Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely, this is the activity I enjoy the most when I travel to a new city or country. Umm, so by taking pictures I can store protecting beautiful views in my phone and when I am back home I can show the photos to my friends and my family.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Well, I prefer views in rural areas. This is because I grew up in urban areas and what I see is Skype ray birds or clocked rows during peak hours and I spend some time in rural areas. That's so refreshing.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I would say among other countries I've traveled, Vietnam, my country has the best feel umm. So if you want to enjoy beach view, you can use Nyajang food. They have the best beach in the world. And if you want to enjoy urban views, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the two major.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Improve clarity and correctness: remove filler words (e.g., "umm"), correct word choice ("store protecting" -> "preserve" or "save"), and keep it concise (max 3–4 short sentences). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason and a brief example. Use a linking word like "because" or "so" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views when I travel. I usually take photos to preserve beautiful scenes and memories, because I enjoy looking back at them later. For example, I often show my travel pictures to friends and family when I return.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Clarify and fix unclear phrases, eliminate hesitations, and provide a specific supporting detail. Replace unclear terms ("Skype ray birds" and "clocked rows") with concrete descriptions like "traffic jams" or "crowded streets." Use a linking phrase such as "because" and give a short example of what you find refreshing.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because I grew up in a busy city and often saw crowded streets and heavy traffic. In contrast, the countryside offers quiet landscapes and fresh air, which I find very refreshing when I need a break.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Correct factual and language errors, remove fillers, and be specific. Replace unclear or incorrect place names ("Nyajang food") with the intended location (possibly "Nha Trang"), and avoid vague claims like "best in the world" without backing. Structure the answer: state your preference, give two specific examples (one beach, one city), and link them with a conjunction.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country, Vietnam, because it offers both beautiful beaches and vibrant cities. For beaches, I recommend Nha Trang for its clear water and sandy shores. For urban scenery, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are great choices because they show Vietnam's lively city life.
× ...by taking pictures I can store protecting beautiful views in my phone and when I am back home I can show the photos to my friends and my family.
✓ ...by taking pictures I can store beautiful views on my phone and when I am back home I can show the photos to my friends and my family.
The phrase 'store protecting beautiful views' incorrectly combines 'store' with 'protecting'. The verb 'store' should directly take the object 'beautiful views' or be followed by a preposition 'on' for the device. Use 'store beautiful views on my phone'. Remove 'protecting' because it is unnecessary and ungrammatical here. Suggestion: Use 'store' + object or 'store... on [device]'. Use 'take pictures of' not 'taking pictures I can store' if restructuring.
× Well, I prefer views in rural areas. This is because I grew up in urban areas and what I see is Skype ray birds or clocked rows during peak hours and I spend some time in rural areas.
✓ Well, I prefer views in rural areas. This is because I grew up in an urban area and what I saw were skyscrapers and crowded roads during peak hours, so spending time in rural areas is refreshing.
Multiple issues: 'I grew up in urban areas' is acceptable but consistency and article use improved with 'an urban area'. 'What I see is Skype ray birds or clocked rows' appears to be mispronounced words: 'skyscrapers' and 'crowded roads'. Tense consistency: when describing past upbringing use past 'saw' or general present 'I see'. Subject-verb agreement: 'what I saw were skyscrapers and crowded roads' uses plural predicate. 'That's so refreshing' is fine but more natural as 'so spending time in rural areas is refreshing'. Suggestion: Use clear vocabulary, maintain tense consistency, and match subject-verb agreement when the predicate is plural.
× I would say among other countries I've traveled, Vietnam, my country has the best feel umm.
✓ I would say that among the countries I've traveled to, Vietnam, my country, has the best atmosphere.
Missing 'that' and preposition 'to' after 'traveled'. 'Among other countries I've traveled' is awkward; use 'among the countries I've traveled to'. Also comma placement: set off 'my country' with commas. 'Feel' is vague; 'atmosphere' or 'feeling' is more natural. Suggestion: Use 'traveled to' and include 'that' for clarity; use appropriate noun instead of 'feel'.
× So if you want to enjoy beach view, you can use Nyajang food.
✓ So if you want to enjoy a beach view, you can visit Nha Trang.
Several errors: missing article 'a' before 'beach view'. 'Use Nyajang food' is incorrect and seems to be mispronunciation or wrong word. Likely intended 'Nha Trang', a coastal city, and 'visit' is the correct verb. Suggestion: Use correct place names and appropriate verbs like 'visit' for places.
× They have the best beach in the world.
✓ It has some of the best beaches in the world.
Referring to a city or region, use 'it' or 'they' correctly. 'They have the best beach in the world' is absolute and likely exaggerated; more natural is 'some of the best beaches'. Also number agreement: 'beach' vs 'beaches'. Suggestion: Match subject with verb and use plural/singular appropriately; avoid unsupported superlatives.
× And if you want to enjoy urban views, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the two major.
✓ And if you want to enjoy urban views, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the two major cities.
The sentence ends abruptly with 'the two major' missing the noun 'cities'. Add the noun to complete the noun phrase. Suggestion: Ensure noun phrases are complete by including the head noun after adjectives like 'major'.