Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
Thí sinh
Well, actually I would say I have several ones, but, uh, I want to talk about my best friend that I've known since my childhood and, uh, we've been friends together for, uh, five years and then it, she always support me and they give me change to.
Giám khảo
What do you usually do with your friends?
Thí sinh
Well, actually we don't do not especially things, but uh, I always invited her to my home, umm, in order to watch some uh, funny film together. In this, uh, share some emotional and laughing, we always try to making something new like breakfast.
Giám khảo
Where do you often meet each other?
Thí sinh
I would say first way we make a plan, then we meet with each other. Uh, it can be hard, hurtful because of, uh, without making plans and uh, without, like, uh, discussing and uh, also we met at home.
Giám khảo
Do you often go out with your friends?
Thí sinh
As I said before, I have several friends, umm, where I can, uh, meet together and uh, we frequently go out, uh, with my friend at the weekend no more because I was so busy, uh, for my exam and uh.
Giám khảo
How important are friends to you?
Thí sinh
It had strongly impact on me because I really appreciate my friends because no one can feel my feelings as my best friends be uh, need to appreciate on time. Umm because I can't hear umm.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
Thí sinh
I would say uh, with a group of friends escape my debut routine as far as uh umm, or spend time with Afro 1 friend can be a bit uh, weird and uh, boring. But of group of friends we can share emotional and uh.
Giám khảo
Would you invite friends to your home?
Thí sinh
As I mentioned before, I invited my only my closest friend because I didn't don't really, umm, really on them because umm, if I, if I boring boring, I will, uh, invite my old friends.
Giám khảo
Is there a difference between where you meet friends now and where you used to meet them in the past?
Thí sinh
We used to meet at her home, but nowadays he moved on so that we first we make a plan where we have to meet and uh, we should meet her on this time because, uh, if we don't make a plan, we might lose or might happen.
Giám khảo
Why are some places suitable for meeting while others are not?
Thí sinh
Because some places probably make me feel comfortable when I meet my with my friends, but while others believe that some places are uncomfortable and effects with their mood.
Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Be concise and directly state the relationship and duration, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid hesitations and incorrect grammar (e.g., use consistent pronouns and correct tense). Use linking words like "and" or "because" to connect ideas coherently.
Ví dụ: Yes. I have a best friend I have known since childhood; we have been close for about fifteen years. She has always supported me emotionally and helped me through difficult times, which is why our friendship is so important to me.
What do you usually do with your friends?
Điểm: 44.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence about common activities, then give specific examples. Use correct verb forms and clearer linking words (e.g., "for example", "also"). Avoid double negatives and filler words.
Ví dụ: Usually we hang out at my home to watch comedies together. For example, we often cook a new breakfast recipe and talk about our week, which helps us relax and laugh together.
Where do you often meet each other?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer about typical meeting places, then explain briefly why. Use clear sentences and avoid vague phrases and fillers. Use linking words like "usually" and "because" to clarify reasons.
Ví dụ: We usually plan meetings in advance and meet either at my home or at a café. Planning is important because it ensures everyone is free and prevents last-minute cancellations.
Do you often go out with your friends?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Answer directly whether you go out often, then give a reason and a time frame. Reduce hesitations and use correct tense and clearer phrasing (e.g., "on weekends" "recently").
Ví dụ: We often go out on weekends, but recently I have been busy preparing for exams so I go out less than before.
How important are friends to you?
Điểm: 38.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear, concise opinion about importance and support it with one or two specific reasons. Use correct tense and avoid unclear fragments. Use linking words like "because" and "for example".
Ví dụ: Friends are very important to me because they understand my feelings and support me during difficult times. For example, my best friend helped me stay calm and focused during exam periods.
Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
Điểm: 39.0Gợi ý: State your preference clearly, then give specific reasons and an example. Avoid unclear words and filler noises. Use linking words like "because" and "for instance" to organize your answer.
Ví dụ: I prefer spending time with a group of friends because it breaks the routine and we can share different ideas and jokes. For instance, at group gatherings we try new activities like board games or cooking together.
Would you invite friends to your home?
Điểm: 36.0Gợi ý: Give a direct yes/no answer followed by a clear reason and one supporting detail. Correct grammar (use "invite" tense correctly) and remove repetitions. Use linking words like "because" and "so".
