Part 1
Giám khảo
What's the weather like where you live?
Thí sinh
My places where I live were hot and wet. It's like we have a two seasons in the hot weather there. This is very hot about more pretty scissors and the cold is very.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Thí sinh
I prefer cold weather because in cold weather I can easily wear a beautiful dress or the warm clothes.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Thí sinh
I prefer dry weather because I don't want to let myself wet. That's a reason why I don't like wet weather.
Giám khảo
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a habit of checking weather forecast because umm, I'm usually need to check it for my timetable, for my schedule to repair for the holiday or repair for the Hangouts.
Giám khảo
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Thí sinh
In recent years the climate will change and affect very heights with people because people umm always increase the bad pollution or the bad environment. So the climate will change and hot.
Giám khảo
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Thí sinh
Yes, I would like to visit other city, Yes, have different climates from Hotel city, because Ho Chi Minh City was very hot and I want to change to the light because it's very cold and I feel this climate was fresh and relaxed for me.
What's the weather like where you live?
Điểm: 34.0Gợi ý: Be clear, grammatical and concise. Start with a direct topic sentence describing the current climate, then give one or two specific details (seasons, temperatures, humidity). Avoid unclear vocabulary and long run-on sentences. Use linking words like 'and' or 'but' to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: It's generally hot and humid where I live. We mainly have two seasons: a hot, wet season with heavy rain from May to October and a cooler, drier season from November to April.
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give a reason with a clear link word (because/so). Be specific about why you prefer cold weather and provide one brief supporting detail or example. Keep to 1–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer cold weather because it's more comfortable for me. For example, I enjoy wearing warm coats and scarves, and I find cooler temperatures make outdoor walking more pleasant.
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct statement then expand with a specific reason and an example. Use natural phrasing like 'get wet' and avoid repetition. Keep it concise.
Ví dụ: I prefer dry weather because I don't like getting wet in the rain. For instance, dry days make it easier to travel and keep my clothes and bags clean.
Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When and how often?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Answer directly about frequency and reasons. Use clear time expressions (every morning, before I leave) and specific purposes (planning travel, choosing clothes). Avoid filler words like 'umm' and unclear phrases like 'repair for the holiday'.
Ví dụ: Yes. I check the weather forecast every morning before I leave home, and again in the evening if I plan to go out. I do this to decide what to wear and whether I should bring an umbrella.
What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
Điểm: 36.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence about the effects, then give two specific effects with reasons or examples. Use correct tense (has changed) and vocabulary (pollution, sea level rise, extreme weather). Avoid vague phrases like 'affect very heights'.
Ví dụ: In recent years climate change has caused more extreme weather and higher temperatures. For example, we've seen more intense heatwaves and heavier storms, which harm agriculture and increase health risks.
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Điểm: 44.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give a specific destination or climate you want to experience, with a reason. Use correct names and clearer phrasing (e.g., 'Ho Chi Minh City is very hot; I'd like to visit a cooler city to relax'). Keep it to two sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I'd like to visit cities with cooler climates, such as Da Lat or Seoul. Ho Chi Minh City is very hot, so I think a colder, fresher climate would feel more relaxing and comfortable for me.
× My places where I live were hot and wet.
✓ The place where I live is hot and wet.
The student used plural 'places' and past tense 'were' incorrectly. The speaker refers to a single location, so use singular 'place' and present tense 'is' to describe current weather. Suggestion: identify subject number and use matching verb form (singular noun + 'is').
× It's like we have a two seasons in the hot weather there.
✓ It's like we have two seasons: the hot season and the rainy season.
The sentence uses an article 'a' with 'two seasons' and misorders nouns. Use no article before 'two seasons' and clarify the two seasons. Use present tense 'have' correctly. Suggestion: remove incorrect article and add clear names for the seasons.
× This is very hot about more pretty scissors and the cold is very.
✓ The hot season is very intense and the cold season is mild.
The original is unclear and contains unrelated words ('pretty scissors') and incomplete clause 'the cold is very.' Rephrase to a clear comparative description of both seasons. Suggestion: state each season with an adjective and avoid irrelevant words.
× I prefer cold weather because in cold weather I can easily wear a beautiful dress or the warm clothes.
✓ I prefer cold weather because in cold weather I can easily wear a beautiful dress or warm clothes.
The definite article 'the' before 'warm clothes' is unnecessary. Also repeating 'cold weather' is redundant but acceptable; remove 'the' to use general plural 'warm clothes.' Suggestion: use plural without article for general reference.
× I prefer dry weather because I don't want to let myself wet.
✓ I prefer dry weather because I don't want to get wet.
'Let myself wet' is incorrect English. Use 'get wet' to express becoming wet, or 'become wet.' Suggestion: choose natural verb phrases like 'get wet' or 'become wet.'
× That's a reason why I don't like wet weather.
✓ That's the reason why I don't like wet weather.
'That's a reason why' is grammatically possible but less precise; 'the reason' is better when explaining a specific cause already given. Suggestion: use 'the reason' for a single clear cause.
× Yes, I have a habit of checking weather forecast because umm, I'm usually need to check it for my timetable, for my schedule to repair for the holiday or repair for the Hangouts.
✓ Yes, I have a habit of checking the weather forecast because I usually need to check it for my timetable, to prepare for holidays, or to plan hangouts.
Multiple errors: missing article 'the' before 'weather forecast'; incorrect 'I'm usually need' should be 'I usually need'; 'repair' is wrong word choice for 'prepare'; 'the holiday' and 'Hangouts' are awkward. Use 'prepare for holidays' and 'plan hangouts.' Suggestion: include articles correctly and choose appropriate verbs like 'prepare' and 'plan.'
× In recent years the climate will change and affect very heights with people because people umm always increase the bad pollution or the bad environment.
✓ In recent years the climate has been changing and has seriously affected people because pollution and environmental damage have been increasing.
The student used 'will' (future) incorrectly for recent trends; use present perfect progressive 'has been changing' to describe recent changes. 'Affect very heights with people' is incorrect—use 'has seriously affected people.' 'Increase the bad pollution or the bad environment' should be 'pollution and environmental damage have been increasing.' Suggestion: use present perfect to describe recent trends and choose correct collocations like 'pollution is increasing.'
× So the climate will change and hot.
✓ So the climate is becoming hotter.
Again 'will change' and 'hot' are incorrect here. Use present continuous 'is becoming' plus comparative adjective 'hotter' to describe ongoing warming. Suggestion: use 'become' or 'get' with comparative to show change.
× Yes, I would like to visit other city, Yes, have different climates from Hotel city, because Ho Chi Minh City was very hot and I want to change to the light because it's very cold and I feel this climate was fresh and relaxed for me.
✓ Yes, I would like to visit other cities that have different climates from my city because Ho Chi Minh City is very hot and I want to go somewhere colder; I feel a colder climate would be fresh and relaxing for me.
Multiple errors: 'other city' should be plural 'other cities' or 'another city'; 'have different climates from Hotel city' is unclear and 'Hotel city' seems wrong—use 'my city.' Use present tense 'is very hot' rather than past 'was.' 'Change to the light' is incorrect—likely 'go somewhere colder.' 'This climate was fresh and relaxed' should be 'a colder climate would be fresh and relaxing.' Suggestion: use correct number agreement, present tense for general facts, and appropriate verbs ('go', 'would be').