Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever studied any history?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a real study, a lot of history, uh, regarding the international history and also Cambodian history, because in Cambodian, uh, educational system, we don't actually focus on Cambodian history, but we also study as a general like Asian country and also the European country.
Giám khảo
How do you learn history?
Thí sinh
So basically, umm, the Ministry of Education of Cambodia, they umm, insert all the history call, umm, information in our curriculum during our, uh, secondary school and our high school curriculum. So I learned from that.
Giám khảo
What are the benefits of learning history?
Thí sinh
So there are several benefit of learning history, especially as in a nation in the country, you need to know, uh, about the country history. So when you goes to the international stage and they ask you, you can represent your country. On the other hand, it's a general knowledge, so it's could benefit.
Giám khảo
Do you think learning history is important?
Thí sinh
Yes, I definitely believe that learning history is really crucial for every nation. When you know about the historical, uh, information, you could, uh, benefit yourself and you can represent yourself from the country. Just telling them about your whole story. They will imagine where, where are you from?
Have you ever studied any history?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (uh, umm), correct grammar (e.g. "I have studied a lot of history"), and give one or two specific examples. Keep the answer within 2–4 sentences and use linking words such as "also" or "for example" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have studied history. I learned both international history and Cambodian history at school; for example, we covered major events in Asian and European history as part of the national curriculum.
How do you learn history?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and reduce repetition and hesitations. Explain the method briefly and add one specific detail (e.g. textbooks, teachers, or projects). Use linking words like "through" or "by" to make the answer coherent.
Ví dụ: I learned history through the national school curriculum. Specifically, history was taught in both secondary and high school using official textbooks and classroom lectures, and we sometimes did projects to study historical events in depth.
What are the benefits of learning history?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear topic sentence naming 1–2 key benefits, avoid grammar errors (e.g. "benefits" plural, "when you go"), and support each benefit with a specific reason or example. Use linking words like "first" and "also" to structure the answer.
Ví dụ: Learning history has several benefits. First, it helps citizens understand their national identity and allows them to represent their country accurately abroad; also, it builds general knowledge that helps people understand current events.
Do you think learning history is important?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear reason and one concise example. Remove fillers and fix grammar (e.g. "you can represent your country"). Use linking words like "because" to explain importance succinctly and stay within 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think history is very important because it helps people understand their national identity and cultural background. For example, knowing key events and traditions allows you to explain your country’s history to visitors or on international occasions.
× Yes, I have a real study, a lot of history, uh, regarding the international history and also Cambodian history, because in Cambodian, uh, educational system, we don't actually focus on Cambodian history, but we also study as a general like Asian country and also the European country.
✓ Yes, I have studied a lot of history, including international history and Cambodian history, because in Cambodia's educational system we don't actually focus on Cambodian history; we also study general history of Asian and European countries.
Errors: incorrect prepositions and possessive form ('in Cambodian, educational system' should be 'in Cambodia's educational system'), awkward preposition use ('regarding the international history' -> 'including international history'), and incorrect article usage for plural nouns ('the European country' -> 'European countries'). Suggestion: use possessive form for country systems, use 'including' to list topics, and use plural forms when referring to groups of countries.
× So basically, umm, the Ministry of Education of Cambodia, they umm, insert all the history call, umm, information in our curriculum during our, uh, secondary school and our high school curriculum.
✓ So basically, the Ministry of Education of Cambodia inserts all the history-related information into our curriculum during secondary and high school.
Errors: subject-verb agreement ('the Ministry... they insert' is inconsistent; singular subject 'Ministry' takes singular verb 'inserts'); incorrect preposition ('in our curriculum' is acceptable but 'into our curriculum' is more natural); awkward phrase 'history call information' should be 'history-related information'. Suggestion: match singular subjects with singular verbs and use clear noun phrases.
× So there are several benefit of learning history, especially as in a nation in the country, you need to know, uh, about the country history.
✓ So there are several benefits of learning history, especially for a nation: you need to know about your country's history.
Errors: singular/plural mismatch ('several benefit' should be 'several benefits'); awkward preposition and articles ('in a nation in the country' -> 'for a nation', 'the country history' -> 'your country's history'). Suggestion: use plural with 'several' and possessive form for 'country's history'.
× So when you goes to the international stage and they ask you, you can represent your country.
✓ So when you go on the international stage and they ask you, you can represent your country.
Error: third person singular conjugation ('you goes' is incorrect; 'you' uses base form 'go'). Suggestion: use correct verb form with subject; 'go on the international stage' is idiomatic.
× On the other hand, it's a general knowledge, so it's could benefit.
✓ On the other hand, it is general knowledge, so it could be beneficial.
Errors: incorrect pronoun/placeholder usage and auxiliary/modal combination ('it's a general knowledge' -> 'it is general knowledge' without article; 'it's could benefit' is ungrammatical; correct is 'it could be beneficial' or 'it could benefit you'). Suggestion: remove unnecessary 'a' with uncountable nouns and use correct modal + adjective or modal + verb structure.
× Yes, I definitely believe that learning history is really crucial for every nation.
✓ Yes, I definitely believe that learning history is crucial for every nation.
Issue: redundant intensifiers ('definitely' and 'really' both emphasize; keep one for conciseness). Suggestion: prefer one intensifier to avoid repetition; both are grammatical but stylistically heavy.
× When you know about the historical, uh, information, you could, uh, benefit yourself and you can represent yourself from the country.
✓ When you know historical information, you can benefit yourself and represent your country.
Errors: unnecessary article 'the' before 'historical information' and awkward prepositions ('represent yourself from the country' -> 'represent your country'); modal consistency ('could' vs 'can' choose 'can' for general truth). Suggestion: remove 'the' for general uncountable nouns, use 'represent your country' and keep modal verbs consistent.
× Just telling them about your whole story. They will imagine where, where are you from?
✓ Just tell them your whole story; they will imagine where you are from.
Errors: sentence fragment ('Just telling them...' lacks main clause function; should be imperative 'Just tell them'); incorrect word order in embedded question ('where are you from' is correct as a question but in a statement it should be 'where you are from'). Suggestion: convert fragment to full sentence and use indirect question word order for statements.