Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever studied any history?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have. I study history only at school. I study about Japanese history and world history respectively.
Giám khảo
How do you learn history?
Thí sinh
I learned from my teacher at school and also some YouTube videos and videos are really helpful to understand clearly and in long term.
Giám khảo
What are the benefits of learning history?
Thí sinh
The benefits by aligning history is to be able to widen your perspective on the world. Not only your home country, but you also have to learn about other countries because of the war or trade and you might be interested in other countries.
Giám khảo
Do you think learning history is important?
Thí sinh
In general, it's really important to learn history because you can learn cultural rules and past mistakes.
Have you ever studied any history?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Make your response more natural and concise. Begin with a direct topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail. Avoid wordy phrases like 'respectively' and unnecessary repetition. Use a linking phrase if you add a second detail.
Ví dụ: Yes — I have studied history at school. For example, I took courses in Japanese history and world history, which gave me a broad understanding of national events and global developments.
How do you learn history?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Use correct tense and clearer linking. Start with a topic sentence describing main learning methods, then add a specific example and a reason. Avoid repeating words like 'videos'.
Ví dụ: I learn history through classroom lessons and online videos. For instance, my teacher explains key events in class, and I watch educational YouTube lectures to reinforce my memory and understand topics more deeply.
What are the benefits of learning history?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Make the main point clearer and organize supporting details logically with linking words. Use specific reasons and avoid awkward phrasing like 'benefits by aligning history'.
Ví dụ: Learning history broadens your perspective on the world. For example, by studying wars and trade between countries, you can better understand international relationships and develop interest in other cultures.
Do you think learning history is important?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct opinion sentence, then give a specific supporting reason and an example. Replace vague phrase 'cultural rules' with 'cultural norms' or 'traditions' and expand briefly on 'past mistakes'.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think history is important because it teaches us cultural traditions and lessons from past mistakes. For instance, studying causes of past conflicts can help societies avoid repeating the same errors.
× Yes, I have. I study history only at school.
✓ Yes, I have. I only study history at school.
Word order: the adverb 'only' should be placed before the verb phrase it modifies ('study history') to clearly indicate limitation. Place 'only' before 'study' or before 'at school' depending on meaning. Suggestion: move 'only' before 'study' to mean you study history exclusively at school.
× I study about Japanese history and world history respectively.
✓ I study Japanese history and world history.
'Study' does not need the preposition 'about' in this context; we usually say 'study Japanese history' rather than 'study about Japanese history'. Also 'respectively' is unnecessary and incorrectly used here because there is no pairing being matched; remove it.
× I learned from my teacher at school and also some YouTube videos and videos are really helpful to understand clearly and in long term.
✓ I learned from my teacher at school and from some YouTube videos; videos are really helpful for understanding things clearly and in the long term.
Tense and linking: 'learned' (past) is fine if referring to past learning, but the sentence lacked proper prepositions and connectors. Use 'from' with sources ('from some YouTube videos'). Use 'helpful for understanding' instead of 'helpful to understand'. Add article 'the' in 'the long term'. Use a semicolon or conjunction to join related clauses.
× The benefits by aligning history is to be able to widen your perspective on the world.
✓ The benefit of studying history is that it allows you to widen your perspective on the world.
'By aligning history' is incorrect and unclear. Use 'of studying history' to express the source of the benefit. Also subject-verb agreement and clearness: 'benefit... is' (singular) fits better than 'benefits... is'. Use 'allows you to' or 'is to' + base clause for clarity.
× Not only your home country, but you also have to learn about other countries because of the war or trade and you might be interested in other countries.
✓ Not only your home country, but other countries as well should be learned about because of war, trade, and general interest.
Pronoun and sentence structure: the original mixes 'your home country' with 'you also have to learn', causing awkward construction. Rephrase to make the subject consistent. Avoid repeating 'other countries'; use concise phrasing. Also use plural items consistently and parallel structure.
× In general, it's really important to learn history because you can learn cultural rules and past mistakes.
✓ In general, it's really important to learn history because you can learn cultural norms and understand past mistakes.
Word choice and clarity: 'cultural rules' is unnatural—'cultural norms' or 'customs' is better. 'Understand past mistakes' is clearer than 'learn past mistakes'. Tense is appropriate (present general statement).