Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Thí sinh
Well yes, I like chocolate because it give me a sense of satisfaction when I crave uh, for the sweet snacks. But I occasionally eat it because I just recently trying to lose weight and having more to have a loss of chocolate will umm, not an ideal solution to lose weight.
Giám khảo
How often do you eat chocolate?
Thí sinh
I usually eat chocolate once a month. Umm, sometime I would try not to eat chocolate because I'm just. I've been recently trying to lose weight, but if I craze for the sweet, umm, snacks, I would go and buy just a small, uh, bar of chocolate because. And I already prefer the, uh, chocolate with almond because you give me a.
Giám khảo
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Thí sinh
Uh, not quite because when I was young in my hometown, a small about chocolate were quite expensive back then. And in my country they not have they not producing any pro, uh, quality chocolate. We have to, we're imported from the other country. That's why it quite expensive to me back then.
Giám khảo
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Thí sinh
Chocolate in really popular, uh, to idols endurance because of it creamy and Milky flavors that always make people feel comforting to eat. And however, some on top of that, some some, some of the chocolate they have a, uh, variety of, uh, nut with make it, uh, the it's eating experiment more satisfying.
Giám khảo
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Thí sinh
I always prefer milk chocolate with a almond nut because I find is the fight the texture really satisfying for my umm sweet for my crazy sweet uh craving and also I really like eating nut is a healthier and also a taste of crunch.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Thí sinh
Yes, absolutely chocolate area practical gift because they can enjoy it themselves or they can share with the other family members as children. And I think chocolate is really quite popular to the world and I personally always prefer giving to my college or my friends. I uh, chocolate as a gape so they can enjoy this.
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be more grammatically accurate, concise and coherent. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Reduce fillers (uh, umm) and correct verb forms (e.g., 'it gives', 'I'm trying').
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. It gives me a lot of satisfaction when I crave sweets, but I only eat it occasionally because I’m trying to lose weight.
How often do you eat chocolate?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear frequency statement, then explain with specific details using linking words. Avoid hesitations and incomplete sentences; correct vocabulary (e.g., 'crave', 'prefer').
Ví dụ: I usually have chocolate about once a month. However, if I suddenly crave something sweet, I’ll buy a small almond chocolate bar because I prefer the crunchy texture.
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and specific reasons in correct grammar. Use linking words like 'because' and 'so'. Replace awkward phrasing with natural expressions (e.g., 'we had to import chocolate').
Ví dụ: Not really. Chocolate was quite expensive in my hometown because we had to import it, so my family only bought it on special occasions.
Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a concise main idea followed by two clear reasons with examples. Avoid repetition and filler words. Use accurate adjectives (e.g., 'creamy', 'milky') and linking phrases ('also', 'furthermore').
Ví dụ: I think chocolate is popular because it tastes creamy and comforting, and also because many varieties include nuts or different flavors, which makes eating it more enjoyable.
What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct answer, then give two specific reasons using clear language and correct grammar. Replace unclear phrases ('fight the texture') with natural descriptors like 'light texture' or 'pleasant contrast'.
Ví dụ: My favourite is milk chocolate with almonds because the creamy chocolate and crunchy nuts create a pleasant contrast, and almonds feel like a slightly healthier option.
Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give two concise reasons with linking words. Correct grammar (e.g., 'chocolates are a practical gift', 'colleagues') and avoid repetition. Provide an example of when you might give chocolate.
Ví dụ: Yes, chocolates are a practical gift because they’re easy to share and most people enjoy them. For example, I often give a box of chocolates to colleagues during holidays.
× Well yes, I like chocolate because it give me a sense of satisfaction when I crave uh, for the sweet snacks.
✓ Well yes, I like chocolate because it gives me a sense of satisfaction when I crave sweet snacks.
Subject 'it' (referring to chocolate) requires the third person singular verb form 'gives' instead of 'give'. Also remove unnecessary filler words and preposition 'for' after 'crave' is not needed; 'crave sweet snacks' is correct.
× But I occasionally eat it because I just recently trying to lose weight and having more to have a loss of chocolate will umm, not an ideal solution to lose weight.
✓ But I occasionally eat it because I am recently trying to lose weight, and having more chocolate would not be an ideal solution.
Missing auxiliary 'am' for present continuous 'am trying'. 'Having more to have a loss of chocolate' is ungrammatical and should be rephrased; use conditional 'would not be' to indicate hypothetical consequence. Remove redundant words.
× I usually eat chocolate once a month.
✓ I usually eat chocolate once a month.
Sentence is grammatically correct. No change needed.
× Umm, sometime I would try not to eat chocolate because I'm just.
✓ Sometimes I try not to eat chocolate because I'm watching my diet.
