Part 1
Giám khảo
Where did you go for your last holiday?
Thí sinh
Last holiday I went to canteen by myself and I tried to get the free diving license, but I failed to do that.
Giám khảo
Do you like holidays? Why?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course, I love holidays because I can arrange my time and do whatever I want and finish the thing that I don't have time to do when I am in school.
Giám khảo
Which public holiday do you like best?
Thí sinh
As Speaking of public holidays, my I like the Chinese New Year the most because it is it has the longest period of among all of the holidays and we can gather our whole family together. So that is my.
Giám khảo
What do you do on holidays?
Thí sinh
Sometimes my family will arrange a family trip to probably travel around, like going to Japan or just going to other cities in Taiwan, and sometimes I will just spend it by myself and try to do something that I don't have to do in my usually.
Giám khảo
Do you like to spend your day at home?
Thí sinh
Oh yeah, definitely. On the usual weekends I would prefer you to stay at home because I don't have that much energetic to go out every weekend. That will be too tired for me and I cannot get enough relaxation. So yes.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday?
Thí sinh
Definitely a luxury holiday because right now I am in Taiwanese high school which is really tired all the day, so a leisurely holiday will help me unwind the busy and make me feel relaxed.
Giám khảo
Would you prefer an exciting holiday or a peaceful holiday?
Thí sinh
I would say a peaceful holiday because as I said, I am pretty overwhelmed by my high school life because Taiwanese high school is very have very heavy workloads and long hours of study. So I would just prefer a peaceful holiday.
Where did you go for your last holiday?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains grammatical errors. Try to directly answer the question with a clear topic sentence, and provide specific details about your holiday destination and activities. Avoid irrelevant or confusing information.
Ví dụ: Last holiday, I went to a beach resort where I tried to get a free diving license, but unfortunately, I didn't pass the test.
Do you like holidays? Why?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it can be improved by using linking words and more varied vocabulary. Also, try to avoid redundancy and keep your answer concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love holidays because they allow me to manage my own time freely. Moreover, I can complete tasks that I usually don't have time for during school.
Which public holiday do you like best?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer has some grammatical mistakes and incomplete sentences. Try to structure your response with a clear topic sentence and supporting details, using linking words to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: Speaking of public holidays, I like Chinese New Year the most because it lasts the longest. Additionally, it is a special time when my whole family gathers together.
What do you do on holidays?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer provides relevant content but has grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Use linking words to connect ideas and be more specific about your activities.
Ví dụ: On holidays, my family sometimes plans trips to places like Japan or other cities in Taiwan. However, I also enjoy spending time alone to do things I usually don't have time for.
Do you like to spend your day at home?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but contains grammatical mistakes and awkward expressions. Try to use correct grammar and more precise vocabulary to express your ideas clearly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I definitely prefer to stay at home on weekends because I don't have enough energy to go out every time. Staying home helps me relax and recharge.
Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer conveys your preference but has some grammatical errors and unclear phrases. Use linking words and clearer expressions to improve coherence and clarity.
Ví dụ: I definitely prefer a leisurely holiday because, as a Taiwanese high school student, I am very tired from long days of study. Therefore, a relaxing holiday helps me unwind and feel refreshed.
Would you prefer an exciting holiday or a peaceful holiday?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but contains grammatical mistakes and some repetition. Try to avoid repeating ideas and use linking words to make your answer more coherent.
Ví dụ: I prefer a peaceful holiday because my high school life is quite overwhelming with heavy workloads and long study hours. Therefore, a calm holiday helps me relax and recover.
× Last holiday I went to canteen by myself and I tried to get the free diving license, but I failed to do that.
✓ Last holiday, I went to the canteen by myself and tried to get the free diving license, but I failed to do so.
The sentence is mostly correct in past tense usage, but 'do that' is better replaced with 'do so' for natural English. Also, 'the canteen' needs the definite article 'the' because it refers to a specific place.
× Last holiday I went to canteen by myself and I tried to get the free diving license, but I failed to do that.
✓ Last holiday, I went to the canteen by myself and tried to get the free diving license, but I failed to do so.
