Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like reading. I read lots of food in my life, philosophy, religious and academic. I feel very good. When I was leisure time I always read the book because it's feel very comfortable and relaxing for me.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
I prefer to read in paper, not in screen, because, uh, read in paper, it's healthier than screen. Umm, when you umm, read in screen, uh, it will be a problem for eyes, but reading on paper it's not. So I prefer ready in paper.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
When I feel that it's very important for me, I very carefully and uh, I see it's a good or bad and sometimes I didn't care about this because if I think it's not necessary for me.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
I prefer details reading when I need to learn properly. Obviously I need to read properly all of the reading, but scanning is important. But when I want to read something, when I want to learn something, obviously I need to read proper properly.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Clarify and organize ideas, correct grammar, and use concise sentences. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and incorrect word choices (e.g., 'read lots of food' → 'read many books about food'). Also correct tense and article use (e.g., 'in my leisure time' or 'when I have free time').
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy reading. I often read books about food, philosophy, religion and academics, because they broaden my knowledge. For example, cookbooks inspire me to try new recipes, and philosophy books help me think more deeply. Reading in my free time makes me feel relaxed and happy.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be more fluent and concise; reduce fillers (uh, umm). Use correct prepositions and verb forms ('on paper', 'read on a screen', 'reading on paper'). Give one specific reason and, if possible, a brief example or exception using a linking word (e.g., 'however').
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper rather than on a screen because it is easier on my eyes. For example, after reading on a screen for a long time I often get eye strain, whereas paper feels more comfortable. However, I sometimes read short articles on my phone when I’m traveling.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Make the response clearer and more structured: state the main idea, then give specific examples and a linking word to contrast situations. Fix grammar ('I read carefully', 'I don't care') and use complete sentences. Explain criteria for importance and give an example of each case.
Ví dụ: I read carefully when the material is important to me, for example, when I study for exams or sign a contract, because I need to understand details. In contrast, I skim or skip reading when the information is not relevant, such as casual social media posts.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid repetition and improve coherence by using linking words (e.g., 'although', 'however'). Use correct collocations ('detailed reading', 'scan the text', 'learn properly'). Provide a clear contrast and a brief example of when you use each method.
Ví dụ: I prefer detailed reading when I want to learn thoroughly, for instance studying for exams or learning a new skill. However, I use scanning to find specific information quickly, such as dates or names in an article.
× I read lots of food in my life, philosophy, religious and academic.
✓ I have read many books in my life, on topics such as food, philosophy, religion and academic subjects.
The student used 'lots of' with an incorrect following noun and missing prepositions. 'Lots of' is informal and should be followed by a countable noun like 'books'; 'many books' is more appropriate. Also 'food' likely refers to books about food, so add 'on topics such as' and correct 'religious' to the noun 'religion'. Use present perfect 'have read' to indicate experience up to now.
× When I was leisure time I always read the book because it's feel very comfortable and relaxing for me.
✓ In my leisure time I always read books because it feels very comfortable and relaxing for me.
The original sentence misuses 'when I was leisure time' and mixes tenses and number. Use the phrase 'In my leisure time' and plural 'books' for general habit. 'It's feel' is ungrammatical; use 'it feels' (present tense third-person singular). This corrects adverbial phrase, subject-verb agreement, and pluralization.
× I prefer to read in paper, not in screen, because, uh, read in paper, it's healthier than screen.
✓ I prefer to read on paper, not on a screen, because reading on paper is healthier for the eyes than reading on a screen.
Use the preposition 'on' with 'paper' and 'screen' rather than 'in'. Include articles as needed: 'a screen'. Also avoid repeating 'read in paper' — use 'reading on paper'. Clarify the comparison 'healthier for the eyes'.
× Umm, when you umm, read in screen, uh, it will be a problem for eyes, but reading on paper it's not.
✓ When you read on a screen, it can cause problems for your eyes, but reading on paper does not.
Replace 'read in screen' with 'read on a screen' (preposition and article). 'It will be a problem for eyes' is awkward; use 'can cause problems for your eyes' to express general possibility. Simplify 'but reading on paper it's not' to 'but reading on paper does not'. This fixes preposition, article use, and tense/modal choice.
× So I prefer ready in paper.
✓ So I prefer reading on paper.
'Ready' is a misspelling of 'reading' and 'in paper' should be 'on paper'. Use the gerund 'reading' after 'prefer' and the correct preposition.
× When I feel that it's very important for me, I very carefully and uh, I see it's a good or bad and sometimes I didn't care about this because if I think it's not necessary for me.
✓ When I feel that something is very important to me, I read very carefully and try to decide whether it is good or bad; sometimes I do not pay attention if I think it is not necessary for me.
Original has tense inconsistency ('didn't care' with present context), missing verbs ('I very carefully' needs a verb), and incorrect phrasing ('see it's a good or bad'). Use present simple for habits: 'I read very carefully' and 'I do not pay attention'. Replace 'for me' after 'important' with 'to me' and improve clarity with 'try to decide whether it is good or bad'.
× I prefer details reading when I need to learn properly.
✓ I prefer detailed reading when I need to learn properly.
'Details reading' is incorrect; the adjective form 'detailed' should modify 'reading'. Alternatively use 'reading in detail'. This fixes adjective form and collocation.
× Obviously I need to read properly all of the reading, but scanning is important.
✓ Obviously I need to read all of the material properly, but scanning is also important.
'Read properly all of the reading' is awkward; reorder to 'read all of the material properly'. Add 'also' to show that scanning is an additional important technique. This fixes word order and clarity.
× But when I want to read something, when I want to learn something, obviously I need to read proper properly.
✓ When I want to learn something, I obviously need to read properly.
Remove redundancy ('when I want to read something, when I want to learn something') and correct 'read proper properly' to 'read properly'. Use a simpler, clearer sentence structure to express the point.