Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite machine in your home?
Thí sinh
That would be the rice cooker. I'm originally from Thailand so we use rice cooker a lot. It can cook rice automatically and it comes out perfectly every single time. It's also very convenient because I can steam vegetables and cook other food in it.
Giám khảo
Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?
Thí sinh
I think what you mentioned is more important than sweeping machines because we I'm wearing a lot of clothes, especially me myself because I'm working out so I always have like double umm, the amount of laundry I need to put in the machine. If I were to do it myself it'd probably take half a day.
Giám khảo
Do you read the instructions before using a machine?
Thí sinh
It depends, but most of the time yes, because the design is not that intuitive. For example, an electric oven can have too many buttons and unclear icons that I need to read the manual to make sure that I use it safely and correctly.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is important to read the instructions?
Thí sinh
Yes, they do, because most of the time the manufacturers put all the warnings and cautions and how to take care of the machine in their manuals. For example, I just bought an electric razor. It didn't say anything on the package or the razor itself, but it says in the manner that we can't use it underwater.
What is your favourite machine in your home?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural, relevant and concise with a clear topic sentence and useful supporting details. To improve further, reduce minor redundancy (e.g., “a lot” and “every single time” together), vary vocabulary slightly (use synonyms like “consistently” or “reliably”), and add one brief specific example of a dish you make to show more precise content.
Ví dụ: My favourite machine is the rice cooker. I grew up in Thailand, so we use it regularly; it cooks rice reliably and saves time. For example, I often make jasmine rice and coconut sticky rice in it, and I also steam vegetables and even make a simple chicken curry in the steamer basket.
Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: The answer addresses the question but has hesitations, repetition and some grammar mistakes (‘we I'm’, ‘me myself’). To improve, start with a clear topic sentence comparing their importance, remove filler words, correct pronouns, and give a concise reason with a specific example and a linking word (e.g., “because” or “so”). Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: I believe washing machines are more important than sweepers because they save a lot of time. For instance, since I work out regularly I generate twice the usual laundry, so using a washing machine prevents me from spending half a day washing by hand. Therefore, a washing machine is essential for my routine.
Do you read the instructions before using a machine?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: This is a well-structured, concise and relevant answer with a clear topic sentence and a specific example. To improve further, tighten phrasing by removing “that” after “because” and add a linking phrase like “for example” (already used) then finish with a brief consequence or result to make it slightly more complete.
Ví dụ: Usually I do read instructions because many machines are not intuitive. For example, an electric oven can have many unclear icons, so I check the manual to avoid misuse and ensure I bake or roast safely.
Do you think it is important to read the instructions?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer conveys the main idea but has grammar issues and slight awkward phrasing (“Yes, they do” — referring to instructions, and “in the manner” instead of “manual”). Improve by using a clear topic sentence (“Yes, it is important”), correct noun references, avoid repetition (“warnings and cautions”), and give a concise specific example with correct wording. Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, it is important to read the instructions because manufacturers include safety warnings and maintenance advice. For example, my new electric razor’s manual explicitly states it must not be used underwater, information that was not on the packaging, so reading the manual prevented a safety hazard.
× I'm originally from Thailand so we use rice cooker a lot.
✓ I'm originally from Thailand so we use rice cookers a lot.
The noun 'rice cooker' is countable and refers to a general category; in this context the plural 'rice cookers' is required to indicate machines in general. Use plural for general statements about items.'
× I think what you mentioned is more important than sweeping machines because we I'm wearing a lot of clothes, especially me myself because I'm working out so I always have like double umm, the amount of laundry I need to put in the machine.
✓ I think what you mentioned is more important than sweeping machines because I wear a lot of clothes, especially since I work out, so I always have about double the amount of laundry to put in the machine.
The original sentence has incorrect pronoun sequence ('we I'm'), awkward reflexive use ('me myself'), and tense/aspect issues. Replace 'we' with 'I' to match the speaker, change 'I'm wearing a lot of clothes' to simple present 'I wear a lot of clothes' for habitual action (Present tense issue ID 6 applies but primary error is pronoun misuse), and 'especially me myself because I'm working out' becomes 'especially since I work out' to be natural. Also replace 'like double umm, the amount' with 'about double the amount' for clarity.'
× If I were to do it myself it'd probably take half a day.
✓ If I were to do it myself, it would probably take half a day.
Contraction 'it'd' is acceptable in speech but for clarity add comma after the conditional clause and expand contraction. This sentence correctly uses the modal conditional structure; the correction adds punctuation and clarity.'
× It depends, but most of the time yes, because the design is not that intuitive.
✓ It depends, but most of the time, yes, because the design is not very intuitive.
'Not that intuitive' is informal; 'not very intuitive' is more standard. Also add commas for clarity. This addresses present tense/degree phrasing (Present tense issue ID 6 and Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs ID 13), but primary fix is wording and punctuation.'
× For example, an electric oven can have too many buttons and unclear icons that I need to read the manual to make sure that I use it safely and correctly.
✓ For example, an electric oven can have too many buttons and unclear icons, so I need to read the manual to make sure I use it safely and correctly.
The original clause 'icons that I need to read the manual' is a misplaced relative clause. Use 'so' to connect cause and effect and remove unnecessary 'that'. Also add comma for clarity.'
× Yes, they do, because most of the time the manufacturers put all the warnings and cautions and how to take care of the machine in their manuals.
✓ Yes, they do, because most of the time manufacturers put all the warnings, cautions, and care instructions for the machine in their manuals.
'A redundant 'the' before manufacturers is unnecessary; 'how to take care of the machine' is wordy—replace with 'care instructions'. Also add commas in the list. Fixes pronoun/article and wording for clarity.'
× For example, I just bought an electric razor. It didn't say anything on the package or the razor itself, but it says in the manner that we can't use it underwater.
✓ For example, I just bought an electric razor. It didn't say anything on the package or the razor itself, but the manual says we can't use it underwater.
'Says in the manner' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'the manual says'. Also change 'we can't use it underwater' is fine; clarifies source of information and fixes preposition/phrase choice.'