Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
Umm, I'm not sure what's what I prefer, but uh, maybe it depends, uh, on what the task is. Umm, something, uh, when you have to write a lot, uh, I maybe prefer it uh, you typing because it's less pain for your hand.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I have two different pieces. I have a laptop that I usually use that for homework and for study, while, uh, I have a desktop umm, that I use maybe more for umm, for myself. Personal stuff like watch some serious TV or.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
I've never, I've never learned that, but umm, umm, since I was young, I practice that on my tablet and uh, on the phone. So it's kinda easy, umm, things for me and uh, I always have done that.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
I don't, I do not improve my typing, I only do that every time on my phone and on my PC. So it's kinda a normal things to me to do like writing on a paper. So it's normal for me and I do not have to improve my.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be more direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give one or two specific reasons. Reduce fillers (um, uh) and avoid repetition. Use linking words like "because" or "however" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I usually prefer typing because it is faster and easier on my hands. For example, when I write long essays or reports, typing lets me edit quickly and type at a higher speed, which saves time.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence naming which device you use most and why. Use specific details (tasks you do) and logical linking words like "while" or "whereas". Remove hesitations and complete the final thought instead of leaving it hanging.
Ví dụ: I mainly use my laptop for homework and studying because it's portable and convenient. Whereas I use my desktop at home for personal activities like watching series and gaming, since it has a bigger screen and better performance.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear time reference and brief explanation of how you learned. Avoid repeating words and fillers. Use linking words like "because" or "since" to explain the method of learning.
Ví dụ: I never took formal typing lessons; I learned informally when I was a child by using a tablet and a phone. Since I practiced typing every day on those devices, it became easy and natural for me.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear statement and one or two specific actions (or reasons why you don't improve). If you don't practice deliberately, explain how regular use helps, or mention a method you could try to improve. Use linking words and concise sentences.
Ví dụ: I don't do formal practice to improve my typing; however, regular daily use on my phone and PC has made it fairly automatic. If I wanted to get faster, I would try online typing exercises for 10 minutes a day to improve accuracy and speed.
× Umm, I'm not sure what's what I prefer, but uh, maybe it depends, uh, on what the task is.
✓ Umm, I'm not sure what I prefer, but maybe it depends on the task.
The phrase 'what's what I prefer' is incorrect and redundant. Use 'what I prefer' to refer clearly to preference. Also omit extra filler words for clarity. Suggestion: remove the extra 'what's' and unnecessary fillers to make the sentence grammatical and fluent.
× Umm, something, uh, when you have to write a lot, uh, I maybe prefer it uh, you typing because it's less pain for your hand.
✓ When you have to write a lot, I might prefer typing because it's less painful for your hand.
Problems: 'I maybe prefer it you typing' is ungrammatical and confused pronoun usage. Use modal 'might' for possibility and the gerund 'typing' as the noun. Use adjective 'painful' to describe discomfort. Suggestion: simplify structure to 'I might prefer typing' and use 'less painful'.
× Yeah, I have two different pieces.
✓ Yeah, I have two different devices.
'Pieces' is vague and unnatural here; 'devices' or 'computers' is the correct plural noun. Use specific countable noun that fits context. Suggestion: use 'two different devices' or 'two different computers'.
× I have a laptop that I usually use that for homework and for study,
✓ I have a laptop that I usually use for homework and studying,
Redundant 'use that for' and incorrect noun form 'study' in this context. Use 'use for homework and studying' or 'for studying' to express purpose. Suggestion: replace 'for study' with 'for studying' and remove extra 'that'.
× while, uh, I have a desktop umm, that I use maybe more for umm, for myself.
✓ while I have a desktop that I use more for personal use.
Awkward repetition and filler words create poor structure. 'More for myself' is informal; use 'more for personal use' or 'for my personal activities.' Suggestion: tighten the clause and remove fillers.
× Personal stuff like watch some serious TV or.
✓ I use it for personal stuff like watching TV or other leisure activities.
Fragment lacking a verb and ending abruptly. 'Watch' should be the gerund 'watching' after 'like.' Complete the list after 'or' or remove it. Suggestion: make it a full clause: 'like watching TV or other leisure activities.'
× I've never, I've never learned that, but umm, umm, since I was young, I practice that on my tablet and uh, on the phone.
✓ I never learned formal typing, but since I was young I have practiced it on my tablet and phone.
Tense inconsistency: 'I've never learned' then 'I practice' is incorrect. Use present perfect 'have practiced' to connect past to present. Also clarify 'that' to 'formal typing' and use 'it' as pronoun for the skill. Suggestion: use 'I never learned formal typing' and 'I have practiced it'.
× So it's kinda easy, umm, things for me and uh, I always have done that.
✓ So it's kind of an easy skill for me and I have always done it.
Awkward word order and noun use: 'easy things' is unclear. Use 'an easy skill' and correct position of 'always' with present perfect 'have always done it.' Suggestion: restructure to 'it's an easy skill for me' and use 'have always done it.'
× I don't, I do not improve my typing, I only do that every time on my phone and on my PC.
✓ I don't try to improve my typing; I just practice it all the time on my phone and PC.
'I do not improve my typing' is unnatural—use 'I don't try to improve' or 'I don't work on improving.' Also 'every time' is incorrect collocation for frequency; use 'all the time' or 'constantly.' Suggestion: say 'I don't try to improve my typing; I just practice it all the time on my phone and PC.'
× So it's kinda a normal things to me to do like writing on a paper.
✓ So it's kind of a normal thing for me, like writing on paper.
Number agreement: 'a normal things' mixes singular article with plural noun. Use 'a normal thing' or 'normal things' (without 'a'). Also 'on a paper' should be 'on paper.' Suggestion: say 'a normal thing for me, like writing on paper.'
× So it's normal for me and I do not have to improve my.
✓ So it's normal for me and I don't have to improve it.
Sentence ends with incomplete object 'my.' Needs the noun 'it' or 'my typing' to complete thought. Suggestion: finish with 'improve it' or 'improve my typing.'