Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
Honestly, I am not really interested in taking photos because I am not very much into photography. I really prefer to live in the movement rather than constantly taking pictures.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
I really prefer rural areas comparing to urban areas because they offer beautiful natural landscapes and less pollution is there. Also the rural areas are less urbanized so we can enjoy the fields, the rivers.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
I live in Canada. Busy. So busy has so many natural viewpoints that can amaze you. It's like excellent views, natural air, you can enjoy the water, the chirping.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Puntuación: 68.0Sugerencia: Your answer is clear and natural, but it is a bit long-winded and has some grammatical issues. Reduce redundancy, use a direct topic sentence, and add one specific supporting detail with a linking word. Also correct small grammar errors (e.g., “not very much into” → “not very into” or “not very interested in”) and the phrase “live in the movement” which is unclear — replace with “be present in the moment.”
Ejemplo: Not really. I’m not very interested in photography; I prefer to be present in the moment rather than constantly taking photos. For example, when I travel I enjoy watching sunset colors and listening to local sounds instead of stopping to take pictures.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Good direct answer and relevant reasons, but phrasing and grammar need improvement. Use clearer linking words (“because” and “also”), fix comparisons (“compared to”), and make details more specific (mention particular landscapes or activities). Keep it concise — max 4–5 sentences.
Ejemplo: I prefer rural areas compared to urban ones because they have beautiful natural landscapes and much less air pollution. For instance, I enjoy walking along riverbanks and watching wide fields of crops, which is very relaxing.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Puntuación: 62.0Sugerencia: The response is fragmented and contains unclear sentences. Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then support it with specific examples and linking words. Avoid short fragments; connect ideas into full sentences and correct punctuation. Clarify what you mean by “busy” and give concrete examples of views in Canada.
Ejemplo: I prefer the views in my own country, Canada, because it has many stunning natural spots. For example, places like Banff and Vancouver offer clear mountain views, fresh air, and peaceful lakes where you can hear birds chirping.
× Honestly, I am not really interested in taking photos because I am not very much into photography.
✓ Honestly, I am not really interested in taking photos because I am not very into photography.
The phrase 'very much into' is colloquial but slightly awkward here; 'very into' is more natural with 'interested'. The issue is word choice and idiomatic pronoun/phrase usage. Suggestion: use 'not very into' or 'not very interested in' consistently.
× I really prefer to live in the movement rather than constantly taking pictures.
✓ I really prefer living in the moment rather than constantly taking pictures.
The student used 'live in the movement', which is incorrect phrase and contains wrong noun 'movement' and verb form. Correct phrase is 'living in the moment'. Use gerund 'living' after 'prefer' when contrasting ongoing actions. Suggestion: use 'prefer living in the moment' or 'prefer to live in the moment'.
× I really prefer rural areas comparing to urban areas because they offer beautiful natural landscapes and less pollution is there.
✓ I really prefer rural areas compared to urban areas because they offer beautiful natural landscapes and less pollution.
The student used 'comparing to' which is incorrect; correct comparative preposition is 'compared to' or 'rather than'. Also 'less pollution is there' is unnatural word order; simply 'less pollution' suffices. Suggestion: use 'compared to' and place 'less pollution' after the noun.
× Also the rural areas are less urbanized so we can enjoy the fields, the rivers.
✓ Also, rural areas are less urbanized, so we can enjoy the fields and rivers.
Use of definite article 'the' before 'rural areas' and the nouns is unnecessary here because speaking generally; drop 'the'. Also punctuation and conjunction need adjustment: add commas and replace comma before 'the rivers' with 'and'. Suggestion: omit articles when talking generally: 'rural areas', 'fields and rivers'.
× I live in Canada. Busy. So busy has so many natural viewpoints that can amaze you.
✓ I live in Canada. It is busy, but it also has so many natural viewpoints that can amaze you.
Fragments: 'Busy.' and 'So busy has so many...' are sentence fragments and incorrect subject usage. Need a subject ('it') and a conjunction to connect contrasting ideas. Suggestion: combine into a full sentence: 'It is busy, but it also has many natural viewpoints that can amaze you.'
× It's like excellent views, natural air, you can enjoy the water, the chirping.
✓ It has excellent views and fresh air; you can enjoy the water and bird chirping.
The original uses 'It's like' awkwardly and lists nouns with incorrect articles and punctuation. 'Natural air' is better as 'fresh air'. 'The chirping' is vague; 'bird chirping' or 'birds singing' is clearer. Also replace comma splices with proper connectors or semicolon. Suggestion: use parallel structure and clearer noun phrases: 'excellent views and fresh air; you can enjoy the water and birdsong.'