Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you write a lot?
Thí sinh
I don't write very much because I am not confident about my writing skills. I'm not great though matching the structures and so if if it is not really that important case, I try to avoid write some things.
Giám khảo
What do you like to write? Why?
Thí sinh
I rarely write for the letters because uh, I'm not good at express my emotions or my mind to someone so it is good to weigh umm send my mind by the writing. So I usually write for the letter.
Giám khảo
Do you think the things you write would change?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think it could change because, uh, for in for example, for the letter I write my, my feeling and I share my feeling to someone so they can know about my feeling and what did I think so.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?
Thí sinh
If I'm right, like English, I think I prefer writing the typing because it is easy to erase and fix it the misspelled. But if I write Koreans, I prefer writing by the hand because it feels more.
Giám khảo
How often do you keep diaries?
Thí sinh
In this year I I bought the new diary for 2026 years, but I missed some days, so it depends on my day. If I'm too busy I cannot write the daily diary on, but if I have time I try to.
Giám khảo
What other methods do you use to record your life?
Thí sinh
As I mentioned, I just bought the diary, so diary could be my recording method, but if I use the other ones I would say I have. I usually use the Note application, it's very convenient to write.
Do you write a lot?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Make your answer clearer and more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence (Yes/No + brief reason), then add one specific example. Avoid hesitations and grammar mistakes: use correct structures (e.g., "matching the structures" → "using correct structures"). Keep to 2–3 sentences and remove filler words.
Ví dụ: No, I don't write a lot because I'm not confident in my writing skills. For example, I avoid writing essays or formal messages unless necessary, since I worry about grammar and structure.
What do you like to write? Why?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Answer directly: say what you like to write and give a clear reason with a specific detail. Use simpler, correct phrases (e.g., "express my emotions" → "express my feelings"). Reduce repetition and hesitations.
Ví dụ: I usually write letters because it's easier for me to express my feelings in writing than face-to-face. For instance, I write long messages to close friends when I want to explain my emotions clearly.
Do you think the things you write would change?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Be specific about how or why your writing might change. Provide a clear reason and an example. Use correct tense and clean sentence structure. Avoid repeating the same phrase.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think my writing would change as I grow more confident and learn new vocabulary. For example, letters I wrote a year ago were short and simple, but now I try to include more details about my thoughts and experiences.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear preference and explain reasons for both choices concisely. Correct common phrasing errors ("writing the typing" → "typing"). Use linking words (however/while) to contrast preferences.
Ví dụ: For English, I prefer typing because it's easy to correct spelling and edit sentences. However, when I write in Korean I prefer handwriting because it feels more personal and natural.
How often do you keep diaries?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear frequency (daily/weekly/sometimes) and explain factors that affect it. Use correct time expressions ("this year" not "in this year"; "2026" without 'years'). Keep it to 2–3 sentences and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: I keep a diary sometimes. I bought a new diary for 2026, but I only write in it when I have time — usually a few times a week rather than every day.
What other methods do you use to record your life?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give one or two specific methods with brief reasons. Use linking words for clarity (for example/in addition). Avoid vague phrasing like "if I use the other ones I would say I have."
Ví dụ: Besides a paper diary, I often use a Notes app on my phone because it's quick and convenient for jotting down thoughts and photos. For example, I save short entries and voice memos there when I'm on the move.
× I don't write very much because I am not confident about my writing skills. I'm not great though matching the structures and so if if it is not really that important case, I try to avoid write some things.
✓ I don't write very much because I am not confident about my writing skills. I'm not great at matching structures, so if it is not really important, I try to avoid writing some things.
Problems: incorrect verb form after 'avoid' (should use -ing), incorrect preposition use ('great at'), redundant words ('case'), repeated 'if'), article/word order issues. Suggestion: use 'great at matching structures' for ability with the preposition 'at', use gerund after 'avoid' (avoid writing), remove redundant words and repetitions, and simplify clause to 'if it is not really important'. Grammar problem type ID:8,11,26,27
× I rarely write for the letters because uh, I'm not good at express my emotions or my mind to someone so it is good to weigh umm send my mind by the writing. So I usually write for the letter.
✓ I rarely write letters because I'm not good at expressing my emotions or thoughts to someone, so it is good to convey my feelings by writing. So I usually write letters.
Problems: incorrect verb form after 'good at' (needs gerund 'expressing'), incorrect preposition 'for the letters' (use 'write letters'), awkward phrasing 'send my mind by the writing' and article misuse. Suggestion: use gerund 'expressing', replace 'for the letters' with 'letters', use 'convey my feelings by writing' and 'thoughts' or 'feelings' for clarity. Grammar problem type ID:8,11,22
× Yes, I think it could change because, uh, for in for example, for the letter I write my, my feeling and I share my feeling to someone so they can know about my feeling and what did I think so.
✓ Yes, I think it could change. For example, in a letter I write my feelings and share them with someone so they can know how I feel and what I think.
Problems: awkward filler words, incorrect prepositions ('in a letter'), plural agreement ('feelings'), incorrect object pronoun use and wrong question word order 'what did I think'. Suggestion: simplify with 'For example, in a letter I write my feelings and share them with someone so they can know how I feel and what I think.' Use simple present to describe habitual action. Grammar problem type ID:11,1,12,26
× If I'm right, like English, I think I prefer writing the typing because it is easy to erase and fix it the misspelled. But if I write Koreans, I prefer writing by the hand because it feels more.
✓ If I'm writing in English, I prefer typing because it is easy to erase and fix spelling mistakes. But if I write in Korean, I prefer handwriting because it feels better.
Problems: incorrect phrase 'If I'm right, like English' should be 'If I'm writing in English'; unnecessary article 'the typing'; wrong object 'fix it the misspelled' should be 'fix spelling mistakes'; 'write Koreans' should be 'write in Korean'; 'writing by the hand' -> 'handwriting' or 'write by hand'; 'feels more' is incomplete. Suggestion: use 'typing' vs 'handwriting', 'write in English/Korean', and 'spelling mistakes'. Grammar problem type ID:11,22,13,26
× In this year I I bought the new diary for 2026 years, but I missed some days, so it depends on my day. If I'm too busy I cannot write the daily diary on, but if I have time I try to.
✓ This year I bought a new diary for 2026, but I missed some days, so it depends on my day. If I'm too busy I cannot write in the diary every day, but if I have time I try to.
Problems: unnecessary 'In this year' -> 'This year'; article misuse 'the new diary' -> 'a new diary'; 'for 2026 years' should be 'for 2026' or 'for the year 2026'; awkward 'write the daily diary on' -> 'write in the diary every day'. Suggestion: use 'This year I bought a new diary for 2026' and 'write in the diary every day' to express habit. Grammar problem type ID:22,26,11
× As I mentioned, I just bought the diary, so diary could be my recording method, but if I use the other ones I would say I have. I usually use the Note application, it's very convenient to write.
✓ As I mentioned, I just bought a diary, so a diary could be my main recording method. If I use other methods, I would say I have a few. I usually use the Notes application; it's very convenient for writing.
Problems: article errors ('the diary' -> 'a diary'), awkward phrasing 'if I use the other ones I would say I have' is incomplete, app name 'Note' should be 'Notes' or 'note-taking app', and preposition 'to write' -> 'for writing'. Suggestion: use 'a diary' and 'Notes application' or 'note-taking app', complete the sentence about other methods (e.g., 'I have a few'). Grammar problem type ID:22,26,11