Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Absolutely, I love taking pictures of different views, especially when I'm outside in the mountain hiking and camping, which I, uh, usually do it weekly. Umm, as I'm living in a very beautiful. Land and.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I like to take pictures in both areas, uh, because I do believe that every area has its own specification and, uh, categories when I'm outside in the.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
When I haven't traveled so much around the world, I have been only in five or six countries. But when it comes to my country, I'm in love with the nature and taking pictures in my country as it has everything I love, starting from the rivers to the mountains.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid hesitation and fragmented sentences. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Also correct small grammar issues (e.g., say “when I go mountain hiking and camping” and remove filler words like “uh” and “umm”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I love photographing different views. For example, I go mountain hiking and camping almost every week, so I often capture sunrise scenes and panoramic ridgelines that show the landscape’s colours and textures.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer and then explain briefly with specific contrasts. Use linking words such as “however” or “on the other hand” and avoid vague words like “specification” or unfinished sentences.
Ví dụ: I enjoy photographing both urban and rural views. For example, urban scenes offer interesting architecture and street life, while rural areas provide natural scenery and peaceful compositions, so I choose based on the mood I want to capture.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear preference and support it with specific reasons and examples. Avoid unnecessary background about travel count unless it supports your point. Use linking words like “because” or “for example” and keep to two or three sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer photographing views in my own country because I love its diverse natural landscapes. For example, there are beautiful rivers, dense forests and high mountains close to where I live, so I can easily visit and capture different scenes throughout the year.
× Absolutely, I love taking pictures of different views, especially when I'm outside in the mountain hiking and camping, which I, uh, usually do it weekly.
✓ Absolutely, I love taking pictures of different views, especially when I'm outside in the mountains hiking and camping, which I usually do weekly.
The phrase 'in the mountain' should be plural 'in the mountains' (preposition + noun number). 'Hiking and camping' after 'in the mountains' is correct as -ing forms used as activities. Remove the redundant pronoun 'it' after 'do' because the verb 'do' already refers to the activities; including 'it' is unnecessary and ungrammatical. Also move 'usually' to a more natural position before 'do'. Suggestion: say 'in the mountains' and omit the extra 'it'.
× Umm, as I'm living in a very beautiful. Land and.
✓ Umm, I live in a very beautiful area.
The original has fragmented sentence structure and punctuation errors: 'as I'm living in a very beautiful. Land and.' is incomplete and uses an incorrect noun 'Land' with stray conjunction 'and.' Replace with a complete, simple present sentence 'I live in a very beautiful area.' This fits the conversational present-tense context. Avoid fragmented clauses and ensure subject and verb are present.
× I like to take pictures in both areas, uh, because I do believe that every area has its own specification and, uh, categories when I'm outside in the.
✓ I like to take pictures in both urban and rural areas because I believe that each area has its own characteristics and categories when I'm outside.
The original is incomplete ('when I'm outside in the.') and uses awkward word 'specification.' Replace with 'characteristics' which is natural. Remove redundant 'do' in 'I do believe' for conciseness. Specify 'urban and rural areas' to clarify 'both areas.' Ensure sentence ends properly and is grammatically complete.
× When I haven't traveled so much around the world, I have been only in five or six countries.
✓ I haven't traveled much around the world; I have been to only five or six countries.
Use of present perfect negative 'I haven't traveled much' is correct but word order 'haven't traveled so much' is acceptable but less natural. Better: 'I haven't traveled much around the world.' Use 'been to' not just 'been' when referring to visiting countries. Place 'only' before the number phrase for natural emphasis. Use a semicolon or separate sentences for clarity.
× But when it comes to my country, I'm in love with the nature and taking pictures in my country as it has everything I love, starting from the rivers to the mountains.
✓ But when it comes to my country, I'm in love with the nature and I enjoy taking pictures there because it has everything I love, from rivers to mountains.
Combine 'I'm in love with the nature and taking pictures' into 'I'm in love with the nature and I enjoy taking pictures there' to supply a parallel verb and clear subject. Use 'there' to avoid repeating 'in my country.' Use 'from rivers to mountains' (no 'the') for natural idiomatic range expression. This maintains present tense and improves clarity.