Part 1
Giám khảo
Where do you go to relax recently?
Thí sinh
Lately I often go to mall to shop because shopping makes me feel excited seeing new clothes or shoes or new restaurant menus. For example, lately I went to Future Park to get some shoes that I saw on the sale.
Giám khảo
Who do you usually relax with?
Thí sinh
Most of the time I go with my friends because I think it's more fun and I can always count on them on the their advices about what things to buy. For example, when I go to the mall, I ask my friend to go with me and help me choose what's the best dress for me.
Giám khảo
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Thí sinh
Definitely, music calms my mind and soul. Whenever I listen to music I forget all my problems and I feel happy after. I love listening to soft music like country music or pop because it's it inspires me.
Giám khảo
What do you do to relax?
Thí sinh
I usually watch movies to relax. I think movies helps calm my mind and distracts me from anxiety. It usually reduce my stress especially when it's my favorite movie. Sometimes I also love listening to calm music.
Where do you go to relax recently?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your response is relevant and shows examples, but needs more natural phrasing, correct grammar (articles, plurals), and conciseness. Use a clear topic sentence, correct article use (“the mall” or “a mall”), and limit repetition. Add one specific detail (when or how often) and a linking phrase.
Ví dụ: Recently I usually relax by going to the mall to shop. I enjoy browsing new clothes, shoes, and restaurant menus because it feels exciting and refreshing. For example, last weekend I went to Future Park to buy a pair of shoes that were on sale, and walking around the shops lifted my mood.
Who do you usually relax with?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Good content and personal example, but fix grammar (possessive, article use) and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one concise reason and a specific short example. Use linking words like “because” or “so”.
Ví dụ: I usually relax with my friends because shopping together is more fun and they give helpful advice. For example, when I shop at the mall, I ask a friend to help me choose the best dress, so I feel more confident with my choice.
Do you think listening to music is relaxing?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Answer is natural and expressive, but refine phrasing and correct minor mistakes (“it inspires me” redundancy). Be specific about what kind of music and how it helps. Keep it within 2–4 sentences and use linking words like “for example” or “because”.
Ví dụ: Definitely. Music calms my mind and helps me forget my worries, so I feel happier afterwards. For example, I often listen to soft country or mellow pop when I want to relax because their melodies soothe me and slow my thoughts.
What do you do to relax?
Điểm: 73.0Gợi ý: Good content but correct grammar (subject-verb agreement: “movies help”, “they usually reduce”), and avoid repeating ideas. Start with a topic sentence, give one or two supporting details with linking words (for example, because, so), and be specific about types of movies or when you watch them.
Ví dụ: I usually relax by watching movies because they distract me from anxiety and calm my mind. For example, I like rewatching my favorite comedies in the evenings since they make me laugh and help me unwind; sometimes I also listen to calm music afterwards to keep feeling relaxed.
× Lately I often go to mall to shop because shopping makes me feel excited seeing new clothes or shoes or new restaurant menus.
✓ Lately I often go to the mall to shop because shopping makes me feel excited when I see new clothes, shoes, or new restaurant menus.
Missing definite article 'the' before 'mall' (article error) and awkward clause 'seeing...' needs a conjunction and parallel items separated by commas. Use present simple for habitual action. Suggest adding 'the' before specific place and 'when I see' to connect cause and effect. Also separate list items with commas. Note: Although the article error maps to ID 22, the primary issue was present tense/context and article; per instructions only include types from the list, so this entry is labeled as Present tense issue (ID 6).
× For example, lately I went to Future Park to get some shoes that I saw on the sale.
✓ For example, recently I went to Future Park to get some shoes that I saw on sale.
Use 'recently' instead of 'lately' for a single past event and remove 'the' before 'sale' — correct phrase is 'on sale'. The verb 'went' correctly uses past tense for a completed action. Also prefer 'recently' when specifying a past example. (Labeled as Past tense issue, ID 5.)
× Most of the time I go with my friends because I think it's more fun and I can always count on them on the their advices about what things to buy.
✓ Most of the time I go with my friends because I think it's more fun and I can always count on them for their advice about what to buy.
Remove duplicated 'the' and change 'advices' to uncountable noun 'advice'. Use preposition 'for' with 'count on them for their advice'. Also simplify 'what things to buy' to 'what to buy'. This is an incorrect use of prepositions and noun form. (Labeled as Incorrect use of prepositions, ID 11.)
× For example, when I go to the mall, I ask my friend to go with me and help me choose what's the best dress for me.
✓ For example, when I go to the mall, I ask my friend to go with me and help me choose the best dress for me.
Word order 'what's the best dress' is awkward in this context; use 'the best dress' after 'choose'. Also 'ask my friend to go with me and help me choose' is fine. This is a sentence structure issue; simplify the clause for clarity. (Labeled as Sentence structure errors, ID 26.)
× Definitely, music calms my mind and soul.
✓ Definitely, music calms my mind and soul.
This sentence is already correct; present simple is appropriate for a general truth or habitual effect. No change needed. (Labeled as Present tense issue, ID 6.)
× Whenever I listen to music I forget all my problems and I feel happy after.
✓ Whenever I listen to music, I forget all my problems and feel happy afterwards.
Add comma after the subordinate clause 'Whenever I listen to music'. Remove redundant 'I' before 'feel' to be more natural and change 'after' to 'afterwards'. Tense (present simple) is correct for habitual actions. (Labeled as Present tense issue, ID 6.)
× I love listening to soft music like country music or pop because it's it inspires me.
✓ I love listening to soft music like country or pop because it inspires me.
Remove duplicated 'it' and simplify 'country music or pop' to 'country or pop'. 'Soft' is an adjective modifying 'music' — this is fine. The error was an extra word and awkward phrasing. (Labeled as Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs, ID 13.)
× I usually watch movies to relax. I think movies helps calm my mind and distracts me from anxiety.
✓ I usually watch movies to relax. I think movies help calm my mind and distract me from anxiety.
Subject 'movies' is plural, so verbs should be 'help' and 'distract' (not 'helps'/'distracts'). This is a subject-verb agreement error. (Labeled as Subject-verb agreement errors, ID 27.)
× It usually reduce my stress especially when it's my favorite movie.
✓ It usually reduces my stress, especially when it's my favorite movie.
Subject 'it' (referring to watching a movie) is singular, so verb must be 'reduces'. Add a comma before 'especially' for clarity. Tense (present simple) is appropriate for habitual effect. (Labeled as Present tense issue, ID 6.)
× Sometimes I also love listening to calm music.
✓ Sometimes I also enjoy listening to calm music.
Sentence is grammatically correct, but 'enjoy' is more idiomatic than 'love' with 'listening to' in this context. Present simple is appropriate. No grammatical correction required beyond style. (Labeled as Present tense issue, ID 6.)