Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
I don't like reading that much, Uh, I prefer to listening to book audios, Uh, that, uh, is everywhere. Uh, because, uh, when I read, I feel, uh. I feel bored and uh.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
Of course, I'd prefer to read on paper, uh, because uh, we, uh, use the screen all the time to do all the things, to shut people to, uh, attend the school classes, to, uh, search for any information. So I prefer, uh, the paper, uh, because, uh, we reduce.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
When I read about, uh, academic topics or about, uh, technical topics, uh, I, I prefer to read carefully and I focus on every details on it. But when I read uh, for fun or I read the post on social media, I, uh, don't uh, focus on.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
Actually, we're out in a rush time, so everything we do in a hurry. So, uh, I don't prefer scanning, but I always scanning. I always scan the topics I read, umm, without any avert of me. So I prefer to detailed reading, not scanning.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Improve fluency and pronunciation, reduce hesitations and filler words, and give a clear topic sentence plus 1–2 specific reasons. Aim for 2–3 concise sentences with linking words (for example, because, so).
Ví dụ: I don't enjoy traditional reading very much; I prefer listening to audiobooks because I can follow them while commuting and they keep me more engaged. For example, I often listen to novels on the train, which helps me finish books without feeling bored.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and 1–2 specific supporting reasons with coherent linking words. Avoid repetitions and unfinished phrases. Be specific about what you want to reduce (eye strain, distractions) to strengthen your answer.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because screens are so constant in my daily life that they cause eye strain and distractions. For instance, when I read a printed book I can focus better and I don't get interrupted by notifications on my phone.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: This answer has a clear structure and relevant content. Improve fluency by removing hesitations and refine language (use singular/plural correctly and precise expressions). Add a brief linking phrase to contrast the two situations (for example, whereas or however).
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when the material is academic or technical because I must understand details and avoid mistakes. However, when I'm reading social media posts or light fiction, I usually skim because I just want quick entertainment.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Clarify the main point with one clear topic sentence and then explain the contradiction: admit you prefer detailed reading but often scan due to time pressure. Reduce hesitations and correct grammar (e.g., "I prefer detailed reading, but I often scan when I'm busy").
Ví dụ: I prefer detailed reading because I like to understand things thoroughly, but in practice I often scan texts when I'm short on time. For example, at work I quickly scan emails for key points, then return later for a careful read if something is important.
× I prefer to listening to book audios, Uh, that, uh, is everywhere.
✓ I prefer listening to audio books, which are everywhere.
'Prefer' is followed by the gerund form without 'to' when contrasting activities (prefer + -ing) or can be 'prefer to' + base verb. The original 'prefer to listening' mixes both patterns. Also 'book audios' is unnatural; use 'audio books' and combine clauses using 'which' for clarity.
× Uh, because, uh, when I read, I feel, uh. I feel bored and uh.
✓ Because when I read, I feel bored.
The original contains sentence fragments and filler words that break structure. Combine into one complete sentence: 'Because when I read, I feel bored.' This removes unnecessary pauses and completes the thought.
× Of course, I'd prefer to read on paper, uh, because uh, we, uh, use the screen all the time to do all the things, to shut people to, uh, attend the school classes, to, uh, search for any information.
✓ Of course, I'd prefer to read on paper because we use screens all the time to do everything: to attend school classes and to search for information.
'Prefer to read' is correct here (prefer + to + verb). The original had awkward phrasing 'do all the things' and 'shut people to' which are incorrect. Replace with natural collocations: 'screens', 'do everything', and use infinitives 'to attend' and 'to search'. Also remove fillers.
× So I prefer, uh, the paper, uh, because, uh, we reduce.
✓ So I prefer paper because it reduces eye strain.
The original ends with an incomplete clause 'we reduce' which lacks an object and meaning. Provide a clear causal result: 'it reduces eye strain' or another specific consequence to complete the sentence.
× I prefer to read carefully and I focus on every details on it.
✓ I prefer to read carefully and I focus on every detail.
'Focus on' is correct but pairing it with 'on it' is redundant. Also 'every details' is plural but should be singular 'every detail' (singular used after 'every'). Remove extra preposition at end.
× But when I read uh, for fun or I read the post on social media, I, uh, don't uh, focus on.
✓ But when I read for fun or when I read a post on social media, I don't focus on it.
The sentence misses 'when' before the second clause for parallel structure and needs the article 'a' before 'post'. Also 'focus on' requires an object, so add 'it' at the end.
× Actually, we're out in a rush time, so everything we do in a hurry.
✓ Actually, we're often pressed for time, so we do everything in a hurry.
'We're out in a rush time' is ungrammatical. Use idiomatic expression 'pressed for time' or 'in a rush'. Also 'we do everything in a hurry' is the correct word order.
× So, uh, I don't prefer scanning, but I always scanning.
✓ So I don't prefer scanning, but I always scan.
After 'always' use the base verb 'scan' (simple present) for habitual actions. 'Always scanning' without auxiliary is incorrect in this context.
× I always scan the topics I read, umm, without any avert of me.
✓ I always scan the topics I read without even noticing.
'Without any avert of me' is incorrect phrasing. Use idiomatic 'without even noticing.' Keep 'scan' as base verb after 'always.'
× So I prefer to detailed reading, not scanning.
✓ So I prefer detailed reading, not scanning.
'Prefer to detailed reading' mixes patterns incorrectly. Use 'prefer' + noun phrase 'detailed reading' or 'prefer to read in detail.' Remove 'to' before the noun phrase.