Part 1
Giám khảo
Are you good at giving gifts?
Thí sinh
I think I'm pretty good at choosing presents because I know my friends and families well. For example, my dad is a big fan of Japanese animation, so I bought him some fan merchandise for his birthday and he was really happy because it matched his interests.
Giám khảo
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Thí sinh
I usually buy gifts for birthdays and traditional festivals. For example, during the Spring festival I give my younger cousins toys or red pocket gifts. And for my friends birthdays I prepare socks for presents that match their hobbies.
Giám khảo
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Thí sinh
The most important thing I consider is the person's interest. For example, I'll never give a cat toy to a dog person and I also check for allergies so the gift will be safe and useful. I don't want any of them take the risk because of my gift.
Giám khảo
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Thí sinh
Yes, last year I made a pottery piece for my best friend. We went to a DIY pottery studio together and each chose to make something meaningful. I spent the whole afternoon shaving that small clay vase for her and she really loved it.
Giám khảo
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Thí sinh
No, I don't think so. We shouldn't judge the value of the gift by its price, because sometimes what matters more is the personal connection. A handmade card shows time and thought, and I wouldn't feel embarrassed to give it.
Are you good at giving gifts?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: 回答自然且有例子,内容相关性强。但可改进处:开头可更直接的主题句更有力;第二句可用连接词使逻辑更清晰;细节可更具体(例如礼物的类型或反应)。尝试将句子控制在最多五句内,并使用更丰富的词汇如 "thoughtful"、"surprised" 等。
Ví dụ: Yes, I'm quite good at choosing gifts because I pay attention to people's hobbies and preferences. For instance, my dad loves Japanese animation, so I bought him a limited-edition figure for his birthday, and he was thrilled and surprised. I think picking something that reflects their interests makes the gift more meaningful.
When do you usually give gifts to others?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: 回答清晰但稍显机械与重复。可通过使用连接词(e.g., "usually", "for example", "also")改善连贯性;将细节更具体(如给哪些类型的朋友送什么样的袜子,或举一两个具体节日和场景)会更好。此外注意句子简洁性,避免不必要重复。
Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on birthdays and traditional festivals. For example, during the Spring Festival I give my younger cousins small toys or red envelopes, and for close friends' birthdays I often choose socks that reflect their hobbies, like music-themed socks for a friend who loves concerts.
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: 主题明确并有具体理由(兴趣和安全性),但部分表达有语法和措辞问题(例如最后一句)。建议用连接词("firstly", "also")组织要点,并用更自然的短语表达风险考虑(如 "avoid causing problems")。增加一两句具体例子更具说服力。
Ví dụ: I mainly consider the person's interests and safety. Firstly, I avoid giving gifts that don't fit their hobbies—I'd never give a cat toy to someone who prefers dogs. I also check for allergies or sensitivities, for example avoiding scented products if they have respiratory issues, so the gift is both thoughtful and safe.
Have you ever given others a handmade gift?
Điểm: 86.0Gợi ý: 回答有个人经历,生动且相关。但可改进措辞(例如用 "shaping" 而不是 "shaving"),并使用连接词增强流畅性。可以补充一两句说明为何这个手工礼物有意义或朋友的具体反应,控制在五句内。
Ví dụ: Yes, last year I made a pottery piece for my best friend at a DIY studio. We each chose to create something meaningful, and I spent the afternoon shaping a small clay vase for her. She was really touched and used it to display fresh flowers, which made me happy.
Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: 观点明确且有理由支持,语言简洁有力。可通过加入连接词("however", "for example")和更具体的例子来增强说服力,也可用更丰富词汇如 "sentiment"、"thoughtfulness"。整体已很好,只需小幅润色。
Ví dụ: No, I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better. What counts more is the thought behind the gift—for example, a handmade card or a personalized photo album shows sentiment and effort, and those kinds of presents often mean more than expensive items.
× I think I'm pretty good at choosing presents because I know my friends and families well.
✓ I think I'm pretty good at choosing presents because I know my friends and family well.
“friends and families”中“families”为复数,但句意指“我的家人”作为一个群体应使用不可数或集合名词family的单数形式。应写为“friends and family”。建议记住“friends and family”是常用搭配,表示朋友和家人整体。
× For example, during the Spring festival I give my younger cousins toys or red pocket gifts.
✓ For example, during the Spring Festival I give my younger cousins toys or red packets.
“red pocket”不是标准短语,常用为“red packet(s)”或“red envelope(s)”。同时“Spring festival”首字母应大写为“Spring Festival”。中文建议:春节常用固定表达为“red packet(s)”或“red envelope(s)”,注意大写。
× And for my friends birthdays I prepare socks for presents that match their hobbies.
✓ And for my friends' birthdays I prepare socks as presents that match their hobbies.
句中缺少所有格标记,应该是“friends' birthdays”表示朋友们的生日;此外“for presents”搭配不自然,常用“as presents”或直接“as gifts”。建议注意所有格和固定搭配。
× I spent the whole afternoon shaving that small clay vase for her and she really loved it.
✓ I spent the whole afternoon shaping that small clay vase for her and she really loved it.
动词“shaving”通常用于剃(毛、胡子)或削(木材),不适用于陶器制作。此处应使用“shaping”或“smoothing”等与陶艺制作相关的动词。中文建议:描述制作陶器可用“shaping/smoothing/trimmed”等更恰当的动词。
× I don't want any of them take the risk because of my gift.
✓ I don't want any of them to take the risk because of my gift.
该句缺少不定式“to”构成“want somebody to do sth”的结构,应为“any of them to take”。中文建议:动词want后接不定式to do sth来表达希望某人做某事。
× We went to a DIY pottery studio together and each chose to make something meaningful.
✓ We went to a DIY pottery studio together and each chose to make something meaningful.
此句语法本身正确,无需修改。这里作为对比保留原句以示无误。
× A handmade card shows time and thought, and I wouldn't feel embarrassed to give it.
✓ A handmade card shows time and thought, and I wouldn't feel embarrassed giving it.
原句语法可以接受,但更自然的表达是使用动名词“giving it”而不是不定式“to give it”在此处。两者都正确,但动名词更口语化。中文建议:在类似表达中用“giving it”会更地道。