Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever studied any history?
Thí sinh
Yes, I study history at school, focusing on Venezuelan history and world history as general culture. In my free time I also read about Roman history, such as the Republic and the early Empire.
Giám khảo
How do you learn history?
Thí sinh
Well, in school we learn through textbooks and T-shirt lectures, and outside school I study history with books and educational videos. For example, I watched the commentary series on YouTube and read popular history books about ancient Rome.
Giám khảo
What are the benefits of learning history?
Thí sinh
I think the main benefit is understanding our origins and background. For example, knowing colonial history helps us see why certain social structures is today and how they influence Korean poli politics.
Giám khảo
Do you think learning history is important?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. I think history is essential for every society because it helps people understand their roots and learn from past mistakes. For instance, studying past conflicts can guide better decisions in current political debates.
Have you ever studied any history?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Mejora la precisión y la naturalidad. Evita estructuras ligeramente incorrectas (por ejemplo, usa pasado o presente simple correctamente) y no repitas ideas. Añade un enlace breve entre las dos oraciones para mayor coherencia.
Ví dụ: Yes, I study history at school, where I focus on Venezuelan and world history. In my free time, I also read about Roman history, especially the Republic and the early Empire.
How do you learn history?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Corrige errores léxicos y de pronunciación que afectan la claridad (por ejemplo, "T-shirt lectures" parece un error). Usa tiempos consistentes y conectores para unir ideas. Sé más específico sobre los recursos que usas.
Ví dụ: In school we learn from textbooks and classroom lectures, while outside school I use books and educational videos. For example, I follow a YouTube commentary series and read popular history books about ancient Rome.
What are the benefits of learning history?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Corrige errores gramaticales y de vocabulario (p. ej., "is" → "are", "Korean poli politics" es confuso). Sé específico y evita mezclar países sin explicación. Añade conectores para claridad y expande con una consecuencia concreta.
Ví dụ: I think the main benefit is understanding our origins and background. For example, knowing the colonial period explains why certain social structures are still present today and how historical inequalities can shape a country's politics.
Do you think learning history is important?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: Bien hecho: respuesta directa y con ejemplo. Para mejorar, añade un conector y una consecuencia concreta que muestre el impacto personal o social. Mantén la respuesta dentro de cinco oraciones.
Ví dụ: Yes, of course. History is essential because it helps people understand their roots and learn from past mistakes. For instance, studying past conflicts can help policymakers avoid repeating errors and promote more peaceful solutions today.
× Yes, I study history at school, focusing on Venezuelan history and world history as general culture.
✓ Yes, I study history at school, focusing on Venezuelan history and world history as general cultural subjects.
The original sentence uses 'general culture' which is an incorrect noun phrase here. 'General cultural subjects' correctly describes types of school subjects. Suggestion: use 'cultural' as adjective and 'subjects' to match the intended meaning.
× In my free time I also read about Roman history, such as the Republic and the early Empire.
✓ In my free time I also read about Roman history, such as the Republic and the early Empire.
No correction needed for grammar form; sentence is acceptable. Keep present simple for habitual action. (Included to follow instruction: only correct mistakes that meet the list; this sentence has no applicable error.)
× we learn through textbooks and T-shirt lectures, and outside school I study history with books and educational videos.
✓ We learn through textbooks and teacher-led lectures, and outside school I study history with books and educational videos.
'T-shirt lectures' seems to be an incorrect phrase, likely an error for 'teacher-led' or 'short' lectures. Replace with 'teacher-led lectures' to convey classroom instruction. Also capitalize sentence start. Suggestion: use clear compound adjective 'teacher-led' if describing lectures given by teachers.
× For example, I watched the commentary series on YouTube and read popular history books about ancient Rome.
✓ For example, I watch commentary series on YouTube and read popular history books about ancient Rome.
The student is describing habitual study methods, so present simple 'watch' fits better than past 'watched'. Use present tense for habitual or regular activities: 'I watch' instead of 'I watched'.
× For example, knowing colonial history helps us see why certain social structures is today and how they influence Korean poli politics.
✓ For example, knowing colonial history helps us see why certain social structures exist today and how they influence Korean politics.
Two issues: 'structures is' is subject-verb agreement error—plural 'structures' requires plural verb; use 'exist' rather than 'is'. Also 'poli politics' is a typo; should be 'politics'. Suggestion: use 'exist today' and correct 'politics'.
× Yes, of course. I think history is essential for every society because it helps people understand their roots and learn from past mistakes.
✓ Yes, of course. I think history is essential for every society because it helps people understand their roots and learn from past mistakes.
No correction needed; sentence correctly uses present simple to express general truth. Included to indicate no change required.
× For instance, studying past conflicts can guide better decisions in current political debates.
✓ For instance, studying past conflicts can guide better decisions in current political debates.
No correction needed; present simple modal structure with 'can' correctly expresses ability. Included to indicate sentence is correct.