Ví dụ: Yes, I invite only my closest friends to my home because I prefer a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. If I'm feeling bored I might also invite some old friends for a small get-together.
Is there a difference between where you meet friends now and where you used to meet them in the past?
Điểm: 41.0Gợi ý: Answer clearly about the change, specify locations and reason for change, and use correct pronouns. Keep to two or three sentences and use linking words like "but" and "because".
Ví dụ: Yes. We used to meet at her house, but now she has moved away, so we make plans to meet at cafés or public places. This helps us coordinate times and avoid confusion.
Why are some places suitable for meeting while others are not?
Điểm: 44.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, general reason and then one specific example. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., "comfortable", "noisy") and a linking word like "for example" to illustrate your point.
Ví dụ: Some places are suitable because they make people feel comfortable, for example, a quiet café allows good conversation. In contrast, noisy or crowded places can be stressful and ruin the mood.
× Well, actually I would say I have several ones, but, uh, I want to talk about my best friend that I've known since my childhood and, uh, we've been friends together for, uh, five years and then it, she always support me and they give me change to.
✓ Well, actually I would say I have several friends, but I want to talk about my best friend whom I've known since my childhood. We've been friends for about five years, and she always supports me and gives me a chance to change.
Pronouns and noun choices were incorrect and inconsistent. 'Several ones' is unnatural; use 'several friends'. Use 'whom' or 'that' for the person known since childhood; 'whom' is formal but acceptable. Remove redundant 'together' after 'friends'. Subject-verb agreement: 'she always support' -> 'she always supports'. 'They give me change to' is unclear; intended meaning is 'gives me a chance to change' so use singular 'gives' to match 'she' and correct word order. Suggestion: keep pronouns consistent and ensure verbs agree with their subjects, and choose natural noun phrases like 'several friends'.
× Well, actually we don't do not especially things, but uh, I always invited her to my home, umm, in order to watch some uh, funny film together.
✓ Well, actually we don't do anything special, but I always invite her to my home to watch funny films together.
Multiple issues: double negation 'don't do not' is incorrect; use 'don't do anything special'. Word order 'especially things' is wrong; use 'anything special'. Tense: 'I always invited' uses past form but present habit needs simple present 'I always invite'. Use plural 'films' or 'a funny film' consistently. Remove filler words. Suggestion: use simple present for habitual actions and correct word order: 'don't do anything special'.
× In this, uh, share some emotional and laughing, we always try to making something new like breakfast.
✓ During these visits we share emotions and laughter; we always try making something new, like breakfast.
Original sentence had awkward phrase 'In this' and incorrect noun forms 'share some emotional and laughing'. Use 'share emotions and laughter'. 'Try to making' mixes infinitive and gerund; use 'try making' or 'try to make'. Article use: 'share some emotional' needs nouns. Suggestion: restructure to 'During these visits we share emotions and laughter' and choose either 'try making' or 'try to make'.
× I would say first way we make a plan, then we meet with each other.
✓ I would say first we make a plan, then we meet each other.
'First way' is incorrect; use 'first' or 'first of all'. 'Meet with each other' is wordy; 'meet each other' or 'meet up' is better. Suggestion: use clear sequence words: 'First we make a plan; then we meet each other.'.
× Uh, it can be hard, hurtful because of, uh, without making plans and uh, without, like, uh, discussing and uh, also we met at home.
✓ It can be difficult or awkward if we don't make plans or discuss things; we also meet at home.
Original sentence is fragmented and missing a clear subject for clauses. 'Hard, hurtful because of, without making plans' is ungrammatical. Use conditional structure: 'It can be difficult if we don't make plans or discuss things.' 'We met at home' should be present 'we meet at home' for current habit. Suggestion: form complete clauses and use parallel structure for 'make plans or discuss'.
× As I said before, I have several friends, umm, where I can, uh, meet together and uh, we frequently go out, uh, with my friend at the weekend no more because I was so busy, uh, for my exam and uh.
✓ As I said before, I have several friends I can meet, and we frequently go out with friends on weekends, but not much recently because I have been very busy studying for my exam.
Tense and phrasing problems: 'meet together' is redundant; use 'meet'. 'At the weekend' is fine but 'no more' is incorrect; use 'not much recently'. 'I was so busy for my exam' mixes past and present; better: 'I have been very busy studying for my exam.' Suggestion: use present perfect or present continuous to indicate recent ongoing situations and avoid redundant words.
