Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, especially when I'm traveling with my family. Firstly, taking picture of different views can remind me of the good memory with that destination and secondly, by taking picture casually I can get myself chilled and relaxed.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Personally, I'm not really into taking pictures of the areas, I just really want to take pictures of the scenery such as the sky or the night.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I haven't been to any other country, so I can't say whether I prefer views in Vietnam or abroad, but in the near future, if I have more time and money, I will definitely travel overseas to see more views and widen my knowledge.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời của bạn rõ ràng và tự nhiên, nhưng để đạt điểm cao hơn bạn nên: 1) Tránh lỗi ngữ pháp nhỏ (ví dụ: số nhiều của “picture” là “pictures”); 2) Sử dụng câu chủ đề ngắn gọn rồi phát triển bằng chi tiết cụ thể; 3) Dùng liên từ phù hợp để làm mạch văn trôi chảy hơn (e.g., “for example”, “also”); 4) Giữ độ dài không quá 5 câu. Ví dụ, nêu một kỷ niệm cụ thể hoặc một kiểu cảnh bạn thích chụp để làm câu trả lời sinh động hơn.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I especially enjoy taking pictures when I travel with my family because photos help me remember special moments. For example, last summer I captured a sunrise over a mountain, which reminds me of how peaceful that morning felt. Also, taking photos casually helps me relax and notice small details I would otherwise miss.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Ý tưởng tốt nhưng câu trả lời hơi mơ hồ và có một vài lỗi cấu trúc. Bạn nên: 1) Bắt đầu bằng một câu chủ đề rõ ràng (I prefer...); 2) Giải thích lý do cụ thể với ví dụ (ví dụ: màu sắc bầu trời, ánh đèn ban đêm); 3) Dùng liên từ để liên kết ý (e.g., “because”, “so”); 4) Sửa một số từ không chính xác (ví dụ: “taking pictures of the areas” → “taking pictures of areas” hoặc “urban or rural areas”).
Ví dụ: I prefer rural scenery to urban views because I enjoy wide open skies and quiet night scenes. For instance, I like photographing the stars and colorful sunsets in the countryside because they feel more peaceful. Also, urban areas can be busy and distract from the natural beauty I want to capture.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời trung thực và rõ ràng, nhưng có thể cải thiện bằng cách nêu dự đoán cụ thể và rút gọn câu để tự nhiên hơn. Bạn nên: 1) Dùng một câu chủ đề ngắn (I prefer... hoặc I can't compare...); 2) Nêu một mong muốn cụ thể khi đi nước ngoài (ví dụ: muốn chụp núi, bờ biển, kiến trúc); 3) Sử dụng liên từ để kết nối ý (e.g., “however”, “so”).
Ví dụ: I can't really compare because I've never traveled abroad, but I hope to see views in other countries in the future. For example, I would love to photograph coastal cliffs in Europe and famous city skylines in Asia. Hopefully, when I have more time and money, I will travel overseas to broaden my perspective and take many photos.
× Firstly, taking picture of different views can remind me of the good memory with that destination and secondly, by taking picture casually I can get myself chilled and relaxed.
✓ Firstly, taking pictures of different views can remind me of the good memories of that destination, and secondly, by taking pictures casually I can get myself chilled and relaxed.
'Picture' should be plural 'pictures' because it refers to multiple images; this is a singular/plural error. 'Memory' should be plural 'memories' because you refer to more than one recollection. Use 'of that destination' instead of 'with that destination' to show possession/association. Also ensure parallel structure by repeating 'taking pictures' for both clauses. Suggested improvement: always check whether a noun refers to one or many and use appropriate prepositions for relationships. Suggested corrections applied: picture -> pictures, memory -> memories, with -> of, maintain parallel structure.
× Personally, I'm not really into taking pictures of the areas, I just really want to take pictures of the scenery such as the sky or the night.
✓ Personally, I'm not really into taking pictures of areas; I just really want to take pictures of scenery such as the sky or the night.
The phrase 'of the areas' is unnatural; 'of areas' or better 'taking pictures of areas' can be used but article 'the' is unnecessary. Use a semicolon or conjunction to join two independent clauses; a comma splice is present. Also 'the scenery' can be simplified to 'scenery'. Suggested improvement: remove unnecessary articles and avoid comma splices by using a semicolon or 'but'/'and'.
× I haven't been to any other country, so I can't say whether I prefer views in Vietnam or abroad, but in the near future, if I have more time and money, I will definitely travel overseas to see more views and widen my knowledge.
✓ I haven't been to any other country, so I can't say whether I prefer views in Vietnam or abroad, but in the near future, if I have more time and money, I will definitely travel overseas to see more views and broaden my knowledge.
'Widen my knowledge' is understandable but non-idiomatic; the correct collocation is 'broaden my knowledge' which is an adjective/verb choice issue (Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs). The rest of the sentence uses present perfect 'haven't been' correctly and future 'will' correctly. Suggested improvement: use common collocations like 'broaden my knowledge' for natural English.