Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Forgotten something in my room. I do like it, especially in the countryside. I love to take so many landscape photos of the Grandview. I love to take the photos of the tree, especially the tall tree poisoned me like the pine tree. So I do like it.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
For me, I would say I prefer the rural areas because the open landscape and the greenery scene or the uh, Hong Kong see the tall trees, uh, is and greenies view is They make me uh, come and relax, especially, especially, especially.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I would not marry. I could not look twice. Uh, in that case, I won't say I'm prepared on the New Zealand, not in my country. In my country, most rare areas and country size, there's few people umm, I'm particularly left to enjoy and work in the park in the New Zealand, you know, the loss of the.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 48.0Suggestion: Be direct and coherent: start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, then give 1–2 specific supporting details. Avoid unrelated phrases and incorrect word choices (e.g., "poisoned me"). Use linking words (for example, "because" or "especially") to connect ideas. Also keep responses within 3–4 concise sentences.
Example: Yes, I do. I especially enjoy photographing countryside landscapes because they are peaceful and full of natural colours. For example, I like taking pictures of tall pine trees against the sky; their shape and texture make interesting photos. Because of that calm atmosphere, I often go out early in the morning to capture the best light.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 42.0Suggestion: Answer directly and avoid hesitation: give a clear preference in the first sentence, then provide a specific reason and one example. Reduce filler words (uh, especially) and repetition. Use cohesive phrases like "because," "for example," or "which means" to make your answer flow logically.
Example: I prefer rural areas because the open landscapes and greenery help me relax. For example, I enjoy walking among tall trees and listening to birds, which makes me feel calm. Because of this, I often choose countryside spots for weekend walks and photos.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 30.0Suggestion: Clarify your intended meaning and answer the question directly: say whether you prefer views at home or abroad, then give a clear reason and a specific example. Avoid unrelated or unclear phrases (e.g., "I would not marry"). Keep sentences simple and logical, using linking words like "but" or "however" if comparing places.
Example: I prefer views in other countries, such as New Zealand, because they offer vast, unspoilt landscapes that I rarely see at home. For instance, the wide open parks and mountains in New Zealand allow me to hike and take dramatic photos, unlike the crowded city parks in my country. However, I still appreciate nearby scenic spots at home for short trips.
× Forgotten something in my room.
✓ I forgot something in my room.
The original is a verbless fragment using past participle 'Forgotten' without an auxiliary; this is a sentence structure error. Use the simple past 'I forgot' to form a complete clause appropriate for the context. Suggestion: always include a subject and correctly conjugated verb (I forgot).
× I do like it, especially in the countryside.
✓ I do like it, especially in the countryside.
This sentence is grammatically acceptable; 'do like' adds emphasis in present tense. No change needed. Keep present simple for habitual preference.
× I love to take so many landscape photos of the Grandview.
✓ I love to take many landscape photos of the grand view.
'So many' is informal and can be corrected to 'many' for clarity; 'Grandview' seems to be intended as 'grand view' (two words) unless it is a proper noun. Use 'many' to indicate a large quantity and lowercase 'grand view' if not a name.
× I love to take the photos of the tree, especially the tall tree poisoned me like the pine tree.
✓ I love to take photos of trees, especially tall ones like pine trees.
Multiple issues: 'the photos of the tree' incorrectly uses the definite article; use plural 'photos of trees' for general statement. 'the tall tree poisoned me like the pine tree' is ungrammatical and unclear—likely intended as 'tall ones like pine trees.' This fixes article and noun choices and makes the meaning general and grammatical.
× So I do like it.
✓ So I do like it.
Grammatically acceptable repetition for emphasis; no correction needed.
× For me, I would say I prefer the rural areas because the open landscape and the greenery scene or the uh, Hong Kong see the tall trees, uh, is and greenies view is They make me uh, come and relax, especially, especially, especially.
✓ For me, I would say I prefer rural areas because the open landscape and greenery make me relax, especially when I see tall trees.
Original is disfluent and has sentence structure errors: unnecessary articles ('the rural areas' -> 'rural areas'), awkward phrases ('greenery scene' -> 'greenery'), and incorrect verb agreement ('They make me come and relax' simplified to 'make me relax'). Remove filler words and repeatitions. Suggestion: simplify clauses, ensure subject-verb agreement ('greenery make' treated as a singular concept or use plural 'trees make me relax').
× I would not marry.
✓ I would not say that.
Context suggests speaker intended to express reluctance to commit to a preference, not 'marry.' 'I would not marry' is a wrong pronoun/word choice; replace with 'I would not say that' to match context. Ensure word choice matches intended meaning.
× I could not look twice.
✓ I could not say twice.
This sentence is unclear and likely intended to mean 'I couldn't say for sure' or 'I can't say twice.' Change to 'I couldn't say for sure' to match likely meaning. Use a full clause with appropriate modal + verb.
× Uh, in that case, I won't say I'm prepared on the New Zealand, not in my country.
✓ In that case, I wouldn't say I'm prepared to move to New Zealand rather than stay in my country.
Original has incorrect preposition 'on' and unclear structure. Correct to use 'move to New Zealand' and contrast with 'stay in my country.' Use consistent conditional modal 'wouldn't' for hypothetical.
× In my country, most rare areas and country size, there's few people umm, I'm particularly left to enjoy and work in the park in the New Zealand, you know, the loss of the.
✓ In my country, most rural areas are rare and the country is small, so there are few people; I'm particularly free to enjoy and work in parks in New Zealand.
Multiple errors: 'most rare areas and country size' is ungrammatical—replace with 'most rural areas are rare and the country is small.' 'There's few people' should be 'there are few people' (agreement). 'particularly left to enjoy' is incorrect; use 'particularly free to enjoy'. Remove trailing fragment 'the loss of the.' Ensure subject-verb agreement and coherent clause structure.