Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Of course, when I see some particularly beautiful scenery or somewhere I somewhere new to me, I would definitely take pictures to record the moment and to remember the place.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I prefer views in rural areas. I enjoy the mother of nature. For urban area, I think most of the cosmopolitan cities, the buildings, shopping malls are and the view are actually similar, while rural areas are the nature of beauty.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
Well, I would say I prefer views in other countries for view. For the scenery in Hong Kong that I lived in, I think it is already very used to me, while for other countries they are new scenery for me and which makes me feel umm.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Make the response more natural, concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and limit to maximum five sentences. Use linking words to add one specific reason or example (e.g., feelings or purpose) and correct small errors ("somewhere new to me" → "somewhere new").
Example: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of interesting views. I usually photograph places that are particularly beautiful or somewhere new to me because pictures help me remember the moment and the mood. For example, when I visit a mountain lake I take shots to capture the light at sunset so I can look back on it later.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Improve cohesion and correctness: give a precise topic sentence, correct collocations ("mother nature" not "mother of nature"), and avoid vague or repetitive statements. Use linking words to explain reasons and add a specific detail or comparison. Keep within five sentences.
Example: I prefer rural views to urban ones. I enjoy natural landscapes because they feel peaceful and varied, unlike cities where many buildings and shopping malls can look similar. For instance, a countryside hill with wildflowers feels unique each season, while city skylines often repeat the same patterns.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Make the reply clearer and more fluent: begin with a direct statement, then give a specific reason and an example. Avoid filler words ("umm") and awkward phrases ("very used to me"). Use linking words like "because" or "so" to connect ideas and stay within five sentences.
Example: I prefer views in other countries because they feel new and exciting to me. Having lived in Hong Kong, I'm accustomed to its scenery, so traveling abroad allows me to discover different landscapes and cultures. For example, I enjoyed photographing the rolling vineyards in France because they were completely different from anything at home.