Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I'm not the type of people who enjoys visiting libraries. However, I try to visit libraries at least once a week to finish my homework or my project that I have to finish. And it's really convenient to do it in the library because it's really quite there and no one.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
As I mentioned before, in library I finished my homework or I do my projects from school for the reason that it's really convenient for me since it is very peaceful and no one distracts you from doing your things, so I can concentrate better.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
I remember that I was only once in a library to buy some books. It was one of the biggest libraries in my city and I was I spent there about two or three hours to find the book I would love to finish as a kid.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Well, I have a friend from China whose little brothers love going to libraries and as he said that a lot of people in China, not only kids but also adults or old people, loves sitting on libraries reading a lot of books.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and conciseness, use a clear topic sentence and one or two supporting details with linking words. Correct subject-verb agreement ("people" vs "person"), avoid repetition ("finish my homework or my project that I have to finish") and reduce unnecessary phrases. Aim for 2–3 sentences, using a linking word like "because" or "so".
Ví dụ: I don't often go to the library for pleasure, but I visit about once a week to do homework and school projects because it's quiet and helps me concentrate.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Make tense consistent and start with a direct topic sentence. Use concise linking phrases (e.g., "because", "so") and avoid informal phrases like "doing your things." Provide one specific detail (e.g., how long you study or a typical task) to enrich the answer within 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I usually study and work on school projects in the library because it's peaceful and distraction-free, so I can focus for two to three hours at a time.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Correct awkward phrasing and grammar, use past tense consistently, and keep it concise. Start with a clear topic sentence describing frequency, then add one specific detail (what you did or which book). Avoid repetition and filler words.
Ví dụ: I visited a library only once as a child to buy books; it was one of the largest in my city and I spent two to three hours searching for a book I wanted to read.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Avoid overgeneralization and improve grammar and word choice. Use "people" or "older people," correct verb agreement ("love" not "loves") and say "visit libraries" rather than "sit on libraries." Start with a direct opinion, then give your supporting example and use hedging language (e.g., "I think", "seems to") if unsure.
Ví dụ: I think many children in China enjoy visiting libraries; for example, a friend told me his younger brothers often go there, and many people of all ages like to read in public libraries.
× To be honest, I'm not the type of people who enjoys visiting libraries.
✓ To be honest, I'm not the type of person who enjoys visiting libraries.
The phrase 'the type of people' mixes singular 'the type' with plural 'people.' Use singular 'person' to agree with 'the type' and with the verb 'enjoys.' This fixes noun-number agreement: 'type of person' is the correct collocation. Suggestion: Use 'the type of person' when referring to a single speaker's category.
× To be honest, I'm not the type of people who enjoys visiting libraries.
✓ To be honest, I'm not the type of person who enjoys visiting libraries.
The verb 'enjoys' is third person singular and is correct only if its subject is singular ('person'). Because the original used plural 'people,' there was mismatch. Changing 'people' to 'person' aligns subject and verb. Suggestion: Ensure subject number matches third-person verb endings.
× However, I try to visit libraries at least once a week to finish my homework or my project that I have to finish.
✓ However, I try to visit libraries at least once a week to finish my homework or my projects that I have to finish.
This sentence has a number mismatch: 'homework' (uncountable) and 'project' (countable). If the speaker means multiple assignments use plural 'projects.' The grammar type refers to present participle but here correction addresses count. Suggestion: Use 'projects' for multiple items; keep infinitive 'to finish' for purpose.
× And it's really convenient to do it in the library because it's really quite there and no one.
✓ And it's really convenient to do it in the library because it's very quiet there and no one disturbs me.
Original has wrong word 'quite' instead of 'quiet' and an incomplete clause 'no one.' This is a sentence structure and word choice error. Replace 'quite' with 'quiet' (adjective for silence) and complete the thought by adding 'disturbs me' so the sentence is grammatical and clear. Suggestion: Check similar sounding words and complete clauses.
× As I mentioned before, in library I finished my homework or I do my projects from school for the reason that it's really convenient for me since it is very peaceful and no one distracts you from doing your things, so I can concentrate better.
✓ As I mentioned before, in the library I finish my homework or do my school projects because it is very peaceful and no one distracts you, so I can concentrate better.
Missing definite article 'the' before 'library' is incorrect. Tense inconsistency: mix of past 'finished' and present 'do' should match habitual present 'finish' or 'do.' 'For the reason that' is wordy; 'because' is natural. 'Doing your things' is colloquial; 'you' is generic but acceptable; keep consistent perspective. Suggestion: Use 'the library' for a specific place and keep verb tense consistent for habitual actions.
× I remember that I was only once in a library to buy some books.
✓ I remember that I was in a library only once to buy some books.
Word order 'only once' is misplaced; standard placement is after 'was' or before the verb phrase. Also 'in a library' is acceptable but 'in the library' could be used if a specific library is implied. Suggestion: Place adverbs like 'only once' close to the verb or the time expression for clarity.
× It was one of the biggest libraries in my city and I was I spent there about two or three hours to find the book I would love to finish as a kid.
✓ It was one of the biggest libraries in my city, and I spent about two or three hours there looking for a book I loved to read as a kid.
Original has duplicated words 'I was I spent' and wrong placement of 'there.' Use 'spent ... there' or 'was there for' structure. Also 'find the book I would love to finish as a kid' mixes past/future; change to 'loved to read as a kid' to reflect past habitual desire. Suggestion: Avoid duplicated phrases and place prepositional phrases (like 'there') after time expressions.
× Well, I have a friend from China whose little brothers love going to libraries and as he said that a lot of people in China, not only kids but also adults or old people, loves sitting on libraries reading a lot of books.
✓ Well, I have a friend from China whose little brother loves going to libraries, and he said that a lot of people in China, not only kids but also adults and elderly people, love sitting in libraries reading a lot of books.
Multiple errors: 'little brothers' should be singular 'little brother' to match 'whose' if referring to one friend; if plural, use 'brothers' and adjust 'whose friend' accordingly. Verb agreement: 'loves' should be 'love' to agree with plural 'people.' Preposition and collocation: use 'sitting in libraries' not 'on libraries.' 'Old people' is better as 'elderly people.' Suggestion: Ensure possessive clauses match number, keep subject-verb agreement, and use correct prepositions ('in' for places).