Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
Photogenic person, uh, whenever I go somewhere, I try to capture the memories because, uh, I'm that type of person who always like want to show up my friends. Like I went to that place and uh, uh, want to explain about, uh, why that place is too beautiful and have a lot of different, uh, things and, uh, views there. So I think that.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
Well, mostly I prefer rural areas because rural areas are quite calm and have not a lot of traffic. So if I go there I can have a a good appreciation to the nature and moreover I can have.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
I'm not comparing the countries here, but uh, my preference is to toward other countries because, uh, there I can have a, uh, I can explore more, uh, culture of that specific part. Moreover, I can have a lot of meals there, uh, that I never tried, Moreover.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Pontuação: 55.0Sugestão: Be more direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence stating whether you like taking photos, then add one or two specific reasons or examples using linking words. Reduce filler words (uh, um) and avoid repetition. Keep answers to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views. I like to capture memories so I can show my friends where I’ve been; for example, I often photograph colorful markets or coastal sunsets. This helps me remember the trip and share the experience with others.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Pontuação: 60.0Sugestão: Answer directly and finish your thought. Give one specific reason and one concrete supporting detail using a linking word (e.g., because, therefore, moreover). Avoid trailing off and double words.
Exemplo: I prefer rural areas because they are calm and have less traffic, which makes it easier to relax and enjoy the scenery. For example, I like walking through quiet fields and hearing birdsong, so I can appreciate nature more fully.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Pontuação: 58.0Sugestão: Be concise and avoid repetitive hesitations. State your preference clearly, give two specific reasons and link them with words like because or moreover. Include a short example to illustrate what you mean.
Exemplo: I prefer views in other countries because I enjoy exploring new cultures and trying unfamiliar foods. For instance, when I visited Japan I loved seeing traditional temples and tasting local street food, which made the trip more memorable.
× Photogenic person, uh, whenever I go somewhere, I try to capture the memories because, uh, I'm that type of person who always like want to show up my friends.
✓ I'm a photogenic person; whenever I go somewhere, I try to capture memories because I'm the type of person who always wants to show them to my friends.
Errors: missing article before 'photogenic person', incorrect verb form 'like want', incorrect object after 'show up', and unnecessary 'the' before 'memories'. Use 'a photogenic person' for countable noun, 'capture memories' (no 'the'), and 'wants' (third person singular agreement). Replace 'show up my friends' with 'show them to my friends' to use correct pronoun and preposition. Suggestion: Use 'a/an' for singular countable nouns, ensure subject-verb agreement (he/she/it + -s), and use appropriate object pronouns and prepositions (show something to someone).
× Like I went to that place and uh, uh, want to explain about, uh, why that place is too beautiful and have a lot of different, uh, things and, uh, views there.
✓ For example, I went to that place and wanted to explain why it was so beautiful and had many different things and views.
Errors: tense consistency and verb forms. 'I went' is past, so following verbs should be past: 'wanted', 'was', 'had'. 'Explain about' is incorrect; use 'explain why' or 'talk about'. 'Too beautiful' suggests excess; use 'so beautiful' for emphasis. Also replace 'have a lot of' with 'had many' to match past tense and use 'many' with countable nouns. Suggestion: Keep verbs in the same tense when describing past events and use correct collocations ('explain why', 'so beautiful', 'many things').
× So I think that.
✓ So I think so.
Error: incomplete and unnatural ending. 'So I think that' needs a clause after 'that' or use 'so' to complete the idea. 'So I think so' is a natural short response. Suggestion: Use complete clauses after 'that' (e.g., 'So I think that photography is important') or use 'so' to finish a spoken sentence informally.
× Well, mostly I prefer rural areas because rural areas are quite calm and have not a lot of traffic.
✓ Well, I mostly prefer rural areas because they are quite calm and do not have a lot of traffic.
Errors: word order 'mostly I' sounds awkward; better 'I mostly prefer'. 'Have not a lot of traffic' is ungrammatical—use 'do not have a lot of traffic' or 'do not have much traffic'. Also use pronoun 'they' to avoid repetition of 'rural areas'. Suggestion: Use natural word order (subject before adverb), correct negative auxiliary for 'have' (do not have), and use 'much' with uncountable nouns like 'traffic'.
× So if I go there I can have a a good appreciation to the nature and moreover I can have.
✓ So if I go there, I can have a greater appreciation for nature, and moreover I can relax.
Errors: double 'a a', incorrect preposition 'appreciation to the nature' should be 'appreciation for nature' or 'an appreciation of nature', and sentence ends incomplete. Provide a plausible completion 'relax' to finish the thought. Suggestion: Use 'an appreciation for/of' with 'nature' (no 'the' unless specific), avoid duplicate words, and complete sentences with a clear verb.
× I'm not comparing the countries here, but uh, my preference is to toward other countries because, uh, there I can have a, uh, I can explore more, uh, culture of that specific part.
✓ I'm not comparing countries here, but my preference is toward other countries because there I can explore more of the culture of that region.
Errors: unnecessary 'the' in 'the countries' (general reference), incorrect 'is to toward' — use 'is toward' or 'prefer ... to' — and awkward 'I can have a, I can explore more, culture of that specific part.' Use 'explore more of the culture of that region' for clarity. Suggestion: For general plural nouns, omit 'the' (unless specific), use correct preposition 'toward', and avoid filler words; combine clauses smoothly.
× Moreover, I can have a lot of meals there, uh, that I never tried, Moreover.
✓ Moreover, I can try many dishes there that I have never tried before.
Errors: 'have a lot of meals' is unnatural for sampling cuisine — use 'try many dishes'. Tense issue: 'that I never tried' should be present perfect 'that I have never tried' to indicate life experience up to now. Redundant 'Moreover' at the end should be removed. Suggestion: Use 'try' with 'dishes/foods', use present perfect for experiences ('have never tried'), and avoid repeating discourse markers.