cities, we can make better decisions today.
✓ For example, by studying past economic crises or past economic developments, we can make better decisions today.
'Past economic cities' is incorrect word choice; likely intended 'economic crises' or 'economic developments'. Choose appropriate noun and use 'by studying' correctly.