× It had strongly impact on me because I really appreciate my friends because no one can feel my feelings as my best friends be uh, need to appreciate on time.
✓ They have had a strong impact on me because I really appreciate my friends; no one understands my feelings like my best friend, so I need to appreciate her in time.
Pronoun and verb form errors: 'It had strongly impact' should be 'They have had a strong impact' (plural 'friends' and present perfect). 'No one can feel my feelings as my best friends be' is ungrammatical; intended: 'no one understands my feelings like my best friend.' 'Need to appreciate on time' unclear: 'need to appreciate her in time' or 'need to show appreciation promptly.' Suggestion: match pronouns to antecedents, use correct tense for lasting effects, and express comparisons with 'like'.
× Umm because I can't hear umm.
✓ I wasn't clear what I meant to say.
Original fragment 'because I can't hear' is out of context and incomplete. Likely the speaker meant they couldn't hear or couldn't explain. Provide a clear complete sentence. Suggestion: avoid leaving fragments; state the problem fully, e.g., 'I couldn't explain because I couldn't hear' or 'I wasn't clear what I meant to say.'.
× I would say uh, with a group of friends escape my debut routine as far as uh umm, or spend time with Afro 1 friend can be a bit uh, weird and uh, boring.
✓ I would say spending time with a group of friends breaks my daily routine, whereas spending time with one friend can be a bit strange and boring.
Misused words: 'escape my debut routine' should be 'breaks my daily routine' or 'escapes my daily routine'. 'Afro 1 friend' is unclear; likely 'a single friend' or 'one friend'. Use 'strange' instead of 'weird' in formal speech. Suggestion: choose correct collocations: 'break my routine' and 'one friend'.
× But of group of friends we can share emotional and uh.
✓ But with a group of friends we can share emotions and feelings.
Preposition and noun form errors: 'But of group of friends' should be 'with a group of friends'. 'Share emotional' needs a noun: 'emotions' or 'emotional experiences'. Suggestion: use 'with' and plural nouns for uncountable feelings when appropriate.
× As I mentioned before, I invited my only my closest friend because I didn't don't really, umm, really on them because umm, if I, if I boring boring, I will, uh, invite my old friends.
✓ As I mentioned before, I only invite my closest friend because I don't really rely on others; if I feel bored, I will invite my old friends.
Tense and auxiliary errors: 'I invited' (past) should be 'I invite' for habitual action. 'I didn't don't' is double negative; use 'I don't'. 'Really on them' should be 'rely on others'. 'If I boring boring' lacks verb; use 'if I feel bored'. Suggestion: use simple present for habits, avoid double negatives, and use correct verbs ('rely', 'feel').
× Is there a difference between where you meet friends now and where you used to meet them in the past?
✓ No correction needed.
This question sentence from the examiner is grammatically correct; no change required.
× We used to meet at her home, but nowadays he moved on so that we first we make a plan where we have to meet and uh, we should meet her on this time because, uh, if we don't make a plan, we might lose or might happen.
✓ We used to meet at her home, but now she has moved, so first we make a plan about where to meet; we should agree on a time because if we don't make a plan, we might miss each other or something might happen.
Pronoun and tense issues: 'he moved on' conflicts with 'her home'; use 'she has moved' if referring to female friend. 'We first we make a plan' has redundancy; use 'first we make a plan' or 'first we plan where to meet'. 'Should meet her on this time' -> 'agree on a time'. 'We might lose or might happen' is unclear; intended 'we might miss each other or something might happen.' Suggestion: ensure pronouns match reference, use present perfect for recent changes, and clarify vague phrases.
× Why are some places suitable for meeting while others are not?
✓ No correction needed.
Examiner question is grammatically correct.
× Because some places probably make me feel comfortable when I meet my with my friends, but while others believe that some places are uncomfortable and effects with their mood.
✓ Because some places make me feel comfortable when I meet with my friends, while others are uncomfortable and affect my mood.
Preposition and verb errors: 'meet my with my friends' has an extra 'my'; use 'meet with my friends' or 'meet my friends'. 'Effects with their mood' should be 'affect my mood' or 'have a negative effect on my mood'. Use correct verb 'affect' not 'effect'. Suggestion: remove extra words, use 'affect' for verbs and match object ('my mood').