Part 1
Giám khảo
What do you usually do on your birthday?
Thí sinh
Well, I usually celebrate my birthday with my close family and friends. We have an intimate gathering where we cut the cakes, exchange lovely gifts and enjoy each other's company. It is simple yet memorable celebration that I always look forward to because it allows me to create lasting memories with my loved ones.
Giám khảo
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
Thí sinh
Well, in India the 1st birthday is considered very special and is usually celebrated with a big party. When I was young, my family always organized a joyful gathering where we cut the cake and play games and invited close family and friends. It was memorable occasion filled with happiness.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. Celebrating birthdays with the party brings a lot of happiness to children. It helps them feel special and gives them beautiful memories to cherish.
Giám khảo
Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in China?
Thí sinh
Sorry, I don't know because I don't watch your knowledge about China so much.
What do you usually do on your birthday?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and relevant, but you can improve by correcting minor grammatical errors and using linking words to enhance coherence. For example, use 'a simple yet memorable celebration' and add linking words like 'because' or 'so that' to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: I usually celebrate my birthday with my close family and friends. We have a simple yet memorable celebration where we cut the cake and exchange lovely gifts. I always look forward to it because it allows me to create lasting memories with my loved ones.
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by using consistent verb tenses and adding linking words for better flow. Also, be more specific by describing the games or the atmosphere to enrich your response.
Ví dụ: In India, the first birthday is considered very special and is usually celebrated with a big party. When I was young, my family organized joyful gatherings where we cut the cake, played games like musical chairs, and invited close family and friends. It was a memorable occasion filled with happiness.
Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear but a bit brief. To improve, add linking words and more specific reasons or examples to support your opinion, making your answer more detailed and coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, definitely. Celebrating birthdays with a party brings a lot of happiness to children because it helps them feel special and loved. Moreover, it creates beautiful memories that they can cherish for a lifetime.
Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in China?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Avoid saying you don't know in a negative way. Instead, try to give a general or polite answer, or express your willingness to learn. This shows confidence and communication skills.
Ví dụ: I'm not very familiar with birthday traditions in China, but I believe that important family members like parents or elders are usually celebrated with respect and joy.
× It is simple yet memorable celebration that I always look forward to because it allows me to create lasting memories with my loved ones.
✓ It is a simple yet memorable celebration that I always look forward to because it allows me to create lasting memories with my loved ones.
The sentence is missing the indefinite article 'a' before the singular noun 'celebration'. In English, singular countable nouns require an article or determiner. Adding 'a' makes the sentence grammatically correct.
× When I was young, my family always organized a joyful gathering where we cut the cake and play games and invited close family and friends.
✓ When I was young, my family always organized a joyful gathering where we cut the cake, played games, and invited close family and friends.
The verbs 'play' and 'invited' are inconsistent in tense and form. Since the sentence is in past tense, all verbs should be in past tense. 'Play' should be changed to 'played' to match the past tense context and parallel structure.
× It was memorable occasion filled with happiness.
✓ It was a memorable occasion filled with happiness.
The singular countable noun 'occasion' requires an article. The indefinite article 'a' should be added before 'memorable occasion' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
× Sorry, I don't know because I don't watch your knowledge about China so much.
✓ Sorry, I don't know much about China.
The original sentence incorrectly uses 'watch your knowledge', which is not a correct collocation. Also, 'your knowledge' is inappropriate here. The corrected sentence simplifies the expression to 'I don't know much about China', which is clear and grammatically correct.