Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
Well, I absolutely love the weather where I live because it is quite mild throughout the year, especially during the summer. The temperature is really pleasant, neither to a hot nor too cold, which allows me to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling comfortably. Moreover, there is a plenty of sunshine during the day which is so refreshing.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
Personally, I definitely prefer hot weather to cold weather because it allows me to enjoy various outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, and mountain biking with my friends. In contrast, during the winter months, the cold temperatures often make me want to stay indoors and limit my opportunities for exercises and socializing.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
I definitely prefer dry weather because it is much more comfortable and convenient. For example, when the weather is dry, my clothes stay fresh and I don't want to worry about mood developing in my wardrobe, which I find very unpleasant. Moreover, dry weather makes it easier to go outside and enjoy outdoor activities without worrying.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
Yes, I usually check the weather forecast every morning before leaving the house. This helps me stay informed and dress appropriately for the day whether it's going to be cold or warm. For instance, if I know it might rain, I can take an umbrella with me to get avoid getting wet.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
Well, climate change has had significant efforts on our daily lives in recent years. For example, the air quality has deteriorated in many places, making it harder to breathe fresh air. Additionally, rising temperatures have caused rivers to dry up or become polluted, which effects both swimming and local ecosystems.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. I would love to visit cities with different climates because it offers a refreshing change. For example, I live in central China where the air quality is often poor, but in western China, the air is much cleaner. If I go hiking there, I can breathe fresh air and enjoy breathtaking views, which is much harder to do in my hometown.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear and detailed, but there are minor grammatical errors and slight redundancy. For example, 'neither to a hot nor too cold' should be 'neither too hot nor too cold', and 'there is a plenty of sunshine' should be 'there is plenty of sunshine'. Try to avoid small mistakes and keep your sentences concise and natural.
Ví dụ: I really enjoy the weather where I live because it is mild throughout the year, especially in summer. The temperature is neither too hot nor too cold, which makes outdoor activities like hiking and cycling very enjoyable. Additionally, there is plenty of sunshine during the day, which feels very refreshing.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Your answer is well-structured and clear, with good use of contrast linking words like 'in contrast'. However, you could improve by varying your vocabulary slightly and avoiding repetition of words like 'weather'. Also, 'opportunities for exercises' should be 'opportunities for exercise'.
Ví dụ: I prefer hot weather over cold because it enables me to participate in outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, and mountain biking with friends. Conversely, cold winters often discourage me from going outside, reducing my chances to exercise and socialize.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but contains a confusing phrase: 'I don't want to worry about mood developing in my wardrobe' seems incorrect. Perhaps you meant 'mould'. Also, try to avoid repeating 'dry weather' too often and use linking words to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: I prefer dry weather because it is more comfortable and convenient. For instance, when it's dry, my clothes stay fresh and I don't have to worry about mould developing in my wardrobe, which I find unpleasant. Furthermore, dry conditions make it easier to enjoy outdoor activities without any concerns.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but there is a small grammatical error: 'to get avoid getting wet' should be 'to avoid getting wet'. Also, you could add a linking word to connect your ideas more smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually check the weather forecast every morning before leaving the house. This helps me stay informed and dress appropriately for the day, whether it will be cold or warm. For example, if I know it might rain, I take an umbrella to avoid getting wet.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but contains some errors: 'significant efforts' should be 'significant effects', and 'which effects' should be 'which affects'. Also, try to use more precise vocabulary and add linking words to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: Climate change has had significant effects on our daily lives recently. For instance, air quality has worsened in many areas, making it difficult to breathe fresh air. Moreover, rising temperatures have caused rivers to dry up or become polluted, which affects swimming and harms local ecosystems.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Your answer is well-structured and relevant with good use of examples. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and linking phrases to enhance fluency and coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would love to visit cities with different climates as it provides a refreshing change. For example, I live in central China where the air quality is often poor; however, in western China, the air is much cleaner. Therefore, hiking there would allow me to breathe fresh air and enjoy breathtaking views, which is difficult in my hometown.
× Moreover, there is a plenty of sunshine during the day which is so refreshing.
✓ Moreover, there is plenty of sunshine during the day which is so refreshing.
The phrase 'a plenty of' is incorrect. The correct quantifier is 'plenty of' without the article 'a'. 'Plenty of' is used to indicate a large amount or number of something and does not require an article before it.
× ...limit my opportunities for exercises and socializing.
✓ ...limit my opportunities for exercise and socializing.
The word 'exercise' is an uncountable noun when referring to physical activity in general, so it should not be pluralised as 'exercises' in this context.
× ...I don't want to worry about mood developing in my wardrobe, which I find very unpleasant.
✓ ...I don't want to worry about mould developing in my wardrobe, which I find very unpleasant.
The word 'mood' is incorrect here; the correct word is 'mould', which refers to a fungus that grows in damp conditions. This is a vocabulary error rather than a grammar error, but it affects the meaning significantly.
× ...I can take an umbrella with me to get avoid getting wet.
✓ ...I can take an umbrella with me to avoid getting wet.
The phrase 'to get avoid' is incorrect. The correct form is 'to avoid' followed by the gerund 'getting'. The verb 'avoid' should not be preceded by 'get' in this context.
× Well, climate change has had significant efforts on our daily lives in recent years.
✓ Well, climate change has had significant effects on our daily lives in recent years.
The word 'efforts' is incorrect here; the correct word is 'effects', which means the results or impacts of something. 'Efforts' means attempts or exertions, which does not fit the context.
× ...which effects both swimming and local ecosystems.
✓ ...which affects both swimming and local ecosystems.
The word 'effects' is used incorrectly as a verb here. The correct verb is 'affects', meaning to have an impact on something. 'Effects' as a verb means to bring about, which is not the intended meaning.