Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
There are a lot of rules for students in our school because my school is under army, so they have strict rules for everything, for the hair tie for boys, hair for girls, about how they should dress. And they have this rule that at a specific time everyone have to get inside the school and at a specific time everything.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
Well, my answer for this would be a little more controversial 'cause I think that more and more rules might tie down the students rather than inspiring them to be better. But yeah, up to some extent. Rules are important in every human's life to keep them disciplined and just, you know, to maintain their life in a more focused way.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
I had a really dedicated teacher, umm, he used to teach us chemistry, umm, in batch. He was very, uh, welcoming. He used to know our problems. He used to give us solution and he used to just sit us down and know about, uh, where we are lacking and help us correct our mistakes in certain times. So I'd say that I had a really very dedicated teacher.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
I think that I'd like to have a fewer rules at school because sometimes the rules they're enforcing on us gets a little too overwhelming and it's just too much to follow at times. So I think that I'd prefer a fewer rules at school at this point.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
I already answered this question, so I think you should move on to the next question.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
No, because I think that as much as we as students devote the rules, our rules are important. But as I said earlier, that at some points rules are important, but they should be enough to make a student discipline as well as it should be as such that it gives the student motivation towards life, towards discipline.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Try to make your answer more concise and structured. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add specific examples using linking words to improve coherence. Avoid redundancy and keep your answer within 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, my school has many rules because it is run by the army. For example, there are strict guidelines about students' hairstyles and dress codes. Additionally, everyone must enter the school by a specific time. These rules help maintain discipline and order.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is thoughtful but could be clearer and more organized. Use linking words like 'however' and 'therefore' to connect ideas. Also, avoid filler words like 'you know' and be more specific in your explanation.
Ví dụ: I believe that having too many rules can restrict students' freedom; however, some rules are necessary. Therefore, a balanced number of rules helps students stay disciplined while still feeling motivated.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Reduce the use of filler words like 'umm' and 'uh'. Structure your answer with a clear topic sentence followed by specific examples. Use linking words to make your answer more coherent and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a very dedicated chemistry teacher. He was welcoming and always understood our problems. Moreover, he would help us identify our weaknesses and guide us to improve them.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid repeating the same idea twice. Start with a clear topic sentence and then explain your reason with specific details. Use linking words like 'because' and 'therefore' to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: I prefer fewer rules at school because too many can be overwhelming. Therefore, having fewer rules would make it easier for students to follow them effectively.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Avoid refusing to answer questions. Instead, briefly restate your previous answer or provide a short response to show cooperation and maintain fluency.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have had a strict teacher before. He enforced rules strictly to maintain discipline in the class.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Make your answer clearer and more concise. Use linking words like 'because' and 'however' to connect ideas. Avoid repeating the same point and try to express your opinion directly.
Ví dụ: No, I would not like to work in a rule-free school because rules are important. However, they should be balanced to encourage discipline and motivate students.
× And they have this rule that at a specific time everyone have to get inside the school and at a specific time everything.
✓ And they have this rule that at a specific time everyone has to get inside the school and at a specific time everything.
The subject 'everyone' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' instead of 'have' to agree in number.
× I think that I'd like to have a fewer rules at school because sometimes the rules they're enforcing on us gets a little too overwhelming and it's just too much to follow at times.
✓ I think that I'd like to have fewer rules at school because sometimes the rules they're enforcing on us get a little too overwhelming and it's just too much to follow at times.
The quantifier 'fewer' is used with countable nouns and should not be preceded by 'a'. Also, 'rules' is plural, so the verb should be 'get' instead of 'gets' to agree with the plural subject.
× So I think that I'd prefer a fewer rules at school at this point.
✓ So I think that I'd prefer fewer rules at school at this point.
The quantifier 'fewer' should not be preceded by 'a' when referring to countable plural nouns like 'rules'.