Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
My school had a rule that students must wear uniform to promote equality and reduce peer pressure. Also, students are not allowed to use phone in class because they distract students from learning and this group lesson.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
Yes I think learning about rule at school would be beneficial for children when they are talk rule and this grief line. It's help them develop self-discipline and control their behavior which make them more MA mature and responsible in daily activity.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
Yes, when I was a high school student, I had very dedicated English teacher. She was very supportive. She stayed after glad to help me with difficult grammar and always encourage me to ask question which helped me improve a lot.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
I refer fewer rule at school because I think in Vietnam we don't have any discrimination between student be because to wear uniform and so strict uniform policies seem unnecessary. This would give students more comfort and freedom to expect themselves.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
Absolutely yes. I study at private high school and many of my teacher were very strict. They they set high standards and enforce rules to help us study harder and develop good habits.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
Not really, I wouldn't want to work at a roof free school because without clear rules student may be disruptive and learning best outside. For example, if they have no concern for misbehavior, it would be hard to keep class calm and help other students concentrate.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời của bạn rõ ràng nhưng có lỗi ngữ pháp (thời, mạo từ số ít/đông), lặp ý và câu hơi dài. Hãy: 1) Dùng thì và cấu trúc nhất quán (hiện tại đơn cho quy định hiện tại). 2) Chia thành 2-3 câu ngắn. 3) Tránh từ thừa (ví dụ "students" lặp). 4) Thêm một chi tiết cụ thể (ví dụ: khi nào hoặc hình thức điện thoại bị cấm).
Ví dụ: We have two main rules at school. Students must wear a uniform to promote equality and reduce peer pressure. Also, mobile phones are banned during lessons to prevent distraction, especially during group work.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Nội dung hữu ý nhưng ngôn ngữ lộn xộn, nhiều lỗi phát âm/viết và cấu trúc câu yếu. Hãy: 1) Dùng câu chủ đề rõ ràng. 2) Tránh từ không chính xác ("grief line", "MA"). 3) Dùng liên từ hợp lý để nối ý (because, so, thus). 4) Thêm ví dụ cụ thể về lợi ích (ví dụ: punctuality, homework completion).
Ví dụ: Yes. I believe clear school rules help children develop self-discipline because they learn to follow schedules and respect deadlines. For example, a rule about homework submission can improve punctuality and study habits.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Ý tốt nhưng có lỗi ngữ pháp và từ sai thứ tự. Hãy: 1) Sử dụng mạo từ đúng (a/an/the). 2) Dùng thì quá khứ nhất quán (was, stayed, encouraged). 3) Kết hợp câu ngắn gọn với liên từ (and, which). 4) Thêm một chi tiết cụ thể (ví dụ: một kỹ thuật giảng dạy hay bài tập cô dùng).
Ví dụ: Yes. I had a very dedicated English teacher in high school. She often stayed after class to help me with difficult grammar and encouraged me to ask questions, which greatly improved my writing. For instance, she gave me extra exercises on verb tenses.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Nhiều lỗi ngữ pháp và ý chưa rõ ràng. Hãy: 1) Trả lời trực tiếp (I prefer fewer rules). 2) Giải thích với lý do rõ ràng và logic. 3) Tránh lỗi từ và cấu trúc (preference, discrimination, express). 4) Thêm ví dụ cụ thể về lợi ích (giải phóng sáng tạo, tự tin).
Ví dụ: I prefer fewer rules at school because strict uniform policies do not necessarily prevent discrimination. Fewer rules would give students more comfort and freedom to express themselves, for example by allowing casual shoes or accessories.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Nên dùng thì quá khứ khi nói về trải nghiệm trước đây, sửa lỗi lặp từ và chia số danh từ/động từ. Hãy: 1) Dùng quá khứ (I studied, teachers were). 2) Loại bỏ từ thừa/nhầm („they they"). 3) Nêu 1-2 ví dụ cụ thể về cách nghiêm khắc (ví dụ: điểm danh nghiêm ngặt, bài kiểm tra bất ngờ).
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I studied at a private high school where many teachers were very strict. They set high standards and enforced rules, such as strict attendance checks and surprise quizzes, which helped us develop good study habits.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Ý rõ nhưng có lỗi từ (roof vs rule), thì và cấu trúc. Hãy: 1) Trả lời trực tiếp. 2) Sử dụng cấu trúc điều kiện hợp lý (because + clause). 3) Sửa ngữ pháp số nhiều/số ít và động từ (students may be disruptive; learning suffer). 4) Thêm một giải pháp hoặc chi tiết cụ thể (ví dụ: need basic rules for safety and order).
Ví dụ: Not really. I wouldn't want to teach at a rule-free school because without clear rules students may be disruptive and learning would suffer. For example, without basic classroom rules it would be hard to keep the class calm or ensure everyone has a chance to speak.
× My school had a rule that students must wear uniform to promote equality and reduce peer pressure.
✓ My school had a rule that students must wear a uniform to promote equality and reduce peer pressure.
