Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like shopping?
Thí sinh
Yes, I like shopping very much especially I love to shop online. There is various types of products that I can buy and then also it gives me excitement when I brought it. I feel like I own this items and this gives me satisfactions.
Giám khảo
Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
Thí sinh
Definitely, when I found that the product I brought is much cheaper than what I just saw in other shops for the same items, it will give me a large sense of sector. I would be very happy about it.
Giám khảo
Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
Thí sinh
Not really, because I usually go shopping with a list that lists out what I want and what I need so that I won't buy anything unnecessary and I can save money.
Giám khảo
Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
Thí sinh
I don't think so. Sometimes the expensive product is only high-priced due to its branding, images, advertisements or other costs that the large company induced by its selling, but not really about the quality of the product itself.
Do you like shopping?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat repetitive and contains grammatical errors. To improve, try to use correct verb tenses and avoid redundancy. Also, keep your answer concise and natural by limiting it to 3-4 sentences. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy shopping, especially online. There are many different products available, which makes it exciting to find something I like. Receiving the items gives me a great sense of satisfaction.
Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer has unclear phrases and some grammatical mistakes. To improve, use clear and accurate vocabulary, and explain your reasons logically with linking words. Avoid vague expressions and ensure your sentences are grammatically correct.
Ví dụ: Yes, I always compare prices because finding a cheaper product than in other shops makes me feel like I have saved money. This gives me a great sense of satisfaction and encourages me to shop wisely.
Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant but could be improved by using more varied vocabulary and linking words to enhance coherence. Also, try to avoid repeating similar words like 'list' twice in one sentence.
Ví dụ: Not really, because I usually prepare a shopping list beforehand, which helps me focus on what I need. This way, I avoid buying unnecessary items and save money.
Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question well but contains some awkward phrasing and grammatical errors. To improve, use clearer sentence structures and appropriate linking words to explain your opinion more naturally.
Ví dụ: I don't think expensive products are always better. Often, the high price is due to branding, advertising, or other costs, rather than the actual quality of the product.
× There is various types of products that I can buy and then also it gives me excitement when I brought it.
✓ There are various types of products that I can buy and then also it gives me excitement when I bought them.
The phrase 'various types of products' is plural, so the verb should be 'are' instead of 'is' to agree in number. Also, 'brought' is incorrect here; the correct past tense of 'buy' is 'bought'. Additionally, 'it' should be 'them' to refer to the plural 'products'.
× I feel like I own this items and this gives me satisfactions.
✓ I feel like I own these items and this gives me satisfaction.
'Items' is plural, so the demonstrative pronoun should be 'these' instead of 'this'. Also, 'satisfactions' is uncountable in this context and should be singular 'satisfaction'.
× Definitely, when I found that the product I brought is much cheaper than what I just saw in other shops for the same items, it will give me a large sense of sector.
✓ Definitely, when I find that the product I bought is much cheaper than what I just saw in other shops for the same items, it gives me a large sense of satisfaction.
The sentence mixes past and present tenses incorrectly. 'Found' should be 'find' to match the present tense context. 'Brought' is incorrect; the past tense of 'buy' is 'bought'. Also, 'will give' should be 'gives' to maintain present tense consistency. The phrase 'sense of sector' is incorrect; it should be 'sense of satisfaction'.
× Definitely, when I found that the product I brought is much cheaper than what I just saw in other shops for the same items, it will give me a large sense of sector.
✓ Definitely, when I find that the product I bought is much cheaper than what I just saw in other shops for the same items, it gives me a large sense of satisfaction.
The phrase 'sense of sector' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'sense of satisfaction'. This is a vocabulary error but relates to correct expression in English.