Part 1
Giám khảo
How do you like geography?
Thí sinh
I like geography very much because I study a lot about diplomacy and international relations. So right now, and this area is closely related to geography, for example, the borders and natural resources are very important to think of international relations.
Giám khảo
Do you think geography is useful?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think geographic knowledge is very useful for thinking about international relations. So you can understand well about Daily News if you get knowledge about this area. For example, border is natural resources and access to water is very important for diplomacy.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learned geography?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have studied geography a lot since I was in junior high because I'm interested in natural resources and border conflicts, and the international relations are deeply related to this area. And I'm particularly interested in minerals and rare earths.
Giám khảo
Do you want to be a geography teacher?
Thí sinh
No, I would not like to be a geography teacher because I'm interested in this area, but I can't spend my time teaching children. Rather, I want to deepen my knowledge about the geography, such as global politics and geopolitical tensions.
Giám khảo
Will you learn more about the geography of other countries?
Thí sinh
Yes, I will. I want to learn more about Japanese natural resource and geography. I'm particularly interested in Japanese coal and oil reserves because these topics are closely related to Japanese industrialization during the 19th century, and I'm fascinated by that.
How do you like geography?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and shows clear interest, but it is slightly repetitive and has minor grammatical issues and awkward phrasing. Make the response more concise, fix grammar (e.g., "this area is closely related to geography" → "this field is closely related to geography"), and avoid redundant phrases like "so right now." Use one clear topic sentence followed by one or two specific supporting details with linking words.
Ví dụ: I really enjoy geography because it helps me understand diplomacy and international relations. For example, borders and natural resources influence how countries interact, so geographic knowledge is essential for analyzing international conflicts.
Do you think geography is useful?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Good idea and relevance, but there are grammatical errors and unclear phrases (e.g., "border is natural resources"). Be concise: state your main point then give a clear, specific example. Use linking words (for example, therefore) and correct collocations ("daily news" not "Daily News" unless a title).
Ví dụ: Yes, geography is very useful because it explains the physical factors behind world events. For example, access to water and control of border regions often shape diplomatic relationships and news about conflicts.
Have you ever learned geography?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Clear and specific with good detail about interests. Improve fluency by combining sentences and avoiding small linking errors (e.g., "the international relations" → "international relations"). Keep it within 3–4 sentences and use connectors like "because" or "so" smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes. I have studied geography since junior high because I am interested in natural resources and border conflicts, which are closely linked to international relations. In particular, I focus on minerals and rare earths because of their strategic importance.
Do you want to be a geography teacher?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: The response is honest and explains reasons, but phrasing is slightly awkward ("can't spend my time teaching children"). Be more natural: use a concise topic sentence and one or two reasons, and avoid saying "the geography." Mention a clear alternative career goal or study direction.
Ví dụ: No, I wouldn't like to be a geography teacher because I prefer researching global politics and geopolitical tensions rather than teaching children. Instead, I hope to pursue advanced study or a career in international relations.
Will you learn more about the geography of other countries?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Strong, specific answer with a clear example and reason. Improve minor grammar ("natural resource" → "natural resources") and be slightly more concise. Use a linking phrase like "for example" or "because" to connect interests to reasons smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes. I plan to study other countries' geography, especially Japan's natural resources. For example, I am fascinated by Japanese coal and oil reserves because they played a key role in Japan's industrialization in the 19th century.
× I like geography very much because I study a lot about diplomacy and international relations.
✓ I like geography very much because I study a lot about diplomacy and international relations.
No article error in this sentence; keep as is.
× So right now, and this area is closely related to geography, for example, the borders and natural resources are very important to think of international relations.
✓ Right now this area is closely related to geography; for example, borders and natural resources are very important for thinking about international relations.
Original sentence has extra conjunction 'and' and awkward structure. Remove the unnecessary 'and', join clauses with a semicolon or period, use plural 'borders' without 'the' for general reference, and use the preposition 'for' with 'thinking about' for natural phrasing.
× Yes, I think geographic knowledge is very useful for thinking about international relations.
✓ Yes, I think geographic knowledge is very useful for thinking about international relations.
Sentence is correct; no article change needed.
× So you can understand well about Daily News if you get knowledge about this area.
✓ So you can understand the daily news well if you gain knowledge in this area.
Use lowercase 'daily news' as a common noun and include the definite article 'the' for 'daily news'. Use 'gain knowledge in' instead of 'get knowledge about' and place adverb 'well' after the direct object for natural word order.
× For example, border is natural resources and access to water is very important for diplomacy.
✓ For example, borders, natural resources, and access to water are very important for diplomacy.
Use plural 'borders' and include commas with 'and' for a list. Ensure subject-verb agreement: plural subject requires 'are' not 'is'. Add article structure to list items.
× Yes, I have studied geography a lot since I was in junior high because I'm interested in natural resources and border conflicts, and the international relations are deeply related to this area.
✓ Yes, I have studied geography a lot since I was in junior high because I'm interested in natural resources and border conflicts, and international relations are closely related to this area.
Use 'closely related' rather than 'deeply related' for natural collocation. Drop 'the' before 'international relations' because it is a general concept. Present perfect 'have studied...since' is appropriate.
× And I'm particularly interested in minerals and rare earths.
✓ I'm particularly interested in minerals and rare earths.
Starting a sentence with 'And' is informal; removal yields a cleaner sentence. Otherwise sentence is correct.
× No, I would not like to be a geography teacher because I'm interested in this area, but I can't spend my time teaching children.
✓ No, I would not like to be a geography teacher because I'm interested in this area, but I cannot spend my time teaching children.
Use the full form 'cannot' for formal correctness; 'can't' is informal but acceptable in speech. The modal use is fine; change improves formality.
× Rather, I want to deepen my knowledge about the geography, such as global politics and geopolitical tensions.
✓ Rather, I want to deepen my knowledge of geography, such as global politics and geopolitical tensions.
Use 'knowledge of' rather than 'knowledge about', and remove 'the' before 'geography' when speaking generally.
× Yes, I will. I want to learn more about Japanese natural resource and geography.
✓ Yes, I will. I want to learn more about Japanese natural resources and geography.
Use plural 'resources' when speaking generally. Tense 'want' is present and appropriate for future intent; keeping 'will' as response is fine.
× I'm particularly interested in Japanese coal and oil reserves because these topics are closely related to Japanese industrialization during the 19th century, and I'm fascinated by that.
✓ I'm particularly interested in Japanese coal and oil reserves because these topics are closely related to Japan's industrialization during the 19th century, and I'm fascinated by it.
Use possessive 'Japan's industrialization' rather than 'Japanese industrialization' for clarity, and replace 'that' with 'it' to refer to 'industrialization'.