Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
I like taking pictures of different views because it helps me remember places I've been and I like looking back on beautiful places and I like keeping memories.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
I prefer urban areas because I like to see city life and I like to people watch and I think that it's really interesting the way that people live their life and different cultures.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
I love other countries because I'm really fascinated with cultures around the world and I'd really like to learn more about them. For example, I'm going to Brazil in April and I'm going to take many pictures of the world around me. And I prefer it over my own country because I grew up in my own country and I already know everything. But I love finding beauty in familiar places.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it is somewhat repetitive and long. Start with a direct topic sentence, then add one concise supporting detail using a linking word. Vary vocabulary (e.g., 'capture', 'scenery', 'memories') and avoid repeating the same phrase ('I like'). Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views because they help me capture and remember special places. For example, I often photograph coastal sunsets so I can relive the colors and atmosphere later.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Puntuación: 68.0Sugerencia: Good idea expressed, but the answer is slightly rambling and repeats 'I like'. Begin with a clear preference sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words like 'because' or 'for example'. Use more precise vocabulary (e.g., 'observe', 'street scenes', 'diverse cultures'). Keep it within 2–3 sentences.
Ejemplo: I prefer urban views because I enjoy observing lively street scenes and diverse cultures. For example, city markets and cafes often reveal everyday life and interesting interactions that I find inspiring.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Puntuación: 70.0Sugerencia: Your response is engaging and includes a personal example, but it is a bit wordy and contains an overstatement ('I already know everything') that sounds unnatural. Open with a clear preference, add a specific reason and one brief example, and avoid absolute claims. Use linking words like 'because' and 'for instance' to improve coherence and keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ejemplo: I prefer views in other countries because I'm fascinated by different cultures and landscapes. For instance, I'm visiting Brazil in April and plan to photograph its vibrant street life and beaches to learn more about local traditions.
× I like taking pictures of different views because it helps me remember places I've been and I like looking back on beautiful places and I like keeping memories.
✓ I like taking pictures of different views because they help me remember places I've been, I like looking back on beautiful places, and I like keeping memories.
The subject 'taking pictures' is a plural idea here referring to multiple instances; using 'they help' agrees better with 'pictures' as the implied plural. Also, the original sentence is a run-on with multiple 'and I like' phrases; use commas and coordinate structure to improve clarity. Suggest breaking into two or more sentences or using commas to connect related items.
× I prefer urban areas because I like to see city life and I like to people watch and I think that it's really interesting the way that people live their life and different cultures.
✓ I prefer urban areas because I like to see city life, I like to people-watch, and I think it's really interesting the way people live their lives and their different cultures.
Pronoun usage errors: 'people watch' should be hyphenated as 'people-watch' when used as a verb phrase, and 'their life' should be 'their lives' to agree with plural 'people'. Also 'different cultures' should be connected to 'their' for clarity. Suggest using parallel structure and correct plural pronouns.
× I love other countries because I'm really fascinated with cultures around the world and I'd really like to learn more about them.
✓ I love other countries because I'm really fascinated by cultures around the world, and I'd really like to learn more about them.
The common collocation is 'fascinated by' rather than 'fascinated with'. This is a present-tense preference/usage issue. Use 'fascinated by' for natural expression. No tense change needed.
× For example, I'm going to Brazil in April and I'm going to take many pictures of the world around me.
✓ For example, I'm going to Brazil in April, and I'm going to take many pictures of the world around me.
No major grammatical tense error, but a comma is needed before the conjunction to avoid a run-on. The future 'going to' is used correctly. Suggest keeping the comma for clarity.
× And I prefer it over my own country because I grew up in my own country and I already know everything.
✓ I prefer it over my own country because I grew up there and I already know it well.
Pronoun repetition and reference errors: repeating 'my own country' is awkward; use 'there' to refer back. Also 'I already know everything' is an overgeneralization and sounds unnatural; 'I already know it well' is more appropriate. Maintain concise pronoun reference.
× But I love finding beauty in familiar places.
✓ But I love finding beauty in familiar places.
This sentence is grammatically correct in present tense. No change needed; included for completeness.