Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
Yes, I guess it's quite normal that the students need to follow the rules at school. Uh, for instance, students are required to wear uniforms and uh, follow the regulations at school.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
I guess so 'cause from my perspective, students are the products of the school. If students are required to follow the rules set by schools, it's more likely that they can have a positive learning growth.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have to admit that I am such a lucky person that I used to have several dedicated teachers during my school years. I am quite thankful for their dedication. Due to their help and guidance, I have grown into a great person.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
I prefer to follow more rules set by the schools. For instance, if the school requires me to wear uniform to school, it means that I don't need to worry about what kind of clothes I should wear everyday, which can help me, uh, save time and I can, uh, focus on study better.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, I used to encounter a teacher who is really straight to me. For instance, my math teacher was quite strict with me and thanks to him I became more focused on my study and which helps me know.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
I guess the answer is no. I would rather choose to work in a place where I need to follow rules. For instance, the structured company can requires me to perform better because I need to follow the rules.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid filler words like 'uh' and be more concise. Also, provide a clearer topic sentence and more specific examples to make your answer more natural and effective.
Ví dụ: Yes, students at my school must follow several rules. For example, we are required to wear uniforms and adhere to the school's code of conduct to maintain discipline.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Avoid informal language like 'I guess so' and 'cause'. Start with a clear topic sentence and use linking words to explain your opinion more logically and specifically.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe that having more rules can benefit students because they help create a structured environment. Consequently, students are more likely to focus on their studies and develop good habits.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but could be improved by avoiding redundancy and using more precise vocabulary. Also, try to link your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I was fortunate to have several dedicated teachers during my school years. Their guidance greatly influenced my personal growth and academic success.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Avoid filler words and try to make your answer more concise. Use linking words to connect your ideas clearly and provide specific reasons.
Ví dụ: I prefer having more rules at school because they simplify daily decisions. For example, wearing a uniform saves time in the morning and helps me concentrate better on my studies.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Be careful with word choice; 'straight' should be 'strict'. Also, avoid incomplete sentences and clarify your points with linking words and specific examples.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a strict math teacher who enforced discipline. Thanks to his strictness, I became more focused and improved my academic performance.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Avoid informal phrases like 'I guess'. Use clear and grammatically correct sentences with appropriate linking words to explain your opinion.
Ví dụ: No, I would prefer to work in an environment with rules because structure helps me perform better. For instance, working in a company with clear guidelines motivates me to meet expectations.
× If students are required to follow the rules set by schools, it's more likely that they can have a positive learning growth.
✓ If students are required to follow the rules set by schools, it's more likely that they can have positive learning growth.
The phrase 'a positive learning growth' is incorrect because 'growth' in this context is an uncountable noun and should not be preceded by the indefinite article 'a'. Removing 'a' corrects the noun usage.
× I prefer to follow more rules set by the schools.
✓ I prefer to follow more rules set by the school.
The phrase 'the schools' is plural, but the context refers to a single school. Using the singular 'school' is appropriate here to match the context.
× For instance, if the school requires me to wear uniform to school, it means that I don't need to worry about what kind of clothes I should wear everyday, which can help me, uh, save time and I can, uh, focus on study better.
✓ For instance, if the school requires me to wear a uniform to school, it means that I don't need to worry about what kind of clothes I should wear every day, which can help me save time and focus on studying better.
The word 'uniform' is a countable noun and requires the article 'a'. 'Everyday' is an adjective meaning 'commonplace'; the correct phrase here is 'every day' meaning 'each day'. Also, 'focus on study better' is incorrect; it should be 'focus on studying better' because 'focus on' is followed by a gerund.
× Yes, I used to encounter a teacher who is really straight to me.
✓ Yes, I used to encounter a teacher who was really strict with me.
The adjective 'straight' is incorrect in this context; the correct adjective is 'strict'. Also, the verb tense should be past 'was' to match 'used to'. The preposition 'with' is appropriate here instead of 'to'.
× For instance, my math teacher was quite strict with me and thanks to him I became more focused on my study and which helps me know.
✓ For instance, my math teacher was quite strict with me and thanks to him I became more focused on my studies, which helped me improve.
The phrase 'my study' should be plural 'my studies' to refer to academic work in general. The clause 'which helps me know' is unclear and ungrammatical; it is corrected to 'which helped me improve' to convey the intended meaning clearly.
× For instance, the structured company can requires me to perform better because I need to follow the rules.
✓ For instance, the structured company can require me to perform better because I need to follow the rules.
The modal verb 'can' should be followed by the base form of the verb without 's'. Therefore, 'can requires' is incorrect; it should be 'can require'.