Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
The brother where I live is quite similar to my hometown because both places are located in north part of my country. I really like the climate here because it's not very humid unlike the city where I attend the university. The call and the dry weather makes it comfortable to live most of the year.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
Well, to be honest, I like it when the weather is a bit chilly. I don't really enjoy extreme weather. For example, I get irritated when the weather is too hot in the summer or when the weather is too cold in the winter. So that's why autumn and spring are my favorite festivals because I don't sweat too much.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I like dry weathers. Maybe it has something to do with where I was born. I was born in the north part of the China where the weather is. The dry and dry weather makes it comfortable to live in most of the time during the year.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
Because I'm an online teacher so most of my activities are indoor, I don't have to check weather forecast often, but I have to go out next day. I will always check the weather forecast. So in that way I know what kind of clothes should I have here if I have to bring umbrella or apply more sunscreen.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
The effect of the climate change is extremely obvious, especially in recent years. For example, we are experiencing extreme hot weather during the summer and extreme cold weather during the winter. And also, uh, in this year, we have just experienced typhoon in coastal city.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. I always wanted to pay a visit to coastal city where the weather is really humid with a lot of sunny days. And because I think the city with the different climate conditions have different diet and also I can wear my summertime clothes, which I really like.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer has some pronunciation and word choice errors, such as 'brother' instead of 'weather' and 'call' instead of 'cool'. Try to use correct vocabulary and check your pronunciation to make your answer clearer and more natural. Also, avoid redundancy and keep your answer concise within 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: The weather where I live is quite similar to my hometown because both are in the northern part of my country. I like the climate here because it is not very humid, unlike the city where I attend university. The cool and dry weather makes it comfortable to live in most of the year.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and mostly natural, but you can improve coherence by using linking words like 'because' or 'so' more effectively. Also, avoid repeating 'weather' too often by using synonyms or pronouns. Try to be more specific about why you prefer chilly weather.
Ví dụ: I prefer cold weather because I find it more comfortable than extreme heat. For example, I get irritated when it's too hot in summer or too cold in winter. Therefore, autumn and spring are my favorite seasons since the temperature is mild and pleasant.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer has some repetition and incomplete sentences, such as 'where the weather is.' Also, avoid repeating 'dry' twice in one sentence. Try to complete your thoughts clearly and use linking words to connect ideas logically.
Ví dụ: I prefer dry weather, probably because I was born in the northern part of China where the climate is mostly dry. This kind of weather makes it comfortable to live in for most of the year.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but can be improved by correcting grammar and sentence structure. For example, say 'I don't have to check the weather forecast often' and 'if I have to bring an umbrella or apply more sunscreen.' Also, use linking words like 'however' to connect contrasting ideas.
Ví dụ: Because I am an online teacher and mostly work indoors, I don't check the weather forecast often. However, if I have to go out the next day, I always check it so that I know what clothes to wear and whether I need to bring an umbrella or apply sunscreen.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but can be improved by avoiding filler words like 'uh' and by using more precise vocabulary. Also, use linking words such as 'for instance' or 'moreover' to connect ideas smoothly. Try to be more specific about the effects of climate change.
Ví dụ: The effects of climate change have become very obvious recently. For instance, we have experienced extremely hot summers and very cold winters. Moreover, this year, a typhoon hit a coastal city, causing significant damage.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by correcting grammar, such as 'I have always wanted to visit a coastal city' and 'cities with different climate conditions have different diets.' Also, use linking words like 'because' to explain reasons clearly and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: Yes, of course. I have always wanted to visit a coastal city where the weather is humid and there are many sunny days. I think cities with different climates have different diets, and I would enjoy wearing my summer clothes, which I really like.
× The brother where I live is quite similar to my hometown because both places are located in north part of my country.
✓ The weather where I live is quite similar to my hometown because both places are located in the northern part of my country.
The word 'brother' is incorrect here; it should be 'weather'. Also, 'north part' needs the definite article 'the' and should be 'northern part' to describe the region properly.
× The call and the dry weather makes it comfortable to live most of the year.
✓ The cool and dry weather makes it comfortable to live most of the year.
The word 'call' is a typo and should be 'cool'. 'Weather' is singular, so the verb 'makes' is correct. The correction fixes the typo to make the sentence meaningful.
× both places are located in north part of my country.
✓ both places are located in the northern part of my country.
When referring to a specific region, the definite article 'the' is necessary before 'northern part' to specify the location.
× I like dry weathers.
✓ I like dry weather.
The noun 'weather' is uncountable and should not be pluralized. Saying 'dry weather' is correct.
× I was born in the north part of the China where the weather is.
✓ I was born in the northern part of China where the weather is dry.
The sentence is incomplete and awkward. 'The China' is incorrect; 'China' does not need 'the'. Also, the sentence should specify the weather condition to be complete.
× Because I'm an online teacher so most of my activities are indoor, I don't have to check weather forecast often, but I have to go out next day.
✓ Because I'm an online teacher, most of my activities are indoors, so I don't have to check the weather forecast often, but if I have to go out the next day, I will check it.
The sentence has multiple issues: 'indoor' should be 'indoors' (adverb), 'weather forecast' needs the definite article 'the', and the sentence structure is awkward and run-on. The correction improves clarity and grammar.
× So in that way I know what kind of clothes should I have here if I have to bring umbrella or apply more sunscreen.
✓ So in that way, I know what kind of clothes I should have here if I have to bring an umbrella or apply more sunscreen.
In indirect questions, the word order should be subject + verb ('I should have'), not verb + subject ('should I have'). Also, 'umbrella' needs the article 'an'.
× The effect of the climate change is extremely obvious, especially in recent years.
✓ The effects of climate change are extremely obvious, especially in recent years.
'Climate change' is uncountable and does not need 'the'. Also, 'effects' is plural to match 'are'. This correction improves subject-verb agreement and article usage.
× we have just experienced typhoon in coastal city.
✓ we have just experienced a typhoon in a coastal city.
When mentioning a singular countable noun for the first time, the indefinite article 'a' is needed before 'typhoon' and 'coastal city'.
× I always wanted to pay a visit to coastal city where the weather is really humid with a lot of sunny days.
✓ I have always wanted to pay a visit to a coastal city where the weather is really humid with a lot of sunny days.
'Coastal city' is a singular countable noun and needs the indefinite article 'a'. Also, 'I always wanted' should be 'I have always wanted' to express a past desire continuing to present.
× And because I think the city with the different climate conditions have different diet and also I can wear my summertime clothes, which I really like.
✓ And because I think the city with different climate conditions has a different diet, and also I can wear my summertime clothes, which I really like.
The subject 'city' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have'. Also, 'different climate conditions' is plural, but the main subject is 'city'. 'Diet' is singular and needs 'a' before it.