Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yes, I love taking pictures of various views. Uh, for example, I love taking pictures of food, uh, landscape and uh, people. It makes me feel relaxed and uh, motivation and also I feel really excited to take.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I prefer rural areas because the countryside is more peaceful and less crowded than the city. I was born there, so I enjoy the fresh air and quiet evenings, and I often go for walks in nature at the weekends.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I prefer seeing the abuse in my country, which is Japan, because there are beautiful scenery and, uh, fresh air in Japan. I love the atmosphere and, uh, temperature.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: 発音と流暢さは良く、内容も明確ですが、以下を改善してください。1) 繰り返しと埋め言葉("uh")を減らし、文をより簡潔にする。2) 感情や理由を具体的に説明する(例:どんな景色や料理が好きか、撮影で何を表現したいか)。3) 文の接続を明確にするために接続詞を使う(for example, because, which)。4) 文の長さは最大5文に抑え、冗長さを避ける。
Example: Yes, I enjoy photographing many kinds of scenes. For example, I often shoot food to capture colors and texture, and landscapes to record peaceful atmospheres. Photographing people allows me to express emotions and tell stories. Overall, taking pictures relaxes me and motivates me to explore new places.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: 内容は具体的で構成も良好ですが、さらに改善するポイント:1) 接続語(because, so, therefore)を適切に使い、論理の流れを強化する。2) 具体例や短い詳細(どんな風景を歩くか、どの季節が好きか)を加えると説得力が増す。3) 一文を簡潔に保ち、口語的な言い回しを減らす。
Example: I prefer rural areas because they are quieter and less crowded than cities. I was born in the countryside, so I particularly enjoy the fresh air and peaceful evenings there. On weekends I often walk along tree-lined paths and by small rivers, which helps me relax.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: この回答には誤用と不明瞭な表現があるため改善が必要です。1) 単語の誤り("abuse"→"scenery/views")を直す。2) 抽象的な表現をより具体化する(どの地域の風景が好きか、どの季節の気候が好みか)。3) 埋め言葉("uh")を減らし、文を簡潔にまとめる。4) 接続語を使って理由を明確にする。
Example: I prefer the views in my own country, Japan, because it offers varied and beautiful scenery. For instance, I love the coastal views in summer and the mountains covered in autumn colors. The clean air and mild climate there make sightseeing especially pleasant.
× Yes, I love taking pictures of various views. Uh, for example, I love taking pictures of food, uh, landscape and uh, people. It makes me feel relaxed and uh, motivation and also I feel really excited to take.
✓ Yes, I love taking pictures of various scenes. For example, I enjoy photographing food, landscapes, and people. It makes me feel relaxed and motivated, and I also feel really excited to take photos.
The student misused noun forms and parallel structure. 'Views' is acceptable but 'scenes' is more natural; 'taking pictures of landscape and people' lacked plural consistency and parallelism. 'Motivation' is a noun that does not fit after 'feel' in this context; use the adjective 'motivated'. Also the final fragment 'to take' is incomplete and needs an object like 'photos'. Improve by keeping parallel lists (photographing X, Y, and Z) and using appropriate adjective after 'feel'.
× I prefer rural areas because the countryside is more peaceful and less crowded than the city. I was born there, so I enjoy the fresh air and quiet evenings, and I often go for walks in nature at the weekends.
✓ I prefer rural areas because the countryside is more peaceful and less crowded than the city. I was born there, so I enjoy the fresh air and quiet evenings, and I often go for walks in nature on weekends.
The original is largely correct but contains a slight prepositional choice: 'at the weekends' is a regional variant; 'on weekends' is more natural in general English. This keeps present simple tense for habitual actions ('prefer', 'enjoy', 'often go'). Use consistent present tense for routines.
× I prefer seeing the abuse in my country, which is Japan, because there are beautiful scenery and, uh, fresh air in Japan. I love the atmosphere and, uh, temperature.
✓ I prefer seeing the sights in my country, Japan, because there is beautiful scenery and fresh air in Japan. I love the atmosphere and the temperature.
The student used 'abuse' incorrectly; likely meant 'sights'. 'Scenery' is an uncountable noun and takes singular verb 'is' not 'are'. Also 'which is Japan' is awkward; apposition 'Japan' after a comma is clearer. 'Temperature' should be preceded by 'the' when referring to the local climate. Improve vocabulary choice (sights) and match verb agreement with uncountable nouns.