Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever studied any history?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have. Actually. I'm into history and that's my favorite subject at school. I love history so much and my favorite time is ancient story about Greece. Uh, I'm in love with Greek, uh, mythology and all those Olympics, Olympics gods.
Giám khảo
How do you learn history?
Thí sinh
Honestly, I need to see the concept for one time and then I will remember everything clearly. That's my favorite subject, as I said, and I love it because it's hard for me and it's challenging. Not like English, because I know this language quite good, not like history, and I need to be powerful and learn something.
Giám khảo
What are the benefits of learning history?
Thí sinh
The benefits of learning history is that I can compare my friends to historic persons and I like it so much. That's my favorite type of comparing someone to someone. And usually I say, oh, we're like Penelope and Odysseus. So I am passionate about this type of learning so much.
Giám khảo
Do you think learning history is important?
Thí sinh
Actually, I don't think that learning history is important because knowing your history and history of, uh, the area that you're living in and of the country that you're living is important. But learning, uh, the whole world's history is not important for everyone. It's only about you loving to do this.
Have you ever studied any history?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Make your answer more concise and structured: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid hesitations and repetition (e.g., "actually", "uh"). Use linking words moderately to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have studied history and it is my favorite subject at school. I am especially interested in ancient Greece because I enjoy Greek mythology and stories about the gods and the Olympics, which I find fascinating and full of cultural meaning.
How do you learn history?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be direct and avoid irrelevant comparisons. Give a clear method and one brief example of how you learn (visuals, timelines, visits). Use linking words like "for example" or "so" to make it coherent and keep to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I learn history best by seeing visual materials, such as timelines and maps, because a single clear image helps me remember events. For example, when I study ancient Greece I use a timeline and images of artifacts, which makes the sequence of events much easier to recall.
What are the benefits of learning history?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a broader, more relevant answer about general benefits (understanding the past, learning lessons, cultural identity) and add one personal example. Avoid over-personal or repetitive remarks and ensure grammatical accuracy.
Ví dụ: Learning history helps you understand why societies are the way they are and learn from past mistakes. For example, by studying ancient Greece I better understand democracy and cultural traditions, and I sometimes compare historical figures to people I know to make lessons more memorable.
Do you think learning history is important?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Provide a balanced, clearer opinion: state your view first, then explain reasons with one or two specific points. Avoid contradictions and hesitations; use linking words like "however" and "for example" to organize ideas.
Ví dụ: I believe learning local or national history is important because it helps people understand their identity and the reasons behind current customs. However, studying the whole world's history in depth may not be necessary for everyone; for instance, specialists or enthusiasts will benefit more from global history than most people.
× Actually. I'm into history and that's my favorite subject at school.
✓ Actually, I'm into history, and it's my favorite subject at school.
Use of present tense is fine but sentence fragments and repetition can be tightened. 'That's' is acceptable; changing to 'it's' avoids repeated 'that' and creates a smoother sentence. Ensure clauses connect with a comma and conjunction rather than a period to form one complete sentence.
× I love history so much and my favorite time is ancient story about Greece.
✓ I love history so much, and my favorite period is ancient Greece.
'Favorite time' is awkward; use 'period' for historical time. 'Ancient story about Greece' is ungrammatical; use 'ancient Greece' or 'ancient Greek history.' Also add a comma before the conjunction to join independent clauses.
× Uh, I'm in love with Greek, uh, mythology and all those Olympics, Olympics gods.
✓ I'm in love with Greek mythology and the gods of the Olympics.
Remove extra filler. 'Greek mythology' is the correct noun phrase. 'Olympics gods' is incorrect; use 'gods of the Olympics' or 'Olympian gods.' Also avoid repeating words.
× Honestly, I need to see the concept for one time and then I will remember everything clearly.
✓ Honestly, I need to see a concept once, and then I remember everything clearly.
Mix of present and future is inconsistent. If describing a habitual ability, use present: 'I need to see a concept once, and then I remember everything.' 'For one time' is awkward; use 'once.' If you want future consequence, 'I will remember' is acceptable but context suggests habitual present.
× That's my favorite subject, as I said, and I love it because it's hard for me and it's challenging.
✓ That's my favorite subject, as I said, and I love it because it's difficult and challenging for me.
'Hard' is acceptable but 'difficult' is more appropriate for academic context; move 'for me' to end for natural word order. Avoid repeating synonymous adjectives unless for emphasis.
× Not like English, because I know this language quite good, not like history, and I need to be powerful and learn something.
✓ Not like English, because I know this language quite well; history is different, and I need to work hard and learn more.
Use the adverb 'well' instead of the adjective 'good' to modify 'know.' 'Not like history' is incomplete; clarify with 'history is different.' 'Be powerful' is incorrect in this context; use 'work hard' or 'be diligent.'
× The benefits of learning history is that I can compare my friends to historic persons and I like it so much.
✓ The benefits of learning history are that I can compare my friends to historical figures, and I like it very much.
Subject 'benefits' is plural so verb must be 'are' not 'is.' Use 'historical figures' rather than 'historic persons.' 'So much' is acceptable but 'very much' is more natural here.
× That's my favorite type of comparing someone to someone.
✓ That's my favorite way of comparing one person to another.
'Type of comparing' is unidiomatic. Use 'way of comparing' or 'type of comparison.' Replace 'someone to someone' with 'one person to another' for clarity.
× And usually I say, oh, we're like Penelope and Odysseus.
✓ Usually I say, 'Oh, we're like Penelope and Odysseus.'
Grammar is mostly fine; punctuation and reporting style improved. Place interjection and quoted example smoothly. No tense change needed.
× So I am passionate about this type of learning so much.
✓ So I am very passionate about this type of learning.
'So much' at end is colloquial; 'very passionate' is more natural. Maintain present tense 'am' for current feeling.
× Actually, I don't think that learning history is important because knowing your history and history of, uh, the area that you're living in and of the country that you're living is important.
✓ Actually, I don't think learning all history is important; it's important to know your own history, the history of the area where you live and of your country.
Original sentence is wordy and repetitive. Simplify structure: contrast general 'all history' with 'your own history.' Use 'where you live' instead of 'that you're living in.' Maintain parallel structure and concise phrasing.
× But learning, uh, the whole world's history is not important for everyone.
✓ But learning the whole world's history is not important for everyone.
Remove filler. Present tense statement is fine; just remove hesitations for clarity.
× It's only about you loving to do this.
✓ It's only about whether you enjoy doing it.
'You loving to do this' is awkward and nonstandard. Use 'whether you enjoy doing it' or 'if you enjoy it' for natural expression.