Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you a patient person?
Thí sinh
Yes, I consider myself a patient person. Since I was a child, I have always been able to stay calm and composed in different situations. For instance, I can spend an entire day looking after my baby sister without any frustration or agitation, which shows my ability to stay patient.
Giám khảo
What is it that makes you feel impatient?
Thí sinh
I think what makes me feel impatient is when my carefully organized plans are disrupted. I usually plan my day in advance and try to stick to it, so when unexpected things happen, it really frustrates me. For instance, if a meeting runs late or something urgent comes up.
Giám khảo
How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time?
Thí sinh
When I have to do something for a long time, I would always enter a state called flow where I feel completely focused and absorbed in the task. This helps me stay motivated and enjoy what I am doing, even if it takes a lot of time. However, if the task is boring, I might start feeling tired or distracted.
Giám khảo
Does your job require you to be patient?
Thí sinh
Yes, as a university student, my studies always require me to be patient because there is a vast amount of knowledge waiting me to absorb. I need to be patient to fully understand the complex concepts and develop my skills over time. This helps me learn more effectively and achieve better results.
Giám khảo
Are you more patient now than when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I'm definitely more patient now than when I was a child. Back then I would always prefer to play with my friends on the playground and find it hard to be patient or focus on something. However, now I tend to focus more on my personal goals and responsibilities so I'm better.
Are you a patient person?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it could be more concise and natural by avoiding redundancy. Try to limit your response to around 4-5 sentences and use linking words to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I consider myself a patient person because I can stay calm in various situations. For example, I can spend a whole day looking after my baby sister without feeling frustrated, which shows my patience.
What is it that makes you feel impatient?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Good use of specific examples and clear explanation. To improve, try to use linking words like 'because' or 'therefore' to connect your ideas more smoothly and avoid repeating similar phrases.
Ví dụ: I feel impatient when my carefully organized plans are disrupted because I usually plan my day in advance. Therefore, unexpected events like a meeting running late or urgent matters can really frustrate me.
How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time?
Điểm: 92.0Gợi ý: Your answer is well-structured and uses relevant vocabulary like 'flow'. To enhance coherence, consider using linking words such as 'however' and 'therefore' more explicitly to connect contrasting ideas.
Ví dụ: When I have to do something for a long time, I usually enter a state called flow, where I feel fully focused and absorbed. This helps me stay motivated and enjoy the task. However, if the task is boring, I tend to feel tired and distracted.
Does your job require you to be patient?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and detailed. To improve, try to avoid minor grammatical errors and use linking words like 'because' and 'therefore' to make your explanation more coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, as a university student, my studies require patience because there is a vast amount of knowledge to absorb. Therefore, I need to be patient to understand complex concepts and develop my skills, which helps me achieve better results.
Are you more patient now than when you were a child?
Điểm: 87.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant. To improve, try to use more precise linking words such as 'whereas' or 'in contrast' to highlight the difference between past and present, and avoid ending sentences abruptly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I am more patient now than when I was a child. Whereas I used to prefer playing with friends and found it hard to focus, now I concentrate more on my personal goals and responsibilities, which has improved my patience.
× there is a vast amount of knowledge waiting me to absorb
✓ there is a vast amount of knowledge waiting for me to absorb
The verb 'waiting' requires the preposition 'for' before the object. The phrase should be 'waiting for me to absorb' to be grammatically correct.