Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like drawing?
Thí sinh
Although I am not particularly skilled at brewing and found it challenging as a mandatory subject in high school, I deeply respect accomplished artists who skillfully convey meaningful messages to their work.
Giám khảo
Do you like to go to the gallery?
Thí sinh
Actually, rarely do I have free time to pay a visit to an exhibition due to the busy schedules of a fast-paced employee's life. However, I have recently visited the Hockey City Museum of Artifice to witness many groups of art. Indeed, witnessing these creations encourages us to think ourselves.
Giám khảo
Do you want to learn more about art?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. It is often said that a picture is worth 1000 words. To be specific, many words of art contain valuable information about the artist and the stories behind their reactions, offering educational insights and shedding light on historical events.
Giám khảo
Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
When I was a child, I used to learn how to draw as a mandatory subject in high school. However, I spend more time on main subjects like mass, physics and literature, which allowed me to spend class time on art. I hope that in the future I will have more time to pursue the creative.
Do you like drawing?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời cần rõ ràng, trực tiếp trả lời câu hỏi và tránh lỗi từ vựng/ý không phù hợp (ví dụ 'brewing' sai ngữ cảnh). Nên bắt đầu bằng một câu chủ đề ngắn gọn (Yes/No + reason), tiếp đó cung cấp một hoặc hai chi tiết bổ sung liên quan tới kinh nghiệm cá nhân hoặc cảm nhận. Tránh câu quá dài, sai ngữ pháp và dùng từ không đúng (ví dụ: 'to their work'→'through their work'), đồng thời giữ tối đa 4 câu.
Ví dụ: I like art, but I'm not very good at drawing myself. I struggled with it when it was a required subject in school, so I mostly admire professional artists. Their ability to express ideas through their work inspires me to learn more.
Do you like to go to the gallery?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời đã trực tiếp trả lời nhưng cần rõ ràng, mạch lạc hơn và sửa lỗi từ/cụm từ không tự nhiên ('Hockey City Museum of Artifice' có thể là tên giả; 'encourages us to think ourselves' sai ngữ pháp). Bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề (Yes/No + frequency), rồi nêu một ví dụ ngắn gọn về lần ghé thăm và cảm nhận cụ thể. Dùng liên từ hợp lý để kết nối ý.
Ví dụ: I don't visit galleries very often because I have a busy work schedule. However, I recently went to a local art museum and saw several interesting exhibitions. Seeing those works made me reflect on different perspectives and inspired new ideas.
Do you want to learn more about art?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Trả lời rõ ràng và hợp lý nhưng cần tránh cụm từ mơ hồ ('many words of art', 'stories behind their reactions'). Nên diễn đạt cụ thể hơn về điều bạn muốn học (kỹ thuật, lịch sử nghệ thuật, nguồn cảm hứng) và cho ví dụ thực tế. Dùng 2–3 câu, mỗi câu rõ chức năng (chủ đề → chi tiết).
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to learn more about art, especially art history and painting techniques. For example, understanding the historical context of a painting helps me appreciate its meaning, and learning basic drawing techniques would improve my own skills.
Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời có nhiều mâu thuẫn về thời gian (child vs high school) và lỗi từ vựng ('mass' không chính xác), ngữ pháp (thời thì) và cấu trúc lủng củng. Nên sửa lại để rõ ràng: mô tả ngắn việc học lúc nhỏ/ở trường, giải thích lý do không theo đuổi, và kết luận về dự định tương lai. Giữ tối đa 3 câu, dùng thì quá khứ cho trải nghiệm và thì hiện tại/tuơng lai cho dự định.
Ví dụ: Yes, I learned basic drawing at school when I was a child, since art classes were part of the curriculum. However, I focused more on core subjects like maths, physics and literature, so I didn't practise much. I hope to find time in the future to develop my creative skills.
× Although I am not particularly skilled at brewing and found it challenging as a mandatory subject in high school, I deeply respect accomplished artists who skillfully convey meaningful messages to their work.
✓ Although I am not particularly skilled at drawing and found it challenging as a mandatory subject in high school, I deeply respect accomplished artists who skillfully convey meaningful messages through their work.
Original uses 'brewing' instead of 'drawing' (likely wrong word) and 'to their work' should be 'through their work' to indicate the medium by which artists convey messages. Use 'through' to show means; also change 'to the work' to 'their work' for correct reference. 'brewing' có vẻ là từ sai ngữ cảnh; 'through' được dùng để chỉ phương tiện truyền đạt, và 'their work' là đại từ sở hữu phù hợp.
