Chatting— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant but slightly wordy and has some grammatical slips. Make your response more concise, start with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Watch verb forms (e.g. 'to keep up with' instead of 'to become updated of') and collocations (say 'hang out' without 'in a mall' as an afterthought).

Ví dụ: Yes — I enjoy chatting with my friends to keep up with their lives. For example, we often share photos and messages on social media, and sometimes we hang out at the mall to talk about recent events and new developments.

Gợi ý: Good range of topics but some grammar and vocabulary mistakes reduce clarity ('fun of it', 'advices'). Use accurate word forms and add a linking phrase to connect ideas. Be specific with one short example to enrich your answer.

Ví dụ: I usually talk about work achievements and recent trips. For example, we compare highlights from our last holidays, and when I have work issues I ask a trusted friend for advice.

Gợi ý: Clear preference expressed, but sentence structure and comparative forms need polishing ('trust one friend more than a large group'). Keep it concise and use linking words such as 'because' or 'for example' correctly. Avoid repetition ('closest friend like my best friend').

Ví dụ: I prefer talking to one friend, especially for private matters, because I trust them more than a large group. For example, I usually confide in my best friend about work problems or personal relationships.

Gợi ý: Strong, natural answer with good reason. To improve, make it slightly more concise and use a linking phrase such as 'mainly because'. Also avoid small redundancies ('facial expressions' already implies non-verbal cues).

Ví dụ: I mainly prefer face-to-face communication because I can read authentic reactions, such as facial expressions and eye contact, which are missing on social media.

Gợi ý: Very natural and coherent answer with clear opinion and reason. To reach a higher score, add a brief example or consequence using a linking word like 'for example' or 'so'. Keep it within five sentences.

Ví dụ: Yes — I think arguments are normal because we have different personalities. For example, after a disagreement my friends and I talk it through, and resolving the issue usually strengthens our relationship.

× Yes, I love chatting with my friends to become updated of their lives.

✓ Yes, I love chatting with my friends to become updated on their lives.

Use 'updated on' (or 'updated about') to indicate being informed about someone's life. 'Updated of' is not standard in Australian English. Suggestion: use 'updated on' or rephrase as 'to keep up to date with their lives.'

× We often talk on social media, like sharing photos or hang out together in a mall and spend time to share about our experiences and new developments.

✓ We often talk on social media, share photos, hang out together at a mall and spend time sharing our experiences and new developments.

Several issues: parallel structure and preposition. When listing activities, use consistent verb forms (share, hang out, spend time sharing). Use 'at a mall' rather than 'in a mall' in this context. Replace 'spend time to share about' with 'spend time sharing' for natural phrasing.

× I often talk to my friends about work achievements or recent travel.

✓ I often talk to my friends about work achievements or recent travels.

Countable noun 'travel' in this context should be plural 'travels' or use 'recent travel experiences'. Alternatively use 'recent travel' with an uncountable sense but 'recent travels' is more natural here.

× I love talking to them about traveling because they are also fun of it.

✓ I love talking to them about travelling because they also enjoy it.

'Fun of it' is incorrect. Use 'enjoy it' or 'are fond of it'. Also note Australian English spelling 'travelling'.

× Whenever I have problems at work, I usually ask for their advices.

✓ Whenever I have problems at work, I usually ask for their advice.

'Advice' is an uncountable noun and does not take a plural form. Use 'advice' without 's'.

× I prefer to talk with only one friend, especially if our topic is confidential.

✓ I prefer to talk with only one friend, especially if the topic is confidential.

Use 'the topic' rather than 'our topic' for natural reference. 'Our topic' is not incorrect but sounds less natural here.

× I easily can trust one friend than in a large group if I want them to keep my secret.

✓ I can more easily trust one friend than a large group if I want them to keep my secret.

Word order: modal + adverb should be 'can more easily'. Also compare 'one friend' with 'a large group' without 'in'.

× For instance, I just talk to my closest friend like my best friend about my problems in work or love life.

✓ For instance, I just talk to my closest friend, my best friend, about my problems at work or in my love life.

Use commas for apposition 'my closest friend, my best friend'. Use preposition 'at work' and 'in my love life' for natural phrasing.

× I prefer to communicate face to face because I can see their authentic reaction like their facial expressions or their eye movements, unlike social media.

✓ I prefer to communicate face to face because I can see authentic reactions, such as facial expressions and eye movements, unlike on social media.

Plural 'their authentic reaction' should be 'authentic reactions' when referring generally. Use 'such as' for examples. Use preposition 'on social media'.

× Yes, I think it's normal to argue with my friends because we have different personalities.

✓ Yes, I think it's normal to argue with my friends because we have different personalities.

Sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed, included here to acknowledge correctness.

× What's important is that we make up after a fight to make our relationship stronger.

✓ What's important is that we make up after a fight to strengthen our relationship.

'To make our relationship stronger' is not wrong but 'to strengthen our relationship' is more concise and natural.