Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like eating chocolate. I love sweet things like chocolate candies and cakes. They make me feel better, especially when I'm feeling down.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
I eat chocolate almost every day, especially when I'm studying. It helps boost my energy and the caffeine and sweetness helps me stay focused. It's like a kick energy boost.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Not really. My parents were quite strict about her seating when I was young, so I wasn't allowed to eat many unhealthy snacks. As a result, I didn't have many chance to eat chocolate. Instead I usually had fruits like apples as a snack.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
I think chocolate is popular because of its rich flavor. It has a great balance of sweetness and bitterness, which make it very appealing to many people. In addition, there is wide variety of flavors.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
I like dark chocolate the most because I enjoy it rich and slightly better taste. I usually go for dark chocolate but sometimes I choose matcha fried bird chocolate chocolate. It has a unique flavor that I really enjoy.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think chocolate make a great gift. Most people enjoy it and it's easy to find almost anywhere. It's also a good choice when you want to give a simple gift to show your appreciation. A safe and thoughtful option.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: 답변은 명확하고 자연스럽지만 약간 반복적이며 구체적인 이유나 개인적인 예시가 부족합니다. 주제문에 이어 한두 문장으로 감정이나 경험을 더 구체적으로 설명하고, 연결어(예: because, so, for example)를 사용해 응답을 논리적으로 이어가세요. 문장 길이는 3~4문장으로 유지하세요.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy eating chocolate because it lifts my mood when I'm stressed. For example, a small piece of chocolate often helps me relax after a long day of work. Because of its sweet taste and smooth texture, I find it comforting.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: 빈도와 이유를 잘 말했지만 표현이 다소 구어체이며 중복이 있습니다(예: "helps boost"와 "helps me stay focused" 유사). 구체적인 시간대나 양을 추가하고, 연결어(so, therefore, for instance)를 활용해 더 구조화된 답변을 만드세요.
Ví dụ: I eat chocolate almost every day, usually in the afternoon while I'm studying. For instance, I have a small chocolate bar around 4 pm to help me stay alert, so I can concentrate on my revision without feeling sleepy.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: 의미 전달은 되지만 몇몇 문법 오류와 어휘 선택 실수가 있습니다(예: 'her seating'는 부적절). 또한 문장을 더 자연스럽게 연결하고 구체적 예시(몇 살 때, 어떤 상황)를 추가하세요. 연결어(for example, consequently)를 쓰면 더 좋습니다.
Ví dụ: Not really. My parents were strict about snacks when I was young, so I rarely ate chocolate. Consequently, I usually had fruit like apples as an after-school snack, especially when I was in primary school.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: 논리적이고 간결한 답변입니다. 다만 문법적 일치와 구체적인 예시(문화적 요인, 선물 관습 등)를 더하면 설득력이 높아집니다. 연결어(also, moreover)를 사용하고 구체적인 예시를 한두 개 추가하세요.
Ví dụ: I think chocolate is popular worldwide because of its rich taste and versatile flavours. Moreover, it suits different cultures — for example, milk chocolate is popular with children, while dark chocolate appeals to adults who prefer a less sweet option.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: 내용 전달에 혼란이 있고 문법 및 어휘 오류가 다수 있습니다(예: 'slightly better taste', 'matcha fried bird chocolate chocolate'). 좋아하는 이유를 명확히 하고, 오류를 수정하며 구체적 설명(단맛 정도, 카카오 비율, 언제 먹는지 등)을 포함하세요.
Ví dụ: My favourite is dark chocolate because I prefer its rich, slightly bitter flavour. I usually choose bars with 70% cocoa, but sometimes I enjoy unique flavours like matcha-infused chocolate because of its subtle earthy notes.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: 전반적으로 자연스럽고 설득력 있는 답변입니다. 다만 주어-동사 일치 오류('chocolate make' → 'chocolate makes')와 약간의 반복을 고치세요. 추가로 구체적 상황(예: 생일, 감사 표시)이나 예시를 하나 넣으면 더 좋습니다.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think chocolate makes a great gift because most people enjoy it and it's widely available. For example, I often give a nicely boxed selection of chocolates for birthdays or as a thank-you present because it's a simple but thoughtful gesture.
× It helps boost my energy and the caffeine and sweetness helps me stay focused.
✓ It helps boost my energy and the caffeine and sweetness help me stay focused.
Subject-verb agreement: 'the caffeine and sweetness' is a compound subject (plural) so the verb should be 'help' not 'helps'. Suggestion: use plural verb forms with compound subjects or rephrase (e.g., 'the caffeine and the sweetness both help').
× I didn't have many chance to eat chocolate.
✓ I didn't have many chances to eat chocolate.
Count noun form: 'chance' should be plural 'chances' after 'many'. Suggestion: use plural for countable nouns after 'many' or use 'much' with uncountable nouns.
× My parents were quite strict about her seating when I was young, so I wasn't allowed to eat many unhealthy snacks.
✓ My parents were quite strict about my eating when I was young, so I wasn't allowed to eat many unhealthy snacks.
Incorrect pronoun and phrase: 'her seating' is incorrect and unclear. The speaker should use 'my eating' to indicate rules about what they ate. Suggestion: use possessive pronoun that refers to the speaker and a correct noun ('eating') or rephrase to 'they were strict about what I ate').
× In addition, there is wide variety of flavors.
✓ In addition, there is a wide variety of flavors.
Article usage: 'wide variety' requires the indefinite article 'a' when used in this singular countable sense. Suggestion: add 'a' before 'wide variety' or rephrase 'there are wide varieties of flavors'.
× I like dark chocolate the most because I enjoy it rich and slightly better taste.
✓ I like dark chocolate the most because I enjoy its rich and slightly bitter taste.
Adjective/adverb and word choice: 'enjoy it rich' is incorrect; need possessive 'its' and noun 'taste'. 'Better' is incorrect; likely intended 'bitter'. Suggestion: use 'its' + adjective + 'taste' and choose correct adjective 'bitter'.
× I usually go for dark chocolate but sometimes I choose matcha fried bird chocolate chocolate.
✓ I usually go for dark chocolate, but sometimes I choose matcha-flavored chocolate.
Redundancy and incorrect phrase: 'matcha fried bird chocolate chocolate' is ungrammatical and repetitive. Likely intended 'matcha-flavored chocolate'. Suggestion: simplify and use hyphenated adjective 'matcha-flavored' or 'matcha' as modifier.
× Yes, I think chocolate make a great gift.
✓ Yes, I think chocolate makes a great gift.
Subject-verb agreement: 'chocolate' is singular, so verb should be 'makes' not 'make'. Suggestion: ensure singular subjects take singular verbs (adds 's' in present simple).
× A safe and thoughtful option.
✓ It is a safe and thoughtful option.
Sentence fragment: lacks a subject and verb. To be complete, add 'It is' at the start. Suggestion: avoid fragments by including a subject and appropriate verb.