Part 1
Giám khảo
What is your favourite food?
Thí sinh
My favorite food is chicken and it's so crunchy. I love it and then I love eating it with my family.
Giám khảo
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Thí sinh
The food I like when I was young are spaghetti, chicken and pan seed because it's so yummy and I love it.
Giám khảo
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I do.
Giám khảo
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, because I really love chickens.
What is your favourite food?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and give a clear topic sentence, then one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition ("I love it" twice) and try to explain why you like it (taste, texture, memories) with relevant vocabulary.
Ví dụ: My favourite food is fried chicken because I love its crispy coating and juicy meat. Additionally, I enjoy eating it with my family on weekends, which makes the meal feel more special.
What kind of food did you like when you were young?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Use past-tense correctly and start with a clear topic sentence. Give one specific reason or memory for each food rather than a general comment. Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid vague words like "yummy."
Ví dụ: When I was young, I particularly liked spaghetti, fried chicken and pancakes. For example, my mother often made spaghetti on Sundays, and I loved pancakes because we would add fresh fruit for breakfast.
Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Expand your answer: give a direct topic sentence and at least one or two specific examples of seasonal foods or habits, using linking words to explain why your choices change with the seasons.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. For instance, in summer I eat more salads and cold noodles to stay cool, while in winter I prefer hot soups and stews because they are comforting and warming.
Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and add a brief explanation using linking words. Mention whether it has stayed the same and explain why, with a specific reason or example, and correct phrasing ("chicken" singular/plural as appropriate).
Ví dụ: No, my favourite food hasn't changed because I have always enjoyed chicken; for example, I grew up eating it at family gatherings, so it has stayed my favourite.
× The food I like when I was young are spaghetti, chicken and pan seed because it's so yummy and I love it.
✓ The food I liked when I was young was spaghetti, chicken and pan seed because they were so yummy and I loved them.
Plural/singular mismatch and tense consistency: 'The food I like when I was young are...' uses present 'like' with past time 'when I was young' and 'are' (plural) with singular subject 'The food'. Correct by matching past tense ('liked') and using singular 'was' for 'The food' or better change to plural references for items. Also pronouns must agree in number: 'they' and 'them' refer to multiple foods. Suggestion: use past tense throughout and ensure pronouns agree with plural nouns.
× My favorite food is chicken and it's so crunchy. I love it and then I love eating it with my family.
✓ My favorite food is chicken, and it's so crunchy. I love it, and I also enjoy eating it with my family.
Awkward phrasing and repetition: Tense is correct, but the addition of 'then' is inappropriate for describing a habitual preference. Replace 'then' with 'also' or 'and I also' to show an additional habit. Add commas for clarity. Suggestion: avoid using 'then' to mean 'also' in present-tense statements; use 'also' or 'as well'.
× What kind of food did you like when you were young? -> The food I like when I was young are spaghetti, chicken and pan seed because it's so yummy and I love it.
✓ (Question remains) The food I liked when I was young was spaghetti, chicken, and pan seed because they were so yummy and I loved them.
Question uses past tense 'did you like' so the answer must use past tense. 'I like' should be 'I liked'. Also subject-verb agreement: 'The food ... was' for singular or 'spaghetti, chicken, and pan seed' are plural so use plural pronouns. Ensure pronouns and verbs match number and past tense. Suggestion: match question tense and ensure agreement.
× No, because I really love chickens.
✓ No, because I really love chicken.
Count and general reference: 'chicken' as a food is uncountable when speaking generally. 'Chickens' plural refers to animals, which sounds odd when answering about favorite food. Use uncountable noun 'chicken' to refer to the food. Suggestion: use uncountable noun forms for foods when speaking generally (coffee, chicken, bread).