Part 1
Giám khảo
How often do you watch movies?
Thí sinh
I am living in a hostel right now. Whenever I get my semester breaks or any holidays, I go home and watch a lot of movies. I spend my entire day scrolling on Netflix to find the perfect movie. But once I do it's like a chain. After I've watched a good movie, I go down and find more like that and keep watching till my eyes give up.
Giám khảo
What kinds of movies do you usually watch?
Thí sinh
There are various genres of movies that I love, one of which is mystery, crime, thriller. I keep guessing who is the villain or the killer right till the end and movies that you know completely blow your expectations and the willing turns to be somebody else. That is when I declare a movie successful because I can always predict.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the cinema or watching at home?
Thí sinh
If the film is a magnum opus like Baahubali, I'd definitely go going to the cinemas, but then if not, I would love watching at home because I would watch 2 films in the time of 1, skipping and jumping according to my pace and taste. And if I don't like a particular movie, I won't think twice to switch to a different movie. So I think watching at home would be my preference.
Giám khảo
Is it useful to watch movies in other languages?
Thí sinh
Of course it is. It helps you learn a new language, get a grasp of what is happening and you also get a whole different point of view as what is happening in the other film industry. If I'm a Telugu person, Portugal, Malayalam movie, I would obviously be smitten and mind blown by the new twists and turns and apart from that it will also help me get a grip on the new language.
How often do you watch movies?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is quite detailed and natural, but it is a bit long and slightly redundant. Try to keep your response within 4-5 sentences and avoid repeating similar ideas. Also, start with a clear topic sentence directly answering the question, then add supporting details with linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: I usually watch movies during my semester breaks or holidays when I go home. I spend a lot of time browsing Netflix to find interesting films. Once I find a good movie, I often watch several similar ones in a row until I get tired.
What kinds of movies do you usually watch?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer shows enthusiasm but lacks clarity and has some grammatical errors. Try to organize your ideas more clearly, use linking words, and avoid vague phrases. Also, be careful with sentence structure to make your points easier to understand.
Ví dụ: I usually enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller movies because I like guessing who the villain is until the very end. I find movies most successful when they surprise me by revealing an unexpected culprit.
Do you prefer the cinema or watching at home?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but some sentences are a bit long and could be simplified for better clarity. Also, avoid repeating words like "go going." Use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: I prefer going to the cinema for big films like Baahubali because of the experience. However, I usually watch movies at home since I can watch two films in the time of one by skipping parts I don't like. Therefore, watching at home is my preference.
Is it useful to watch movies in other languages?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question well but could be more concise and better organized. Avoid vague expressions like "mind blown" and clarify your examples. Use linking words to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, watching movies in other languages is useful because it helps you learn the language and understand different cultures. For example, as a Telugu speaker, watching Portuguese or Malayalam films exposes me to new storytelling styles and helps me improve my language skills.
× I am living in a hostel right now.
✓ I live in a hostel right now.
The present continuous tense 'am living' is generally used for temporary actions happening at the moment of speaking. However, living in a hostel is a more permanent or habitual state, so the simple present tense 'live' is more appropriate here.
× If the film is a magnum opus like Baahubali, I'd definitely go going to the cinemas,
✓ If the film is a magnum opus like Baahubali, I'd definitely go to the cinemas,
The phrase 'go going' is incorrect because 'go' is already a verb indicating movement. Adding 'going' after 'go' is redundant and grammatically incorrect. The correct form is 'go to the cinemas'.
× If I'm a Telugu person, Portugal, Malayalam movie, I would obviously be smitten and mind blown by the new twists and turns and apart from that it will also help me get a grip on the new language.
✓ If I'm a Telugu person, watching Portuguese or Malayalam movies, I would obviously be smitten and mind blown by the new twists and turns, and apart from that, it will also help me get a grip on the new language.
The original sentence lacks proper prepositions and conjunctions to connect ideas clearly. 'Portugal, Malayalam movie' is unclear; it should be 'watching Portuguese or Malayalam movies' to specify the action and correct the preposition usage. Also, commas are added for clarity.