Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
Yes, I do love taking picture of different views as people, architecture, nature, the sunset a lot, capturing the small moments in life and look back at them.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
I would say rural areas. One of the things I really love is walking around an Old Town with the amazing architecture that holds so much history. I like to envision myself being in there when the rural areas were in their rightful area and pretending I'm in that century.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
I prefer views in other countries, especially countries that haven't been before, so I can take in the moments and capture everything. But lately I've also started to appreciate that my own hometown, the architecture, the people and everything around.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Puntuación: 68.0Sugerencia: Make the response more natural by fixing grammar and reducing redundancy. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid listing too many items without structure and keep to at most five short sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views. I especially enjoy photographing sunsets and architecture because the changing light and details make each scene unique. For example, I often capture small moments like people walking or reflections in windows, which help me remember places more vividly.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Puntuación: 60.0Sugerencia: Clarify and correct vocabulary (Old Town and rural areas are mixed) and avoid unclear phrasing. Give a clear reason and one concrete example, using a linking word to connect ideas. Keep sentences concise and grammatically correct.
Ejemplo: I prefer rural and historic areas. For instance, walking through an old town with preserved architecture makes me feel connected to the past because the buildings show how people lived centuries ago. This atmosphere inspires me to take detailed photos of façades and cobblestone streets.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Make the statement clearer and grammatically correct. State your preference, then give a specific reason and an example. Use linking words like 'however' to contrast your recent change of opinion and keep sentences concise.
Ejemplo: I usually prefer views in other countries because visiting new places lets me photograph unfamiliar scenes and cultures. However, recently I've begun to appreciate my hometown more, especially its unique architecture and local festivals, which I now photograph with fresh interest.
× 'Yes, I do love taking picture of different views as people, architecture, nature, the sunset a lot, capturing the small moments in life and look back at them.'
✓ 'Yes, I do love taking pictures of different views, such as people, architecture, nature, and sunsets, capturing the small moments in life and looking back at them.'
'picture' should be plural 'pictures' because it refers to multiple items; 'as' should be 'such as' to give examples; 'the sunset a lot' is awkward and should be 'sunsets'; parallel verb forms require 'capturing' and 'looking' (both -ing) for consistency. Suggestion: use plural nouns for countable multiple items and keep parallel verb forms.'
× 'One of the things I really love is walking around an Old Town with the amazing architecture that holds so much history.'
✓ 'One of the things I really love is walking around an old town with its amazing architecture that holds so much history.'
'Old Town' should be lowercased unless referring to a specific place name; use the possessive pronoun 'its' to link the town to its architecture for grammaticality and clarity. Tense is present and correct, but pronoun reference needed.'
× 'I like to envision myself being in there when the rural areas were in their rightful area and pretending I'm in that century.'
✓ 'I like to envision myself there when the rural areas were in their prime, and I pretend I'm in that century.'
'being in there' is unnatural; 'there' alone is sufficient. 'Rightful area' is incorrect collocation; use 'in their prime' or 'as they once were'. Also keep tense consistent: envisioning a past scene should use 'were' but simplify to 'I pretend' for present habitual imagining. Suggestion: use natural expressions and correct collocations and simplify phrases.'
× 'I prefer views in other countries, especially countries that haven't been before, so I can take in the moments and capture everything.'
✓ 'I prefer views in other countries, especially countries I haven't been to before, so I can take in the moments and capture everything.'
'haven't been before' lacks the preposition 'to' required with 'been' when indicating visiting a place. This is a preposition issue but primarily causes incorrect verb phrase; adding 'to' corrects countable noun usage and verb phrase.'
× 'But lately I've also started to appreciate that my own hometown, the architecture, the people and everything around.'
✓ 'But lately I've also started to appreciate my own hometown — the architecture, the people, and everything around it.'
The original lacks a main verb or complete clause after 'appreciate'; add the object 'my own hometown' and finish with 'around it' to refer back to the hometown. Maintain present perfect 'I've started' which fits 'lately'. Suggestion: ensure sentences have a complete object and clear pronoun referent.'