Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Yes, I love eating chocolate. Ever since I was a kid I have always eaten chocolate and I was rewarded as a prize when I studied Quran and my grandmother would give it to me. So it there are numerous benefits and also memories that are associated with it. So I really prefer eating chocolate.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
If you are talking about dark chocolate, I usually have it on a regular basis since it provides with numerous health benefits like with cardiovascular and also brain health. But if you're talking about white chocolate, then I usually have it once in a while since there are high in sugar and it may harm my health.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, as a matter of fact I had it every single day since I started Quran from Monday till Sunday and my grandmother would always provide me a reward as a chocolate so I had it on a recommended basis.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
I believe that it would be associated with the flavors and also the texture, especially orange. Dark chocolates are so famous because they are rich in the smell of oranges and also dark in chocolate. So I believe that it's depends on companies and how you make them.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
I love 70% dark chocolate, especially from Dairy Milk and Lindt. I find them really rich in taste and the flavours are really strong and it's a perfect balance of the ingredients in my opinion.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
It depends person to person honestly, because if the person I'm gifting to is a bit strict and doesn't like chocolate, I don't think it's a great idea to buy them as a gift. However, if it's a normal person, then I think chocolate is a really good signature since it reveals love, especially on Valentine's Day. It's sweet and it can be cute.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct small grammar errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details (a memory and a reason). Avoid redundancy and correct tense/word choice (e.g., "there are" not "it there are").
Ví dụ: Yes, I love chocolate. I associate it with happy childhood memories because my grandmother used to give me chocolate as a reward when I finished studying the Quran, and that made it a special treat for me.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Provide a concise direct frequency statement first, then briefly explain the reason. Fix grammar ("provides" -> remove "with", plural agreement "it is high" or "they are high"). Use linking words like "however" for contrast.
Ví dụ: I eat dark chocolate regularly because it has health benefits for the heart and brain. However, I only eat white chocolate occasionally because it is high in sugar and less healthy.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and avoid awkward phrases like "on a recommended basis." Use simple, natural expressions and correct timeline wording ("when I was a child" not "since I started Quran").
Ví dụ: Yes, I ate chocolate almost every day as a child because my grandmother rewarded me with sweets whenever I completed my Quran studies.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more specific and accurate. Start with a clear reason, then give examples (flavour, texture, marketing). Correct grammar and avoid confusing claims (not all dark chocolate has orange). Use linking words like "for example" and "also".
Ví dụ: Chocolate is popular because it combines appealing flavours and pleasant texture. For example, manufacturers create a wide range of flavours and invest heavily in packaging and advertising, which makes chocolate attractive worldwide.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Good specific answer. Make it slightly more concise and correct agreement ("I find them" -> "I find it" referring to 70% dark chocolate) and combine opinions with a brief reason using linking words like "because".
Ví dụ: My favourite is 70% dark chocolate, especially brands like Lindt and Dairy Milk, because it has a rich, well-balanced flavour that isn’t too sweet.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear topic sentence and streamline phrasing ("depends on the person"). Avoid vague terms like "normal person"; give specific contexts and link contrasting ideas with "however" or "on the other hand."
Ví dụ: It depends on the recipient. If they like sweets, chocolate makes a thoughtful gift—especially for occasions like Valentine's Day—but it’s not suitable for someone who dislikes sweets or follows dietary restrictions.
× Ever since I was a kid I have always eaten chocolate and I was rewarded as a prize when I studied Quran and my grandmother would give it to me.
✓ Ever since I was a kid I have always eaten chocolate; when I memorized the Quran I was rewarded with chocolate by my grandmother.
This sentence mixes tenses and has awkward structure. 'Ever since I was a kid I have always eaten chocolate' correctly uses present perfect to describe a continuous habit. The second part refers to a past specific event (being rewarded for studying/memorizing the Quran) so use past simple: 'I was rewarded'. Also use 'rewarded with chocolate' rather than 'rewarded as a prize', and make the subject clear: 'my grandmother gave it to me' -> 'my grandmother rewarded me with chocolate.' Use a semicolon or separate sentences to avoid run-on sentence. Suggestion: Keep tense consistent for habitual vs specific events and simplify the clause order.
× So it there are numerous benefits and also memories that are associated with it.
✓ There are numerous benefits and memories associated with it.
Sentence has extra words and incorrect word order ('So it there are'). Remove filler words and use the concise subject 'There are' followed by the nouns. Also drop the unnecessary 'that are'. Suggestion: Use clear subject-verb order and avoid redundant words.
× I really prefer eating chocolate.
✓ I really prefer eating chocolate.
This sentence is grammatically correct. No change needed. Leave as is.
× If you are talking about dark chocolate, I usually have it on a regular basis since it provides with numerous health benefits like with cardiovascular and also brain health.
✓ If you're talking about dark chocolate, I usually eat it regularly because it provides numerous health benefits, such as benefits for cardiovascular and brain health.
