Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
No, no for surrounding my house. This is Ethiopia social. My name, my country is not developed at that level.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
Yes, I take uh photos for building.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I like to see Burj Khalifa, but uh, at this time, not uh.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, I like to living in a tall building.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Be direct and clear: start with a short topic sentence answering the question, then add one or two specific supporting details. Use correct grammar (e.g. "There aren't"), avoid repetition and irrelevant phrases (such as personal identifiers). Use linking words like "because" or "so" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: No, there aren't any tall buildings near my home. My town is mostly low-rise houses and small shops because Ethiopia is still developing in many areas. So I usually see open spaces and single-storey buildings when I walk around.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear yes/no answer followed by a brief reason or example. Use the correct verb forms and natural prepositions ("take photos of" not "for"). Keep to two or three sentences and add a linking word like "because" or "often".
Ví dụ: Yes, I do take photos of buildings, especially when I travel. I often photograph interesting architecture because I enjoy capturing details like colours and patterns.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer directly naming the building, then give a clear reason why and, if relevant, mention timing or obstacles. Avoid filler words (um, uh) and use linking words such as "because" or "but" to clarify contrast.
Ví dụ: Yes, I'd love to visit the Burj Khalifa because I want to see the view from the observation deck and experience the building's impressive design. However, I can't go at the moment because of travel costs and visa restrictions.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct statement, then provide specific reasons or examples (comfort, view, convenience). Use correct grammar ("I like living" or "I would like to live") and one linking word to connect reasons.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to live in a tall building because it would give me great views of the city and often better facilities like gyms and lifts. For example, living on a high floor might be quieter and give me more natural light.
× No, no for surrounding my house.
✓ No, there are no tall buildings surrounding my house.
The original sentence lacks a clear subject and verb and misuses 'for'. Use the 'there be' construction to state existence: 'There are no tall buildings surrounding my house.' This matches plural 'buildings' with the plural verb 'are' and clearly expresses the idea.
× This is Ethiopia social.
✓ This is a developing country, Ethiopia.
'Ethiopia social' is not grammatically correct English. The speaker likely means 'Ethiopia is a developing country' or 'This is a developing society.' Use a noun phrase 'a developing country' after 'This is' or rephrase to 'Ethiopia is not developed.' Also include the article 'a' when using 'developing country.'
× My name, my country is not developed at that level.
✓ My country is not developed at that level.
The phrase 'My name, my country' is confusing and incorrectly combines unrelated items. Remove 'My name' which is irrelevant here. Use 'My country is not developed at that level' to convey the intended meaning. Ensure subject and verb agree: 'country' (singular) with 'is.'
× Yes, I take uh photos for building.
✓ Yes, I take photos of buildings.
Use the correct preposition 'of' with 'photos' to indicate what the photos are of. 'For building' is incorrect. Also pluralise 'building' to 'buildings' if taking photos of more than one; keep simple present 'take' for habitual action.
× Yeah, I like to see Burj Khalifa, but uh, at this time, not uh.
✓ Yes, I'd like to see the Burj Khalifa, but not right now.
Use a polite modal phrase 'I'd like to' (I would like to) to express desire. Include the definite article 'the' before 'Burj Khalifa.' 'At this time, not' is awkward; use 'not right now' to indicate current inability. This corrects tense and article use.
× Yes I do, I like to living in a tall building.
✓ Yes, I do. I like living in a tall building.
After 'like' both the infinitive ('to live') and the gerund ('living') are possible, but 'to living' is incorrect. Use either 'I like living in a tall building' (gerund) or 'I like to live in a tall building' (infinitive). Also add a full stop or connector between clauses and ensure punctuation for clarity.