Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
I prefer handwriting because I'm the, I'm the type of person who learns, uh, learn something by writing. And when I type uh, something, I didn't get the content so clearly.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
Actually I used umm, desktop keyboard because it's so easy to use and it feels comfortable, uh, on my body. Like when I use a laptop keyboard, my album hurts because I use laptops.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
Uh, I learned how to use keyboard and type, uh, in keyboard, uh, when I was in high school, I guess, uh, we had a computer class and I learned typing back then.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
Umm, I'm a lawyer, uh, and I use, I need to type all the documents. Umm, my job is required to type accurately and quickly. And when I practice it every day, uh, I learned it. I just learned it.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more fluent and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid hesitations and repetition, correct grammar (e.g. use present simple or present continuous correctly), and add one specific reason or short example. Keep it within 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer handwriting because I learn better when I write notes by hand. For example, taking handwritten notes helps me remember key points and organize ideas more clearly than when I type.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Improve clarity and vocabulary; remove filler words and correct word choice. Use a topic sentence, a brief reason, and one precise supporting detail. Replace unclear phrases (e.g. 'album hurts') with accurate descriptions (e.g. 'my palm/wrist hurts').
Ví dụ: I usually type on a desktop keyboard because it's more comfortable and ergonomically friendly. When I use a laptop, my wrist and hands get sore after long periods, so I prefer the desktop setup.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be concise and reduce hesitations. Give a clear time reference and one brief supporting detail. Use simple past tense correctly and avoid repeating 'keyboard' unnecessarily.
Ví dụ: I learned to type when I was in high school. We had a computer class where the teacher showed us proper typing technique and we practiced regularly.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear, structured answer: topic sentence plus specific methods you use to improve. Avoid repetition and tense mistakes. Mention concrete practices (e.g. timed drills, accuracy exercises, software) and frequency.
Ví dụ: As a lawyer I improve my typing by practicing every day and using online typing programs to build speed and accuracy. I also set aside 15 minutes daily for timed drills and review errors to avoid repeating them.
× I prefer handwriting because I'm the, I'm the type of person who learns, uh, learn something by writing.
✓ I prefer handwriting because I'm the type of person who learns something by writing.
Redundant verb forms: 'learns, learn' repeats the verb with different forms. The correct relative clause is 'who learns something by writing.' Remove the extra 'learn' and fillers to make the sentence grammatical and fluent. Also remove the duplicated 'I'm the'.
× And when I type uh, something, I didn't get the content so clearly.
✓ And when I type something, I don't get the content so clearly.
Tense mismatch: the sentence contrasts a habitual action of typing with its usual result, so present simple 'don't get' is appropriate rather than past 'didn't get.' Use 'don't' for habitual or general statements.
× Actually I used umm, desktop keyboard because it's so easy to use and it feels comfortable, uh, on my body.
✓ Actually I use a desktop keyboard because it's so easy to use and it feels comfortable on my body.
Wrong tense: 'used' suggests past habit while the speaker means a current habit. Use present simple 'use.' Also article omission: 'a desktop keyboard' is required for a countable noun.
× Like when I use a laptop keyboard, my album hurts because I use laptops.
✓ Like when I use a laptop keyboard, my palm hurts because I use laptops.
Misused word: 'album' is incorrect here; likely intended 'palm' (part of the hand). Also pronoun/number consistency: 'I use laptops' is acceptable but could be 'I use a laptop' for a single occasion; keep 'laptops' if meaning multiple devices.
× Uh, I learned how to use keyboard and type, uh, in keyboard, uh, when I was in high school, I guess, uh, we had a computer class and I learned typing back then.
✓ I learned how to use a keyboard and type when I was in high school; we had a computer class and I learned typing then.
Errors: missing article 'a' before 'keyboard' and awkward repetition 'in keyboard.' Simplify by removing extra fillers and using 'then' instead of 'back then' or redundant phrasing. 'Learned typing' is acceptable, but 'learned how to type' is more natural.
× Umm, I'm a lawyer, uh, and I use, I need to type all the documents.
✓ Umm, I'm a lawyer and I need to type all the documents.
Redundancy and tense: 'I use, I need to' is redundant. Use a single clear clause: 'I need to type all the documents.' Present simple 'need' expresses current requirement.
× Umm, my job is required to type accurately and quickly.
✓ My job requires me to type accurately and quickly.
Incorrect passive structure: 'my job is required to' is ungrammatical here. Use active voice 'my job requires me to' to express obligation. This fixes word order and verb usage.
× And when I practice it every day, uh, I learned it.
✓ And when I practiced every day, I learned it.
Tense consistency: If referring to past practice that led to learning, use past tense 'practiced' and 'learned.' If referring to ongoing practice, use present: 'When I practice every day, I learn it.' Choose tense to match intended meaning.
× I just learned it.
✓ I just learned it.
This sentence is grammatical if referring to a recent past event; no correction needed. Included for completeness: keep 'I just learned it.'