Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do like taking pictures of different views, especially to hold the memories. I use my phone to take pictures of the scenery at the current moment at the current events so I can hold the memories forever.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer urban areas views too rural areas because I know that urban areas has a lot of different type of scenery and the landscape are very beautiful because of the natures and I believe that urban area can hold the best memories because it was things that usually not happening during our work.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in my country because Malaysia can offer you different type of cultures and also many unique places. For example, we have Pelaka, Kedah and Kelantan. 3 of this country will give you different experiences and also give you a new sense of enjoyment.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific details and a linking word to make it coherent. Correct small grammar issues (e.g., use plural/singular correctly and prefer ‘capture’ to ‘hold’).
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views because they help me capture memories. For example, I often use my phone to photograph sunsets and cityscapes when I travel, so I can look back at those moments later.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 49.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, grammatical topic sentence stating your preference, and support it with two specific reasons linked logically. Avoid vague phrases and fix grammar (plural/singular, articles, and tense). Keep it within 3-4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in urban areas because they offer diverse scenes and unique architecture. For instance, city streets, parks and waterfronts provide varied photo opportunities, and I often find interesting events or street performances that I wouldn’t see at work.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: State your preference clearly, then give specific, accurate examples with brief descriptions. Use correct place names and note they are states or regions, not countries; fix grammar and use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my country because Malaysia has a variety of cultures and landscapes. For example, Melaka offers historical architecture, Kedah has rural paddy fields, and Kelantan is known for its traditional crafts, so each region provides a different experience.
× Yes, I do like taking pictures of different views, especially to hold the memories.
✓ Yes, I do like taking pictures of different views, especially to preserve memories.
The phrase 'to hold the memories' uses an infinitive with 'hold' which is unnatural; 'preserve memories' or 'keep memories' is idiomatic. This is an issue of verb choice and verb form with -ing is fine ('taking pictures') but the complement should be corrected to a natural verb phrase. Suggestion: use 'preserve memories' or 'keep memories'.
× I use my phone to take pictures of the scenery at the current moment at the current events so I can hold the memories forever.
✓ I use my phone to take pictures of the scenery at events so I can preserve those memories forever.
The original sentence is wordy and contains awkward phrases 'at the current moment at the current events'; this is a problem with word choice and present participle placement. Simplify to 'at events' and replace 'hold the memories' with 'preserve those memories'. Maintain present simple tense 'I use' and infinitive 'to take'.
× I prefer urban areas views too rural areas because I know that urban areas has a lot of different type of scenery and the landscape are very beautiful because of the natures and I believe that urban area can hold the best memories because it was things that usually not happening during our work.
✓ I prefer views in urban areas to those in rural areas because urban areas have many different types of scenery, and the landscapes are very beautiful because of nature. I believe urban areas can create the best memories because they offer experiences that usually do not happen during work.
Multiple preposition and agreement errors: use 'prefer X to Y' not 'too'. Use 'views in urban areas' or 'urban views'. 'Urban areas has' should be 'urban areas have' (subject-verb agreement). 'Different type' should be 'different types'. 'The landscape are' should be 'the landscapes are' or 'the landscape is'. 'Because of the natures' should be 'because of nature' (incorrect plural). The clause 'it was things that usually not happening during our work' is ungrammatical; corrected to 'they offer experiences that usually do not happen during work' (present tense and proper negation).
× I prefer views in my country because Malaysia can offer you different type of cultures and also many unique places.
✓ I prefer views in my country because Malaysia can offer different types of culture and many unique places.
'Different type of cultures' should be 'different types of culture' or 'different cultures' (quantifier and noun form). Avoid addressing the listener directly with 'you' in a general statement; use impersonal construction. Keep present simple 'can offer'.
× For example, we have Pelaka, Kedah and Kelantan. 3 of this country will give you different experiences and also give you a new sense of enjoyment.
✓ For example, we have Melaka, Kedah, and Kelantan. These three states will give visitors different experiences and a new sense of enjoyment.
Multiple issues: 'Pelaka' is misspelled (should be 'Melaka'). '3 of this country' is ungrammatical: use 'these three states' or 'three of these places'. 'Country' is wrong for states; Malaysia is the country and Melaka, Kedah, Kelantan are states. Use 'will give visitors' or 'will offer' instead of 'give you' for general statements. Ensure number-word consistency ('three' instead of '3').