Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. Generally speaking, I think almost every university does have some rules for our college students to standardize our behaviors on. For example, on our campus, students are not allowed to cheat in an exam to ensure the fairness or will be punished seriously.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
I think students can benefit from having some rules to standardize their behaviors because they can constrain their behaviors into a right framework to avoid illegal or inappropriate actions and to help them become a better person. But however, excessive imitations to their behaviors may restrict their creativity. So I think.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, I remember it was in my middle school. All the teachers in that school are very committed to their work. And the teacher that I want to mention is my Chinese teacher who is in charge of that class and he often got up early at 6:00 and lead us to running.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
Actually, I prefer fewer rooms in school because I'm not the one who always obeys the rules. I just want to break the rules. And also, I think fewer limitations for students can foster their, umm, creativity and uh, and encourage them to study better in a more efficient way.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, as what I mentioned before, my Chinese teacher in my middle school is very restricted with us. For example, he always requested us to get up early in the morning and let us to have a running exercise to refresh our mind. Also, umm, he asked us to leverage every single time to study.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
Actually, no, I don't want to be a teacher anymore. Umm, for the personal reason. I'm not so enthusiastic about teaching and I don't think I can teach them well. And also umm, secondly, umm, without some specific rules, I don't think I can maintain a good relationship with my students.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be more concise and natural. Avoid redundancy such as "I think almost every university does have some rules for our college students to standardize our behaviors on." Instead, directly state the rules at your school. Also, improve sentence structure and use linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, there are several rules at my university to maintain discipline. For instance, cheating during exams is strictly prohibited to ensure fairness, and students caught cheating face serious consequences.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but is somewhat repetitive and lacks fluency. Avoid phrases like "But however" which are redundant. Use clearer linking words and complete your thoughts fully. Also, try to use more natural expressions and avoid vague endings like "So I think."
Ví dụ: I believe having some rules benefits students by guiding their behaviour and preventing misconduct. However, too many restrictions might limit their creativity and personal growth.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be more fluent and natural. Avoid starting sentences with 'And'. Use correct verb forms such as 'led' instead of 'lead'. Also, provide more specific details to enrich your answer and use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a very dedicated teacher in middle school. My Chinese teacher was especially committed; he would get up early at 6:00 am to lead us in morning runs, which helped us stay active and focused throughout the day.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer has some pronunciation or word choice errors ('rooms' instead of 'rules') and hesitations ('umm', 'uh'). Try to avoid filler words and be more precise. Also, explain your opinion clearly and use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: I prefer fewer rules at school because strict regulations can limit students' creativity. With more freedom, students might feel more motivated and study more effectively.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer contains grammatical errors and unclear expressions ('very restricted with us', 'asked us to leverage every single time'). Avoid filler words and improve sentence structure. Provide clearer and more specific examples to support your answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, my Chinese teacher in middle school was very strict. He required us to wake up early for morning runs to refresh our minds and insisted that we study diligently at all times.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but includes many hesitations and incomplete sentences. Try to speak more fluently and avoid filler words like 'umm'. Also, organise your ideas clearly and use linking words to connect your reasons logically.
Ví dụ: No, I wouldn't like to work in a rule-free school. I'm not very passionate about teaching, and I believe that without clear rules, it would be difficult to maintain discipline and good relationships with students.
× Generally speaking, I think almost every university does have some rules for our college students to standardize our behaviors on.
✓ Generally speaking, I think almost every university does have some rules for our college students to standardize our behaviors.
The preposition 'on' at the end of the sentence is unnecessary and incorrect in this context. The verb 'standardize' is correctly followed by the object 'our behaviors' without a preposition. Removing 'on' makes the sentence grammatically correct.
× For example, on our campus, students are not allowed to cheat in an exam to ensure the fairness or will be punished seriously.
✓ For example, on our campus, students are not allowed to cheat in an exam to ensure fairness, or they will be punished seriously.
The original sentence lacks a clear subject in the second clause after 'or'. Adding 'they' clarifies the subject, and removing 'the' before 'fairness' is appropriate because 'fairness' is an uncountable noun here. This correction improves sentence clarity and grammatical structure.
× But however, excessive imitations to their behaviors may restrict their creativity.
✓ However, excessive limitations on their behaviors may restrict their creativity.
Using both 'But' and 'however' together is redundant; only one is needed. Also, 'imitations' is incorrect here; the correct word is 'limitations'. The preposition 'to' should be 'on' when referring to restrictions applied to behaviors. These corrections improve word choice and conjunction usage.
× And the teacher that I want to mention is my Chinese teacher who is in charge of that class and he often got up early at 6:00 and lead us to running.
✓ And the teacher that I want to mention is my Chinese teacher who was in charge of that class and he often got up early at 6:00 and led us to run.
Since the event happened in the past, 'is' should be changed to 'was'. The verbs 'got' and 'led' should both be in past tense to maintain consistency. Also, 'lead us to running' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'led us to run'.
× Actually, I prefer fewer rooms in school because I'm not the one who always obeys the rules.
✓ Actually, I prefer fewer rules in school because I'm not the one who always obeys the rules.
The word 'rooms' is incorrect in this context; the intended word is 'rules'. 'Fewer' is correctly used with countable nouns like 'rules'.
× Yes, as what I mentioned before, my Chinese teacher in my middle school is very restricted with us.
✓ Yes, as I mentioned before, my Chinese teacher in my middle school was very strict with us.
The phrase 'restricted with us' is incorrect. The correct adjective is 'strict' to describe a teacher's behaviour. Also, 'as what I mentioned' is ungrammatical; it should be 'as I mentioned'. Additionally, past tense 'was' fits better since the event is in the past.
× For example, he always requested us to get up early in the morning and let us to have a running exercise to refresh our mind.
✓ For example, he always requested us to get up early in the morning and let us have a running exercise to refresh our minds.
The verb 'let' is followed directly by the base form of the verb without 'to', so 'let us to have' should be 'let us have'. Also, 'mind' should be plural 'minds' when referring to multiple people.
× Also, umm, he asked us to leverage every single time to study.
✓ Also, umm, he asked us to make use of every single moment to study.
The verb 'leverage' is incorrectly used here; the correct phrase is 'make use of'. Also, 'every single time' is vague; 'every single moment' or 'every opportunity' is more appropriate in this context.
× Umm, for the personal reason.
✓ Umm, for personal reasons.
The phrase 'for the personal reason' is incorrect; it should be plural 'reasons' without the definite article 'the' to sound natural and grammatically correct.
× And also umm, secondly, umm, without some specific rules, I don't think I can maintain a good relationship with my students.
✓ Also, without some specific rules, I don't think I can maintain a good relationship with my students.
Using both 'And also' and 'secondly' together is redundant and awkward. Simplifying to 'Also' improves sentence flow and clarity.