Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Thí sinh
I prefer writing down on a notebook with a pen as it will help me to remember for a longer duration. For instance, when I make a grocery list on a pen on on a paper, uh, there is less less probability that I'll forget an item than typing.
Giám khảo
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Thí sinh
I don't do typing on daily basis, but uh, once or twice a week I make my study documents and on my laptop, uh, and I feel that it, uh, typing on my laptop is more convenient and also.
Giám khảo
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Thí sinh
I learned to type in my 6th or 7th grade because keyboarding was part of our school curriculum. Besides typing, we were also taught basic computer topics such as Java and other introductory program programming concepts, which help me become more comfortable with computers.
Giám khảo
How do you improve your typing?
Thí sinh
I still feel I'm very slow at typing so I plan to improve it by playing online games like Type Racer. It's a wonderful game where you get a short focus sections and you by playing this you can improve not only improve your speed but also your accuracy of typing.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct minor errors; start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition and fillers, and add one specific supporting reason with a linking word. Also correct phrasing (‘on a notebook’ → ‘in a notebook’) and reduce hesitation.
Ví dụ: I prefer handwriting in a notebook because writing things down helps me remember them longer. For example, when I make a grocery list on paper, I rarely forget items, whereas I'd sometimes overlook things when typing.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence then one clear supporting detail. Remove fillers like ‘uh’ and finish the thought. Use linking words to show frequency and reason.
Ví dụ: I don't type every day; I usually type on my laptop once or twice a week to prepare study documents. Because it's portable and convenient, the laptop keyboard suits my needs better than a desktop.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: This answer is mostly clear and well structured but shorten and correct small errors (e.g. ‘6th or 7th grade’ → choose one or say ‘around’). Avoid repetition (‘program programming’) and link the extra detail succinctly.
Ví dụ: I learned to type around sixth grade because keyboarding was part of our curriculum. We also studied basic computer topics like Java, which made me more comfortable using computers.
How do you improve your typing?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: State the plan clearly, remove redundancy, and give one specific example of how the activity helps. Fix grammar (e.g. ‘short focus sections’ → ‘short passages’) and avoid repetition (‘improve’ twice).
Ví dụ: I plan to improve my slow typing by practicing on online games like TypeRacer, which provide short passages that train both speed and accuracy. By playing regularly I expect my words-per-minute and precision to increase.
× I prefer writing down on a notebook with a pen as it will help me to remember for a longer duration.
✓ I prefer writing in a notebook with a pen because it helps me remember for a longer time.
Use of prepositions: 'writing down on a notebook' is incorrect; 'write in a notebook' or 'write on a piece of paper' are correct. 'For a longer duration' is awkward in conversational English; 'for a longer time' or 'longer' is more natural. Also change 'it will help me to remember' to present tense 'it helps me remember' to match general preference context.
× For instance, when I make a grocery list on a pen on on a paper, uh, there is less less probability that I'll forget an item than typing.
✓ For instance, when I make a grocery list on paper with a pen, there is less chance that I'll forget an item than when typing.
Prepositions and word order: 'make a grocery list on a pen on on a paper' is incorrect. Use 'make a list on paper with a pen'. 'Less less probability' is redundant; use 'less chance' or 'a lower probability'. Add 'when' before 'typing' for a correct comparison structure.
× I don't do typing on daily basis, but uh, once or twice a week I make my study documents and on my laptop, uh, and I feel that it, uh, typing on my laptop is more convenient and also.
✓ I don't type on a daily basis, but once or twice a week I prepare my study documents on my laptop, and I feel that typing on my laptop is more convenient.
Use of gerund/verb forms: 'do typing' is unnatural; use the verb 'type'. Add the article in 'on a daily basis'. 'Make my study documents and on my laptop' has word order problems; use 'prepare my study documents on my laptop'. Remove redundant fillers and trailing 'and also' to complete the sentence.
× I learned to type in my 6th or 7th grade because keyboarding was part of our school curriculum.
✓ I learned to type in sixth or seventh grade because keyboarding was part of our school curriculum.
Tense is acceptable but number format and article use: use 'sixth or seventh grade' rather than '6th or 7th grade' in formal speech. No major tense error; corrected for style and clarity.
× Besides typing, we were also taught basic computer topics such as Java and other introductory program programming concepts, which help me become more comfortable with computers.
✓ Besides typing, we were also taught basic computer topics such as Java and other introductory programming concepts, which helped me become more comfortable with computers.
Agreement and word choice: 'program programming' is a typo; use 'programming'. Also the clause should match past narrative 'were taught' so change 'help' to past 'helped'. This corrects tense consistency and fixes the redundant word.
× I still feel I'm very slow at typing so I plan to improve it by playing online games like Type Racer.
✓ I still feel I'm very slow at typing, so I plan to improve it by playing online games like TypeRacer.
Minor punctuation and proper noun: add a comma before 'so' to join clauses. 'Type Racer' is a proper name often written 'TypeRacer' or 'TypeRacer'; keep consistent. The gerund use 'playing' is correct.
× It's a wonderful game where you get a short focus sections and you by playing this you can improve not only improve your speed but also your accuracy of typing.
✓ It's a wonderful game where you get short focused sections, and by playing it you can improve not only your speed but also your typing accuracy.
Sentence structure and word choice: 'a short focus sections' mixes singular/plural and word form; use 'short focused sections'. 'You by playing this you can improve not only improve' is redundant and ungrammatical; rephrase to 'by playing it you can improve not only your speed but also your typing accuracy.' This fixes agreement, removes redundancy, and clarifies meaning.