Views— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and directly answer the question with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details. Avoid hesitations and irrelevant comments (e.g., “I love this question” or joking about the examiner). Use one linking word to connect the main idea and the example.

Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views. For example, I often photograph mountains and sky scenes when I go hiking because I like capturing dramatic clouds and sunlight. Because I take so many photos, my phone storage often fills up quickly.

Gợi ý: Start with a direct preference statement (urban or rural), then give two specific reasons using linking words (for example, 'because' and 'also'). Reduce repetition and keep responses within three to four sentences.

Ví dụ: I prefer rural views to urban ones because I grew up in the mountainous countryside of Erbil and Kurdistan. The scenery is especially beautiful in spring, with snow-capped peaks and fresh green valleys, so I take every chance to go out and admire and photograph it.

Gợi ý: Give a clear direct answer first (I prefer X), then briefly explain why with specific reasons and one contrast phrase. Avoid uncertainty phrases like “maybe” or “I don't know” which weaken your response.

Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country and region because they are familiar and close to my heart. Although I enjoyed the landscapes in Iran and Saudi Arabia and appreciated their different vibes, the mountains and scenes in my home region feel more meaningful to me, so I usually choose them.

× Uh, liking.

✓ Uh, I like that.

'Liking' alone is not a correct finite verb phrase here. The student intends to express a present preference, so the verb should be in the base form with a subject 'I' (subject + verb) as in 'I like that.' Use of the -ing form without auxiliary or context is incorrect. Suggestion: use 'I like that' or 'I enjoy that.'

× more than half of my pictures was just about views and mountains and skies and so on.

✓ more than half of my pictures were just about views, mountains, skies, and so on.

'More than half of my pictures' is a plural subject, so the verb should be plural 'were' not singular 'was.' Also add commas for clarity. Suggestion: ensure verb agrees with the plural noun 'pictures.'

× I have been born and raised in the countryside of Erbil and Kurdistan, which is a mountainous area, and especially now that it's spring season, it's always surrounded by beautiful mountains and skies.

✓ I was born and raised in the countryside of Erbil in Kurdistan, which is a mountainous area, and especially now that it's spring, it is surrounded by beautiful mountains and skies.

The phrase 'have been born' is not used in English; 'to be born' uses simple past ('I was born'). 'Have been born' is ungrammatical. Use 'was born and raised.' Also 'spring season' is redundant; use 'spring.' Ensure tense consistency: describing a past event (born) and a current state (is surrounded). Suggestion: use simple past for birth and present simple for current conditions.

× I have been born and raised in the countryside of Erbil and Kurdistan, which is a mountainous area, and especially now that it's spring season, it's always surrounded by beautiful mountains and skies.

✓ I was born and raised in the countryside of Erbil in Kurdistan, which is a mountainous area, and especially now that it's spring, it is surrounded by beautiful mountains and skies.

Use 'in' rather than 'of' when indicating a place someone is born and raised in: 'in the countryside of Erbil' can be improved to 'in the countryside of Erbil in Kurdistan.' Also 'surrounded by' refers to the area, so keep 'surrounded by beautiful mountains.' Suggestion: use 'in' for locations and maintain clear phrasing.

× You can see the snow on the tip of the mountains and you can see the greenery scene.

✓ You can see snow on the mountain peaks and you can see the greenery.

'The snow' and 'the tip of the mountains' are unnatural here; use 'snow on the mountain peaks' or 'snow on the tips of the mountains.' 'The greenery scene' is awkward; 'the greenery' or 'green scenery' is better. Suggestion: prefer natural collocations: 'snow on the mountain peaks' and 'the greenery'.

× I actually take every chance to go out and admire the scene, the view.

✓ I actually take every chance to go out and admire the scenery and the view.

'Admire the scene' is understandable but 'scenery' is the correct noun collocation. Keep gerund structure 'take every chance to go out and admire' — that's fine. Suggestion: use 'scenery' when referring to landscape views.

× The only way to decide that is to see the view of the countries that you are mentioning.

✓ The only way to decide that is to see the views of the countries you mentioned.

'Are mentioning' is present continuous but the examiner already mentioned them; 'you mentioned' (simple past) or 'you mention' (simple present) are better. Also 'view' should be plural 'views.' Suggestion: use 'you mentioned' or 'you mention' depending on context; prefer 'you mentioned' here.

× And I haven't been to any countries before besides Iran and Saudi Arabia.

✓ I haven't been to any countries besides Iran and Saudi Arabia.

The adverb 'before' is unnecessary with present perfect here and makes the sentence awkward. 'Haven't been to any countries besides...' is correct. Suggestion: remove 'before.'

× They have beautiful views, different vibe.

✓ They have beautiful views and different vibes.

'Different vibe' lacks agreement and parallelism. Use plural 'vibes' to match 'they' or make the noun countable: 'different vibes.' Also add 'and' for coordination. Suggestion: ensure nouns agree in number and use conjunctions for clarity.

× But if I saw another scene, maybe I'll choose something else, I don't know.

✓ But if I saw another scene, maybe I would choose something else; I don't know.

This conditional mixes past tense 'saw' with future 'I'll choose.' For a hypothetical/unreal present, use past simple in the if-clause and 'would' in the main clause: 'If I saw..., I would choose...' Suggestion: use consistent conditional forms: second conditional uses 'If + past, would + base.'