Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
No, I rarely visit the library because there are not many convenient places near my location. Moreover, I find ebooks to be quite accessible and easier to store on my devices.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
I usually visit the library to find information about a topic or a product that I am not able to find anywhere else. It gives me great insight than any other person could. Moreover, library is convenient to visit.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, I used to visit libraries quite frequently when I was a kid. I used to borrow many books because I found it they are cheaper to borrow in library. Moreover, I like the feel of a physical book rather than ebook.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
This is something beyond my experience or knowledge. I personally feel that they do often go to the library since Chinese kids are much more capable in studies than other communities.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but you could improve by making it more concise and natural. Avoid redundancy such as "not many convenient places near my location" and "ebooks are accessible and easier to store" which could be combined more smoothly. Also, try to use linking words to connect your ideas better.
Ví dụ: No, I rarely visit the library because there aren't many nearby. Instead, I prefer ebooks since they're more accessible and easier to store on my devices.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but lacks clarity and natural phrasing. The sentence "It gives me great insight than any other person could" is unclear and grammatically incorrect. Also, avoid redundancy like "Moreover, library is convenient to visit." Use linking words to connect ideas and provide specific examples.
Ví dụ: I usually go to the library to research topics or products that I can't find online. For example, I once found detailed information about a rare book there, which helped me a lot.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, such as "I found it they are cheaper to borrow in library." Also, try to use linking words to connect your ideas and be more specific about your preferences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often visited the library as a child because borrowing books was cheaper than buying them. Additionally, I enjoyed the feel of physical books more than ebooks.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is honest but lacks specificity and contains a generalization that could be inappropriate. Instead, try to provide a more balanced opinion or explain why you think so, using linking words and avoiding stereotypes.
Ví dụ: I'm not sure about all Chinese kids, but I think many do visit libraries because education is highly valued in China, and libraries provide useful resources for studying.
× Moreover, library is convenient to visit.
✓ Moreover, the library is convenient to visit.
The definite article 'the' is required before 'library' because it refers to a specific place known to both speaker and listener. Omitting 'the' in this context is incorrect.
× I used to borrow many books because I found it they are cheaper to borrow in library.
✓ I used to borrow many books because I found they are cheaper to borrow in the library.
The phrase 'in library' is missing the definite article 'the'. Also, 'it' is unnecessary and disrupts sentence clarity. Correct preposition usage requires 'in the library'.
× I used to borrow many books because I found it they are cheaper to borrow in library.
✓ I used to borrow many books because I found they are cheaper to borrow in the library.
The definite article 'the' is needed before 'library' to specify the place. Omitting it is grammatically incorrect.
× Moreover, I like the feel of a physical book rather than ebook.
✓ Moreover, I like the feel of a physical book rather than an ebook.
The noun 'ebook' requires an article 'an' because it is a singular countable noun. Omitting the article leads to incorrect grammar.