Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
Indian cuisine is my favorite food because it's mixed with the vegetables. It's good for the health and it's, uh, keeps me healthier. So that's why I love the Indian foods.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
When I was young, I used to eat Italian foods because I was not aware about the impact of those Italian foods I like I used to eat pasta umm charmins and the stickies umm. But now I know what this can give us a health issues so that's why I am aware about those.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
Yes, I, I eat different food and the different year, like in the winter I like to eat warmer food like the Makiri Rotisserah Indian cuisine and in summer, uh, I try to keep some light food in my uh, daily meal, uh, like pasta and just the charmins.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, it's changed according to the time. When I was child I used to eat bread, omelet with butter and the creamy chillies. But now I would like to eat a more spicy food like burger, pizza and the Chinese.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and accurate: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition and filler words, and give one specific reason plus an example. Use linking words (because, for example) and correct articles/plurals.
Ví dụ: My favourite food is Indian cuisine because many dishes include a variety of vegetables, which makes them healthy. For example, I often eat vegetable curry with lentils and rice, which keeps me energetic and fits my diet.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Improve clarity and vocabulary: state a clear topic sentence, name specific dishes correctly, avoid vague fillers and grammar mistakes, and explain briefly why you changed your habit using linking words (but, because).
Ví dụ: When I was young I liked Italian food, especially pasta dishes such as spaghetti and lasagna. However, I ate them often without thinking about nutrition, so now I limit them because they can be high in fat and calories.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Be organized and specific: give a clear yes/no topic sentence, then explain with two contrasting examples (winter vs summer). Reduce hesitations and name dishes clearly; use linking words (for example, in contrast).
Ví dụ: Yes. In winter I prefer warm, hearty Indian dishes such as spiced lentil soup and roasted vegetables because they are comforting. In contrast, during summer I eat lighter meals like cold salads and grilled chicken to stay cool.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Clarify and correct: give a clear statement about change, then compare childhood and current preferences with accurate vocabulary and reasons for the change. Avoid listing unrelated items as 'spicy'—be specific about flavours and cuisines.
Ví dụ: Yes, my tastes have changed. As a child I ate simple breakfasts like bread and omelettes with butter, but now I prefer stronger flavours and international foods such as spicy Chinese dishes and grilled burgers because I enjoy bold tastes and variety.
× Indian cuisine is my favorite food because it's mixed with the vegetables.
✓ Indian cuisine is my favorite food because it is made with vegetables.
Student used 'mixed with the vegetables' which is odd and uses the definite article unnecessarily. The phrase 'made with vegetables' is more natural. Also remove 'the' before 'vegetables' when speaking generally. Suggestion: Use 'made with' to describe ingredients and omit 'the' for general plural nouns.
× It's good for the health and it's, uh, keeps me healthier.
✓ It's good for my health and it keeps me healthier.
'the health' is incorrect when referring to someone's general health; use 'my health'. Also 'it's keeps' mixes contraction plus verb; change to 'it keeps'. Suggestion: Use possessive 'my' for personal health and avoid redundant contractions.
× So that's why I love the Indian foods.
✓ So that's why I love Indian food.
'Indian foods' is plural and unnatural here; 'Indian food' as an uncountable noun is correct when speaking generally about cuisine. Suggestion: Use uncountable form 'food' to refer to a cuisine in general.
× When I was young, I used to eat Italian foods because I was not aware about the impact of those Italian foods I like I used to eat pasta umm charmins and the stickies umm.
✓ When I was young, I used to eat Italian food because I was not aware of the impact those foods could have; I used to eat pasta, charms, and stickies.
Multiple issues: 'Italian foods' should be 'Italian food' for general reference (singular/uncountable). 'aware about' is incorrect preposition; use 'aware of'. The clause is run-on and needs punctuation; 'could have' clarifies possible effects. Proper nouns/words like 'charmins' unclear but left as 'charms' and commas added. Suggestion: Use 'aware of', choose singular 'food' for cuisine, and break long sentences into clauses with punctuation.
× I was not aware about the impact of those Italian foods I like I used to eat pasta umm charmins and the stickies umm.
✓ I was not aware of the impact of those Italian foods; I used to eat pasta, charms, and stickies.
Use 'aware of' not 'aware about'. Also add proper punctuation between independent clauses and remove unnecessary 'the' before items. Suggestion: Replace 'about' with 'of' after 'aware' and separate clauses with a semicolon or period.
× But now I know what this can give us a health issues so that's why I am aware about those.
✓ But now I know what these foods can cause for our health, so I am cautious about them.
Errors: 'a health issues' mixes singular article with plural noun; should be 'health issues' or 'a health issue'. 'what this can give us' is awkward; 'what these foods can cause for our health' is clearer. 'aware about' should be 'aware of' or better 'cautious about'. Suggestion: Match article and noun number, use clearer verbs like 'cause' and correct preposition 'about' to 'of' or rephrase.
× Yes, I, I eat different food and the different year, like in the winter I like to eat warmer food like the Makiri Rotisserah Indian cuisine and in summer, uh, I try to keep some light food in my uh, daily meal, uh, like pasta and just the charmins.
✓ Yes, I eat different foods at different times of the year. In winter I like to eat warm foods such as Makiri Rotisserah (Indian cuisine), and in summer I try to keep my daily meals light, like pasta and charms.
Problems: 'different food and the different year' is incorrect phrasing; use 'different foods at different times of the year.' 'warmer food' better as 'warm foods'. 'keep some light food in my daily meal' awkward — use 'keep my daily meals light'. Remove unnecessary 'the' and filler words. Suggestion: Use plural 'foods', correct time expression, and natural collocations like 'keep meals light'.
× When I was child I used to eat bread, omelet with butter and the creamy chillies.
✓ When I was a child, I used to eat bread and omelets with butter and creamy chilies.
Missing article: should be 'a child'. 'omelet' should be plural 'omelets' to match list, and remove 'the' before 'creamy chilies'. Spelling: 'chillies' -> 'chilies' (both acceptable) and 'omelet' vs 'omelette' regional variations. Suggestion: Include 'a' before 'child', match pluralization, and avoid 'the' for general plural nouns.
× But now I would like to eat a more spicy food like burger, pizza and the Chinese.
✓ But now I prefer spicier foods like burgers, pizza, and Chinese dishes.
'a more spicy food' is incorrect word order; use comparative adjective 'spicier' and plural 'foods' for general items. Use plural for 'burgers' and 'Chinese dishes' rather than 'the Chinese'. Suggestion: Use comparative adjective before noun ('spicier foods'), pluralize items when speaking generally, and avoid 'the' before national cuisines.