Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
In Taiwan, the weather is extremely humid and often very hot in summer, which makes me feel muggy and uncomfortable when I go outside. Right now it's winter so it's usually cold and comfortable for people that go outside for for jogging for example.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
I prefer cold weather because winter in Taiwan is cool and comfortable, which make outdoor activities like jogging and mountain climbing more enjoyable. For example, I often go hiking with my parents on weekends to enjoy the crisp air and the scenery.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
I'm comfortable with both kind of weather because I grew up in Taiwan which the weather is very humid, but I also visit Australia once which was much drier and I found that drier weather suits me better because I feel less sticky and sleep more comfortably.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
Yes, I always check the weather forecast. It's the first thing I do every morning on my phone. I usually look at the temperature and the chance of rain so I can decide what to wear and whether to take an umbrella.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
Oh, that's a very serious question. I in my opinion, I think big things, the temperature climb gradually every year. Human have a struggle to go outside in the summer and fold some tropical area there are.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Yes I would. I visit East Coast of Australia once and really enjoyed it. Warm dry climate and lots of sunny days and mild winters. Because the weather was pleasant I could spend more time outdoors exploring beaches and national parks which made me feel much enjoyable.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct minor grammar errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail. Avoid repetition (e.g., "for for"). Improve sentence accuracy ("it's usually cool in winter").
Ví dụ: The weather in Taiwan is generally hot and very humid, especially in summer when it feels muggy outdoors. In winter it becomes cool and comfortable, which is ideal for activities like jogging.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Good structure and specific example. Fix subject-verb agreement and keep sentences concise. Use one linking phrase to connect reason and example.
Ví dụ: I prefer cold weather because winters in Taiwan are cool and pleasant, which makes outdoor activities like hiking more enjoyable. For example, I often go hiking with my parents on weekends to enjoy the crisp air and mountain views.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Clarify tense and grammar, and shorten the answer. Use linking words to compare and give one clear reason. Correct plural/tense errors ("kinds", "I visited").
Ví dụ: I can tolerate both kinds of weather, but I prefer drier conditions. I visited Australia once and found the dry climate more comfortable because I felt less sticky and slept better.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 92.0Gợi ý: Very natural and concise. You could add one linking phrase to emphasize purpose and keep it within 3–4 sentences. No major grammar issues.
Ví dụ: Yes, I always check the weather forecast on my phone first thing every morning. I usually check the temperature and the chance of rain so I can decide what to wear and whether to bring an umbrella.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: This answer is unclear and has many grammar and coherence problems. Start with a clear topic sentence about effects, then give two specific, linked effects with correct grammar (e.g., rising temperatures, extreme weather). Avoid vague phrases and incorrect words.
Ví dụ: I think climate change has caused rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather. For example, heat waves make it harder for people to be outdoors in summer, and stronger storms and floods threaten coastal and tropical areas.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Good idea and content, but fix tense and sentence fragments. Combine short fragments into full sentences and correct word choice ("enjoyed it", "felt very happy" rather than "much enjoyable").
Ví dụ: Yes, I would. I visited the east coast of Australia once and really enjoyed its warm, dry climate and many sunny days. Because the weather was pleasant, I could spend more time outdoors exploring beaches and national parks, which made me very happy.
× Right now it's winter so it's usually cold and comfortable for people that go outside for for jogging for example.
✓ Right now it's winter, so it's usually cold and comfortable for people who go outside for jogging, for example.
Use of 'that' for people is incorrect; 'who' is the correct relative pronoun for people (Incorrect use of pronouns - ID 12). Also remove duplicated 'for' and add a comma for clarity (Sentence structure - ID 26). Keep present tense 'it's' and 'it's usually' to match current time.
× I prefer cold weather because winter in Taiwan is cool and comfortable, which make outdoor activities like jogging and mountain climbing more enjoyable.
✓ I prefer cold weather because winter in Taiwan is cool and comfortable, which makes outdoor activities like jogging and mountain climbing more enjoyable.
The relative clause refers to 'winter', a singular noun, so the verb should be 'makes' (third person singular) rather than 'make' (subject-verb agreement error - ID 2 and 27).
× I'm comfortable with both kind of weather because I grew up in Taiwan which the weather is very humid, but I also visit Australia once which was much drier and I found that drier weather suits me better because I feel less sticky and sleep more comfortably.
✓ I'm comfortable with both kinds of weather because I grew up in Taiwan, where the weather is very humid, but I also visited Australia once, which was much drier, and I found that drier weather suits me better because I felt less sticky and slept more comfortably.
Use 'both kinds' (plural quantifier) not 'both kind' (Singular and plural issue - ID 1). Replace incorrect 'which the weather is' with 'where the weather is' (Incorrect use of pronouns/prepositions - IDs 12 and 11). 'Visit' and 'feel/sleep' should be past tense to match 'once' (Past tense issue - ID 5). Also adjust 'suits' can remain present if expressing general preference; here keeping 'suits me better' is acceptable, but surrounding verbs describing the trip should be past.
× Yes, I always check the weather forecast. It's the first thing I do every morning on my phone.
✓ Yes, I always check the weather forecast. It's the first thing I do every morning on my phone.
No grammatical correction needed; sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe habitual action (Present tense - ID 6). Included to confirm correctness.
× Oh, that's a very serious question. I in my opinion, I think big things, the temperature climb gradually every year. Human have a struggle to go outside in the summer and fold some tropical area there are.
✓ Oh, that's a very serious question. In my opinion, the temperature has been climbing gradually every year. Humans struggle to go outside in the summer in some tropical areas.
Original has multiple issues: redundant phrases 'I in my opinion, I think' (Sentence structure - ID 26) and incorrect tense 'climb' should be present perfect progressive 'has been climbing' to show ongoing change (Present/past tense issue - IDs 6 and 5). 'Human have' should be 'humans have' or 'people have' with correct plural noun and verb agreement (Singular/plural and subject-verb agreement - IDs 1 and 27). 'Fold some tropical area there are' is ungrammatical; corrected to 'in some tropical areas' (Sentence structure and preposition use - IDs 26 and 11).
× Yes I would. I visit East Coast of Australia once and really enjoyed it.
✓ Yes, I would. I visited the east coast of Australia once and really enjoyed it.
The trip occurred in the past, so 'visit' should be past tense 'visited' (Past tense issue - ID 5). Also add 'the' before 'east coast' (Article use - ID 22) and use lowercase consistent style for 'east coast.'
× Warm dry climate and lots of sunny days and mild winters.
✓ It had a warm, dry climate with lots of sunny days and mild winters.
Original is a sentence fragment lacking a main verb (Sentence without a verb - ID 23 and sentence structure - ID 26). Add a subject and verb 'It had' and include commas between adjectives in correct order (Incorrect order of adjectives - ID 18).
× Because the weather was pleasant I could spend more time outdoors exploring beaches and national parks which made me feel much enjoyable.
✓ Because the weather was pleasant, I could spend more time outdoors exploring beaches and national parks, which made me feel much happier/enjoy it more.
'Enjoyable' describes something that causes enjoyment; to describe the speaker's feeling, use an adjective like 'happier' or the phrase 'enjoy it more' or 'very happy' (Incorrect use of adjectives/adverbs - ID 13). Also add commas for clarity and keep past tense 'was/made' (Punctuation and tense consistency - IDs 26 and 5).