Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
I live in tank of Kathmandu, so the weather here depends whether it's summer or winter. In summer it's a moderate weather, it's not that hot. Uh, I prefer this weather actually, uh, from the weather in the city and in the winter, the cold.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
I actually prefer hot weather because in the tank area of Kathmandu it's always mild in the summer and not too hot, whereas in the cold weather it gets extremely cold. So I prefer summer season more than winter.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
I prefer dry weather because I do not like rain at all. I like rainy season but I do not like to go outside when it's raining because the clothes will get dirty, especially my shoes, and I will not be able to go anywhere with dirty clothes. So that's the reason I do not prefer wet weather.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
I do not have the habit of checking the weather forecast because where I live the weather is quite predictable. With all the experience that I have been living here. In the summer it's not that hard to predict and also in the winter it's just plain winter, not any others.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
I think climate change has affected the weather very intensely because before the weather used to be more predictable and nowadays it's quite predictable. But the sometimes the rain is more intense than it should be and.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Yes, I would love to visit other cities that have different climates from where I live because I love experiencing different things and whether it would be a perfect, uh, new start. However, I would not uh, want to live in another city with a different weather because I love the good weather of.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 57.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then one or two specific supporting details with correct prepositions and articles. Avoid hesitations and redundancy.
Ví dụ: I live in the Tank area of Kathmandu. The weather changes with the seasons: summers are mild and not too hot, while winters are quite cold. I prefer the mild summer weather because it is more comfortable.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, then give a specific reason using linking words (because/so). Reduce repetition (avoid restating the same idea twice).
Ví dụ: I prefer hot weather. Because summers in the Tank area are mild and pleasant, while winters can be very cold, I enjoy the warmth of summer more than the chill of winter.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear opinion sentence, then give one or two specific, concise reasons. Use linking words and avoid repeating the same point.
Ví dụ: I prefer dry weather. Although I enjoy the rainy season, I dislike going out in the rain because my clothes and shoes get dirty, which makes travel inconvenient.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then support with clear reasons using full sentences. Avoid sentence fragments and improve grammar and coherence.
Ví dụ: No, I rarely check the weather forecast because the seasons here are predictable. From my experience, summers are consistently mild and winters are consistently cold, so I usually know what to expect.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence, then give specific examples and avoid contradictory or unclear statements. Use linking words and finish your thought; avoid trailing off.
Ví dụ: I think climate change has made weather less predictable and more extreme. For example, rainfall has become heavier at times, causing floods, and temperatures have shown unusual spikes in recent years.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer, then one or two clear reasons. Avoid filler words and complete sentences without leaving them unfinished. Contrast your willingness to visit vs. live there coherently.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to visit cities with different climates because I enjoy new experiences and learning how people live in other conditions. However, I would not want to move there permanently because I prefer the familiar weather and lifestyle where I live.
× I live in tank of Kathmandu, so the weather here depends whether it's summer or winter.
✓ I live in the tank area of Kathmandu, so the weather here depends on whether it's summer or winter.
Missing or incorrect articles and preposition: 'tank of Kathmandu' is unclear and needs 'the' and 'area' to be natural; additionally, use 'depends on' rather than 'depends whether'. Use 'the' before specific place 'tank area' and include the preposition 'on' with 'depends'.
× In summer it's a moderate weather, it's not that hot.
✓ In summer the weather is moderate; it's not very hot.
Incorrect article and adjective usage: 'a moderate weather' is ungrammatical because 'weather' is uncountable and does not take 'a'. Use 'the weather is moderate' and replace informal 'that' with 'very' for clarity.
× Uh, I prefer this weather actually, uh, from the weather in the city and in the winter, the cold.
✓ I actually prefer this weather to the weather in the city, and in winter it is cold there.
Unclear comparison and fragment: 'prefer this weather actually, from the weather in the city' should be 'prefer this weather to the weather in the city' using correct comparison structure 'prefer A to B'. The latter fragment 'in the winter, the cold' is a sentence fragment; combine and complete it as 'in winter it is cold there'.
