Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yes, I like taking pictures. I am a photographer and I love to take pictures of nature, sunbirds and also people. I love this job because it makes me feel happy and also it is a passion of mine. It is a kind of hobby. So yes, I love taking pictures.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I usually prefer in rural areas because there are too many farms and great nature rather than the sounds and the noisy people. In urban area I would really prefer rural because it also has many bird chirping in the morning and also in the afternoon. So yes, I prefer rural areas for photography.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I prefer. I also prefer in my country, but mostly I prefer in the foreign countries because the nature, the type of things there. Also the beautiful sceneries I like. I love Switzerland and the hill stations too. So I usually prefer the foreign countries rather than.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 74.0Suggestion: Be more concise and avoid repetition; start with a clear topic sentence and then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Use varied vocabulary (e.g., 'wildlife' instead of repeating 'nature') and keep to 2–4 sentences for clarity.
Example: Yes — I enjoy taking pictures. I work as a photographer and specialize in wildlife and portrait photography, which makes me very happy because I can capture emotions and natural behaviour. For example, I often photograph sunbirds at dawn to catch their vivid colours.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Use a clear topic sentence and avoid awkward phrasing; explain reasons with specific examples and linking words (e.g., 'because', 'for example'). Correct redundancy and grammar (e.g., 'urban areas' vs 'rural areas'). Aim for 2–3 well-formed sentences.
Example: I prefer rural areas because they offer quieter, more natural scenes ideal for photography. For example, farms, open fields and early-morning birdlife give me better opportunities to photograph landscapes and wildlife without urban noise or crowds.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Give one clear preference and support it with specific reasons and examples. Avoid fragmented sentences and repetition. Use linking words (e.g., 'however', 'because', 'for example') and name concrete features you like abroad. Keep answers to 2–3 coherent sentences.
Example: I usually prefer photographing views in other countries because they offer different landscapes and cultural scenes. For example, I love Switzerland for its dramatic mountains and hill stations, which provide unique vistas that I rarely find at home.
× I am a photographer and I love to take pictures of nature, sunbirds and also people.
✓ I am a photographer and I love to take pictures of nature, sunbirds, and people.
Comma needed for list clarity, not a grammar type 1? However original plural usage is correct; but added Oxford comma. Suggestion: keep plural nouns as is.'
× I love this job because it makes me feel happy and also it is a passion of mine.
✓ I love this job because it makes me feel happy and it is a passion of mine.
Remove redundant 'also' for clearer present tense statement. Use consistent present simple to describe feelings and facts.'
× It is a kind of hobby.
✓ It is a kind of hobby.
Sentence is grammatically correct; no singular/plural change needed. Keep as written.'
× I usually prefer in rural areas because there are too many farms and great nature rather than the sounds and the noisy people.
✓ I usually prefer rural areas because there are many farms and beautiful countryside rather than the noise and the crowded streets.
Remove unnecessary preposition 'in' after 'prefer'. Replace 'great nature' with 'beautiful countryside' and 'the sounds and the noisy people' with 'the noise and the crowded streets' for idiomatic usage.'
× In urban area I would really prefer rural because it also has many bird chirping in the morning and also in the afternoon.
✓ In urban areas I would really prefer rural areas because they have many birds chirping in the morning and in the afternoon.
Use plural 'areas' for general reference and include 'areas' after 'rural'. Replace 'it' with 'they' to agree with plural noun. Use 'birds' plural and present simple 'chirping' correctly.'
× So yes, I prefer rural areas for photography.
✓ So yes, I prefer rural areas for photography.
Sentence is correct in present simple tense; no change needed.'
× I prefer.
✓ I prefer rural views.
Original fragment lacks an object; 'prefer' is transitive and needs an object. Add 'rural views' to complete the sentence.'
× I also prefer in my country, but mostly I prefer in the foreign countries because the nature, the type of things there.
✓ I also prefer my country, but mostly I prefer foreign countries because of the nature and the kinds of things there.
Remove 'in' after 'prefer' and omit 'the' before 'foreign countries'. Use 'because of' to introduce reason and 'kinds of things' for clarity.'
× Also the beautiful sceneries I like.
✓ I also like the beautiful scenery.
Reorder words to subject-verb-object structure and use uncountable 'scenery' instead of plural 'sceneries'. Move 'also' before verb for natural word order.'
× I love Switzerland and the hill stations too.
✓ I love Switzerland and hill stations too.
Omit 'the' before plural 'hill stations' when speaking generally. Plural form 'hill stations' is correct.'
× So I usually prefer the foreign countries rather than.
✓ So I usually prefer foreign countries instead.
Original sentence ends with an incomplete comparison 'rather than' and lacks object. Use 'instead' or complete the comparison: 'rather than my own country.'