Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
I prefer typing because it is much faster and convenient than handwriting. Especially when I write some long emails or texts, it's very convenient.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
I use a laptop keyboard every day because my laptop is light, light weights and easy to carry, so I can take it with me and work from different places. For example, I often type emails and do assignments at a cafe or in the library, which is much more convenient than using a.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
When I was in primary school we had a computer class every week and the teacher taught us how to tap on the keyboard and at that time we had a application to practice type on it. It's called Jinshan.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
I don't even attempt to type improve my typing, but I type on phones or laptop every day so I become more familiar with it.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but contains minor grammatical errors and slight redundancy. To improve, correct grammar (e.g., 'convenient' → 'more convenient'), avoid repeating the same idea, and add a concise supporting detail using a linking word (e.g., 'because' or 'so') to make it more natural. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer typing because it’s faster and more convenient than handwriting. For example, when I write long emails or reports, typing lets me edit quickly and use spell-check, so I work more efficiently.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer gives good reasons and an example but has grammatical mistakes, repetition ('light, light weights'), and an unfinished ending. To improve, remove repetition, fix grammar, finish the comparison, and use a linking word like 'therefore' or 'so' to connect ideas. Keep sentences concise and avoid trailing off.
Ví dụ: I use a laptop keyboard every day because my laptop is lightweight and easy to carry, so I can work in different places. For example, I often type emails and do assignments at a café or in the library, which is much more convenient than using a desktop computer.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: The content is specific and relevant, but there are grammar and word-choice issues ('a application', 'practice type'). To improve, use correct articles and verb forms, include a linking phrase to structure the answer, and keep it to 2–3 clear sentences. Mentioning a brief result or memory adds naturalness.
Ví dụ: I learned to type in primary school when we had a weekly computer class, and the teacher showed us proper finger placement. We practised with an application called Jinshan, which helped me improve my accuracy early on.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: The idea is understandable but the phrasing is awkward and contains errors ('I don't even attempt to type improve my typing'). To improve, rephrase positively, correct grammar, and add a specific method or frequency. Use linking words like 'however' or 'but' appropriately and give an example of practice to show development.
Ví dụ: I don't do formal typing lessons, but I practise daily by typing messages and assignments on my phone and laptop, which has gradually improved my speed and accuracy.
× I prefer typing because it is much faster and convenient than handwriting.
✓ I prefer typing because it is much faster and more convenient than handwriting.
The sentence compares two qualities (faster and convenient). When comparing, parallel adjective forms are required; use 'more convenient' to match 'faster'. Use of the comparative 'more' with the adjective 'convenient' fixes the parallelism and correctness.
× Especially when I write some long emails or texts, it's very convenient.
✓ Especially when I write long emails or texts, it is very convenient.
Remove the unnecessary determiner 'some' for natural phrasing and ensure subject-verb agreement: 'it is' instead of contraction is acceptable but not required. The main issue was awkward wording; simplifying to 'when I write long emails or texts, it is very convenient' makes the sentence grammatically correct and natural.
× I use a laptop keyboard every day because my laptop is light, light weights and easy to carry, so I can take it with me and work from different places.
✓ I use a laptop keyboard every day because my laptop is light, lightweight and easy to carry, so I can take it with me and work from different places.
'Light weights' is incorrect: 'weight' is a noun; the intended adjective is 'lightweight' (singular adjective). Use the adjective 'lightweight' to describe the laptop properly. This fixes the singular/plural and word-choice issue.
× For example, I often type emails and do assignments at a cafe or in the library, which is much more convenient than using a.
✓ For example, I often type emails and do assignments at a cafe or in the library, which is much more convenient than using a desktop.
The sentence ends abruptly with 'using a.' It lacks the object; complete the comparison by specifying 'desktop' (contrasting with laptop mentioned earlier). This fixes the sentence structure error and completes the comparison.
× When I was in primary school we had a computer class every week and the teacher taught us how to tap on the keyboard and at that time we had a application to practice type on it.
✓ When I was in primary school we had a computer class every week and the teacher taught us how to tap on the keyboard, and at that time we had an application to practice typing on.
Multiple issues: article error 'a application' should be 'an application' (article rule), and verb form 'practice type' should be 'practice typing' (gerund after 'practice'). I corrected to 'practice typing on' and added a comma to separate clauses. This aligns tense (past) and correct verb form.
× It's called Jinshan.
✓ It was called Jinshan.
Because the context refers to a past classroom tool ('at that time'), the verb should be past tense 'was' rather than present 'is.' This matches the past-tense narrative. If Jinshan still exists, 'was called' is appropriate for that past context.
× I don't even attempt to type improve my typing, but I type on phones or laptop every day so I become more familiar with it.
✓ I don't really try to improve my typing, but I type on my phone or laptop every day, so I have become more familiar with it.
Original has word order and collocation errors: 'attempt to type improve' is incorrect; use 'try to improve' or 'attempt to improve.' Also 'phones or laptop' needs consistent singular/plural and possessive: 'my phone or laptop.' Tense should be present perfect 'have become' to show a result of repeated actions up to now. Added commas for clarity.