Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you make a list when you shop?
Thí sinh
Uh, actually no. Usually before leaving home I see you at the in remaining in the house and keep a list only in my memory. I do not need. I do not prefer writing some note and taking it with me when I'm shopping.
Giám khảo
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Thí sinh
Yes, uh, usually in the morning I recall what I have to do within that day and what are the meetings I have and what classes I should attend within the day. Uh, most of the time it works, but occasionally I miss some important work and after going home, I remember, oh, I didn't do that.
Giám khảo
Why don't some people like making lists?
Thí sinh
I believe it's based on their preference. Most of the people like to do their tasks when it comes and finish that task 1st and I believe it's not much organized but some people get success with that method. So it depends on their personality.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Thí sinh
I prefer making a list on a paper because its really hard for me to go through the phone when I am doing something so and also it distracts me from my work and if it's in the phone I will look up go through some social media apps as well. So I prefer taking notes on a paper.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Try to give a clear and direct answer first, then support it with specific reasons. Avoid unclear phrases and incomplete sentences. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly. For example, start with 'No, I usually don't make a list when I shop because...' and then explain your reasons clearly.
Ví dụ: No, I usually don't make a list when I shop because I prefer to remember what I need. However, sometimes I might forget items since I rely only on my memory.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be more concise and structured. Use linking words like 'usually' and 'however' to connect ideas. Avoid filler words like 'uh'. Try to summarise your points clearly in fewer sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually make a mental list of my tasks and meetings for the day. It works most of the time; however, occasionally I forget some important work and remember it only after finishing the day.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but could be clearer and more organised. Use linking words like 'because' and 'however' to explain reasons and contrast ideas. Try to avoid vague phrases and be more specific about personality differences.
Ví dụ: I think some people don't like making lists because they prefer to handle tasks as they come. Although this method is less organised, it works well for some personalities who like flexibility.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant but could be more concise and better structured. Use linking words like 'because' and 'also' appropriately. Avoid repetition and incomplete sentences. Try to summarise your points in fewer sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer making lists on paper because using my phone distracts me. For example, I might check social media instead of focusing on my tasks.
× Usually before leaving home I see you at the in remaining in the house and keep a list only in my memory.
✓ Usually before leaving home I stay in the house and keep a list only in my memory.
The original sentence contains incorrect prepositions and unclear phrasing ('see you at the in remaining in the house'). The correction replaces this with 'stay in the house' which is the correct prepositional phrase to indicate remaining inside a place.
× I do not need.
✓ I do not need it.
The sentence 'I do not need.' is incomplete because it lacks an object. Adding 'it' completes the sentence and clarifies what is not needed.
× I do not prefer writing some note and taking it with me when I'm shopping.
✓ I do not prefer writing notes and taking them with me when I'm shopping.
The phrase 'writing some note' is incorrect; 'notes' is more appropriate as a plural noun here. Also, 'taking it' should be 'taking them' to agree with the plural 'notes'.
× what are the meetings I have and what classes I should attend within the day.
✓ what meetings I have and which classes I should attend during the day.
The original sentence uses an incorrect question word order in a statement and awkward preposition 'within the day'. The correction changes it to a proper statement structure and uses 'during the day' which is more natural.
× after going home, I remember, oh, I didn't do that.
✓ after going home, I remember, oh, I haven't done that.
The original sentence uses simple past 'didn't do' which is less appropriate here. Present perfect 'haven't done' is better to express an action not completed up to now.
× Most of the people like to do their tasks when it comes and finish that task 1st and I believe it's not much organized but some people get success with that method.
✓ Most people like to do their tasks as they come and finish each task first, and I believe it's not very organised but some people succeed with that method.
'Most of the people' is better as 'Most people'. 'When it comes' should be 'as they come' to refer to tasks. '1st' should be written as 'first'. 'Not much organized' is corrected to 'not very organised'. 'Get success' is corrected to 'succeed'.
× I prefer making a list on a paper because its really hard for me to go through the phone when I am doing something so and also it distracts me from my work and if it's in the phone I will look up go through some social media apps as well.
✓ I prefer making a list on paper because it's really hard for me to go through my phone when I am doing something, and also it distracts me from my work. If it's on the phone, I will end up going through some social media apps as well.
'On a paper' should be 'on paper' as 'paper' is uncountable here. 'Its' should be 'it's' (it is). 'Go through the phone' is better as 'go through my phone'. The sentence is long and run-on; splitting into two improves clarity. 'Look up go through' is corrected to 'end up going through'. 'In the phone' is corrected to 'on the phone'.