Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I'm not a fan of libraries and I really visit them. I just like to stay in my home and read books and other things because I like the solid solidarity and tranquility that it's provides me with being in my comfort zone.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
Well, first of all we are in a library to concentrate and just focus on what we need to learn. So basically we choose our book or other kind of articles that we need to learn and then we focus on that and get the knowledge.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I didn't really like going outside when I was a child. Especially libraries used to really make me anxious with all those books. So I just preferred staying at home and reading and writing alone because I like the peaceful environment.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
I don't really know about the kids of China. However, I reckon that children's love going to the libraries and they are just more keen and curious about learning new things. Although it can be challenging for them, they still try to be good at it.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Make the response direct, correct grammar, avoid repetition, and keep it concise (max 5 sentences). Start with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No), give one or two specific reasons, and use linking words. Correct vocabulary (e.g., 'solitude' not 'solidarity') and grammar ('I don't really visit them' or 'I rarely visit them').
Ví dụ: No, I rarely go to the library. I prefer reading at home because I enjoy the quiet and comfort of my own space. Also, it's more convenient to access books and notes online, so I usually study there instead of going out.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a topic sentence about what you do, then give one or two specific activities with linking words. Avoid general statements and use correct collocations (e.g., 'read academic books', 'take notes', 'use computers'). Keep sentences clear and varied in vocabulary.
Ví dụ: In the library I usually study quietly and take notes. For example, I read textbooks or research articles and highlight key points, and sometimes I use the computers to find additional resources.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Respond with a clear past-tense topic sentence, then explain briefly why with a specific detail. Use linking words to connect ideas and correct phrasing (e.g., 'They used to make me anxious' instead of 'used to really make me anxious'). Limit to 2-4 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I rarely went to the library as a child. Large libraries made me anxious because there were so many books, so I preferred staying home where I felt calmer and could read or write alone.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be cautious when making generalizations about a whole country; start by admitting uncertainty, then give a reasoned opinion with specific examples. Use correct grammar and simpler, clearer vocabulary (e.g., 'I don't know much about Chinese children, but I think many visit libraries to study or borrow books').
Ví dụ: I'm not sure about all Chinese children, but I think many do visit libraries, especially in cities. For instance, school trips and public library programs encourage children to borrow books and attend reading activities, which helps develop their curiosity.
× To be honest, I'm not a fan of libraries and I really visit them.
✓ To be honest, I'm not a fan of libraries and I don't really visit them.
The original sentence contradicts itself by saying 'not a fan' and then 'I really visit them.' This is a sentence structure and meaning error. Change 'really visit' to 'don't really visit' to match the intended negative meaning. Use auxiliary do + not for present simple negation: 'I don't really visit them.'
× I just like to stay in my home and read books and other things because I like the solid solidarity and tranquility that it's provides me with being in my comfort zone.
✓ I just like to stay at home and read books and other things because I like the solid sense of solidarity and tranquility that it provides me in my comfort zone.
Multiple issues: preposition 'in my home' is less natural than 'at home' (preposition error), 'solidarity' is incorrect noun for the intended meaning—use 'sense of solidarity', and 'that it's provides me with' has incorrect contraction and verb form. Remove contraction and use correct verb: 'that it provides me' or better 'that it provides me with' but 'provides me in' is acceptable here. Correct pronoun usage: 'it' refers to being at home or the environment; use 'it provides me' and proper word order.
× Well, first of all we are in a library to concentrate and just focus on what we need to learn.
✓ Well, first of all, I go to the library to concentrate and focus on what I need to learn.
The original uses 'we are in a library' which is unnatural here because the student speaks about their own habits. This is a pronoun/subject choice error. Change 'we' to 'I' and adjust verb to present simple habitual: 'I go to the library.'
× So basically we choose our book or other kind of articles that we need to learn and then we focus on that and get the knowledge.
✓ So basically I choose a book or other kinds of articles that I need to study, and then I focus on them to gain knowledge.
Several errors: pronoun/subject should be 'I' not 'we' for personal habit, article 'our book' should be 'a book', 'other kind of articles' should be 'other kinds of articles' (quantifier and plural agreement), and 'focus on that' should agree in number with 'them'. Use 'gain knowledge' for natural collocation.
× To be honest, I didn't really like going outside when I was a child.
✓ To be honest, I didn't really like going outside when I was a child.
This sentence is grammatically correct for past habitual preference; no change needed.
× Especially libraries used to really make me anxious with all those books.
✓ Especially libraries used to really make me anxious because of all those books.
Change 'with' to 'because of' for correct preposition that explains cause. The rest is acceptable: 'used to make me anxious' correctly expresses past habitual feeling.
× So I just preferred staying at home and reading and writing alone because I like the peaceful environment.
✓ So I just preferred staying at home and reading and writing alone because I liked the peaceful environment.
Tense inconsistency: the sentence describes past preference, so 'I like' should be 'I liked' to match past tense 'preferred.' This is a present tense issue matched to past context.
× I don't really know about the kids of China.
✓ I don't really know about children in China.
Awkward phrasing 'kids of China' should be 'children in China.' Use 'children' or 'kids' followed by 'in' for location. This fixes pronoun/noun phrase usage.
× However, I reckon that children's love going to the libraries and they are just more keen and curious about learning new things.
✓ However, I reckon that children love going to libraries and are more keen and curious about learning new things.
Errors: 'children's love' is possessive incorrectly used; use 'children' as subject. 'the libraries' unnecessary definite article—use plural 'libraries' generalised. Remove redundant 'they' by combining clauses. These fix noun form and article usage.
× Although it can be challenging for them, they still try to be good at it.
✓ Although it can be challenging for them, they still try to do well at it.
'Be good at it' is acceptable but 'do well at it' is more natural for effort in learning. No major grammar error; suggestion improves collocation and clarity.