Part 1
Giám khảo
Where is your hometown?
Thí sinh
My hometown is home, the capital city of South Korea, and there are a lot of skyscrapers and so many cars and people, which makes it, uh, very crowded at the top.
Giám khảo
What do you like about your home town?
Thí sinh
Aligned to the park and uh amazing night club. For example, uh Hagang Park is located in the middle of the city. The park provides people many places to relax.
Giám khảo
How long have you lived there?
Thí sinh
I have. I had lived there for about 40 years. So I grew up and I worked at the city. So there are many my memories in there.
Giám khảo
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think my hometown is resounding place to young people because there are, uh, nice amuse park and, uh, they can enjoy a nice night like such as K Pop, John and.
Where is your hometown?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be direct and accurate in your topic sentence, avoid incorrect phrases and redundancy, and correct small factual/grammar errors. Use one clear sentence stating the city, then one or two brief supporting details with linking words. Pronounce or remove hesitations like "uh."
Ví dụ: My hometown is Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. It is a bustling metropolis with many skyscrapers and heavy traffic, so it often feels crowded, especially in downtown areas.
What do you like about your home town?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence stating what you like, then give specific supporting details. Use correct names and linking words, avoid short fragmented phrases and hesitations. Mention concrete examples and reasons why you like them.
Ví dụ: I especially like the parks and nightlife in my hometown. For example, Hangang Park is right in the middle of the city and offers walking paths, picnic areas, and bike rentals, so it’s a great place to relax during weekends.
How long have you lived there?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with the correct tense and a single clear sentence for the length of time, then add one supporting sentence about memories or reasons. Avoid tense confusion and extra short sentences; combine ideas with linking words.
Ví dụ: I have lived there for about forty years, since I was a child. Because I grew up and worked in the city, I have many fond memories of places and people there.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Give a clear opinion first, then provide two specific reasons with linking words. Use correct vocabulary (e.g., "lively" instead of "resounding," "amusement parks"), avoid hesitations and unclear examples, and name concrete activities young people enjoy.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think my hometown is a great place for young people because there are many amusement parks and a vibrant nightlife. For example, young people can attend K-pop concerts, visit trendy clubs, or hang out in popular shopping districts.
× My hometown is home, the capital city of South Korea, and there are a lot of skyscrapers and so many cars and people, which makes it, uh, very crowded at the top.
✓ My hometown is Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, and there are a lot of skyscrapers and many cars and people, which makes it very crowded.
Errors: incorrect noun 'home' used instead of city name and awkward phrase 'so many' with repetition; article issue also applies when naming a proper noun. Correction replaces 'home' with 'Seoul' (proper noun) and changes 'so many cars and people' to 'many cars and people' for conciseness; removed filler 'uh' and redundant 'at the top'. Suggestion: use the proper city name and concise quantifiers, avoid filler words. Grammar problem type ID:22
× Aligned to the park and uh amazing night club.
✓ It is close to a park and an amazing nightclub.
Original is a sentence fragment lacking a subject and verb. Also missing articles before 'park' and 'amazing nightclub'. Correction adds subject 'It is' and articles 'a' before countable nouns and combines into a complete sentence. Suggestion: ensure each sentence has a subject and verb and include appropriate articles. Grammar problem type ID:26
× For example, uh Hagang Park is located in the middle of the city.
✓ For example, Hangan Park is located in the middle of the city.
Minor issues: filler 'uh' removed; name corrected if necessary (assumed 'Hangan' or 'Hangang'—if 'Hangang', use correct spelling). Preposition 'in the middle of the city' is correct. Suggestion: remove filler words and check proper nouns' spelling. Grammar problem type ID:11
× The park provides people many places to relax.
✓ The park provides people with many places to relax.
Missing preposition 'with' after 'provides' when indicating what is provided to someone. 'Provides people many places' is ungrammatical. Suggestion: use 'provide someone with something' or 'provide something to someone'. Grammar problem type ID:14
× I have. I had lived there for about 40 years.
✓ I have lived there for about 40 years.
Fragment 'I have.' is incorrect. Using past perfect 'had lived' is inappropriate without a reference point; present perfect 'have lived' is correct for an action continuing to present. Suggestion: use present perfect for life experience up to now. Grammar problem type ID:26
× So I grew up and I worked at the city.
✓ So I grew up and I worked in the city.
'Worked at the city' uses wrong preposition; use 'in' for a city. Tense 'worked' is acceptable if referring to past employment; if still working, use 'work'. Suggestion: choose correct preposition for locations: 'in' for cities, countries, towns. Grammar problem type ID:5
× So there are many my memories in there.
✓ So there are many memories of mine there.
Order is incorrect: 'many my memories' should be 'many memories of mine' or 'many of my memories'. 'in there' is awkward; 'there' is sufficient. Suggestion: use 'many of my memories' or 'many memories of mine' and place 'there' appropriately. Grammar problem type ID:12
× Yes, I think my hometown is resounding place to young people because there are, uh, nice amuse park and, uh, they can enjoy a nice night like such as K Pop, John and.
✓ Yes, I think my hometown is an exciting place for young people because there are nice amusement parks and they can enjoy vibrant nightlife with things like K-pop concerts and clubs.
Multiple errors: missing article 'an' before 'exciting place'; 'resounding' is wrong word choice. 'amuse park' is incorrect; correct is 'amusement park' and plural 'parks'. 'for young people' preposition 'for' is correct. Removed filler words and clarified examples; 'like such as' is redundant. Suggestion: choose appropriate adjectives, use correct noun forms and pluralization, include articles, and avoid redundancy. Grammar problem type ID:13}]}} PMID:22 PMID:26 PMID:11 PMID:14 PMID:26 PMID:5 PMID:12 PMID:13