Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
Yes, I'm very good at giving gifts because it's makes me fulfilled and I often find the need to appreciate others.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
I usually give to others on different occasions such as birthdays, anniversary, wedding and so on. It's a habit for me to always attend a party with a pre present because I feel people should be appreciated no matter how.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
When choosing a gift, I usually consider the age grade of the person I'm gifting. Additionally, I think of the kind of present that suits the occasion. For instance, when I'm attending a wedding, I tend to look for something.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have once given someone a thoughtful handmade gift which is a knitted handbag. The present was made out of wool and it's so beautiful.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
Luxurious gifts do not necessarily express my feelings better because I value the efforts and the intentions put into acquiring the gifts more. For example, when I receive a birthday present, I don't consider the price tag.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but there are minor grammatical errors and slight awkwardness in phrasing. Try to avoid redundancy and ensure grammatical accuracy. For example, 'it's makes me fulfilled' should be 'it makes me feel fulfilled'. Also, you could add a linking phrase to make your answer more natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I'm quite good at giving gifts because it makes me feel fulfilled. Moreover, I often find it important to show appreciation to others through thoughtful presents.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but contains some awkward phrasing and minor errors. For example, 'pre present' is unclear and 'anniversary' should be plural if referring to multiple occasions. Use linking words to improve coherence and avoid vague phrases like 'and so on'.
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. In fact, I always make it a habit to bring a present when attending a party because I believe people should be appreciated regardless of the event.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but incomplete and somewhat vague. The phrase 'age grade' is unusual; 'age group' is better. Also, the last sentence is unfinished and lacks detail. Try to complete your thoughts and provide specific examples with linking words to improve coherence.
Ví dụ: When choosing a gift, I usually consider the recipient's age group and the occasion. For example, if I'm attending a wedding, I tend to select something elegant and practical, such as kitchenware or home decor.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but you can improve by using more varied vocabulary and linking words to make it more natural. Also, avoid simple phrases like 'it's so beautiful' and instead describe why you think it is beautiful or meaningful.
Ví dụ: Yes, I once gave a thoughtful handmade gift—a knitted handbag made from soft wool. I believe it was special because it showed the time and effort I put into creating something unique.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is well-structured and clear, with good vocabulary. To improve, you could add linking words to enhance coherence and provide a more specific example to support your opinion.
Ví dụ: Expensive gifts do not necessarily express my feelings better because I value the effort and intention behind the gift more. For instance, when I receive a birthday present, I focus on the thoughtfulness rather than the price tag.
× Yes, I'm very good at giving gifts because it's makes me fulfilled and I often find the need to appreciate others.
✓ Yes, I'm very good at giving gifts because it makes me fulfilled and I often find the need to appreciate others.
The phrase 'it's makes' is incorrect because 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has', which should not be followed by another verb in the simple present tense. The correct form is 'it makes' to agree with the subject 'it' and the verb 'make' in the present tense.
× I usually give to others on different occasions such as birthdays, anniversary, wedding and so on.
✓ I usually give to others on different occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and so on.
The nouns 'anniversary' and 'wedding' should be in plural form to match the plural context of 'different occasions' and 'birthdays'. Using plural forms 'anniversaries' and 'weddings' is grammatically correct here.
× It's a habit for me to always attend a party with a pre present because I feel people should be appreciated no matter how.
✓ It's a habit for me to always attend a party with a present because I feel people should be appreciated no matter how.
The phrase 'pre present' is incorrect and unnecessary. The word 'present' alone suffices to convey the meaning. 'Pre' is not a correct quantifier or modifier in this context.
× It's a habit for me to always attend a party with a pre present because I feel people should be appreciated no matter how.
✓ It's a habit for me to always attend a party with a present because I feel people should be appreciated no matter what.
The phrase 'no matter how' is incorrect in this context. The correct expression is 'no matter what' to indicate that people should be appreciated regardless of circumstances.
× I usually give to others on different occasions such as birthdays, anniversary, wedding and so on.
✓ I usually give to others on different occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and so on.
The nouns 'anniversary' and 'wedding' should be plural to be consistent with 'birthdays' and the plural context of 'different occasions'.
× For instance, when I'm attending a wedding, I tend to look for something.
✓ For instance, when I'm attending a wedding, I tend to look for something suitable as a gift.
The sentence ends abruptly with 'something', which is incomplete. Adding 'suitable as a gift' clarifies the meaning and completes the sentence structure.