Use of article: 'uniform' as a singular countable noun requires an article 'a' when the meaning is 'a set of clothes'. Suggestion: use 'a uniform' or plural 'uniforms' depending on meaning.
× Also, students are not allowed to use phone in class because they distract students from learning and this group lesson.
✓ Also, students are not allowed to use phones in class because they distract students from learning and from group lessons.
Prepositions and plurality: 'use phone' is incorrect; use plural 'phones' or 'a phone'. Preposition 'in class' is fine but 'this group lesson' should be 'group lessons' and take preposition 'from'. Suggestion: pluralize nouns that refer to general cases and add 'from' before both objects of 'distract'.
× Yes I think learning about rule at school would be beneficial for children when they are talk rule and this grief line.
✓ Yes, I think learning about rules at school would be beneficial for children when they talk about rules and these guidelines.
Article and noun-number errors: 'rule' should be plural 'rules' to refer generally. 'Learning about rule' needs plural; 'they are talk rule' is ungrammatical (verb form and missing preposition). Suggestion: use 'talk about rules' and replace unclear phrase 'this grief line' with 'these guidelines' or an appropriate term.
× It's help them develop self-discipline and control their behavior which make them more MA mature and responsible in daily activity.
✓ It helps them develop self-discipline and control their behavior, which makes them more mature and responsible in daily activities.
Subject-verb agreement and verb form: 'It's help' should be 'It helps' (third person singular). 'which make' should be 'which makes' to agree with singular antecedent 'which' referring to the clause. 'MA mature' is typo and 'activity' should be plural 'activities'. Suggestion: ensure subject-verb agreement and correct typos; use plural for general activities.
× Yes, when I was a high school student, I had very dedicated English teacher.
✓ Yes, when I was a high school student, I had a very dedicated English teacher.
Missing article: 'very dedicated English teacher' needs the indefinite article 'a' before it because 'teacher' is a singular countable noun. Suggestion: add 'a' or use 'the' if referring to a specific known teacher.
× She was very supportive. She stayed after glad to help me with difficult grammar and always encourage me to ask question which helped me improve a lot.
✓ She was very supportive. She stayed after classes to help me with difficult grammar and always encouraged me to ask questions, which helped me improve a lot.
Verb forms and collocations: 'stayed after glad' is incorrect collocation — correct is 'stayed after classes' or 'stayed after school'. 'encourage' should be past 'encouraged' to match past narrative. 'ask question' needs plural 'questions'. Suggestion: keep past tense consistent and use natural collocations.
× I refer fewer rule at school because I think in Vietnam we don't have any discrimination between student be because to wear uniform and so strict uniform policies seem unnecessary.
✓ I prefer fewer rules at school because I think in Vietnam we don't have any discrimination between students because of wearing uniforms, and such strict uniform policies seem unnecessary.
Multiple errors: 'I refer' should be 'I prefer' (word choice). 'fewer rule' needs plural 'fewer rules'. 'student' should be plural 'students'. Preposition 'because to wear uniform' should be 'because of wearing uniforms' or 'because students wear uniforms'. 'so strict' should be 'such strict'. Suggestion: use 'prefer', correct plural nouns, and use 'because of' for reasons.
× This would give students more comfort and freedom to expect themselves.
✓ This would give students more comfort and freedom to express themselves.
Incorrect verb choice/preposition: 'expect themselves' is wrong; intended meaning is 'express themselves'. Suggestion: use 'express themselves' to indicate personal expression.
× Absolutely yes. I study at private high school and many of my teacher were very strict.
✓ Absolutely yes. I studied at a private high school and many of my teachers were very strict.
Tense and article/plural errors: The narrative of past experience requires past tense 'studied'. 'a private high school' needs indefinite article 'a'. 'teacher' should be plural 'teachers'. Suggestion: keep past tense consistent and add articles where needed.
× They they set high standards and enforce rules to help us study harder and develop good habits.
✓ They set high standards and enforced rules to help us study harder and develop good habits.
Repetition and tense inconsistency: duplicate 'they' should be removed. 'enforce' should be past 'enforced' to match past narration. Suggestion: remove duplicated word and maintain consistent past tense.
× Not really, I wouldn't want to work at a roof free school because without clear rules student may be disruptive and learning best outside.
✓ Not really, I wouldn't want to work at a rule-free school because without clear rules students may be disruptive and learning would be worse.
Spelling and article/plural errors: 'roof free' is misspelling of 'rule-free'. 'student' should be plural 'students'. 'learning best outside' is unclear; better: 'learning would be worse' or 'learning would suffer'. Suggestion: correct spelling, pluralize nouns, and clarify the outcome.
× For example, if they have no concern for misbehavior, it would be hard to keep class calm and help other students concentrate.
✓ For example, if they have no concern about misbehavior, it would be hard to keep the class calm and help other students concentrate.
Preposition and article: 'concern for misbehavior' is acceptable but more natural is 'concern about misbehavior'. 'keep class calm' needs the article 'the class'. Suggestion: use 'concern about' and include 'the' before 'class'.