Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Absolutely, I really love to take pictures of different places uh, it makes me feel more uh, relaxed and refreshed whenever I take pictures of different places. I also post photos on Instagram, which may make me really happy and I.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I will prefer rural areas because I love to capture the natural sceneries and the mountains, rivers, umm and we can say sunset sunrises. So I uh, I find more calm and relaxation in the rural areas.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Oh well, I will not choose one over the other. I would say I will prefer both because both has its own uniqueness and beauty to capture. So I think uh, it depends on the time and place. Uh, whenever I have.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Trim redundancy, use a clear topic sentence, and add one or two specific supporting details. Avoid filler words (uh, um) and finish your thought. Use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love photographing different views because it helps me relax and recharge. For example, I enjoy capturing coastal sunsets and city skylines; afterward I often post the best shots on Instagram, which gives me great satisfaction.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct topic sentence, reduce hesitation, and give one concrete example or brief reason using a linking word. Use accurate collocations (e.g., "natural scenery", "sunrises and sunsets").
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because I enjoy photographing natural scenery. For instance, I like shooting mountain ranges and rivers at sunrise, which creates a peaceful atmosphere and produces striking photos.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, concise opinion with a short reasoning and an example. Avoid vague phrases and incomplete sentences. Use linking words (however, because, for example) and correct grammar ("both have" not "both has").
Ví dụ: I don't prefer one over the other because both domestic and foreign locations have unique beauty. For example, I enjoy photographing traditional architecture at home, while abroad I like capturing unfamiliar landscapes that inspire new perspectives.
× I really love to take pictures of different places uh, it makes me feel more uh, relaxed and refreshed whenever I take pictures of different places.
✓ I really love taking pictures of different places; it makes me feel relaxed and refreshed whenever I take them.
Using 'love to take' is acceptable, but when repeating the action 'taking pictures' the gerund form 'taking' is more natural and concise. Also replace the repeated noun with 'them' to avoid redundancy and join clauses with a semicolon or conjunction for correct sentence structure.
× I also post photos on Instagram, which may make me really happy and I.
✓ I also post photos on Instagram, which makes me really happy.
The original sentence ends with an incomplete clause 'and I,' causing a sentence fragment. Remove the fragment and adjust verb tense to 'makes' to agree with the singular subject 'posting photos on Instagram' that causes the feeling.
× To be honest, I will prefer rural areas because I love to capture the natural sceneries and the mountains, rivers, umm and we can say sunset sunrises.
✓ To be honest, I prefer rural areas because I love capturing natural scenery, mountains, rivers, and sunrises and sunsets.
Prefer is a stative verb typically used in the simple present to express general preferences, not 'will prefer.' Also 'scenery' is an uncountable noun (not 'sceneries'), and 'sunrises and sunsets' is the correct phrase order. Use the gerund 'capturing' for the activity.
× So I uh, I find more calm and relaxation in the rural areas.
✓ So I find more calm and relaxation in rural areas.
The phrase 'more calm and relaxation' is awkward; better is 'more calm and relaxation' or 'more calmness and relaxation.' Also drop the definite article 'the' before 'rural areas' when speaking generally. Use simple present 'find' for habitual feelings.
× I would say I will prefer both because both has its own uniqueness and beauty to capture.
✓ I would say I prefer both because both have their own uniqueness and beauty to capture.
'Will prefer' is inappropriate for general preference; use simple present 'prefer.' 'Both' is plural, so use 'have' not 'has.' Also 'their' agrees with the plural antecedent 'both.'