The noun 'canteen' is a singular countable noun and requires the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific canteen. Missing 'the' causes the sentence to sound unnatural.
× Last holiday I went to canteen by myself and I tried to get the free diving license, but I failed to do that.
✓ Last holiday, I went to the canteen by myself and tried to get the free diving license, but I failed to do so.
'Do that' is less natural in this context; 'do so' is the correct pronoun phrase to refer back to the action of getting the license.
× Yes, of course, I love holidays because I can arrange my time and do whatever I want and finish the thing that I don't have time to do when I am in school.
✓ Yes, of course, I love holidays because I can arrange my time, do whatever I want, and finish the things that I don't have time to do when I am in school.
The sentence needs parallel structure in the list of activities, so 'do whatever I want' and 'finish the things' should be connected with commas and 'things' should be plural to match the context.
× As Speaking of public holidays, my I like the Chinese New Year the most because it is it has the longest period of among all of the holidays and we can gather our whole family together. So that is my.
✓ Speaking of public holidays, I like the Chinese New Year the most because it has the longest period among all the holidays and we can gather our whole family together. So that is my favorite.
The original sentence has redundant and misplaced words ('my I', 'it is it has'), and 'period of among' is incorrect. Also, the sentence ends abruptly; adding 'favorite' completes the thought.
× Sometimes my family will arrange a family trip to probably travel around, like going to Japan or just going to other cities in Taiwan, and sometimes I will just spend it by myself and try to do something that I don't have to do in my usually.
✓ Sometimes my family will arrange a family trip to travel around, like going to Japan or other cities in Taiwan, and sometimes I will just spend time by myself and try to do something that I don't usually have time to do.
The phrase 'to probably travel around' is awkward; 'to travel around' is better. 'Spend it by myself' is incorrect; it should be 'spend time by myself.' Also, 'in my usually' is incorrect; 'usually' is an adverb and should be placed properly.
× Sometimes my family will arrange a family trip to probably travel around, like going to Japan or just going to other cities in Taiwan, and sometimes I will just spend it by myself and try to do something that I don't have to do in my usually.
✓ Sometimes my family will arrange a family trip to travel around, like going to Japan or other cities in Taiwan, and sometimes I will just spend time by myself and try to do something that I don't usually have time to do.
'Spend it by myself' is incorrect because 'it' does not refer to a specific noun here. The correct phrase is 'spend time by myself.' Also, 'usually' should be placed correctly to modify the verb phrase.
× Oh yeah, definitely. On the usual weekends I would prefer you to stay at home because I don't have that much energetic to go out every weekend. That will be too tired for me and I cannot get enough relaxation. So yes.
✓ Oh yeah, definitely. On usual weekends, I would prefer to stay at home because I don't have that much energy to go out every weekend. That would be too tiring for me and I cannot get enough relaxation. So yes.
'I would prefer you to stay at home' is incorrect because the speaker is talking about themselves, so 'I would prefer to stay at home' is correct. 'Energetic' is an adjective; the noun 'energy' is needed here. 'Too tired' should be 'too tiring' to describe the activity.
× Definitely a luxury holiday because right now I am in Taiwanese high school which is really tired all the day, so a leisurely holiday will help me unwind the busy and make me feel relaxed.
✓ Definitely a leisurely holiday because right now I am in Taiwanese high school, which is really tiring all day, so a leisurely holiday will help me unwind from the busyness and make me feel relaxed.
'Luxury holiday' is incorrect; 'leisurely holiday' fits the context better. 'Really tired all the day' should be 'really tiring all day' because the school causes tiredness. 'Unwind the busy' is incorrect; it should be 'unwind from the busyness.'
× I would say a peaceful holiday because as I said, I am pretty overwhelmed by my high school life because Taiwanese high school is very have very heavy workloads and long hours of study. So I would just prefer a peaceful holiday.
✓ I would say a peaceful holiday because, as I said, I am pretty overwhelmed by my high school life since Taiwanese high schools have very heavy workloads and long hours of study. So I would just prefer a peaceful holiday.
The phrase 'is very have very heavy workloads' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'have very heavy workloads' because 'high schools' is plural. Also, adding 'since' improves sentence flow.