× Actually, rarely do I have free time to pay a visit to an exhibition due to the busy schedules of a fast-paced employee's life.
✓ Actually, I rarely have free time to visit an exhibition due to the busy schedule of a fast-paced employee's life.
'Rarely' should be placed after the subject for a natural negative frequency sentence in this context ('I rarely have...'). 'Pay a visit to' is wordy; 'visit' is more natural. Use 'schedule' singular to refer to the general life of an employee, and place 'actually' at the start or after subject. 'Rarely' nên đứng sau chủ ngữ để vị trí trạng từ phù hợp; dùng 'visit' tự nhiên hơn; 'schedule' số ít phù hợp khi nói chung.
× However, I have recently visited the Hockey City Museum of Artifice to witness many groups of art.
✓ However, I recently visited the Hockey City Museum of Art to see many different works of art.
'Museum of Artifice' is likely incorrect name; 'Museum of Art' is standard. 'Have recently visited' is acceptable, but 'recently visited' fits simple past narrative. 'Groups of art' is unnatural; use 'works of art' or 'different works'. Use 'see' instead of 'witness' for viewing art. 'Cấu trúc "groups of art" không tự nhiên; dùng "works of art"; dùng thì quá khứ đơn "recently visited" phù hợp khi kể kinh nghiệm.'
× Indeed, witnessing these creations encourages us to think ourselves.
✓ Indeed, seeing these creations encourages us to reflect on ourselves.
'Think ourselves' is ungrammatical. Use 'reflect on ourselves' or 'think about ourselves' to express introspection. Also 'witnessing' is formal; 'seeing' is more natural here. '"think ourselves" không đúng ngữ pháp; cần dùng 'reflect on ourselves' hoặc 'think about ourselves' để diễn đạt suy ngẫm.'
× It is often said that a picture is worth 1000 words.
✓ It is often said that a picture is worth 1,000 words.
Number formatting: add comma for clarity in English; otherwise sentence is grammatically fine. No change in pronouns needed, but ensure conventional formatting of numbers. Cần định dạng số cho phù hợp tiếng Anh (1,000).
× To be specific, many words of art contain valuable information about the artist and the stories behind their reactions, offering educational insights and shedding light on historical events.
✓ To be specific, many works of art contain valuable information about the artist and the stories behind their creations, offering educational insights and shedding light on historical events.
'Words of art' is incorrect; use 'works of art'. 'Stories behind their reactions' is unclear; 'stories behind their creations' or 'the artist's experiences' is clearer. Use 'creations' to refer to artworks. '"words of art" sai; dùng "works of art"; 'reactions' gây mơ hồ, 'creations' rõ nghĩa hơn.'
× When I was a child, I used to learn how to draw as a mandatory subject in high school.
✓ When I was a child, I used to learn how to draw at school as part of the curriculum.
The original mixes 'child' and 'high school' inconsistently. If referring to childhood schooling, say 'at school' or 'in elementary/high school'. 'Used to learn how to draw' is acceptable but clarify the school level. Use 'as part of the curriculum' for clearer meaning. Cần nhất quán giữa 'child' và 'high school'; dùng 'at school' hoặc chỉ rõ cấp học; dùng 'as part of the curriculum' rõ nghĩa hơn.
× However, I spend more time on main subjects like mass, physics and literature, which allowed me to spend class time on art.
✓ However, I spent more time on core subjects like math, physics, and literature, which meant I had less class time for art.
Tense inconsistency: 'spend' (present) with 'allowed' (past) is wrong. Use past tense consistently: 'spent' and 'meant I had'. 'Mass' is likely a typo for 'math'. Also clarify meaning: spending time on core subjects reduced time for art. Cần nhất quán về thời quá khứ; sửa 'mass' thành 'math'; diễn đạt rõ rằng học các môn chính làm giảm thời gian cho môn nghệ thuật.
× I hope that in the future I will have more time to pursue the creative.
✓ I hope that in the future I will have more time to pursue creative activities.
'Pursue the creative' is ungrammatical; use 'pursue creative activities' or 'pursue creativity'. The future tense 'will have' is fine. Use a noun phrase after 'pursue'. '"pursue the creative" không đúng; cần danh từ như "creative activities" hoặc "creativity".'