Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
Of course, one of the most valuable skill which I learned at a very young age due to my high interest in giving gifts to others.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Actually depends on the situation, but most frequently when there are special event or any special moment. Uh, I found really interesting and I give some gifts to others.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
At the very first stage, I consider the person's taste and also his preference. After that I consider the color and quality and then I select the product as a gift and I gave it the product gift.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
Last month I gave a gift which was handmade by me and it was a album which I gift to my sister.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
From my perspective I don't think so because I expensive gifts always can't express their feelings and I think it depends on the person and their intentions. But majority of the time we try to gift.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then add one brief supporting detail. Avoid vague phrasing and sentence fragments.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy giving gifts and I think I’m quite good at it. I learned how to choose thoughtful presents when I was young, and that experience helps me pick gifts that people appreciate.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Give a direct response with specific occasions and reduce hesitations. Use linking words to organise the answer and provide one or two concrete examples.
Ví dụ: It depends on the situation, but I usually give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays and graduations. For example, I often buy a small present for a friend’s birthday and sometimes give a card or flowers to celebrate a promotion.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Structure your answer: state the main factors, then give a short example. Use correct pronouns and clearer phrasing. Avoid repeating words (e.g., “product gift”).
Ví dụ: First, I consider the person’s tastes and preferences; then I think about the item’s quality and colour. For instance, if my friend likes reading, I choose a well-reviewed paperback in a cover colour they like.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and provide a brief specific description. Use past tense consistently and include one detail about why it was meaningful.
Ví dụ: Yes, I made a handmade gift last month — a photo album I gave to my sister. I filled it with pictures and short notes, and she was really touched because it reminded her of our childhood.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear opinion and support it with a reason and a short example. Improve grammar and remove unclear phrases.
Ví dụ: I don’t think expensive gifts necessarily express feelings; what matters is the thought behind the gift. For example, a handwritten letter or a homemade meal can mean more than an expensive item because it shows personal effort.
× Of course, one of the most valuable skill which I learned at a very young age due to my high interest in giving gifts to others.
✓ Of course, one of the most valuable skills I learned at a very young age is giving gifts to others.
The original has a singular/plural mismatch (skill vs skills) and an awkward relative clause. This falls under sentence structure errors: the phrase 'which I learned' incorrectly modifies 'skill' and the sentence lacks a clear main verb. Correct by making 'skills' plural to agree with 'one of the', remove the unnecessary 'which', and add a clear main verb 'is' to state what the skill is. Suggestion: keep subject-verb clarity and ensure modifiers attach to the correct noun.
× Actually depends on the situation, but most frequently when there are special event or any special moment.
✓ It actually depends on the situation, but most frequently I give gifts on special events or at special moments.
The original is missing a subject and has singular/plural mismatch ('event' should be 'events') and incorrect preposition use. This is a sentence structure error: add the subject 'It', use plural 'events', and use appropriate prepositions 'on' for events and 'at' for moments. Also include the verb 'give' to make the action explicit.
× Uh, I found really interesting and I give some gifts to others.
✓ I find it really interesting, so I give gifts to others.
Tense and sentence structure are awkward: 'found' (past) conflicts with present habit, and 'I give some gifts to others' is unnatural. This is a sentence structure error: use present simple 'find' for a general statement, add 'it' as the object, replace 'and' with 'so' to show reason, and say 'give gifts' without 'some' for natural phrasing.
× At the very first stage, I consider the person's taste and also his preference.
✓ At the very first stage, I consider the person's tastes and preferences.
Using 'his' assumes gender and is unnecessary; additionally 'taste' and 'preference' should be plural and parallel. This fits incorrect use of pronouns and pluralization: remove gendered pronoun and use plural nouns 'tastes' and 'preferences' for natural collocation and parallel structure.
× After that I consider the color and quality and then I select the product as a gift and I gave it the product gift.
✓ After that, I consider the color and quality, then I select the product as a gift and give it to the person.
The original mixes tenses ('select' present then 'gave' past), repeats words awkwardly and misuses prepositions/objects. This is incorrect preposition and tense use: keep present tense for habitual actions, use 'give it to the person' to show direction, and remove redundant words like 'product gift'. Insert commas for clarity.
× Last month I gave a gift which was handmade by me and it was a album which I gift to my sister.
✓ Last month I gave a gift that I made myself; it was an album that I gave to my sister.
Errors include article use ('a album' should be 'an album'), awkward relative clauses and tense/verb forms ('gift' as verb wrong form). This is a past tense and article issue: use past simple consistently ('gave'), use 'made' or 'handmade by me' flipped to 'that I made myself', use 'an' before vowel sound, and 'gave' as past of 'give'. Also replace 'which' with 'that' for restrictive clause clarity.
× From my perspective I don't think so because I expensive gifts always can't express their feelings and I think it depends on the person and their intentions.
✓ From my perspective, I don't think so, because expensive gifts cannot always express feelings; I think it depends on the person and their intentions.
Multiple problems: word order ('I expensive gifts'), modal/auxiliary misuse ('always can't' incorrect), and unclear pronoun reference. This is a sentence structure error: remove stray 'I', use 'expensive gifts cannot always express feelings' or 'cannot always express someone's feelings', and keep punctuation to separate ideas. Suggest using 'cannot' or 'can't' but not 'always can't'.
× But majority of the time we try to gift.
✓ But, the majority of the time, we try to give gifts.
Phrase 'try to gift' is awkward; 'majority of the time' needs 'the'. This is a sentence structure issue: add definite article 'the', use natural verb phrase 'give gifts' instead of 'gift' as a verb, and add commas for readability.