Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you keep plants at home?
Thí sinh
Uh, yes, I like gardening and uh, I prefer to have exotic plants as well as apartment plants.
Giám khảo
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Thí sinh
I remember when I was a child I had to grow some vegetables for school.
Giám khảo
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Thí sinh
As well as the light is important, the soil and the place that the plant is gardened is important to actually the temperature of the.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have seen in a movie that uh, the actor was a Chinese and Chinese and uh, he went to a, umm, flower shop and bought a couple of flowers, uh, for her mother.
Do you keep plants at home?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid filler words like 'uh' and make your answer more natural and fluent. Also, provide a clear topic sentence followed by specific details to enrich your response. For example, mention what kinds of exotic and apartment plants you keep and why you like them.
Ví dụ: Yes, I keep several plants at home because I enjoy gardening. For instance, I have exotic orchids and some easy-to-care-for apartment plants like succulents, which brighten up my living space.
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be improved by adding more specific details and linking words to make it coherent. Also, start with a clear topic sentence and expand with examples or reasons.
Ví dụ: When I was young, I grew vegetables as part of a school project. For example, I planted tomatoes and carrots, which taught me about responsibility and patience.
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Your answer is unclear and incomplete. Try to organize your ideas logically using linking words and complete your sentences. Also, use appropriate vocabulary to explain the factors important for plant growth.
Ví dụ: Yes, I know that several factors affect plant growth. For example, adequate light, good soil quality, proper temperature, and the right location are all essential for healthy plants.
Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Avoid repeating words and filler sounds like 'uh' and 'umm'. Also, answer directly and provide specific cultural information or examples rather than relying on a movie scene. Use linking words to make your answer coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, Chinese people often send plants or flowers as gifts, especially during festivals or special occasions. For instance, giving orchids symbolizes respect and good wishes.
× I remember when I was a child I had to grow some vegetables for school.
✓ I remember when I was a child I grew some vegetables for school.
The phrase 'had to grow' implies obligation, but the intended meaning is likely a simple past action. Using 'grew' correctly indicates the past activity without implying obligation.
× As well as the light is important, the soil and the place that the plant is gardened is important to actually the temperature of the.
✓ As well as light being important, the soil and the place where the plant is grown are important, as well as the temperature.
The original sentence misuses prepositions and has awkward phrasing. 'The place that the plant is gardened' is incorrect; it should be 'the place where the plant is grown.' Also, 'gardened' is not commonly used as a verb for plants growing. The sentence structure is improved by clarifying the elements and correcting prepositions.
× Yes, I have seen in a movie that uh, the actor was a Chinese and Chinese and uh, he went to a, umm, flower shop and bought a couple of flowers, uh, for her mother.
✓ Yes, I have seen in a movie that the actor was Chinese, and he went to a flower shop and bought a couple of flowers for his mother.
The phrase 'the actor was a Chinese and Chinese' is redundant and incorrect. 'Chinese' as a nationality adjective does not need an article. Also, 'her mother' is incorrect because the actor is male; it should be 'his mother.' The sentence is corrected by removing redundancy and fixing pronoun agreement.