Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Of course, yes. Especially when I went to another country. Why go back? I can see the different cultures or different constructions or maybe different people in their countries, and I can have a good memory. It's very memorable.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I think urban areas because it's more contemporary than the countryside and I can do a lot of things in it, such as I can walking on the street, see the different views of the street and I can go into the supermarket and buy lot of things. But in rural areas I can only see only place.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I think in other countries, because in my country the views are almost similar, but in other countries I can see different cultures, different people or even different views. It's different from my country and I think it's very beautiful than my country.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then give one or two specific supporting details with linking words. Avoid grammatical errors and redundancy (e.g., “Why go back?” is unclear). Use present tense for general habits and be specific about what you photograph and why.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views, especially when I travel abroad. For example, I like photographing local architecture and street scenes because they show cultural differences, and these images help me remember the trip.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and use correct grammar and linking words. Limit to one main reason and one specific example. Avoid repetition ("only see only place") and incorrect verb forms. Use comparative language accurately.
Ví dụ: I prefer urban views because cities offer more variety and activity. For instance, I enjoy walking along busy streets to photograph modern buildings and markets, whereas rural scenes tend to be quieter and less varied.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and avoid vague comparisons. Use linking words to organize reasons and correct comparative forms ("more beautiful than"). Provide a specific example of what makes foreign views appealing.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because they often show different traditions and landscapes. For example, I like photographing colorful markets and historic buildings abroad because they contrast with the familiar scenery at home and feel more interesting.
× Especially when I went to another country.
✓ Especially when I go to another country.
The student used past tense 'went' but the sentence expresses a general preference/habit, so the simple present 'go' should be used. Use present tense for habitual actions or general statements: 'When I go to another country...'. Suggestion: Use simple present for repeated or habitual actions (I go, I like).
× Why go back?
✓ Why would I go back?
As a spoken rhetorical question reacting to visiting another country, the student omitted the auxiliary verb. Adding 'would I' (or 'should I') completes the question structure. Suggestion: Include an auxiliary for full question forms in spoken responses when expressing rationale (Why would I go back?).
× I can see the different cultures or different constructions or maybe different people in their countries, and I can have a good memory.
✓ I can see different cultures, different buildings, or maybe different people in other countries, and I can make good memories.
Use 'in other countries' rather than 'in their countries' to refer generally to the countries visited. 'Constructions' is an awkward calque — 'buildings' or 'architecture' fits better. 'Have a good memory' is incorrect for recalling experiences; use 'make good memories' or 'create lasting memories'. Suggestion: Choose appropriate nouns (architecture/buildings) and use 'other' for nonspecific countries visited; use 'make/create memories' for experiences.
× It's very memorable.
✓ They are very memorable.
The pronoun 'It' is unclear because the student referred to plural experiences (different cultures, buildings, people). Use plural 'They' or rephrase 'Those experiences are very memorable.' Suggestion: Ensure pronouns agree in number with their antecedents.
× I think urban areas because it's more contemporary than the countryside and I can do a lot of things in it, such as I can walking on the street, see the different views of the street and I can go into the supermarket and buy lot of things.
✓ I prefer urban areas because they are more modern than the countryside and I can do a lot of things there, such as walk on the street, see different street views, and go into supermarkets to buy lots of things.
Several issues: 'it's' is singular but 'urban areas' is plural — subject-verb agreement and pronoun number; 'contemporary' is less natural than 'modern'; 'in it' should be 'there'; 'I can walking' mixes modal and -ing form incorrectly (should be 'walk'); list parallelism is needed; 'buy lot of things' should be 'buy lots of things' or 'buy a lot of things'. Suggestion: Ensure subject-verb agreement, use parallel verb forms in lists, and choose natural adjectives ('modern').
× But in rural areas I can only see only place.
✓ But in rural areas I can only see one place.
The phrase 'only place' lacks a determiner; 'one place' or 'only a few places' is correct. Also the sentence redundantly uses 'only' twice ('only see only'); remove duplication. Suggestion: Use appropriate determiners with singular countable nouns and avoid redundant words.
× I think in other countries, because in my country the views are almost similar, but in other countries I can see different cultures, different people or even different views.
✓ I prefer other countries because in my country the views are almost all similar, while in other countries I can see different cultures, different people, or even different sights.
Repetition of 'in other countries' is stylistically heavy; replace one occurrence with 'other countries' or 'abroad'. 'Different views' can be ambiguous; 'different sights' or 'scenery' is clearer. Also 'almost similar' is unclear—'almost all similar' or 'very similar' is better. Suggestion: Vary wording to avoid repetition and choose clearer nouns for 'views' (sights, scenery).
× It's different from my country and I think it's very beautiful than my country.
✓ They are different from my country and I think they are much more beautiful than the views in my country.
Several errors: 'It's different from my country' mixes singular 'it' with plural idea; number agreement needed. The comparative 'very beautiful than' is ungrammatical — comparatives require 'more' (more beautiful than) or superlative forms. Also be explicit about what 'they' refers to (views/sights). Suggestion: Use 'more beautiful than' for comparisons and ensure pronouns agree in number and refer clearly to nouns.