Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at memorising things?
Thí sinh
Not really, I find it difficult to memorize things, especially personal memories like events with my family. However, I usually do better at memorizing fights for school because I study regularly and use revision techniques.
Giám khảo
Have you ever forgotten something important?
Thí sinh
Yes I have. It was a time when I made a test and I could remember the way to solve a difficult month. I just learned in the on the previous day and I almost crying.
Giám khảo
What do you need to remember in your daily life?
Thí sinh
I think we need to remember our table time because it can form this key plan which can have a lot in daily life. Moreover, we are not waste of time and have more time to do more useful things.
Giám khảo
How do you remember important things?
Thí sinh
I usually take notes on type reminders on my phone because it's easy to reveal them when I need to. Also, digital notes are stored long terms and I can access them anywhere so I don't have to worry about forgetting important things.
Are you good at memorising things?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Make the response more concise and natural, correct small errors, and add a clear topic sentence followed by one or two supporting details with linking words. Avoid redundancy and incorrect words (e.g., use "memorizing facts for school" instead of "memorizing fights for school").
Ví dụ: Not really. I find it hard to memorise personal events, but I’m better at memorising facts for school because I study regularly and use revision techniques such as spaced repetition and flashcards.
Have you ever forgotten something important?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Clarify the story with correct grammar and specific details. Start with a topic sentence that directly answers, then give one or two clear supporting details (what you forgot, why, and result). Use linking words to connect ideas and correct verb forms and vocabulary.
Ví dụ: Yes, once I forgot how to solve a difficult problem during an exam. I had only learned it the day before, so when I saw the question I couldn't remember the method and felt very stressed, which affected my performance.
What do you need to remember in your daily life?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Make the meaning clear by using correct vocabulary and a direct topic sentence. Specify what you mean by "table time" (e.g., schedule, mealtimes, timetable). Give one or two concrete reasons with linking words and avoid vague phrasing.
Ví dụ: I need to remember my daily schedule, especially mealtimes and appointments. This helps me stay organised and saves time, so I can focus on more important tasks.
How do you remember important things?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: This answer is quite good but can be made more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific methods and a brief reason. Use correct collocations (e.g., "set reminders" or "take notes"; "stored long-term").
Ví dụ: I usually set reminders and take notes on my phone because they’re easy to access. For example, I use calendar alerts for appointments and a note app for shopping lists, so I don’t have to worry about forgetting important things.
× I usually do better at memorizing fights for school because I study regularly and use revision techniques.
✓ I usually do better at memorizing facts for school because I study regularly and use revision techniques.
The word 'fights' is plural but contextually incorrect; the intended noun is 'fact' (singular) or 'facts' (plural). 'Facts' fits the meaning of information learned for school. Use 'facts' to refer to multiple pieces of information. Replace 'fights' with 'facts' to correct the word choice and maintain plural form consistent with 'memorizing'.
× Yes I have. It was a time when I made a test and I could remember the way to solve a difficult month.
✓ Yes, I have. It was a time when I took a test and I couldn't remember the way to solve a difficult problem.
The verb 'made a test' is incorrect; the correct past-tense collocation is 'took a test'. 'Could remember' contradicts context (they forgot), so use 'couldn't remember'. 'Month' is the wrong noun; 'problem' is appropriate for test questions. Also add a comma after 'Yes' for natural written punctuation.
× I just learned in the on the previous day and I almost crying.
✓ I had just learned it on the previous day and I was almost crying.
Tense sequence: 'had just learned' (past perfect) clarifies that learning happened before the test. Remove extra 'in' and 'the'. Use object 'it' to refer to the material. 'I almost crying' is ungrammatical; use past continuous 'I was almost crying'.
× I think we need to remember our table time because it can form this key plan which can have a lot in daily life.
✓ I think we need to remember our schedule because it can form a key plan that is useful in daily life.
Pronoun and noun choices are incorrect: 'table time' is not natural; 'schedule' or 'timetable' works. 'This' is vague; use 'a' or 'that'. 'Which can have a lot in daily life' is ungrammatical—replace with 'that is useful in daily life' to convey meaning clearly. Use consistent pronouns and clearer nouns.
× Moreover, we are not waste of time and have more time to do more useful things.
✓ Moreover, we do not waste time and have more time to do more useful things.
'We are not waste of time' incorrectly uses 'be' with a noun; correct phrase is 'we do not waste time' using the verb 'waste'. Remove 'more' before 'time' unless comparing; 'have more time' is okay but repetition of 'more' is redundant; the corrected version conveys intended meaning.
× I usually take notes on type reminders on my phone because it's easy to reveal them when I need to.
✓ I usually take notes or type reminders on my phone because it's easy to retrieve them when I need to.
Preposition and verb choice: 'take notes on type reminders' is confused; use 'take notes or type reminders'. 'Reveal' is the wrong verb for accessing saved notes; 'retrieve' or 'view' is correct. Also 'when I need to' is fine; keep as is.
× Also, digital notes are stored long terms and I can access them anywhere so I don't have to worry about forgetting important things.
✓ Also, digital notes are stored long-term and I can access them anywhere, so I don't have to worry about forgetting important things.
Use the hyphenated adjective 'long-term' before a noun or as a compound adjective; 'long terms' is incorrect. Add a comma before 'so' for readability. The rest of the sentence is fine.