Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Uh, I don't know.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Uh, I can answer it.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Uh, I think in my country.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct response (yes or no) and then add one brief reason or example. Keep it natural and avoid filler words like 'uh'. Use one linking phrase if adding detail, e.g., 'because' or 'for example.'
Ví dụ: Yes, I do like taking pictures of different views because photography helps me capture memories and appreciate details I might otherwise miss. For example, I often photograph sunsets and city skylines when I travel.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 15.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly with your preference and follow with a specific reason and an example. Avoid vague replies and filler words. Use a linking word such as 'because' or 'so' to connect your reason.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because I enjoy peaceful landscapes and wide open spaces; for instance, I love photographing rolling hills and rivers when I visit the countryside.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: State your preference clearly and give a concise, specific reason and maybe a comparison. Use linking words like 'because' or 'however' to make your answer coherent and stick to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because I feel more connected to the places and understand their history and culture. However, I also enjoy views abroad occasionally because they offer different architectural styles and landscapes.
× Uh, I don't know.
✓ Uh, I'm not sure.
The original reply 'I don't know' is grammatically correct but sounds abrupt and does not directly answer the question; the expected meaning in context is uncertainty, best expressed as 'I'm not sure.' This keeps present tense and politely indicates uncertainty. Suggestion: use 'I'm not sure' or 'I don't really know' to sound more natural in spoken responses.
× Uh, I can answer it.
✓ Uh, I can answer that.
The phrase 'I can answer it' is grammatically acceptable but awkward in this context because 'answer that' more naturally refers to the examiner's question. Use 'that' to refer to a preceding question rather than 'it.' Suggestion: say 'I can answer that' or better, directly state your preference (e.g., 'I prefer rural areas').
× Uh, I think in my country.
✓ Uh, I think I prefer views in my country.
The original sentence 'I think in my country' is missing a main verb and the object of 'think' and thus is a sentence structure error. To convey the intended preference, include the verb 'prefer' and the full phrase 'views in my country.' Suggestion: use 'I think I prefer views in my country' or simply 'I prefer views in my country.'