Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I don't like taking pictures at all, in fact I always ask my girlfriend to take them and because I would like to have one for the future.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer using urban areas over rural ones because I live in Montevideo and I enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the city.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in other countries because I love traveling and discovering new places, so when I go abroad I always plan to visit new places and important tourist buildings.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Mejorar la claridad y la coherencia; organiza la respuesta en una oración principal y una o dos frases de apoyo. Evita contradicciones y añade una razón concreta y un ejemplo breve. Por ejemplo, explica por qué no te gusta y por qué pides a tu novia que tome las fotos.
Ví dụ: I don't usually take pictures of views because I prefer to enjoy the moment rather than focus on my camera. However, I often ask my girlfriend to take photos for me so I have memories to look back on later, especially when we visit special places like a beach at sunset.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Añadir más detalles específicos y una conexión lógica entre ideas. Usa una oración principal clara y luego dos apoyos: una razón concreta y un ejemplo personal para hacer la respuesta más natural y completa.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in urban areas because I enjoy the lively atmosphere and cultural activities. For example, living in Montevideo I like walking along the waterfront and seeing street performers, which makes city views more interesting to me than quiet countryside scenes.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Dar más especificidad y variedad léxica; menciona tipos de lugares que te interesan y una breve razón más concreta. Conecta las ideas con palabras de enlace para mayor coherencia.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because traveling lets me experience different cultures and historic landmarks. For instance, when I visit a new country I always try to see famous sites like cathedrals or markets, since they reveal a lot about local history and daily life.
× I don't like taking pictures at all, in fact I always ask my girlfriend to take them and because I would like to have one for the future.
✓ I don't like taking pictures at all; in fact I always ask my girlfriend to take them because I would like to have some for the future.
The sentence contains redundancy and awkward coordination rather than a tense error: 'and because' incorrectly connects clauses. Also 'one' is vague—'some' or 'a few' fits better with 'pictures'. Use a semicolon or period to separate independent clauses and use 'because' without 'and'. Suggestion: separate ideas and choose the correct quantifier ('some' or 'a few') to match plural 'pictures'.
× I prefer using urban areas over rural ones because I live in Montevideo and I enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the city.
✓ I prefer urban areas to rural ones because I live in Montevideo and enjoy the city's atmosphere and energy.
'Prefer' is typically followed by 'to' when comparing two things ('prefer A to B') not 'using' or 'over'. Also 'using urban areas' is unnatural; simply 'prefer urban areas'. Condense 'the atmosphere and energy of the city' to 'the city's atmosphere and energy' for naturalness. Suggestion: use 'prefer A to B' and avoid unnecessary verbs like 'using'.
× I prefer views in other countries because I love traveling and discovering new places, so when I go abroad I always plan to visit new places and important tourist buildings.
✓ I prefer views in other countries because I love traveling and discovering new places, so when I go abroad I always plan to visit important tourist sites and landmarks.
Repetition: 'new places' is repeated; 'important tourist buildings' is awkward—use 'tourist sites' or 'landmarks'. Tenses are acceptable (present simple for habits). Improve cohesion by avoiding repetition and choosing natural collocations. Suggestion: replace repeated phrases and use 'sites' or 'landmarks' for clarity.