Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
In general, I don't like taking pictures. Uh, in fact, I I tried to ask my girlfriend in order to take some picture that I would like to to have in the future, but honestly, I don't really care about it.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I prefer views in urban areas over rural ones. Uh, I live in Montevideo, which is the capital of Uruguay, and there is an urbanized city, uh, with some, uh, interesting energy and dynamics and I really like to live there. And.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I prefer views in other countries. I like to travel a lot and when I go abroad I always arrange some visit to an important some important buildings or for example stadiums of soccer. I really like soccer, so I try to visit one of the.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Habla con más fluidez y elimina muletillas ("uh", repeticiones como "I I") para sonar más natural. Mantén la respuesta directa con una oración tema clara y una o dos oraciones de apoyo específicas: explica brevemente por qué no te gusta y da un ejemplo. También controla la longitud (máximo 5 oraciones) y usa vocabulario más preciso (por ejemplo: "take photos", "prefer not to").
Example: Not really — I don't usually take photos because I prefer to enjoy the moment rather than document it. For example, when I travel I focus on the experience and conversation instead of taking pictures. Occasionally I ask my girlfriend to take a photo if it's important, but it's not something I do often.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Reduce fillers ("uh", "and") and make the response slightly more concise and cohesive. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason and one brief example. Use linking words like "because" or "for example" to connect ideas and avoid trailing off.
Example: I prefer urban views because I enjoy the energy and variety cities offer. For example, living in Montevideo I appreciate the lively streets, diverse cafes and cultural events that make the city interesting. These features make urban scenery more appealing to me than rural landscapes.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Evita repeticiones ("some important some important", trailing sentence) y estructura la respuesta: oración tema + razón + ejemplo concreto. Usa vocabulario preciso ("landmarks", "stadiums") y termina la idea en una oración completa. Añade una breve linking phrase como "for instance" para claridad.
Example: I prefer views in other countries because I enjoy seeing famous landmarks and experiencing different cultures. For instance, when I travel I make a point to visit important buildings and soccer stadiums, since I'm a big fan of the sport. Visiting these places gives me a deeper sense of the country's culture.
× In general, I don't like taking pictures.
✓ In general, I don't like taking pictures.
No correction needed; sentence correctly uses the gerund 'taking' after 'like'. (Spanish: No se requiere corrección; la oración usa correctamente el gerundio 'taking' después de 'like'.)
× Uh, in fact, I I tried to ask my girlfriend in order to take some picture that I would like to to have in the future, but honestly, I don't really care about it.
✓ In fact, I tried to ask my girlfriend to take some pictures that I would like to have in the future, but honestly, I don't really care about them.
The original has word repetition ('I I', 'to to'), incorrect infinitive construction ('in order to take' is wordy here), singular/plural mismatch ('some picture' should be 'some pictures'), and pronoun reference issue ('it' should be 'them' for plural). Use 'ask someone to do something' for the correct infinitive structure and keep number agreement. (Spanish: La original tiene repetición de palabras ('I I', 'to to'), construcción infinitiva incorrecta ('in order to take' es redundante aquí), concordancia singular/plural ('some picture' debe ser 'some pictures'), y problema de referencia pronominal ('it' debe ser 'them' para plural). Usa 'ask someone to do something' y asegúrate de la concordancia de número.)
× I prefer views in urban areas over rural ones.
✓ I prefer views in urban areas to those in rural areas.
The comparison 'prefer A over B' is acceptable but sounds less formal; to be clearer and match register, use 'prefer A to B' and explicitly reference 'those' to avoid repetition. (Spanish: La comparación 'prefer A over B' es aceptable pero menos formal; para mayor claridad y registro usa 'prefer A to B' y referencia explícita 'those' para evitar repetición.)
× Uh, I live in Montevideo, which is the capital of Uruguay, and there is an urbanized city, uh, with some, uh, interesting energy and dynamics and I really like to live there.
✓ I live in Montevideo, which is the capital of Uruguay; it is an urban city with interesting energy and dynamics, and I really like living there.
Saying 'there is an urbanized city' after naming the city is redundant and awkward. Use a pronoun ('it') to refer to Montevideo and 'urban city' or simply 'urban' as adjective. Also use 'living there' instead of 'to live there' for natural expression. (Spanish: Decir 'there is an urbanized city' después de nombrar la ciudad es redundante y poco natural. Usa un pronombre ('it') para referirte a Montevideo y 'urban city' o simplemente 'urban' como adjetivo. También usa 'living there' en lugar de 'to live there' para una expresión más natural.)
× And.
✓ (delete fragment)
'And.' is a sentence fragment with no verb or completion; remove it or complete the thought. (Spanish: 'And.' es un fragmento sin verbo ni complemento; elimínalo o completa la idea.)
× I prefer views in other countries.
✓ I prefer views in other countries.
No correction needed; sentence correctly uses present simple 'prefer' for habitual preference. (Spanish: No se requiere corrección; la oración usa correctamente el presente simple 'prefer' para una preferencia habitual.)
× I like to travel a lot and when I go abroad I always arrange some visit to an important some important buildings or for example stadiums of soccer.
✓ I like to travel a lot, and when I go abroad I always arrange visits to important buildings, for example, football stadiums.
Problems: repeated phrase 'some important', incorrect article usage with 'visit' (use plural 'visits' or 'a visit to an important building'), word order and redundancy. Also 'stadiums of soccer' is unnatural; use 'football stadiums' or 'soccer stadiums' depending on variety. Remove repetition and match plural forms. (Spanish: Problemas: frase repetida 'some important', uso incorrecto del artículo con 'visit' (usar plural 'visits' o 'a visit to an important building'), orden de palabras y redundancia. Además 'stadiums of soccer' es poco natural; usa 'football stadiums' o 'soccer stadiums'. Elimina la repetición y concuerda en plural.)
× I really like soccer, so I try to visit one of the.
✓ I really like soccer, so I try to visit one of them.
The sentence ends abruptly with a missing noun; 'one of the' needs an object ('them' referring to stadiums) or specify 'one of the stadiums'. Use 'one of them' to refer back to the previously mentioned stadiums. (Spanish: La oración termina abruptamente con un sustantivo faltante; 'one of the' necesita un objeto ('them' refiriéndose a los estadios) o especificar 'one of the stadiums'. Usa 'one of them' para referirte a los estadios mencionados.)