Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Thí sinh
Yes, Once Upon a time, I was uh, financially disturbed, so I borrowed money from my friends uh, sometimes because there are only few people who can uh, give money anytime, so I borrowed them from, I borrowed money from that.
Giám khảo
Have you ever lent money to others?
Thí sinh
Yes, I usually lend money to others like my friends, colleagues and my cousins too because whenever they need I usually available to them and I never say no and that's why.
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer needs to be more natural and concise. Avoid filler words like 'uh' and redundant phrases. Start with a clear topic sentence and then provide specific details using linking words to make your response coherent. For example, explain when and why you borrowed money and from whom.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have borrowed money from my friends when I faced financial difficulties. Since only a few friends were willing to help me anytime, I approached them for support during those times.
Have you ever lent money to others?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer should be clearer and more structured. Begin with a direct response, then add specific reasons and examples using linking words. Also, avoid vague phrases like 'that's why' without explanation. Try to be more precise about when and why you lend money.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often lend money to my friends, colleagues, and cousins because I believe in helping them during their financial needs. Whenever they ask for help, I try to be available and never refuse them.
× because there are only few people who can uh, give money anytime
✓ because there are only a few people who can uh, give money anytime
The phrase 'only few people' is incorrect; it should be 'only a few people' to indicate a small number of people. The article 'a' is necessary before 'few' to make the phrase grammatically correct.
× so I borrowed them from, I borrowed money from that.
✓ so I borrowed money from them.
The pronoun 'them' should be used to refer to people from whom money was borrowed. The original sentence is confusing and redundant; simplifying it to 'I borrowed money from them' is clearer and grammatically correct.
× because whenever they need I usually available to them
✓ because whenever they need, I am usually available to them
The modal verb 'am' is missing before 'usually available'. The correct structure requires the verb 'to be' in present tense to indicate availability. Also, a comma after 'need' improves clarity.