Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I love to taking pictures of uh, people, flowers, some attractive landscapes. Capturing pictures always inspired me because I love to.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Actually, I like both sometimes, uh, I like uh, urban areas when I live there, there's a lots of umm, umm, high quality functionable things which umm, convenient our life. But sometimes rural areas are also being attractive.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer views on my own country because that's connected with my childhood memories, with trips which I went with my families, so it's carried lots of valuable memory. That's why I like my own country.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more grammatical and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (uh, um), correct verb forms and use one or two specific supporting details. Use linking phrase to connect ideas (for example, "because" or "as").
Ví dụ: Yes, I love taking photographs of people, flowers and attractive landscapes because they capture emotions and colors vividly. For example, I recently photographed a sunset over a lake which showed beautiful reflections and made me feel peaceful.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear preference or say you like both, but explain with specific reasons and use correct vocabulary and grammar. Avoid fillers and vague phrases like "high quality functionable things"—use terms such as "modern infrastructure" or "amenities." Use linking words (however, on the other hand) to contrast urban and rural features.
Ví dụ: I enjoy both, but I prefer urban views when I need convenience because cities have modern infrastructure and many amenities. However, rural areas appeal to me for their peaceful scenery and natural beauty, which are great for relaxed photography.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be grammatically correct and more concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give specific supporting detail like a particular place or memory. Replace awkward phrases ("carried lots of valuable memory") with natural expressions ("holds many valuable memories").
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because they are closely tied to my childhood memories. For instance, the coastal town where I spent summer vacations always reminds me of family trips and has a special sentimental value.
× 'Yes, I love to taking pictures of uh, people, flowers, some attractive landscapes.'
✓ 'Yes, I love taking pictures of people, flowers, and attractive landscapes.'
'to taking' is incorrect because after 'love' we use the base verb or gerund without 'to'. Use the gerund 'taking' alone. Also remove filler words and add 'and' for a natural list; this improves fluency.'
× 'Capturing pictures always inspired me because I love to.'
✓ 'Taking pictures has always inspired me because I love doing it.'
'inspired' is past tense but the intended meaning is a general/present perfect state; use present perfect 'has always inspired'. Also 'love to' is incomplete; use 'love doing it' for clarity.'
× 'there's a lots of umm, umm, high quality functionable things which umm, convenient our life.'
✓ 'there are a lot of high-quality, functional things that make our lives more convenient.'
'there's' (there is) is singular but refers to plural 'lots' — use 'there are' (subject-verb agreement). 'a lots' is incorrect; use 'a lot of' or 'lots of'. 'high quality' should be hyphenated when used as an adjective: 'high-quality'. 'functionable' is not standard; use 'functional'. Use 'that make our lives more convenient' to express purpose; include plural 'lives' to match 'our'.'
× 'But sometimes rural areas are also being attractive.'
✓ 'But sometimes rural areas are also attractive.'
'are being attractive' incorrectly uses 'being' for a general state. Use the simple present 'are attractive' to describe a general characteristic.'
× 'I prefer views on my own country because that's connected with my childhood memories, with trips which I went with my families, so it's carried lots of valuable memory.'
✓ 'I prefer views in my own country because they are connected with my childhood memories from trips I took with my family, so they carry many valuable memories.'
'prefer views on my own country' — preposition should be 'in' not 'on' (preposition error tied to tense/usage). 'that's' refers to 'views' (plural), so use 'they are' (subject-pronoun agreement). 'which I went with my families' is ungrammatical: use 'trips I took with my family'. 'carried' past tense is inconsistent; use 'carry' for general truth. 'lots of valuable memory' should be 'many valuable memories' (plural).'