Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I like taking pictures of myself. Actually, whenever I go on a trip, I want to focus on myself because I want to remind myself that I work hard for these trips. Therefore, I do not normally take photos of other views. I tend to take pictures of myself only.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I strongly believe it has distinct advantages. Urban areas views offer skylines illuminated with lead lines. On the other hand, rural areas are filled with lush gardens and unique barns. Therefore, I must say that I choose both.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I consider myself as a person who loves my country. Therefore, I normally take photos of my country's sceneries. The reason is that I want to be whole and admire the beauty and the pristine beauty of my countries.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: give a clear topic sentence, then one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition (e.g., "I tend to take pictures of myself only" repeats the idea). Use linking words (for example, "because" or "so") briefly to connect ideas. Also vary vocabulary slightly (e.g., "self-portraits" or "photos of myself").
Ví dụ: I usually prefer taking photos of myself, especially on trips, because I like keeping memories of my experiences and accomplishments. For example, I often take self-portraits at landmarks or on hikes to remind myself of the effort I put in to get there.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear direct answer (e.g., "I prefer both" or "I like both for different reasons"), then give specific contrasting reasons using simple vocabulary and correct collocations ("skylines lit up at night", "lush fields" rather than "lead lines"). Use a linking phrase like "on the other hand" correctly. Avoid vague phrases like "it has distinct advantages."
Ví dụ: I like both urban and rural views for different reasons. Urban views have dramatic skylines lit up at night and modern architecture, while rural views offer peaceful fields and traditional barns, so I enjoy photographing both depending on my mood.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Give a direct, natural answer and avoid unclear or redundant phrases ("I want to be whole" and repeating "beauty" and "pristine beauty"). Provide one clear reason with a specific detail or example. Keep to simple grammar: "I usually take photos of my country's scenery because..."
Ví dụ: I usually prefer photographing scenery in my own country because I'm proud of its landscapes and want to remember familiar places. For instance, I often photograph coastal cliffs and historic villages at home to capture their unique character.
× I like taking pictures of myself.
✓ I like taking pictures of myself.
No correction needed; sentence correctly uses the verb + -ing form after 'like'. Keep as is.
× Actually, whenever I go on a trip, I want to focus on myself because I want to remind myself that I work hard for these trips.
✓ Actually, whenever I go on a trip, I focus on myself because I want to remind myself that I have worked hard for the trip.
Tense consistency: 'want to focus' is acceptable but present simple 'focus' better matches habitual action introduced by 'whenever'. Use present perfect 'have worked' to indicate effort up to the time of the trip. Also change 'these trips' to 'the trip' for coherence with singular 'a trip'.
× Therefore, I do not normally take photos of other views.
✓ Therefore, I do not normally take photos of other views.
No correction needed; sentence correctly uses present simple to describe a habitual action. Keep as is.
× I tend to take pictures of myself only.
✓ I tend to take pictures only of myself.
Word order: placing 'only' before the phrase it modifies ('of myself') clarifies meaning. The original is understandable but reordering improves precision.
× I strongly believe it has distinct advantages.
✓ I strongly believe both have distinct advantages.
Ambiguity: 'it' lacks a clear antecedent. Since the question contrasts urban and rural views, use 'both' to refer to the two options. This corrects pronoun reference and clarifies meaning.
× Urban areas views offer skylines illuminated with lead lines.
✓ Urban area views offer skylines illuminated with leading lines.
Collocation and word choice: 'Urban areas views' is awkward; use 'Urban area views' or 'Urban views'. 'Lead lines' is incorrect; likely meant 'leading lines' (a photography term). Also plural/singular consistency adjusted.
× On the other hand, rural areas are filled with lush gardens and unique barns.
✓ On the other hand, rural areas are filled with lush gardens and distinctive barns.
Minor word choice: 'unique barns' is acceptable but 'distinctive barns' sounds more natural in this context. No major grammar error; keeps present simple to describe general truth.
× Therefore, I must say that I choose both.
✓ Therefore, I must say that I choose both.
No correction needed grammatically; present simple 'choose' is acceptable when stating a preference. Could also say 'I would choose both' for politeness, but not required.
× I consider myself as a person who loves my country.
✓ I consider myself a person who loves my country.
Avoid unnecessary 'as' after 'consider'. The correct structure is 'consider myself a ...'. This is a common collocation error.
× Therefore, I normally take photos of my country's sceneries.
✓ Therefore, I normally take photos of my country's scenery.
Countable/uncountable: 'scenery' is an uncountable noun and does not take the plural 'sceneries'. Use singular 'scenery' to refer to landscapes collectively.
× The reason is that I want to be whole and admire the beauty and the pristine beauty of my countries.
✓ The reason is that I want to feel complete and admire the pristine beauty of my country.
Word choice and agreement: 'be whole' is awkward; 'feel complete' is idiomatic. Avoid repeating 'beauty' and use 'pristine beauty' alone. 'My countries' is incorrect when referring to a single country; use 'my country'. This corrects pronoun/possessive agreement and redundant wording.