Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at remembering numbers?
Thí sinh
Umm, I think yes, because I can always remember the, uh, a long, uh, telephone number or my, uh, student card number. So I think I am good at and I have a good account, I have good command of remembering them.
Giám khảo
Will you use numbers in your future work?
Thí sinh
Maybe not, because my future planning, umm, I will choose it. My fu future planning is that I will as a uh, happy hostel again and I need to communicate with a lot of customers. So I think umm, I will sell them to use those numbers.
Giám khảo
Did you enjoy studying math as a child?
Thí sinh
I'm actually not because umm, I'm very painful at learning math and this is not a subject which I am very very good at it. I prefer to learn other umm subjects like Chinese and English.
Giám khảo
Which numbers are important to you?
Thí sinh
Umm, when it comes to the, uh, this topic, uh, the first popped into my mind is my birthday and my family's birthday 318. It means March the 18th and also my family is very important.
Are you good at remembering numbers?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat repetitive and contains many hesitations and filler words, which affects the natural flow. Try to be more concise and clear, directly stating your ability and giving specific examples without redundancy. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I am good at remembering numbers. For example, I can easily recall long telephone numbers and my student card number, which shows I have a strong memory for numerical information.
Will you use numbers in your future work?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Your answer is unclear and contains many hesitations and incomplete sentences, which makes it difficult to understand. Try to organize your thoughts before speaking, use clear sentences, and avoid filler words. Also, directly answer the question and provide reasons or examples to support your answer.
Ví dụ: I don't think I will use numbers much in my future work because I plan to work in hospitality, where communication with customers is more important than handling numbers.
Did you enjoy studying math as a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Avoid using 'painful' to describe difficulty; instead, say 'I found it difficult.' Also, try to use linking words to connect your ideas and provide a clear reason or preference.
Ví dụ: I didn't enjoy studying math as a child because I found it difficult. Instead, I preferred subjects like Chinese and English, which I found more interesting and easier to learn.
Which numbers are important to you?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be more fluent and detailed. Avoid filler words and explain why these numbers are important to you. Use linking words to make your answer coherent.
Ví dụ: The numbers that are important to me are my birthday and my family's birthdays, such as March 18th. These dates are special because they remind me of my loved ones and family celebrations.
× I can always remember the, uh, a long, uh, telephone number or my, uh, student card number.
✓ I can always remember a long telephone number or my student card number.
The phrase 'the, uh, a long, uh, telephone number' contains redundant articles 'the' and 'a' before 'long telephone number'. Only one article is needed. Removing 'the' corrects the singular noun phrase.
× So I think I am good at and I have a good account, I have good command of remembering them.
✓ So I think I am good at it and I have a good command of remembering them.
The phrase 'good at and I have a good account' is incomplete and unclear. 'Good at it' is the correct expression to indicate skill. Also, 'good account' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'good command' meaning proficiency.
× Maybe not, because my future planning, umm, I will choose it.
✓ Maybe not, because in my future plans, I will choose something else.
The phrase 'my future planning, umm, I will choose it' is awkward and unclear. 'Future planning' should be 'future plans' and 'I will choose it' needs clarification. The correction improves clarity and tense usage.
× My fu future planning is that I will as a uh, happy hostel again and I need to communicate with a lot of customers.
✓ My future plan is that I will work as a hostel receptionist again and I need to communicate with a lot of customers.
The phrase 'I will as a uh, happy hostel again' is incomplete and unclear. It likely means 'I will work as a hostel receptionist again'. Correcting the verb and noun clarifies the sentence and fits future tense.
× So I think umm, I will sell them to use those numbers.
✓ So I think, umm, I will use those numbers to sell things.
The original sentence 'I will sell them to use those numbers' is confusing and grammatically incorrect. The corrected sentence clarifies the intended meaning and corrects verb usage.
× I'm actually not because umm, I'm very painful at learning math and this is not a subject which I am very very good at it.
✓ I'm actually not, because umm, I'm very bad at learning math and this is not a subject which I am very good at.
The phrase 'I'm very painful at learning math' is incorrect; 'painful' describes feelings caused to others, not ability. The correct adjective is 'bad'. Also, 'which I am very very good at it' is redundant; 'it' should be omitted.
× I prefer to learn other umm subjects like Chinese and English.
✓ I prefer to learn other subjects like Chinese and English.
The phrase 'other umm subjects' is acceptable but 'umm' is a filler and should be omitted for clarity. No plural error here, but removing filler improves sentence quality.
× the first popped into my mind is my birthday and my family's birthday 318.
✓ The first thing that popped into my mind is my birthday and my family's birthday, 318.
Adding 'thing that' clarifies the subject. Also, a comma before '318' improves readability. No plural error but sentence structure improved.
× It means March the 18th and also my family is very important.
✓ It means March the 18th, and also, my family is very important to me.
Adding 'to me' clarifies the importance. Commas improve sentence flow. Preposition 'to' is necessary to express importance.