Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
Yeah.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
Yes, I prefer. How about you?
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
Yes, absolutely.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Pontuação: 12.0Sugestão: Your answer is too short and informal. Give a clear direct response (Yes/No) with a brief reason and an example. Keep it natural, up to 3–4 sentences, and avoid one-word replies.
Exemplo: Yes, I do. I enjoy photographing different views because it helps me remember places and capture interesting light and colors. For example, when I visited the coast last year I took many photos of the sunset to show my friends.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Pontuação: 8.0Sugestão: Your reply does not answer the question and asks the examiner a question instead. State a clear preference (urban or rural), give a reason, and add a specific detail or comparison using a linking word (for example, because/whereas).
Exemplo: I prefer rural views because I like open spaces and natural scenery, whereas urban views are often crowded and busy. For instance, I enjoy photographing fields and mountains because they feel peaceful and uncluttered.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Pontuação: 10.0Sugestão: This answer is too brief and does not specify which you prefer. State whether you prefer domestic or foreign views, give a reason, and provide a concrete example or brief explanation. Use 2–3 sentences to be natural and informative.
Exemplo: I prefer views in other countries because they offer different cultures and landscapes that I haven't seen before. For example, I was fascinated by the architecture and street scenes when I visited Japan last year, which were very different from home.
× Student: Yes, I prefer. How about you?
✓ Student: Yes, I do. How about you?
The student used 'I prefer' without an object or clause; in response to 'Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?' the natural reply is 'Yes, I do.' which uses the appropriate auxiliary verb 'do' to stand in for the preference. This fixes the pronoun/verb usage and completes the elliptical response. Suggestion: use 'I do' or 'I prefer urban areas' to be explicit.
× Student: Yes, absolutely.
✓ Student: Yes, absolutely. I prefer views in my own country/other countries. (Choose one and state it clearly)
The short response 'Yes, absolutely.' does not answer the question 'Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?' It lacks the necessary reference to which option is preferred. Provide a full sentence such as 'I prefer views in my own country' or 'I prefer views in other countries.' Suggestion: when asked a choice question, state the chosen option clearly rather than only giving agreement.