Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Thí sinh
Yes, students of my school have to follow several rules. These are in fact essential for the personal growth and development of young adults. As a matter of fact, rules provide the essential tools for entering the adults world. A school without rules would be absolutely unthinkable.
Giám khảo
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Thí sinh
I don't quite agree on having more rules because these may be counterproductive for the personal growth of students. Having the right number allows the student to 1st understand the meaning of the rules and then to follow them.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Thí sinh
I had some inspiring teachers when I was at school, especially at high school. There was, for instance, the French teacher who made herself understood also without speaking and was able to impose herself without doing anything.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Thí sinh
I prefer to have the right amount of rules, not adding overdue thing. It all depends on the effectiveness of these rules because young students need first to understand the meaning of the rule and then then can follow it and contributes to their responsibility.
Giám khảo
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Thí sinh
I had a rather strict teacher whose measures and teachings were quite severe for our age, but she was also meaningful for the future because umm, her examples and methods allowed us to develop some skills like responsibility and understanding.
Giám khảo
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Thí sinh
I'd never want to work in a school without rules. These in fact allowed students to develop their critical thinking and self-discipline. Also, teachers are helped through the presence of rules because they can let pupils focus on the classes.
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Reduce repetition and make the response more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting points or an example. Avoid repeating phrases like “in fact” and reword awkward expressions (e.g. “adults world” → “adult life”).
Ví dụ: Yes. My school had several rules to maintain discipline and safety. For example, we had a strict attendance policy and uniform requirements, which helped students develop punctuality and a sense of belonging.
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Make your stance clearer and support it with a specific reason or brief example. Use linking words (however, because, for example) to connect ideas and avoid informal numerals like “1st.”
Ví dụ: I don’t think more rules are better because too many regulations can feel restrictive. For example, if there are dozens of small rules, students may ignore them altogether instead of learning responsibility.
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Clarify and give a concrete example of the teacher’s dedication. The phrase “make herself understood without speaking” is unclear—explain what you mean (e.g. strong classroom presence, excellent demonstrations). Keep it concise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes. My high-school French teacher was very dedicated. For example, she used clear gestures and visual aids so everyone understood difficult grammar, and she always stayed after class to help struggling students.
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Make the language clearer and correct grammar errors. Use one clear opinion sentence then one reason with a specific detail. Fix repetition (“then then”) and awkward phrases like “adding overdue thing.”
Ví dụ: I prefer a balanced number of rules that are clear and meaningful. For instance, rules about bullying and attendance are important because when students understand why a rule exists they are more likely to follow it and learn responsibility.
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Remove fillers like “umm” and be more specific about what made the teacher strict and which skills you gained. Use a linking word to contrast strictness with benefits (e.g. although, however).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a strict teacher who enforced tight deadlines and strict homework checks. Although her methods felt harsh at the time, they taught me time management and responsibility, which have helped me since.
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: State your position directly and give one clear supporting reason with an example. Avoid repeating “in fact” and ensure subject-verb agreement (“These…allowed” → “They allow” when speaking generally).
Ví dụ: No, I wouldn’t want to work in a rule-free school because some rules help create a focused learning environment. For example, rules about classroom behaviour reduce disruptions so teachers can teach and students can concentrate.
× As a matter of fact, rules provide the essential tools for entering the adults world.
✓ As a matter of fact, rules provide the essential tools for entering the adult world.
Use of the definite/incorrect plural form: 'adults world' is incorrect because 'adult' should be an adjective modifying 'world' (singular). Replace with 'adult world'. Ensure article 'the' is retained as appropriate.
× Having the right number allows the student to 1st understand the meaning of the rules and then to follow them.
✓ Having the right number allows students to first understand the meaning of the rules and then to follow them.
Subject reference inconsistency: 'the student' mismatches plural context 'students' earlier. Also '1st' is informal; use 'first'. Change to plural 'students' for agreement and clarity.
× There was, for instance, the French teacher who made herself understood also without speaking and was able to impose herself without doing anything.
✓ There was, for instance, the French teacher who made herself understood even without speaking and was able to assert herself without doing anything.
Phrase choices: 'also without speaking' is awkward; 'even without speaking' is natural. 'Impose herself' is unidiomatic for positive quality; 'assert herself' fits better. This is a word choice/usage correction within pronoun context but keeps reflexive pronoun 'herself' correctly used.
× I prefer to have the right amount of rules, not adding overdue thing.
✓ I prefer to have the right number of rules, not adding unnecessary things.
Countability and article: 'amount' is used with uncountable nouns; 'rules' are countable so use 'number'. 'Overdue thing' is incorrect here; likely intended 'unnecessary things' or 'unnecessary rules'. Also pluralize 'things' for consistency.
× It all depends on the effectiveness of these rules because young students need first to understand the meaning of the rule and then then can follow it and contributes to their responsibility.
✓ It all depends on the effectiveness of these rules because young students need first to understand the meaning of the rules, and then they can follow them and develop their sense of responsibility.
Tense and agreement: 'need first to understand' is acceptable but awkward; reorder to 'need first to understand'. 'Then then can' duplicates 'then' and lacks subject; add 'they'. 'Contributes' is wrong form; use 'develop' or 'contribute to' with correct subject. Also ensure plural 'rules' matches earlier 'these rules'.
× I had a rather strict teacher whose measures and teachings were quite severe for our age, but she was also meaningful for the future because umm, her examples and methods allowed us to develop some skills like responsibility and understanding.
✓ I had a rather strict teacher whose measures and teaching were quite severe for our age, but she was also important for our future because her examples and methods allowed us to develop skills such as responsibility and understanding.
Word choice and count: 'teachings' is awkward in this context; 'teaching' or 'teaching methods' is better. 'Meaningful for the future' is unnatural; 'important for our future' is clearer. Remove filler 'umm'. Use 'such as' instead of 'like' in formal statements and omit 'some' if not needed.
× These in fact allowed students to develop their critical thinking and self-discipline.
✓ These, in fact, allow students to develop their critical thinking and self-discipline.
Tense consistency: The student expresses a general truth about rules; use present simple 'allow' rather than past 'allowed'. Also add commas around 'in fact' for clarity.
× Also, teachers are helped through the presence of rules because they can let pupils focus on the classes.
✓ Also, teachers are helped by the presence of rules because rules help pupils focus in class.
Preposition and pronoun clarity: 'helped through the presence' is awkward; 'helped by the presence' is better. 'Let pupils focus on the classes' is unnatural; 'help pupils focus in class' is idiomatic. Repeating 'rules' clarifies the subject of 'help'.