× I actually prefer hot weather because in the tank area of Kathmandu it's always mild in the summer and not too hot, whereas in the cold weather it gets extremely cold.
✓ I actually prefer hot weather because in the tank area of Kathmandu it's always mild in summer and not too hot, whereas in winter it gets extremely cold.
Article and repetition issue: Drop 'the' before seasons when speaking generally ('in summer', 'in winter'). Also 'the cold weather' is redundant; use 'in winter' to contrast seasons naturally.
× So I prefer summer season more than winter.
✓ So I prefer the summer season to winter.
Incorrect use of comparison preposition: Use 'prefer A to B' rather than 'prefer A more than B'. Also include 'the' with 'summer season' when referring to a specific season, or simply 'summer'.
× I prefer dry weather because I do not like rain at all.
✓ I prefer dry weather because I do not like rain at all.
This sentence is grammatically correct. No change needed.
× I like rainy season but I do not like to go outside when it's raining because the clothes will get dirty, especially my shoes, and I will not be able to go anywhere with dirty clothes.
✓ I like the rainy season, but I do not like going outside when it's raining because my clothes, especially my shoes, will get dirty, and I will not be able to go anywhere wearing dirty clothes.
Article and verb form: Add 'the' before 'rainy season'. Use gerund 'going' after 'do not like'. Reorder 'the clothes will get dirty' to 'my clothes... will get dirty' for clarity and use 'wearing dirty clothes' instead of 'with dirty clothes'.
× So that's the reason I do not prefer wet weather.
✓ So that's the reason I do not prefer wet weather.
This sentence is acceptable as written; no grammatical change required.
× I do not have the habit of checking the weather forecast because where I live the weather is quite predictable.
✓ I do not have the habit of checking the weather forecast because where I live the weather is quite predictable.
Sentence is grammatically acceptable. No change required.
× With all the experience that I have been living here.
✓ Based on my experience living here,
Fragment: 'With all the experience that I have been living here' is ungrammatical. Use a complete clause like 'Based on my experience living here' or 'From all the time I have lived here'.
× In the summer it's not that hard to predict and also in the winter it's just plain winter, not any others.
✓ In summer it's not that hard to predict, and in winter it's just plain winter, not anything else.
Article use with seasons: Remove 'the' when speaking generally ('In summer', 'in winter'). Also correct 'not any others' to 'not anything else' for idiomatic expression.
× I think climate change has affected the weather very intensely because before the weather used to be more predictable and nowadays it's quite predictable.
✓ I think climate change has affected the weather a lot because before the weather used to be more predictable but nowadays it's less predictable.
Word choice and logical contradiction: 'very intensely' is awkward here; 'a lot' or 'significantly' is better. Original says 'before... more predictable and nowadays it's quite predictable' which contradicts; likely intended 'nowadays it's less predictable'.
× But the sometimes the rain is more intense than it should be and.
✓ But sometimes the rain is more intense than it should be.
Redundant article and trailing conjunction: Remove unnecessary 'the' before 'sometimes' and eliminate the trailing 'and'. Ensure sentence ends properly.
× Yes, I would love to visit other cities that have different climates from where I live because I love experiencing different things and whether it would be a perfect, uh, new start.
✓ Yes, I would love to visit other cities that have different climates from where I live because I love experiencing different things and it would be a perfect new start.
Wrong word and filler: 'whether' is incorrect here; use 'it' or 'it would be'. Remove filler 'uh' and unnecessary commas. Also 'perfect new start' is fine but keep concise.
× However, I would not uh, want to live in another city with a different weather because I love the good weather of.
✓ However, I would not want to live in another city with a different climate because I love the good weather here.
Incomplete sentence and word choice: 'different weather' is better as 'different climate'. The sentence ends abruptly 'the good weather of.' Complete it as 'the good weather here' and remove filler 'uh'.