Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely I.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do in the library?
Thí sinh
I usually read the autobiographies of famous personalities like Neera Chopra, Helen Keller. Also, I visit library for my study purpose when I need to complete my assignments and prepare for my exams.
Giám khảo
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Yes, whenever I kid I go to the library for my study purpose at a time. I get more priority to read story books in Punjabi because I was not able to understand English that times. So that's why it create interest in study for me.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Thí sinh
Just Chinese children go to the library, special those in urban areas where school libraries and public libraries are more accessible. For example, parents often encourage library visits to support homework and cultivated reading habits, and schools frequently organize class trips to promote literacy.
Do you often go to the library?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Your answer is short and contains a grammatical error. Give a direct topic sentence then add one or two brief supporting details using natural phrasing. Avoid fragments like “Yes, definitely I.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I go to the library quite often. I usually visit once or twice a week to borrow books and find a quiet place to study.
What do you usually do in the library?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: This answer is clear and relevant but could be more natural and cohesive. Use linking words to connect ideas and vary vocabulary (e.g., “autobiographies” → “biographies” if appropriate). Keep it within 3–4 sentences and correct minor grammar ("visit library" → "visit the library").
Ví dụ: I usually read biographies of inspiring figures such as Neera Chopra and Helen Keller, and I also use the library to study. For example, I go there to complete assignments or prepare for exams because it’s quiet and has useful reference books.
Did you go to the library when you were a kid?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Your answer has good content but many grammar and clarity problems. Start with a clear topic sentence, use past tense consistently, and give one specific supporting example. Use linking words (e.g., “because”, “so”, “therefore”) correctly and correct pronoun/tense errors.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often went to the library when I was a child. Because I couldn’t understand English well then, I mostly read storybooks in Punjabi, which helped me enjoy reading and develop an interest in learning.
Do Chinese kids often go to the library?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: The idea is good and you give an example, but the first sentence is unclear and contains grammar errors. Use a clear topic sentence (general statement), then add specific reasons and an example with correct linking words. Use accurate collocations (e.g., “more common among”, “encourage reading”).
Ví dụ: Library visits are more common among Chinese children in urban areas where schools and public libraries are accessible. For example, parents often encourage trips to the library to help with homework, and schools sometimes organize class visits to promote reading habits.
× Yes, definitely I.
✓ Yes, definitely.
The original sentence incorrectly places the subject pronoun 'I' after an adverb, creating an unnatural structure. In short answers to yes/no questions, native speakers typically respond with 'Yes, definitely' or 'Yes, I do.' Use 'Yes, definitely' for emphasis or 'Yes, I do' to repeat the verb. Suggestion: say 'Yes, definitely' or 'Yes, I do.'
× Also, I visit library for my study purpose when I need to complete my assignments and prepare for my exams.
✓ Also, I visit the library to study when I need to complete my assignments and prepare for my exams.
Errors: missing article 'the' before 'library' and unnatural phrase 'for my study purpose.' Use 'visit the library' and 'to study' for purpose. Suggestion: use definite article with a specific place and use 'to + verb' to express purpose.
× Yes, whenever I kid I go to the library for my study purpose at a time.
✓ Yes, when I was a kid I used to go to the library to study.
Errors: tense mismatch and word order. The question asked about the past, so use past habitual 'used to' or simple past. 'Whenever I kid' is incorrect; use 'when I was a kid.' 'For my study purpose at a time' is awkward; use 'to study.' Suggestion: use 'when I was a kid' and 'used to' for habitual past actions.
× I get more priority to read story books in Punjabi because I was not able to understand English that times.
✓ I preferred reading story books in Punjabi because I could not understand English at that time.
Errors: 'get more priority' is incorrect collocation; use 'preferred.' 'That times' is wrong; use 'at that time.' Also change tense to past: 'could not' instead of 'was not able to.' Suggestion: use natural verbs like 'preferred' and correct time expressions.
× So that's why it create interest in study for me.
✓ So that is why it created my interest in studying.
Errors: subject-verb agreement and tense: 'it create' should be 'it created' to match past context. 'Interest in study for me' is awkward; use 'created my interest in studying.' Suggestion: ensure verb tense matches surrounding sentences and use natural noun+gerund phrases like 'interest in studying.'
× Just Chinese children go to the library, special those in urban areas where school libraries and public libraries are more accessible.
✓ Chinese children do go to the library, especially those in urban areas where school and public libraries are more accessible.
Errors: 'Just' is incorrect word choice here; 'especially' should be used. Missing auxiliary 'do' for emphasis is optional. 'special those' is ungrammatical; use 'especially those.' Suggestion: use 'especially' and correct noun phrases like 'school and public libraries.'
× For example, parents often encourage library visits to support homework and cultivated reading habits, and schools frequently organize class trips to promote literacy.
✓ For example, parents often encourage library visits to support homework and cultivate reading habits, and schools frequently organize class trips to promote literacy.
Error: inconsistent verb form 'cultivated' (past participle) where parallel present infinitive/verb 'cultivate' is needed to match 'support.' Maintain parallel verb forms in lists. Suggestion: use 'encourage ... to support ... and cultivate ...' or 'encourage ... and cultivate ...' for parallelism.