Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
MMM not really. I'm not very inclined towards photography and admittedly I I really don't know how to collect pictures. But though I also believe in living the movement and also seeing the view and experience it with on my own.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Oh, definitely the rural areas, you see the greenery, the natural beauty, this is the thing that you can only experience in the rural areas or in a small cities because they are not very urbanized yet. And I really and I really hope they won't in the future 'cause we should have the.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I'm in Canada right now and I'm living in the most beautiful city which is Surrey, located in British Columbia and I know the British Columbia is quite popular for its beauty because it has so many natural places, so many natural beauties, the mountains, the trees, the forest, the.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid hesitations. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Correct minor grammar (e.g., “collect pictures” → “take photos” or “collect photos”) and remove repetitions. Keep answers to under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Not really. I'm not very into photography because I prefer experiencing a scene in person rather than through a camera. For example, when I visit a park I like to walk slowly and enjoy the sounds and smells, so I rarely stop to take many photos.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence then support it with specific reasons using linking words. Avoid repetition and finish your thought. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., “countryside,” “unspoiled”). Limit to three sentences for clarity.
Ví dụ: I definitely prefer rural views because the countryside offers unspoiled greenery and quieter surroundings. For instance, small towns and villages have forests and fields where you can relax without busy traffic, so I hope they remain largely undeveloped.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Start by answering directly whether you prefer views at home or abroad, then give concise supporting details. Avoid run-on sentences and incomplete endings. Use linking words like “because” or “for example” and be specific about what you like (e.g., mountains, forests).
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because Canada has spectacular natural landscapes. For example, where I live in Surrey, British Columbia, we are close to mountains and forests, which makes it easy to enjoy hiking and scenic drives.
× MMM not really.
✓ I'm not really.
The original sentence omits the subject pronoun 'I' which is required in standard English sentences. Use 'I'm not really' to provide a complete clause and match the conversational response.
× I'm not very inclined towards photography and admittedly I I really don't know how to collect pictures.
✓ I'm not very inclined towards photography, and admittedly I really don't know how to take or collect pictures.
There is a repeated word 'I I' which is a speaking disfluency; remove the duplicate. Also 'collect pictures' is awkward; 'take' is more natural for photography, or 'collect' can be kept but should be clarified. A comma before 'and' improves readability.
× But though I also believe in living the movement and also seeing the view and experience it with on my own.
✓ But I also believe in living the moment and seeing the view and experiencing it on my own.
The phrase 'living the movement' is likely a misuse; 'living the moment' fits context. 'Also' is repeated and can be reduced. The verb forms should be parallel: 'living,' 'seeing,' 'experiencing.' Remove the extraneous preposition 'with' before 'on my own.'
× this is the thing that you can only experience in the rural areas or in a small cities because they are not very urbanized yet.
✓ this is something you can only experience in rural areas or in small cities because they are not very urbanized yet.
The original mixes plural and singular ('a small cities'). Use consistent number: either 'a small city' or 'small cities.' Also 'this is the thing' is awkward; 'this is something' is more natural.
× And I really and I really hope they won't in the future 'cause we should have the.
✓ And I really hope they won't become fully urbanized in the future because we should preserve some natural areas.
The original is ungrammatical and incomplete ('we should have the.'). Remove repeated phrase 'and I really.' Specify the verb 'become' to complete meaning about urbanization and finish the sentence with a clear clause 'preserve some natural areas.' Use 'in the future' appropriately.
× I'm in Canada right now and I'm living in the most beautiful city which is Surrey, located in British Columbia and I know the British Columbia is quite popular for its beauty because it has so many natural places, so many natural beauties, the mountains, the trees, the forest, the.
✓ I'm in Canada right now and I'm living in a beautiful city called Surrey, located in British Columbia, and I know British Columbia is quite well known for its beauty because it has so many natural places: mountains, trees, and forests.
Avoid 'the most beautiful city' unless making a definitive claim; 'a beautiful city' is safer. Use 'called Surrey' for clarity. Do not use the definite article with 'British Columbia' unless a specific reason exists, so use 'British Columbia' not 'the British Columbia.' 'Natural beauties' is awkward; list examples instead. Remove trailing incomplete phrase and make the list parallel using commas and 'and.'