Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
I often go to the library to study and read because it is a quiet place where I can fully focus on my homework without interruptions. I also prefer to browse books there rather than buy them and make use of other resources such as reference sections and online databases when I need extra information.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
I often go to the library to study because it is a quiet, distraction free place where I can fully concentrate on my homework and reading. I usually study there several times a week and sometimes join study groups to work on collaborative projects, which helps me learn different perspectives and stay motivated.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, my parents often took me to the library when I was a child, and I love exploring new stories there. Borrowing my favorite books, especially adventure and fantasy novels, was always the most exciting part because I could read them at home again and again.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
No, Chinese children nowadays seldom visit libraries because ebooks and other online learning resources are widely accessible, so many students can find what they need at home. Additionally, young people often prefer more interactive in entertainment, such as games or videos, although some still attend libraries for study groups or reading clubs.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 86.0Gợi ý: Good answer: direct topic sentence, clear reasons, and extra details. To improve further, reduce redundancy (avoid repeating 'study and read' twice in same response), vary vocabulary (use synonyms like 'concentrate' or 'work') and add a brief specific example to make the response more vivid. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I often go to the library to study because it’s a quiet place where I can concentrate without interruptions. For example, last week I spent two hours in the reference section researching sources for a history assignment and used the online databases to find academic articles.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Strong structure and coherence with linking phrase and supporting detail. To improve: avoid repeating the same idea as previous answer (mentioning quiet and concentrate again). Add a specific, brief example of a task or subject you study and limit to 3–4 sentences. Use varied linking words (e.g., 'also', 'for instance').
Ví dụ: I usually study there several times a week and sometimes join study groups to work on collaborative projects. For instance, I recently worked with classmates on a biology lab report, which helped me understand different approaches and stay motivated.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Good personal response with a clear topic sentence and a vivid supporting detail. To improve further, use past tense consistently and add one more short specific memory or example for richness (e.g., a particular book or event). Keep it concise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, my parents often took me to the library as a child and I loved exploring new stories. I remember borrowing The Hobbit multiple times because I enjoyed the adventure and would read it over and over at home.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: Clear opinion and reasons with supporting detail. To improve: avoid sweeping generalizations—acknowledge exceptions and soften claims (use 'many' rather than 'seldom' if unsure). Provide a concise example or brief statistic if possible, and correct a minor grammar/word-choice issue ('in entertainment' → 'forms of entertainment').
Ví dụ: Many Chinese children now visit libraries less often because ebooks and online resources make information accessible at home. For example, lots of students choose videos or mobile games for leisure, although some still go to libraries for study groups or reading clubs.
× I often go to the library to study and read because it is a quiet place where I can fully focus on my homework without interruptions.
✓ I often go to the library to study and read because it is a quiet place where I can fully focus on my homework without interruption.
Issue type: 13 Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs (and 26 Sentence structure subtlety). The plural 'interruptions' is grammatically acceptable but the fixed phrase 'without interruption' is more idiomatic when talking about uninterrupted focus. Suggest replacing with the singular uncountable form 'interruption' to sound natural: 'without interruption'. Keep tense and meaning unchanged.
× I often go to the library to study because it is a quiet, distraction free place where I can fully concentrate on my homework and reading.
✓ I often go to the library to study because it is a quiet, distraction-free place where I can fully concentrate on my homework and reading.
Issue type: 18 Incorrect order of adjectives (and 13 Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs). Compound adjective 'distraction-free' should be hyphenated when placed before a noun. Use 'distraction-free' rather than 'distraction free' for correct adjective form and clarity.
× I usually study there several times a week and sometimes join study groups to work on collaborative projects, which helps me learn different perspectives and stay motivated.
✓ I usually study there several times a week and sometimes join study groups to work on collaborative projects, which help me learn different perspectives and stay motivated.
Issue type: 27 Subject-verb agreement errors. The relative clause 'which help me' refers to 'study groups' and 'projects' (plural), so the plural verb 'help' is required, not 'helps'. Change 'helps' to 'help' to agree with the plural antecedent(s).
× Borrowing my favorite books, especially adventure and fantasy novels, was always the most exciting part because I could read them at home again and again.
✓ Borrowing my favorite books, especially adventure and fantasy novels, was always the most exciting part because I could read them at home again and again.
No correction needed under the given grammar types. The sentence correctly uses the gerund 'Borrowing' as the noun subject and past tense 'was' consistent with 'could read'. No change required.
× No, Chinese children nowadays seldom visit libraries because ebooks and other online learning resources are widely accessible, so many students can find what they need at home.
✓ No, Chinese children nowadays seldom visit libraries because e-books and other online learning resources are widely accessible, so many students can find what they need at home.
Issue type: 11 Incorrect use of prepositions / 13 word choice. 'ebooks' is acceptable but the conventional spelling is 'e-books' or 'eBooks'. Use 'e-books' for clarity and standard form. The rest of the sentence is grammatically correct.
× Additionally, young people often prefer more interactive in entertainment, such as games or videos, although some still attend libraries for study groups or reading clubs.
✓ Additionally, young people often prefer more interactive entertainment, such as games or videos, although some still attend libraries for study groups or reading clubs.
Issue type: 26 Sentence structure errors (and 11 Incorrect use of prepositions). The phrase 'more interactive in entertainment' is ungrammatical: the preposition 'in' is extraneous. Remove 'in' to form 'more interactive entertainment'. This corrects word order and yields a natural expression.