Part 1
Giám khảo
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Thí sinh
Yes, I I borrowed money from a friend when I came to Dubai for the first time. At that time I was short on money because our salary was delayed and I asked help from her to borrow a few bucks for my grocery too.
Giám khảo
Have you ever lent money to others?
Thí sinh
Yes, many of my friends borrowed money from me for their emergency uses like UH-1. Friend of mine borrowed 15,000 pesos to pay for the medical bill of her daughter. It's normal, it's normal.
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear but could be improved by avoiding repetition and making the response more concise and natural. Also, try to use linking words to connect ideas smoothly and provide more specific details about the situation.
Ví dụ: Yes, I borrowed money from a friend when I first arrived in Dubai because my salary was delayed. Since I needed money for groceries, she kindly lent me some cash, which really helped me during that difficult time.
Have you ever lent money to others?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer provides relevant information but lacks clarity and natural phrasing. Avoid repeating phrases unnecessarily and explain unclear terms like 'UH-1'. Use linking words to organize your answer and provide more specific details to make your response more effective.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have lent money to several friends during emergencies. For example, one friend borrowed 15,000 pesos from me to cover her daughter's medical bills, which I was happy to help with.
× I asked help from her to borrow a few bucks for my grocery too.
✓ I asked for help from her to borrow a few bucks for my groceries too.
The word 'grocery' is usually used in plural form 'groceries' when referring to food items bought from a store. Also, the phrase 'asked help' is incorrect; it should be 'asked for help' to be grammatically correct.
× many of my friends borrowed money from me for their emergency uses like UH-1.
✓ many of my friends borrowed money from me for their emergencies like UH-1.
The word 'uses' is incorrect here; the correct plural noun is 'emergencies' when referring to urgent situations. 'Emergency uses' is not a common or correct collocation in this context.
× Friend of mine borrowed 15,000 pesos to pay for the medical bill of her daughter.
✓ A friend of mine borrowed 15,000 pesos to pay for the medical bill of her daughter.
The phrase 'Friend of mine' is missing an article. It should be 'A friend of mine' to be grammatically correct.