Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I love taking pictures of beautiful scenery when I'm out with my family, I love to share them with on social media with my friends.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in rural areas. There's more of a variety of flowers and wildlife that pollinate the flowers, so different species of flowers with different colours. You tend to get more trees and flower variety in rural areas than urban areas because of the build up.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer for using other countries. Because there's a variety of what?
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Make your answer more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and add a brief reason or example. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, “because” or “so”). Keep it to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views, especially when I go out with my family. I like to capture landscapes and interesting details because they remind me of the day. I usually share the best shots on social media so my friends can see them.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Improve coherence and avoid redundancy. Begin with a clear direct answer, then give two concise, specific reasons linked by connectors (for example, “because” and “also”). Replace vague phrases like “build up” with clearer vocabulary such as “development” or “urbanisation.” Keep it to 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in rural areas because they have a wider variety of plants and wildlife. For example, you often see many species of flowers and pollinators in the countryside, whereas urbanisation limits green space and plant diversity.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Clarify your meaning and give a complete answer. Start with a direct statement (I prefer views in other countries), then explain why with specific examples—mention different landscapes, cultures, or architecture. Use a linking word like “because” and finish the thought. Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because they offer a greater variety of landscapes and cultural scenes. For instance, I enjoy seeing architecture and natural features I can’t find at home, such as ancient temples or tropical beaches.
× I love taking pictures of beautiful scenery when I'm out with my family, I love to share them with on social media with my friends.
✓ I love taking pictures of beautiful scenery when I'm out with my family, and I love to share them on social media with my friends.
The original contains a comma splice and a missing conjunction, creating a sentence without a properly connected verb phrase for the second clause. Adding 'and' joins the two independent clauses correctly. Also remove the extra preposition 'with' before 'on social media' to avoid redundancy. Suggestion: connect independent clauses with a conjunction or use a period; avoid redundant prepositions.
× I prefer views in rural areas. There's more of a variety of flowers and wildlife that pollinate the flowers, so different species of flowers with different colours.
✓ I prefer views in rural areas. There's a greater variety of flowers and wildlife that pollinate them, so there are different species of flowers with different colours.
Problems: 'more of a variety' is awkward; use 'a greater variety' or 'more variety'. 'Pollinate the flowers' repeats 'flowers' unnecessarily; use a pronoun 'them'. Also the fragment 'so different species...' lacked a verb; adding 'there are' makes it a complete sentence. Suggestion: use concise prepositions and include required verbs to form complete sentences.
× You tend to get more trees and flower variety in rural areas than urban areas because of the build up.
✓ You tend to get more trees and a greater variety of flowers in rural areas than in urban areas because of the buildup.
Original has agreement and article issues: 'flower variety' is awkward and mismatches number; use 'a greater variety of flowers'. Also parallel comparison needs 'in urban areas'. 'build up' should be one word 'buildup' as a noun. Suggestion: ensure parallel structure in comparisons and correct noun phrases and articles.
× I prefer for using other countries. Because there's a variety of what?
✓ I prefer travelling to other countries because there is a greater variety of scenery and experiences.
'I prefer for using other countries' is ungrammatical: 'prefer' should be followed by a noun/gerund without 'for' (prefer travelling to...). 'Because there's a variety of what?' is an incomplete question and a sentence fragment. Provide a complete reason using present tense 'there is' and specify the object. Suggestion: use 'prefer' + gerund or 'prefer X to Y' structures and avoid sentence fragments; answer the implied question with a full clause.