Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I'm yes I do. I like taking pictures of buildings because it tends to remind me of my own country.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I like both. Urban areas tends to bring back familiar memory of where I live with my parents back home, while rural areas tend to bring back nostalgic memory of visiting my grandma at the village during the festive period.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I like both. Visiting my country is a familiar landscape so I like it because it's familiar, but I also like views in other countries because it tends to broaden my horizon and make me learn more about others people, culture and the architectural beliefs.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Make the response more natural and grammatically correct, start with a clear topic sentence, avoid redundancy, and add one specific supporting detail. Use linking words if adding details.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I especially enjoy photographing buildings because their architecture often reminds me of my home country. For example, the colorful facades and ornate balconies I grew up seeing always bring back memories of family celebrations, so I try to capture those features in my photos.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence stating a preference (or balanced view), correct grammar (subject-verb agreement), and add one specific example per area. Use a linking phrase to contrast the two.
Ví dụ: I enjoy both urban and rural views for different reasons. On the one hand, city streets remind me of living with my parents—I often photograph the bustling markets and high-rise apartments. On the other hand, rural scenes evoke nostalgia, such as the rice fields and small village temples I visited with my grandmother during festivals.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition of 'familiar', fix grammar and word order, and give a specific example of what you learn abroad. Use linking words to contrast familiar comfort with new experiences.
Ví dụ: I appreciate both familiar and foreign views for different reasons. Views at home feel comforting because they reflect landscapes I know well, like the coastal promenades I grew up near. Conversely, sights abroad broaden my horizons—for instance, visiting a medieval cathedral in Europe taught me about different architectural styles and local customs.
× I'm yes I do.
✓ Yes, I do.
The original sentence uses an unnecessary subject pronoun 'I'm' before 'yes', which is ungrammatical. Replace with the simple response 'Yes, I do.' to correctly answer the yes/no question.
× I like taking pictures of buildings because it tends to remind me of my own country.
✓ I like taking pictures of buildings because they tend to remind me of my own country.
The subject 'pictures' is plural, so the verb phrase must agree in number. 'It tends' is incorrect because 'it' is singular; use the plural pronoun 'they' and 'tend' to match plural 'pictures.'
× Urban areas tends to bring back familiar memory of where I live with my parents back home, while rural areas tend to bring back nostalgic memory of visiting my grandma at the village during the festive period.
✓ Urban areas tend to bring back familiar memories of where I lived with my parents back home, while rural areas tend to bring back nostalgic memories of visiting my grandma in the village during the festive period.
'Areas' is plural, so use 'tend' not 'tends.' 'Memory' should be plural ('memories') when speaking generally. 'Where I live' should match past context if referring to 'back home'—use 'lived' or keep 'live' consistently; here 'lived' fits better. Use 'in the village' instead of 'at the village' for standard preposition use.
× I like both. Visiting my country is a familiar landscape so I like it because it's familiar, but I also like views in other countries because it tends to broaden my horizon and make me learn more about others people, culture and the architectural beliefs.
✓ I like both. Visiting my country offers a familiar landscape, so I like it because it feels familiar, but I also like views in other countries because they tend to broaden my horizons and help me learn more about other people, their cultures, and architectural beliefs.
Multiple issues corrected: 'Visiting my country is a familiar landscape' is awkward—use 'offers a familiar landscape.' 'It tends' should match plural 'views' so use 'they tend.' 'Horizon' should be plural ('horizons') in this idiom. 'Make me learn' is not idiomatic; use 'help me learn.' 'Others people' is incorrect word order and form; use 'other people.' Also pluralize 'culture' to 'cultures' if referring to multiple countries, and use 'their' to link people and cultures.