Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yes, actually photography has always been my favorite hobby since I was younger. I always liked to take pictures of scenes, greenery spaces and different views from nature. Particularly, I liked to take photos of flowers as I liked the colors of it, the details it was Flowers for me are so fascinating and so astonishing.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I prefer views from rural areas as it has more green spaces, more natural variants, whereas urban still good but it's very noisy and architectures of the building. It's not something that fascinates me but nature really always catches my attentions.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
My country has a lot of different locations that are both historical and beautiful and has a lot of nature in it. But these views are usually very away from me. I have to travel from city to city. So yes, my country has a lot of great views, but outside I would love to see things outside as well.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 76.0Suggestion: Make your answer more concise, correct grammar and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct subject-verb agreement and noun forms (e.g., “green spaces”, “the colors of them”).
Example: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views. In particular, I love photographing natural scenes and flowers because their colours and delicate details are very appealing. For example, I often photograph close-ups of petals to capture texture and light, which I then edit to enhance the colours.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Give a direct topic sentence and support it with specific reasons linked clearly. Fix grammar (singular/plural, articles) and use linking words like ‘because’ or ‘while’. Avoid vague phrases like ‘natural variants’—give concrete examples.
Example: I prefer views in rural areas because they offer more green spaces and diverse natural scenes. For example, I enjoy photographing rolling hills, forests and rivers, while urban areas tend to be noisy and dominated by buildings, which I find less inspiring.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Provide a clear position at the start and follow with specific reasons and an example. Improve cohesion by using linking words (e.g., ‘however’, ‘although’, ‘for example’), and correct awkward phrases like ‘very away from me’.
Example: I like views in my own country, but I also want to see views abroad. Although my country has many historical and natural sites, they are often far from where I live, so I have to travel between cities to reach them. For example, I visit coastal cliffs and old temples at weekends, but I would also like to photograph landscapes in other countries to experience different cultures and light conditions.
× Yes, actually photography has always been my favorite hobby since I was younger.
✓ Yes, actually photography has always been my favorite hobby since I was young.
The phrase 'since I was younger' is awkward because 'since' requires a specific point in time (e.g., since I was a child) or 'when I was younger' for comparison. Use 'since I was young' as a clearer time reference. Suggestion: use 'since' with a clear starting point or replace with 'when' for general comparisons.
× I always liked to take pictures of scenes, greenery spaces and different views from nature.
✓ I have always liked taking pictures of scenes, green spaces, and various natural views.
Use present perfect 'have always liked' to match 'has always been' earlier and 'taking' (verb + -ing) after 'like' is more natural than 'to take' in this context. 'Greenery spaces' is incorrect collocation; use 'green spaces'. Also pluralize 'views' as needed.
× Particularly, I liked to take photos of flowers as I liked the colors of it, the details it was Flowers for me are so fascinating and so astonishing.
✓ Particularly, I liked to take photos of flowers because I liked their colors and details; flowers are so fascinating and astonishing to me.
Pronoun 'it' is incorrect for plural 'flowers'; use 'their'. The sentence was also run-on and lacked proper punctuation. Rephrase for clarity and correct pronoun agreement.
× I prefer views from rural areas as it has more green spaces, more natural variants, whereas urban still good but it's very noisy and architectures of the building.
✓ I prefer views in rural areas because they have more green spaces and natural variety, whereas urban areas are still nice but very noisy and have different types of architecture.
Subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference: 'rural areas' is plural so use 'they have'. 'Natural variants' is an odd phrase; use 'natural variety'. 'Urban' should be 'urban areas' and needs a verb 'are'. 'Architectures of the building' is incorrect; use 'different types of architecture'.
× It's not something that fascinates me but nature really always catches my attentions.
✓ It's not something that fascinates me, but nature always catches my attention.
'Attentions' is incorrect plural; use the uncountable noun 'attention'. Word order 'really always' is awkward; 'always' is sufficient or 'really' can be used before 'fascinates'.
× My country has a lot of different locations that are both historical and beautiful and has a lot of nature in it.
✓ My country has many different locations that are both historical and beautiful and contains a lot of natural areas.
Avoid repeating 'has'; restructure sentence. Use 'many' instead of 'a lot of' for variety and 'contains' or 'has' once. 'Nature in it' is awkward; use 'natural areas' or 'natural beauty'.
× But these views are usually very away from me.
✓ But these views are usually quite far from me.
'Very away from me' is ungrammatical. Use 'far from me' or 'quite far from me' to indicate distance.
× I have to travel from city to city.
✓ I have to travel from city to city to see them.
Sentence is grammatical but incomplete in context; adding purpose clarifies meaning. No tense change needed; present tense 'have to' expresses regular necessity.
× So yes, my country has a lot of great views, but outside I would love to see things outside as well.
✓ So yes, my country has many great views, but I would also love to see places abroad.
Avoid repetition of 'outside' and ambiguous meaning. Use 'abroad' for other countries and 'places' for clarity. Maintain conditional/desire with 'would love'.