Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
Where I live, the weather varies quite a bit throughout the year. Summers are usually very hot and humid, which can make it uncomfortable. On the other hand, winters are mild with crisp fresh air, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities like morning walks or cycling.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
I prefer cold weather because I find it refreshing and invigorating, especially after spending time outdoors. It also gives me the perfect excuse to enjoy a hot cup of tea in a warm and cozy atmosphere, which I really love during chilly days. Winters are a wonderful season for relaxing indoors and spending quality time with family.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
I prefer dry weather, especially during the chilly winter months because it allows me to unwind and relax after a busy day by doing outdoor activities like walking in the park or cycling. Dry conditions also make it easier to plan my day without worrying about sudden rain, which helps me stay productive and refreshed. I find dry weather more comfortable and enjoyable.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
I frequently check the weather forecast, especially when I plan outdoor activities or excursions. For example, during the rainy season, I'll always keep an eye on the forecast to avoid sudden showers that might force me to cancel my plans. This helps me stay prepared and make better decisions about when to go outside.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
In recent year, climate change has had significant effects on both humans and the environment. For example, winters have become milder with less snowfall by summers are getting hotter and intense. These changes have led to more frequent heat waves and unpredictable weather patterns, which affect agriculture and People's Daily lives.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Yes, I would definitely like to visit cities with different climbers, especially colder ones. I have never experienced colder weather before, so I'm curious to enjoy the crisp and fresh air, as well as the beautiful snowy scenery. It would be exciting to try new activities like river rafting or ice skating. Simply enjoy the unique atmosphere of a colder place.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is quite natural and informative, but to improve, try to use linking words to connect your ideas more smoothly and avoid slight redundancy. Also, you can add a concluding sentence to wrap up your response effectively.
Ví dụ: Where I live, the weather varies quite a bit throughout the year. Summers are usually very hot and humid, which can make it uncomfortable. However, winters are mild with crisp fresh air, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities like morning walks or cycling. Overall, I enjoy the changing seasons as they offer different experiences.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Your answer is well-structured and detailed. To enhance it further, try to use linking words such as 'because' or 'therefore' to make the connection between ideas clearer. Also, avoid repeating similar ideas and aim for concise expression.
Ví dụ: I prefer cold weather because I find it refreshing and invigorating, especially after spending time outdoors. Moreover, it gives me the perfect excuse to enjoy a hot cup of tea in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Therefore, winters are a wonderful season for relaxing indoors and spending quality time with family.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Your response is clear and relevant. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and linking phrases to avoid repetition and enhance coherence. Also, consider summarising your preference in a concluding sentence.
Ví dụ: I prefer dry weather, especially during the chilly winter months, as it allows me to unwind and relax after a busy day by doing outdoor activities like walking in the park or cycling. Additionally, dry conditions make it easier to plan my day without worrying about sudden rain, which helps me stay productive and refreshed. Overall, I find dry weather more comfortable and enjoyable.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 92.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and well-organised. To improve, you could add a linking word like 'therefore' to connect your example with the reason, making your answer more coherent.
Ví dụ: I frequently check the weather forecast, especially when I plan outdoor activities or excursions. For example, during the rainy season, I always keep an eye on the forecast to avoid sudden showers. Therefore, this helps me stay prepared and make better decisions about when to go outside.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but contains some grammatical errors and lacks linking words for coherence. To improve, correct grammar mistakes, use linking words like 'and' or 'as a result', and provide clearer examples with specific details.
Ví dụ: In recent years, climate change has had significant effects on both humans and the environment. For example, winters have become milder with less snowfall, and summers are getting hotter and more intense. As a result, there are more frequent heat waves and unpredictable weather patterns, which affect agriculture and people's daily lives.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but has some vocabulary errors and lacks linking words for better flow. To improve, correct vocabulary mistakes (e.g., 'climbers' to 'climates'), use linking words like 'for instance' or 'also', and avoid sentence fragments by completing your thoughts.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would definitely like to visit cities with different climates, especially colder ones. I have never experienced colder weather before, so I'm curious to enjoy the crisp and fresh air, as well as the beautiful snowy scenery. For instance, it would be exciting to try new activities like ice skating or river rafting. I would also enjoy the unique atmosphere of a colder place.
× In recent year, climate change has had significant effects on both humans and the environment.
✓ In recent years, climate change has had significant effects on both humans and the environment.
The phrase 'In recent year' is incorrect because 'year' should be plural when referring to multiple years. The correct phrase is 'In recent years' to indicate a period of time over several years.
× For example, winters have become milder with less snowfall by summers are getting hotter and intense.
✓ For example, winters have become milder with less snowfall, while summers are getting hotter and more intense.
The original sentence lacks proper conjunction and punctuation to connect two independent clauses. Using 'while' and a comma correctly links the contrasting ideas, improving sentence clarity and grammatical correctness.
× These changes have led to more frequent heat waves and unpredictable weather patterns, which affect agriculture and People's Daily lives.
✓ These changes have led to more frequent heat waves and unpredictable weather patterns, which affect agriculture and people's daily lives.
The phrase 'People's Daily lives' incorrectly capitalizes 'People's' and 'Daily'. 'people's' should be lowercase as it is a common noun, and 'daily' should also be lowercase as it is an adjective here.
× Yes, I would definitely like to visit cities with different climbers, especially colder ones.
✓ Yes, I would definitely like to visit cities with different climates, especially colder ones.
The word 'climbers' is incorrect in this context; the correct plural noun is 'climates' when referring to weather conditions of different places.
× Simply enjoy the unique atmosphere of a colder place.
✓ I would simply enjoy the unique atmosphere of a colder place.
The original sentence is a fragment lacking a subject and verb to form a complete sentence. Adding 'I would' completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct.