Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like reading. I usually read some books after dinner. Which, uh, helps me, uh, relax and, uh. Expand my knowledge.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
I prefer red and paper because. It's atmosphere. It's better than reading on the screen. I'm reading on.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I need to look carefully. My assignments when I receive them from my boss. OK.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
When I'm skimming casual articles or social media posts, I prefer scanning because they are for layer and I don't require every detail. However, then.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more fluent and concise: give a clear topic sentence then one or two supporting details without filler words. Combine ideas into complete sentences and avoid hesitations ('uh'). Also limit to under five sentences. Use linking words like 'and' or 'so' to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy reading. I usually read for about 30 minutes after dinner, which helps me relax and also expands my knowledge about topics I’m interested in.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Correct basic errors and make the answer coherent: state preference clearly, give two specific reasons, and use linking words. Avoid fragmented sentences and pronunciation mistakes (e.g., 'red' → 'read'). Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because it feels more comfortable and creates a nice atmosphere. Also, paper books are easier on my eyes than screens, so I can read longer without strain.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Respond with a clear topic sentence and give contrasting examples using linking words like 'when' and 'but'. Use correct verbs and complete sentences. Be specific about tasks that require careful reading and those that don't.
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when I receive assignments from my boss because I must understand instructions and avoid mistakes. But I don’t read carefully when I browse social media or casual news, since those items are just for entertainment.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer first (which you prefer overall), then explain with clear contrasting examples. Avoid unfinished sentences. Use precise vocabulary ('light', 'leisurely', 'informal') and linking words like 'because' and 'however'.
Ví dụ: I generally prefer scanning for casual articles and social media because they are informal and I don’t need every detail. However, I use detailed reading for academic texts or work documents where accuracy and full understanding are important.
× Yes, I like reading. I usually read some books after dinner. Which, uh, helps me, uh, relax and, uh. Expand my knowledge.
✓ Yes, I like reading. I usually read some books after dinner, which helps me relax and expand my knowledge.
The fragment 'Which, uh, helps me, uh, relax and, uh. Expand my knowledge.' is a sentence fragment; 'which helps me relax and expand my knowledge' should be attached to the previous sentence with a comma. Fillers like 'uh' are spoken hesitations and are omitted in written corrections. Combine dependent clause correctly to form a complete sentence and remove unnecessary pauses.'
× I prefer red and paper because. It's atmosphere. It's better than reading on the screen. I'm reading on.
✓ I prefer reading on paper because the atmosphere is better than reading on a screen.
The original contains several errors: 'red' is a typo for 'read' or 'reading'; 'and' is incorrect; fragmented sentences like 'because.' and 'It's atmosphere.' are incomplete. Combine ideas into one sentence: 'reading on paper' is the correct phrase; use 'the atmosphere' with the definite article; 'a screen' is the correct noun phrase. Remove extraneous fragments such as 'I'm reading on.'
× I need to look carefully. My assignments when I receive them from my boss. OK.
✓ I need to look carefully at my assignments when I receive them from my boss.
The original is broken into fragments: 'I need to look carefully.' and 'My assignments when I receive them from my boss.' Combine into a single complete sentence and include the preposition 'at' to indicate the object of 'look carefully'. This fixes sentence structure and clarifies meaning.
× When I'm skimming casual articles or social media posts, I prefer scanning because they are for layer and I don't require every detail. However, then.
✓ When I'm skimming casual articles or social media posts, I prefer scanning because they are for leisure and I don't need every detail.
'for layer' is a mispronunciation or typo; 'leisure' is correct. 'I don't require every detail' is grammatical but less natural than 'I don't need every detail.' Remove the fragment 'However, then.' which is incomplete. Use gerund 'skimming' and 'scanning' consistently and choose more natural verb 'need' for information requirements.'