Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Absolutely, reading is one of my favorite hobbies because it allows me unwind and escape from my daily stress. I enjoy exploring different genre like science fiction and history.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
Personally I much prefer reading on paper. I find it for more comfortable for my eyes, plus I can concentrate better without the distractions that comes with digital devices.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I definitely need to read carefully when I'm dealing with important documents such as contracts or official e-mail. Missing even on even a small detail in this situation can could lead to serious mistakes.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
I generally prefer skiing when I find when I need to find information quickly, especially during exams or I'm searching for in something online. I think it saves a lot of time.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Make the response more natural and correct small grammar errors; keep it concise (max 5 sentences) and add a brief specific example to enrich content. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, 'because' and 'for instance').
Ví dụ: Yes, I love reading because it helps me relax and escape daily stress. For example, I recently finished a science fiction novel about space exploration that really inspired me. I also enjoy history books because they give me insight into how societies change over time.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Correct small grammar issues and make linking smoother. Include a short contrast and a specific reason or example to support preference. Keep within five sentences.
Ví dụ: I much prefer reading on paper because it is more comfortable for my eyes and I can focus better. For instance, when I read novels on paper I rarely check my phone, whereas reading on a tablet often leads to interruptions from notifications.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Fix grammar and repetition, and add a contrasting example of when careful reading is not necessary. Be specific about consequences and use linking words like 'however' to contrast. Keep concise.
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when dealing with important documents, such as contracts or official emails, because a small mistake could have serious consequences. However, I don't read as carefully when browsing news headlines or social media posts, where speed is more important than precision.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Correct many errors (word choice, grammar) and clarify the idea: state which method you prefer and give clear examples of when each is appropriate. Use linking words like 'for example' or 'such as'. Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: I generally prefer scanning when I need information quickly, for example during exams or when searching online, because it saves time. However, I use detailed reading for complex texts, such as research articles or legal documents, where understanding every detail matters.
× Absolutely, reading is one of my favorite hobbies because it allows me unwind and escape from my daily stress.
✓ Absolutely, reading is one of my favorite hobbies because it allows me to unwind and escape from my daily stress.
Missing 'to' before the base verb 'unwind'. After 'allows' we use the infinitive form 'to + verb' or a gerund with different meaning; here 'to unwind' is correct. Suggestion: use 'allows me to unwind'.
× I enjoy exploring different genre like science fiction and history.
✓ I enjoy exploring different genres like science fiction and history.
Countable noun 'genre' requires plural when referring to more than one type. Use 'different genres'. Also consider 'such as' instead of 'like' for examples.
× Personally I much prefer reading on paper.
✓ Personally, I much prefer reading on paper.
Missing comma after introductory adverb 'Personally' for natural punctuation and sentence clarity. This is punctuation rather than grammar type list but improves readability. The present tense 'prefer' is correct.
× I find it for more comfortable for my eyes, plus I can concentrate better without the distractions that comes with digital devices.
✓ I find it far more comfortable for my eyes, plus I can concentrate better without the distractions that come with digital devices.
Two issues: incorrect adverb 'for' should be 'far' to modify 'more comfortable', and subject-verb agreement: 'distractions' (plural) requires plural verb 'come' not 'comes'. The correction fixes adverb and verb agreement.
× I definitely need to read carefully when I'm dealing with important documents such as contracts or official e-mail.
✓ I definitely need to read carefully when I'm dealing with important documents such as contracts or official emails.
The sentence is mostly correct but 'e-mail' can be written as 'emails' (plural) to match 'documents' and common usage. No '-ing' error, but standardize plural form. The tense and structure are correct.
× Missing even on even a small detail in this situation can could lead to serious mistakes.
✓ Missing even a small detail in this situation could lead to serious mistakes.
Redundant words 'on' and duplicate 'even' removed; modal verb issue: 'can could' is incorrect repetition. Use either 'can lead' or 'could lead' depending on certainty; 'could' fits conditional tone. Also remove extraneous 'on'.
× I generally prefer skiing when I find when I need to find information quickly, especially during exams or I'm searching for in something online.
✓ I generally prefer skimming when I need to find information quickly, especially during exams or when I'm searching for something online.
Multiple issues: wrong word 'skiing' should be 'skimming' (vocabulary). Remove duplicate 'when' and correct word order: 'when I need to find' not 'when I find when'. Also change 'I'm searching for in something online' to 'when I'm searching for something online' (preposition and word order). The corrected sentence uses present simple/present continuous appropriately.