Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
Well, of course, simply I think the main rule is about uniform. Each student has to wear a uniform and also follow the timetable and do homework. So of course, I think rules are an essential part of educational system in our country.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
Oh, wow, that's actually kind of a hard question. I think that, uh, rules are good for the educational system and for the classes and how the lesson is going on. But, well, unfortunately, I don't think that too many rules can actually make students interested in.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, and actually this was, uh, a teacher in my secondary school, uh, the history teacher and she was really great. She was charismatic, uh, very dedicated and it was a great pleasure to attend her classes. And I excelled at history only because of her. I think she was the main reason.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
Well, I think fewer rules definitely because, uh, I think for example, wearing uniform is kind of a very strange rule. I know it can help, uh, for their like identity and so on. But I think, uh, that's actually kind of a ********.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
Well, yeah, we really had, uh, a very, I think 2 strict teacher of literature and Russian language in our high school. And, uh, we always were afraid of her and especially afraid of making mistakes, being late and so on. She was actually a good professional, but it was.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
Well, to tell the truth, I think uh, no, because umm, it's actually very difficult to work with teenagers and children. I think I don't have enough patience, umm, for this. And also it's very demanding job. So of course I think no.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Try to make your answer more concise and natural by avoiding filler words like 'simply' and repeating 'of course'. Also, organise your answer with a clear topic sentence followed by specific supporting details using linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, there are several rules at my school. For instance, students must wear a uniform, follow the timetable, and complete their homework. I believe these rules are essential for maintaining discipline and ensuring a smooth educational process.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid hesitation and filler words to sound more confident. Provide a clear opinion with reasons and use linking words to connect your ideas logically.
Ví dụ: I believe that while rules are important for maintaining order in classes, having too many can discourage students' interest. Therefore, a balanced number of rules is more beneficial for students' engagement.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitation and filler words to improve fluency. Use linking words to connect your ideas and provide more specific examples of how the teacher was dedicated.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a very dedicated history teacher in secondary school. She was charismatic and passionate, which made her classes enjoyable. Thanks to her support and teaching style, I excelled in history.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Avoid vague or inappropriate language and filler words. Express your opinion clearly with reasons and examples, and use linking words to structure your answer logically.
Ví dụ: I prefer fewer rules at school because some, like wearing a uniform, seem unnecessary. Although uniforms can promote a sense of identity, I believe students should have more freedom to express themselves.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Try to speak more fluently without hesitation and complete your sentences. Provide specific examples of the teacher's strictness and balance it with your opinion about her professionalism.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had two very strict teachers for literature and Russian language in high school. We were often afraid of making mistakes or being late. However, despite their strictness, they were highly professional and effective educators.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitation and filler words to improve fluency. Provide a clear and concise answer with reasons, using linking words to connect your ideas.
Ví dụ: No, I would not like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school because managing teenagers is challenging and requires a lot of patience. Additionally, teaching is a demanding job that needs structure and discipline.
× Well, of course, simply I think the main rule is about uniform.
✓ Well, of course, I simply think the main rule is about uniform.
The adverb 'simply' is incorrectly placed before the subject 'I'. In English, adverbs like 'simply' usually come after the subject and before the main verb. Correct placement improves sentence clarity.
× So of course, I think rules are an essential part of educational system in our country.
✓ So of course, I think rules are an essential part of the educational system in our country.
The phrase 'educational system' requires the definite article 'the' because it refers to a specific system known to both speaker and listener. Omitting 'the' is a common article error.
× But, well, unfortunately, I don't think that too many rules can actually make students interested in.
✓ But, well, unfortunately, I don't think that too many rules can actually make students interested.
The phrase 'interested in' requires an object after 'in'. Since no object is provided, the preposition 'in' should be omitted to make the sentence grammatically correct.
× Well, yeah, we really had, uh, a very, I think 2 strict teacher of literature and Russian language in our high school.
✓ Well, yeah, we really had, uh, I think two very strict teachers of literature and Russian language in our high school.
The original sentence incorrectly uses singular 'teacher' with the number '2'. When using numbers greater than one, the noun should be plural. Also, '2' should be written as 'two' in formal speech.
× And, uh, we always were afraid of her and especially afraid of making mistakes, being late and so on.
✓ And, uh, we were always afraid of her and especially afraid of making mistakes, being late and so on.
The adverb 'always' is better placed after the auxiliary verb 'were' to follow standard English word order for adverbs of frequency.
× She was actually a good professional, but it was.
✓ She was actually a good professional, but it was difficult.
The sentence ends abruptly with 'but it was' which is incomplete. A complement or explanation is needed after 'was' to complete the sentence and convey the intended meaning.