Problems: awkward pronoun/verb combination 'provides with' is incorrect — 'provide' takes a direct object ('provides benefits'). 'Have it on a regular basis' is awkward; 'eat it regularly' is natural. Also 'like with cardiovascular and also brain health' is ungrammatical; use 'such as' and parallel nouns 'cardiovascular and brain health.' Suggestion: Use 'eat it regularly' and 'provides numerous health benefits such as cardiovascular and brain health.'
× But if you're talking about white chocolate, then I usually have it once in a while since there are high in sugar and it may harm my health.
✓ But if you're talking about white chocolate, I usually have it only occasionally because it is high in sugar and may harm my health.
Error: 'there are high in sugar' is incorrect subject-verb agreement and wrong use of 'there.' Use 'it is high in sugar' or 'they are high' depending on noun. 'Once in a while' is acceptable but 'only occasionally' is smoother here. Also drop redundant 'it' before 'may harm.' Suggestion: Match subject and verb ('it is') and use 'occasionally' or 'once in a while.'
× Yes, as a matter of fact I had it every single day since I started Quran from Monday till Sunday and my grandmother would always provide me a reward as a chocolate so I had it on a recommended basis.
✓ Yes, in fact I had it every day when I was learning the Quran; my grandmother would always reward me with chocolate, so I ate it regularly.
Problems: awkward tense and phrasing. 'Since I started Quran from Monday till Sunday' is unclear — use 'when I was learning the Quran' or 'while I was learning the Quran.' 'Would always provide me a reward as a chocolate' is unidiomatic; use 'would always reward me with chocolate.' 'Had it on a recommended basis' is incorrect; 'ate it regularly' is appropriate. Keep past habit context consistent. Suggestion: Use clear time phrase and simple past for habitual past actions ('would reward', 'ate regularly').
× I believe that it would be associated with the flavors and also the texture, especially orange.
✓ I believe that this is associated with the flavors and texture, especially orange.
'It would be associated' is speculative and awkward; 'this is associated' fits the general statement. Also 'the flavors and also the texture' is redundant — combine them. 'Especially orange' should directly modify which flavor is meant. Use present simple for general facts. Suggestion: Use present simple and clear demonstrative ('this is associated').
× Dark chocolates are so famous because they are rich in the smell of oranges and also dark in chocolate.
✓ Dark chocolates are famous because they often have rich orange aromas and an intense chocolate flavor.
Problems: 'rich in the smell of oranges' is awkward — use 'rich orange aroma' or 'orange aroma.' 'Dark in chocolate' is ungrammatical; use 'an intense chocolate flavor.' Keep parallel structure. Suggestion: Use clear descriptors: 'rich orange aromas' and 'intense chocolate flavor.'
× So I believe that it's depends on companies and how you make them.
✓ So I believe that it depends on the companies and on how they make the chocolate.
Error: 'it's depends' mixes contraction and verb form; correct is 'it depends.' Also clarify subject: 'companies' and passive 'how they make the chocolate.' Suggestion: Use 'it depends on' and include clear object 'the chocolate.'
× I love 70% dark chocolate, especially from Dairy Milk and Lindt.
✓ I love 70% dark chocolate, especially Dairy Milk and Lindt brands.
Original is acceptable, but 'from Dairy Milk and Lindt' is slightly odd for brands — better 'especially Dairy Milk and Lindt.' This is a stylistic improvement rather than strict grammar. Suggestion: Prefer 'especially Dairy Milk and Lindt.'
× I find them really rich in taste and the flavours are really strong and it's a perfect balance of the ingredients in my opinion.
✓ I find it really rich in taste; the flavors are strong, and in my opinion it is a perfect balance of ingredients.
Pronoun agreement: 'them' refers to '70% dark chocolate' (singular/admass noun) so use 'it.' Also 'it's a perfect balance of the ingredients' is wordy — 'a perfect balance of ingredients' is clearer. Improve sentence flow with proper punctuation. Suggestion: Ensure pronoun agrees with noun (it for chocolate) and split long sentence for clarity.
× It depends person to person honestly, because if the person I'm gifting to is a bit strict and doesn't like chocolate, I don't think it's a great idea to buy them as a gift.
✓ It depends from person to person, honestly; if the person I'm gifting to is a bit strict and doesn't like chocolate, I don't think it's a good idea to give them chocolate as a gift.
Errors: 'depends person to person' missing preposition — correct is 'depends from person to person' or 'depends on the person.' 'Buy them as a gift' is awkward; use 'give them chocolate as a gift.' Suggestion: Use 'depends on the person' or 'from person to person' and 'give as a gift.'
× However, if it's a normal person, then I think chocolate is a really good signature since it reveals love, especially on Valentine's Day.
✓ However, if it is an ordinary person, then I think chocolate is a good gift because it expresses affection, especially on Valentine's Day.
'Normal person' is an odd choice; 'ordinary person' or 'most people' is better. 'Signature' is a mistranslation; 'gift' fits. 'Reveals love' is unnatural; use 'expresses affection.' Suggestion: Use idiomatic nouns ('gift') and verbs ('expresses affection').
× It's sweet and it can be cute.
✓ It's sweet and can be cute.
Original is acceptable, but streamlining 'it can be cute' to 'can be cute' avoids repetition. No major grammatical error. Suggestion: Keep concise; both versions are fine.