Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever studied any history?
Thí sinh
I started to study history when I was student at the school and I started to study in my own country. At first I was hated because I should memorize dates and name of famous people but now I'm interested in.
Giám khảo
How do you learn history?
Thí sinh
And by watching documentaries or sometimes I, umm, listen to historical books, uh, but most of the time I go and visit historical places and listen to their leaders which talk about historical events.
Giám khảo
What are the benefits of learning history?
Thí sinh
I think people buy studying history, understand that make a mistake, you should pay the price and I think help people to make better decisions in the future and don't repeat the mistakes they had before.
Giám khảo
Do you think learning history is important?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely the only thing learning history is important because, uh, people on risk and about uh, mistakes which happened before. And just make great decisions in the future.
Have you ever studied any history?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more natural and structured: begin with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, correct grammar, and give one supporting detail. Use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes. I began studying history at school in my home country. At first I disliked it because I had to memorize many dates and names, but over time I became interested when I learned about the stories behind events.
How do you learn history?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Respond directly with a topic sentence, avoid filler words, and use clearer vocabulary and grammar. Use linking words to list methods and give a brief reason or example.
Ví dụ: I usually learn history in several ways. For example, I watch documentaries and listen to audiobooks, but mostly I visit historical sites because seeing places and hearing guides explain events helps me remember details.
What are the benefits of learning history?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence, fix grammar, and provide one or two specific benefits with linking words. Be precise about how history helps people.
Ví dụ: Studying history is beneficial because it teaches us from past mistakes. For instance, by learning about past economic crises, people and governments can make better decisions to avoid repeating similar errors in the future.
Do you think learning history is important?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Provide a direct affirmative topic sentence, remove fillers, correct grammar, and give a concise supporting reason. Use a linking phrase to connect the reason to the conclusion.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe learning history is important because it raises awareness of past risks and mistakes. Therefore, understanding history helps people and leaders make wiser decisions going forward.
× I started to study history when I was student at the school and I started to study in my own country.
✓ I started studying history when I was a student at school in my own country.
The original sentence has missing article and awkward repetition. Use 'a student' (article error + noun phrase) and remove repeated 'I started to study' by using the gerund 'studying' for a smoother structure. Combine 'at the school' and 'in my own country' into 'at school in my own country' to clarify location.
× At first I was hated because I should memorize dates and name of famous people but now I'm interested in.
✓ At first I hated it because I had to memorize dates and the names of famous people, but now I'm interested in it.
Multiple issues: 'was hated' is passive and incorrect for the intended meaning; use active 'I hated it'. 'I should memorize' is inappropriate for past obligation—use 'had to'. 'name' needs plural 'names'. Add 'the' before 'names of famous people'. End with 'interested in it' to complete the phrase. These changes correct quantifiers/plural and tense/modal usage.
× And by watching documentaries or sometimes I, umm, listen to historical books, uh, but most of the time I go and visit historical places and listen to their leaders which talk about historical events.
✓ I watch documentaries or sometimes listen to historical audiobooks, but most of the time I visit historical sites and listen to their guides talk about historical events.
The original sentence has incorrect conjunction use and redundancy ('And' and 'but' together) and awkward phrasing. Remove initial 'And', use parallel verb forms ('watch' and 'listen'), replace 'historical books' with 'historical audiobooks' if listening, use 'sites' instead of 'places' for clarity, and 'guides' instead of 'leaders'. Use 'who' instead of 'which' for people, but best to rephrase as 'listen to their guides talk'.
× I think people buy studying history, understand that make a mistake, you should pay the price and I think help people to make better decisions in the future and don't repeat the mistakes they had before.
✓ I think by studying history, people understand that when they make a mistake they must face the consequences; it also helps people make better decisions in the future and avoid repeating past mistakes.
This sentence has many structural and quantifier issues. 'buy' is incorrect and should be 'by'. 'Understand that make a mistake' needs subject and tense: 'understand that when they make a mistake'. 'You should pay the price' is informal; use 'must face the consequences'. Replace 'help people to make' with 'helps people make' for subject-verb agreement and conciseness. Use 'avoid repeating past mistakes' for clarity.
× Yes, definitely the only thing learning history is important because, uh, people on risk and about uh, mistakes which happened before. And just make great decisions in the future.
✓ Yes, definitely learning history is important because it helps people recognize past risks and mistakes and make better decisions in the future.
The original has sentence structure problems and missing verbs/subjects ('the only thing learning history is important' is ungrammatical). Remove filler words and rephrase: 'learning history is important because it helps people recognize past risks and mistakes and make better decisions in the future.' Use 'which happened before' → 'past mistakes' and replace 'on risk' with 'recognize past risks'.