Use 'Sometimes' (adverb) instead of 'sometime'. 'Would try' is unnecessary; simple present 'try' is preferred for habitual actions. Complete the clause after 'I'm' with a clear reason rather than leaving it trailing.
× I've been recently trying to lose weight, but if I craze for the sweet, umm, snacks, I would go and buy just a small, uh, bar of chocolate because.
✓ I've recently been trying to lose weight, but if I crave sweets, I will buy just a small bar of chocolate.
Correct word order for present perfect continuous is 'I've recently been trying'. 'Craze' is wrong form; use verb 'crave'. Use 'sweets' or 'sweet snacks'. For a likely future reaction, use 'will' instead of 'would'. Remove trailing 'because' or complete the clause; here it is removed for clarity.
× And I already prefer the, uh, chocolate with almond because you give me a.
✓ And I prefer chocolate with almonds because it gives me a pleasant taste.
Pronoun 'you' is incorrect when referring to chocolate; use 'it'. 'Almond' should be plural 'almonds' when referring to the ingredient. Complete the sentence with a clear noun ('pleasant taste'). Avoid filler words.
× Uh, not quite because when I was young in my hometown, a small about chocolate were quite expensive back then.
✓ Not really, because when I was young in my hometown, small amounts of chocolate were quite expensive back then.
Use 'small amounts of chocolate' instead of 'a small about chocolate'. 'Amounts' matches plural 'were'. 'Not really' is a more natural response than 'not quite'.
× And in my country they not have they not producing any pro, uh, quality chocolate.
✓ And in my country they did not produce any high-quality chocolate.
Use past simple 'did not produce' to match 'when I was young'. 'Pro' is incorrect; use 'high-quality'. Remove duplicated 'they not'.
× We have to, we're imported from the other country.
✓ We had to import it from other countries.
Original mixes passive and incorrect tense. Use past 'had to import' to describe past necessity. 'The other country' is vague; 'other countries' is more natural if variety implied. Remove unnecessary pronoun splitting.
× That's why it quite expensive to me back then.
✓ That's why it was quite expensive for me back then.
Missing auxiliary 'was' for past tense. Use 'for me' rather than 'to me' to indicate affordability. 'Back then' already indicates past.
× Chocolate in really popular, uh, to idols endurance because of it creamy and Milky flavors that always make people feel comforting to eat.
✓ Chocolate is really popular worldwide because of its creamy and milky flavors that make people feel comforted when they eat it.
Use 'is' not 'in'. 'Worldwide' or 'around the world' for popularity. Possessive 'its' for 'flavors'. 'Milky' should be lowercase. Use 'comforted' (adjective) and 'when they eat it' for clarity. 'Idols endurance' is meaningless and removed.
× And however, some on top of that, some some, some of the chocolate they have a, uh, variety of, uh, nut with make it, uh, the it's eating experiment more satisfying.
✓ Also, some chocolates have a variety of nuts that make the eating experience more satisfying.
Reduce redundancy and fix pronoun use: 'chocolates' (plural) instead of 'the chocolate they'. 'Nuts' plural and 'make' agrees with plural subject. 'Eating experience' is correct phrase. Remove filler words.
× I always prefer milk chocolate with a almond nut because I find is the fight the texture really satisfying for my umm sweet for my crazy sweet uh craving and also I really like eating nut is a healthier and also a taste of crunch.
✓ I always prefer milk chocolate with almonds because I find the texture really satisfying for my sweet cravings, and I think nuts are healthier and add a crunchy taste.
Use 'almonds' plural; 'a almond' is incorrect article. Fix sentence structure: include 'the texture' and plural 'cravings'. 'Nuts are' (plural) and 'add a crunchy taste' is clear. Remove fillers and correct word choice ('fight' -> 'find', 'crazy' unnecessary).
× Yes, absolutely chocolate area practical gift because they can enjoy it themselves or they can share with the other family members as children.
✓ Yes, absolutely, chocolate is a practical gift because people can enjoy it themselves or share it with other family members or children.
Use 'chocolate is a practical gift' (verb 'is'). 'Area' is wrong. Clarify sharing 'with other family members or children'. Use consistent pronouns and objects ('share it').
× And I think chocolate is really quite popular to the world and I personally always prefer giving to my college or my friends.
✓ I think chocolate is really popular around the world, and I personally prefer giving it to my colleagues or my friends.
Use 'around the world' not 'to the world'. 'College' is incorrect for 'colleagues'. Include direct object 'it' after 'giving'.
× I uh, chocolate as a gape so they can enjoy this.
✓ I use chocolate as a gift so they can enjoy it.
'Gape' is a mispronunciation of 'gift'. Rephrase to 'I use chocolate as a gift'. Use 'it' as the object and avoid filler 'uh'.