Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. Uh, I would like very, uh, much to, uh, give, give to my friends or my family because I think that uh, this activity make them happy and, uh, uh, feel good about, uh, me and uh, I try to, uh, in any uh, celebration.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Uh, I try to, uh, give the, give a gift to my friends, uh, in a special occasion, uh, such as, uh, marriage anniversary, uh, or uh, birthdays. And I try to, uh, give a gift that, uh, shows that, uh, my, uh.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
Uh, actually, I, uh, try to, uh, consider their, uh, interests and their, uh, happiness when, uh, I buy a gift. So it's very important for me that when I, uh, buy a gift, uh, my friends or my family, uh, that happy about will be.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
Uh, that's an interesting question and uh, uh, actually I want to say that, uh, I've never give a gift, uh, to others, the handmade gift because, uh, I think I'm not good at, uh, handmade, uh, handmaking and something else. Uh, but I think it's a very good, uh, gift.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
Actually, I don't think so. I think that, uh, it's, uh, important, uh, you show that, uh, you are remembered, uh, uh, person that you want to give, uh, them a gift and not important is uh, uh, expensive or cheap. It's, uh, important that, uh, uh, you remember them and.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitations and repeat words; give a clear topic sentence then one or two concise supporting details. Use linking words (for example, "because" and "so") correctly and keep answers to a maximum of 3–4 short sentences. Focus on natural phrasing: say why you enjoy giving gifts and when you do it.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy giving gifts to my friends and family because it makes them happy and strengthens our relationship. For example, I usually give presents on birthdays or special celebrations so we can celebrate together.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence naming occasions, then add one specific example. Use linking words like "for example" or "such as" and avoid trailing off. Be precise about what kind of gift you choose for each occasion.
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. For example, for a friend's birthday I often choose a small book or a gift card that suits their interests.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: State the main consideration clearly, then give one specific detail or example to support it. Use correct word order and linking words such as "because" or "so". Avoid unnecessary fillers and fix grammar (e.g. "that they will be happy").
Ví dụ: I consider the person's interests and preferences because I want them to enjoy the gift. For example, if someone likes cooking, I might buy a useful kitchen gadget so they will be happy to use it.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a direct yes/no statement first and then explain briefly. If you haven't, explain why and possibly mention a related idea (e.g. you would like to try or prefer store-bought items). Use correct verb forms ("I've never given"), avoid fillers, and keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I have never given a handmade gift because I don't feel confident in my crafting skills. However, I think handmade presents are thoughtful, and I would like to try making one in the future.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear opinion then support it with one or two concise reasons using linking words ("because", "so"). Correct sentence structure: e.g. "I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better because thoughtfulness matters more." Avoid repeating words and trailing off.
Ví dụ: No, I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better because thoughtfulness and personal connection are more important. For example, a simple handwritten letter or a meaningful small gift often shows you care more than an expensive item.
× this activity make them happy and, uh, uh, feel good about, uh, me and uh, I try to, uh, in any uh, celebration.
✓ this activity makes them happy and makes them feel good about me, and I try to do it on any celebration.
Subject-verb agreement and verb form: 'activity' is singular so use 'makes'. Maintain parallel structure: use 'makes them feel' rather than 'feel'. Add 'do it' to clarify the action and 'on' for occasion timing.
× I try to, uh, give the, give a gift to my friends, uh, in a special occasion, uh, such as, uh, marriage anniversary, uh, or uh, birthdays.
✓ I try to give a gift to my friends on special occasions, such as marriage anniversaries or birthdays.
Use plural 'occasions' for recurrent events and 'on' for days/occasions. Use plural for 'anniversaries' to match general statement. Remove unnecessary articles and repetitions.
× And I try to, uh, give a gift that, uh, shows that, uh, my, uh.
✓ And I try to give a gift that shows I care about them.
Original sentence is incomplete and unclear. Provide a complete clause 'shows I care about them' to express intended meaning and correct sentence structure.
× I, uh, try to, uh, consider their, uh, interests and their, uh, happiness when, uh, I buy a gift.
✓ I try to consider their interests and happiness when I buy a gift.
Remove unnecessary commas and fillers. Pronoun 'their' is fine; reduce repetition by listing 'interests and happiness' once for clarity.
× So it's very important for me that when I, uh, buy a gift, uh, my friends or my family, uh, that happy about will be.
✓ So it's very important to me that when I buy a gift, my friends or family will be happy about it.
Fix word order and add 'it' as the object of 'happy about'. Use 'to me' instead of 'for me' for personal importance and place 'will be' before 'happy'.
× I've never give a gift, uh, to others, the handmade gift because, uh, I think I'm not good at, uh, handmade, uh, handmaking and something else.
✓ I've never given a handmade gift to others because I don't think I'm good at making things by hand.
Use past participle 'given' after 'I've'. Reorder phrase to 'handmade gift' and use 'making things by hand' for natural phrasing; avoid informal 'handmaking'.
× but I think it's a very good, uh, gift.
✓ but I think it's a very good gift.
Remove unnecessary commas and filler; 'very good gift' is correct adjective use.
× Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
✓ Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Question is grammatically acceptable as written; no correction needed. (Included to indicate no change.)
× I think that, uh, it's, uh, important, uh, you show that, uh, you are remembered, uh, uh, person that you want to give, uh, them a gift and not important is uh, uh, expensive or cheap.
✓ I think it's important that you show the person you want to give a gift to that you remember them; it's not important whether the gift is expensive or cheap.
Original sentence has incorrect word order and missing connectors. Reorganize to 'show the person you want to give a gift to that you remember them' and use 'whether' to contrast expensive or cheap.
× It's, uh, important that, uh, uh, you remember them and.
✓ It's important that you remember them.
Remove trailing conjunction 'and' and fillers; complete the sentence with a clear main clause.