Views— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Reduce hesitations and redundancy, use a clear topic sentence followed by two concise supporting details linked logically. Replace filler words (e.g., “umm”) and avoid repeating ideas. Add a specific example to make the answer more vivid.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy photographing different views, particularly when I travel abroad. For example, in Japan I photographed coastal cliffs and terraced rice fields, which contrasted strongly with the cityscapes at home, so I captured both natural and cultural scenes.

Sugerencia: Avoid repetition and tighten the structure: start with a clear preference, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Remove duplicate words and limit to four or five sentences.

Ejemplo: I prefer a mix of both, but I mainly photograph urban scenes because I live in a city. For instance, I often capture sunrise over high-rise buildings and colorful street markets, which show everyday life and dramatic light.

Sugerencia: Begin with a direct opinion, then support it with two specific reasons or an example. Fix repetition and grammar (e.g., “is as good as”) and avoid conversational fillers. Be concise and precise about what makes local views special.

Ejemplo: I prefer photographing views in the Philippines because we have diverse scenery, from white-sand beaches to colonial architecture. For example, I photographed the colorful houses in Vigan and the limestone cliffs in El Nido, which offer unique photo opportunities that rival abroad.

× Yes, I do like taking pictures of different views, especially when I am out of the country because there, umm, the views are more interesting, the landscapes, it's a different kind of nature that you see and also it's great to take pictures from a different place from time to time.

✓ Yes, I like taking pictures of different views, especially when I am abroad, because the views and landscapes are more interesting and it is a different kind of nature to see; also, it is great to take pictures in different places from time to time.

The original uses 'do like' which is grammatically acceptable for emphasis but sounds unnatural here; simplify to 'I like'. 'Out of the country' is better expressed as 'abroad'. The clause 'the views are more interesting, the landscapes, it's a different kind of nature that you see' is fragmented and has mixed structures; combine into a clear coordinated sentence. Use 'it is' instead of contraction 'it's' to keep formal clarity and change 'from a different place' to 'in different places' for natural collocation. Suggestion: use simple present for habitual actions and combine fragments into smooth coordinated clauses.

× It's actually a mix of both urban and rural areas, but since I live in a city, I mostly take pictures in the urban, urban areas like city landscapes, the sunset views, the sunrise views and also the street photos.

✓ It's actually a mix of both urban and rural areas, but since I live in a city, I mostly take pictures in urban areas, such as city landscapes, sunsets, sunrises, and street scenes.

Redundant repetition 'the urban, urban areas' should be 'urban areas'. Use 'such as' for examples. 'The sunset views, the sunrise views' is wordy; use plural nouns 'sunsets' and 'sunrises' or 'sunset and sunrise views'. 'Street photos' is better as 'street scenes' or 'street photography' depending on meaning. Also remove unnecessary definite articles before plural general nouns. Suggestion: avoid repetition and use natural collocations for photography terms.

× It's actually a great question. You know my country, Philippines, it has a huge array of great beaches, great natural resources, scenic views of architecture and landscapes.

✓ That's actually a great question. You know, my country, the Philippines, has a huge array of beautiful beaches, abundant natural resources, and scenic architectural and landscape views.

Use 'That's' for conversational reference. 'You know' should be followed by a comma. 'my country, Philippines,' needs the definite article and commas: 'my country, the Philippines,'. Subject-verb agreement: 'it has' is awkward with the interposed apposition; better 'the Philippines has'. Adjectives: avoid repeating 'great'; use varied adjectives like 'beautiful' and 'abundant'. 'scenic views of architecture and landscapes' is wordy; 'scenic architectural and landscape views' is more concise. Suggestion: include the article 'the' before country name and ensure subject-verb agreement.

× I believe that taking pictures here in the Philippines is a good is as good as other countries too.

✓ I believe that taking pictures here in the Philippines is as good as taking pictures in other countries.

The original sentence contains a duplication 'is a good is' and an incorrect comparison structure. Use the comparative structure 'as ... as' and repeat or imply the action being compared for clarity: 'taking pictures here ... is as good as taking pictures in other countries.' Remove the extra 'too' or place it appropriately ('... in other countries, too') if desired. Suggestion: revise to a clear parallel comparative structure and eliminate duplicated words.