Part 1
Giám khảo
How do you like geography?
Thí sinh
Well, the country I live in is diverse in geography itself, so I've always been really interested to know about geography. But I don't have a plentiful knowledge about the geography of the world or other countries. But I do have some idea about my own country.
Giám khảo
Do you think geography is useful?
Thí sinh
Yes, obviously it's very significant for people to know what geography because it helps them know what kind of people live there, what kind of businesses are flourishing there and what infrastructure can be developed in certain geographies of the country or a reason.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learned geography?
Thí sinh
They were not a particular subject dedicated to geography. Well, I learned about some of it through the Internet and what my father taught me. Beside that, I really don't have not knowledge on geography because it was not a significant subject in our college as well.
Giám khảo
Do you want to be a geography teacher?
Thí sinh
No, not really. I don't have such knowledge on geography and I believe that you should be teaching what you are actually good and knowledgeable about. So I wouldn't prefer to be a geographic teacher now or ever.
Giám khảo
Will you learn more about the geography of other countries?
Thí sinh
Of course, I'm always open to learn about new knowledge or new things in life. Even though I don't have the knowledge of geography much, I would love to learn more about the geography of other countries and how it impacts on people's lives and other aspects as well.
How do you like geography?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear and relevant, but it could be more concise and natural. Avoid repeating similar ideas and try to use linking words to connect your points smoothly. For example, instead of starting multiple sentences with 'But', you could use 'however' or 'although'.
Ví dụ: I find geography fascinating because my country has diverse landscapes. Although I don't know much about world geography, I have a good understanding of my own country's features.
Do you think geography is useful?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but is a bit unclear and wordy. Try to organise your ideas logically using linking words and be more specific. Also, watch for grammar and phrasing to make your points clearer.
Ví dụ: Yes, geography is very useful because it helps us understand the people living in different areas, the types of businesses that thrive there, and what infrastructure can be developed based on the region's characteristics.
Have you ever learned geography?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat confusing due to grammar mistakes and unclear phrasing. Try to use simple and correct sentences, and organise your ideas clearly. Avoid double negatives and ensure your meaning is easy to follow.
Ví dụ: I never had a specific geography subject at school. However, I learned some geography from the Internet and my father. Besides that, I don't have much knowledge because it wasn't an important subject at college.
Do you want to be a geography teacher?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant but could be more natural and concise. Try to avoid repeating similar ideas and use linking words to connect your points smoothly.
Ví dụ: No, I don't want to be a geography teacher because I lack sufficient knowledge. I believe teachers should specialise in subjects they are good at.
Will you learn more about the geography of other countries?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is positive and relevant, but it could be more concise and natural. Use linking words to connect your ideas and avoid redundancy. Also, try to use more precise vocabulary.
Ví dụ: Of course, I'm always eager to learn new things. Although my geography knowledge is limited, I would love to explore how geography affects people's lives in different countries.
× I've always been really interested to know about geography.
✓ I've always been really interested in knowing about geography.
The phrase 'interested to know about' is incorrect. The correct preposition after 'interested' is 'in', and the verb should be in the gerund form 'knowing' to express interest in an activity.
× I don't have a plentiful knowledge about the geography of the world or other countries.
✓ I don't have plentiful knowledge about the geography of the world or other countries.
The word 'knowledge' is an uncountable noun and should not be preceded by 'a'. Removing 'a' corrects the singular/plural issue.
× it's very significant for people to know what geography because it helps them know what kind of people live there
✓ it's very significant for people to know geography because it helps them know what kind of people live there
The phrase 'know what geography' is incorrect; 'know geography' is the correct form without 'what'.
× what infrastructure can be developed in certain geographies of the country or a reason.
✓ what infrastructure can be developed in certain geographies of the country or a region.
The word 'reason' is incorrect in this context; the correct word is 'region' to refer to an area.
× They were not a particular subject dedicated to geography.
✓ There was not a particular subject dedicated to geography.
The original sentence has a subject-verb agreement error and incorrect pronoun. 'There was' is correct for singular subject 'a particular subject'.
× Beside that, I really don't have not knowledge on geography because it was not a significant subject in our college as well.
✓ Besides that, I really don't have much knowledge of geography because it was not a significant subject in our college as well.
The correct preposition is 'Besides' (not 'Beside'), and 'knowledge of' is the correct collocation. Also, 'don't have not' is a double negative and should be corrected to 'don't have much'.
× I don't have such knowledge on geography and I believe that you should be teaching what you are actually good and knowledgeable about.
✓ I don't have such knowledge of geography and I believe that you should be teaching what you are actually good at and knowledgeable about.
The correct preposition is 'knowledge of' not 'knowledge on'. Also, 'good at' is the correct phrase to indicate skill.
× So I wouldn't prefer to be a geographic teacher now or ever.
✓ So I wouldn't prefer to be a geography teacher now or ever.
The adjective 'geographic' is incorrect here; the correct noun form is 'geography' to describe the teacher.
× Even though I don't have the knowledge of geography much, I would love to learn more about the geography of other countries and how it impacts on people's lives and other aspects as well.
✓ Even though I don't have much knowledge of geography, I would love to learn more about the geography of other countries and how it impacts people's lives and other aspects as well.
The phrase 'knowledge of geography much' is awkward; 'much knowledge of geography' is correct. Also, 'impacts on' should be 'impacts' without 'on'.