Part 1
Giám khảo
Where do you go to relax recently?
Thí sinh
I go to my nearby park and it is quite calm place and I would like to spend time there. Because of the greenery and people playing there, they keep me sane.
Giám khảo
Who do you usually relax with?
Thí sinh
I usually relax on my own. I have no friend to relax with so I usually relax on my own because it gives me a calm and soothing environment within myself. And I am an introvert so I recharge myself by staying alone with my own personality.
Giám khảo
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Thí sinh
Absolutely. Listening to music is very relaxing and I have been listening to music since my childhood and I get a whole loads of energy by listening to music and I get motivated by different types of music. For example, when I'm listening to party music, I like to do a lot of party. When I am listening to motivational music, I get motivated.
Giám khảo
What do you do to relax?
Thí sinh
I play video games as well as do some research on my YouTube and watch informative videos to get relaxed and sometimes when any kind of sitcom is helping me to relax.
Where do you go to relax recently?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear but can be improved by making it more natural and concise. Avoid redundancy like 'I would like to spend time there' after already stating you go there. Also, use linking words to connect ideas smoothly, for example, 'because of the greenery and the people playing there, it helps me feel calm.'
Ví dụ: Recently, I have been going to a nearby park to relax because it is a calm place. The greenery and the sight of people playing there help me feel peaceful and refreshed.
Who do you usually relax with?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer repeats the idea of relaxing alone multiple times. Try to avoid redundancy and use linking words to make your answer more coherent. Also, instead of saying 'I have no friend to relax with,' you can say 'I prefer to relax alone as I am an introvert.'
Ví dụ: I usually relax alone because I am an introvert and find solitude calming. This helps me recharge and enjoy a peaceful environment.
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by avoiding repetition and making sentences more concise. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly. Also, try to use more varied vocabulary instead of repeating 'motivated' and 'music' frequently.
Ví dụ: Absolutely, I find listening to music very relaxing. Since childhood, music has energized and inspired me. For instance, upbeat party songs encourage me to dance, while motivational tracks boost my determination.
What do you do to relax?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains grammatical errors. Try to structure your answer with a clear topic sentence and supporting details using linking words. Also, avoid vague phrases like 'any kind of sitcom is helping me to relax.'
Ví dụ: To relax, I usually play video games and watch informative videos on YouTube. Sometimes, I also enjoy watching sitcoms because they make me laugh and help me unwind.
× I go to my nearby park and it is quite calm place and I would like to spend time there.
✓ I go to my nearby park and it is quite a calm place and I would like to spend time there.
The phrase 'quite calm place' is missing the indefinite article 'a' before the singular noun 'place'. In English, singular countable nouns require an article or determiner. Adding 'a' makes the sentence grammatically correct.
× Because of the greenery and people playing there, they keep me sane.
✓ Because of the greenery and people playing there, they keep me sane.
No correction needed here as 'greenery' is uncountable and 'people' is plural, so the plural verb 'keep' is correct.
× I have no friend to relax with so I usually relax on my own because it gives me a calm and soothing environment within myself.
✓ I have no friends to relax with so I usually relax on my own because it gives me a calm and soothing environment within myself.
The word 'friend' should be plural 'friends' because 'no' can be used with plural countable nouns to indicate zero quantity. Saying 'no friend' is less common and sounds unnatural in this context.
× I usually relax on my own because it gives me a calm and soothing environment within myself.
✓ I usually relax on my own because it gives me a calm and soothing environment inside me.
The phrase 'within myself' is awkward here. The preposition 'inside' is more natural when referring to feelings or environment experienced personally.
× And I am an introvert so I recharge myself by staying alone with my own personality.
✓ And I am an introvert so I recharge myself by staying alone with my own thoughts.
The phrase 'with my own personality' is incorrect because one cannot 'stay with' their personality. It is more appropriate to say 'with my own thoughts' to express being alone and introspective.
× I have been listening to music since my childhood and I get a whole loads of energy by listening to music and I get motivated by different types of music.
✓ I have been listening to music since my childhood and I get loads of energy by listening to music and I get motivated by different types of music.
The phrase 'a whole loads of energy' is incorrect because 'loads' is plural and should not be preceded by 'a whole'. The correct phrase is 'loads of energy'.
× For example, when I'm listening to party music, I like to do a lot of party.
✓ For example, when I'm listening to party music, I like to party a lot.
The phrase 'do a lot of party' is incorrect. The verb 'party' is used without 'do' and 'a lot' should come after the verb for correct adverb placement.
× When I am listening to motivational music, I get motivated.
✓ When I am listening to motivational music, I get motivated.
No correction needed here; the sentence is grammatically correct.
× I play video games as well as do some research on my YouTube and watch informative videos to get relaxed and sometimes when any kind of sitcom is helping me to relax.
✓ I play video games as well as do some research on YouTube and watch informative videos to relax, and sometimes sitcoms help me to relax.
The original sentence is awkward and contains errors: 'my YouTube' is incorrect because YouTube is a platform, not personal property; 'to get relaxed' should be 'to relax'; 'sometimes when any kind of sitcom is helping me to relax' is ungrammatical and should be 'sometimes sitcoms help me to relax'. The corrected sentence improves clarity and grammar.