Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
I prefer handwriting over typing because handwriting is faster and I can express more with handwriting more than typing. Also it's becomes less convenient because you has have to press on keyboards and keys, but it requires speed and precision.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
I use desktop keyboard every day over laptop keyboard because my laptop broke a year ago and I had to use a desktop keyboard and I'm glad I made the switch because keyboard keyboards desktop keyboards has mechanical feeling to the keys which makes it exciting and comfortable to type it to type.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
I learned how to type on a keyboard since a very young age as I was, uh, using the computer for gaming and for texting my friends at a very young age. And as I grew older, my skills becomes uh, better. I am faster and I type more accurately.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
Right now I'm not willing to improve my writing because my work doesn't require me to type fast or uh to do heavy typing. I just umm use that, use it for emails or for drafting a new articles. So I don't really use need the skills for it.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Make your response clearer and more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence, avoid repetition and grammar errors, and add one specific reason with a brief example. Use linking words like 'because' or 'so' to connect ideas and keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer handwriting to typing because it helps me write faster and express ideas more freely. For example, when taking notes in lectures I can draw diagrams and jot quick thoughts, so my notes are more useful later.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence, correct grammar, and avoid repetition. Give one or two specific reasons why you prefer the desktop, using linking words like 'because' and 'so'. Keep it within 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I type on a desktop keyboard every day because my laptop broke last year and I switched to a desktop. I like it because the mechanical keys feel more comfortable and help me type faster and more accurately.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Answer with a clear time reference and concise supporting details. Remove fillers (uh) and correct verb forms. Use linking words like 'because' or 'as' to explain how practice improved your skill, and give a brief example of practice.
Ví dụ: I started learning to type when I was about eight because I used computers for games and chatting with friends. As I practiced more over the years, my speed and accuracy improved, for example I can now type quickly when writing emails or assignments.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Respond directly and avoid negative phrasing like 'not willing'. Say what you do or could do to maintain or improve typing, even if minimal. Use correct nouns and verbs, fewer fillers, and one specific method (practice, online lessons, or typing tests).
Ví dụ: I don't practice typing intensively because my job only needs occasional emails, but I maintain my speed by doing short online typing exercises once a week. This helps me stay accurate when I draft articles or reply to messages.
× Also it's becomes less convenient because you has have to press on keyboards and keys, but it requires speed and precision.
✓ Also it becomes less convenient because you have to press keys on the keyboard, and it requires speed and precision.
Pronoun and auxiliary errors: 'it's becomes' mixes contraction and verb form; use 'it becomes'. 'you has have' uses incorrect auxiliary and extra word—use 'you have'. Word order 'press on keyboards and keys' is awkward; use 'press keys on the keyboard'. Suggestion: simplify clauses and use correct subject-verb forms (it becomes; you have).
× I use desktop keyboard every day over laptop keyboard because my laptop broke a year ago and I had to use a desktop keyboard and I'm glad I made the switch because keyboard keyboards desktop keyboards has mechanical feeling to the keys which makes it exciting and comfortable to type it to type.
✓ I use a desktop keyboard every day rather than a laptop keyboard because my laptop broke a year ago and I had to switch to a desktop keyboard. I'm glad I made the switch because the desktop keyboard has a mechanical feel to the keys, which makes typing exciting and comfortable.
Article and noun form errors: 'desktop keyboard' and 'laptop keyboard' need an article 'a'. Repetition and pluralization errors present; streamline to avoid repeated words. 'keyboard keyboards desktop keyboards has' has wrong noun forms and subject-verb agreement; use 'the desktop keyboard has'. 'mechanical feeling' is better expressed as 'mechanical feel'. Suggestion: use articles 'a'/'the' appropriately and make subject and verb agree; remove redundant words.
× I learned how to type on a keyboard since a very young age as I was, uh, using the computer for gaming and for texting my friends at a very young age.
✓ I learned how to type on a keyboard at a very young age because I used the computer for gaming and for texting my friends.
Tense and preposition errors: 'learned... since a very young age' is incorrect because 'since' requires a point in time with present perfect; use 'at a very young age' with simple past 'learned'. Also 'as I was ... using' is wordy; use simple past 'I used'. Suggestion: use 'at' for age expressions with simple past and avoid unnecessary fillers.
× And as I grew older, my skills becomes uh, better.
✓ And as I grew older, my skills became better.
Subject-verb agreement and tense: 'skills becomes' uses singular verb 'becomes' with plural subject 'skills' and present tense while the sentence context is past. Use plural past 'became'. Suggestion: match verb number to subject and maintain consistent past tense.
× I am faster and I type more accurately.
✓ I became faster and I typed more accurately.
Tense consistency: This sentence follows 'as I grew older' which is past narrative; verbs should be past ('became', 'typed') to match context, not present. Suggestion: keep tense consistent within the same time frame.
× Right now I'm not willing to improve my writing because my work doesn't require me to type fast or uh to do heavy typing.
✓ Right now I'm not planning to improve my typing because my work doesn't require me to type quickly or to do heavy typing.
Word choice and modal usage: 'not willing to improve' is odd for skills; 'not planning to improve' is more natural. 'Type fast' should be 'type quickly' (adverb). Suggestion: use 'planning' for intention and adverb 'quickly' for the verb 'type'.
× I just umm use that, use it for emails or for drafting a new articles.
✓ I just use it for emails or for drafting new articles.
Article and noun number: 'a new articles' mixes singular article 'a' with plural 'articles'. Remove 'a' or make singular 'a new article'. Also remove filler 'umm' and redundant 'use that, use it'. Suggestion: streamline and ensure article-number agreement.
× So I don't really use need the skills for it.
✓ So I don't really need the skills for it.
Incorrect verb combination and unnecessary word: 'use need' is incorrect; choose one verb 'need'. Also 'really' placement is fine. Suggestion: remove extra verb and keep simple structure.