Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do love taking pictures of different views, but mostly of the views that I cannot see on my daily basis and such as if I reach a view after checking for days then definitely I would click more photos of that kind of view. But if I'm living near a beach?
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Honestly I prefer views both in urban areas or and rural areas, but if I had to pick one I would definitely pick rural areas as there are not many people in the background while in rural in urban areas the view is blocked by many people.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
It usually depends, like if it's a rural area view then obviously my country has the most scenic views in the entire world. While the rule the urban areas there is not much in my country but in foreign countries there are a lot to take a view at.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and direct. Start with a clear topic sentence stating whether you like taking pictures, then give one or two specific supporting details with logical linking words. Avoid unnecessary fillers and incomplete clauses. Also correct small grammar issues (e.g., use 'for days' instead of 'checking for days' and remove the trailing question).
Ví dụ: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views. I especially enjoy photographing places I don’t see every day, such as a mountain lookout I hiked to after planning for days, because those scenes feel special and worth capturing.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct answer first, then provide one or two concise reasons using linking words (e.g., 'because', 'for example'). Fix repetition and word order errors (e.g., 'in urban areas' misplaced). Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views. For example, rural landscapes often have fewer people and unobstructed scenery, which makes photos look cleaner and more peaceful compared to busy urban streets.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and avoid exaggerated claims. Use clear contrast language (e.g., 'However' or 'On the other hand') and give specific examples to support your view. Correct phrasing and grammar (e.g., 'In rural areas, my country has very scenic views; however, for urban scenes I prefer foreign cities').
Ví dụ: It depends. In rural areas I prefer views in my country because the countryside is very scenic and familiar, but for interesting urban architecture I often prefer views in other countries, such as modern skylines I’ve seen in travel photos.
× Yes, I do love taking pictures of different views, but mostly of the views that I cannot see on my daily basis and such as if I reach a view after checking for days then definitely I would click more photos of that kind of view.
✓ Yes, I do love taking pictures of different views, but mostly of views that I cannot see on a daily basis; for example, if I reach a view after searching for days, then I would definitely take more photos of that kind of view.
Errors: awkward phrasing and incorrect verb choice. 'on my daily basis' should be 'on a daily basis' (article and idiom). 'checking for days' is unnatural; 'searching for days' or 'looking for days' fits. 'click more photos' is informal and nonstandard; use 'take more photos'. Also replace 'such as' with 'for example' and use a semicolon or split sentences to improve clarity. Suggestion: use natural collocations and appropriate gerund/verb forms.
× But if I'm living near a beach?
✓ But what if I live near a beach?
This fragment is phrased as a question but uses present continuous 'I'm living' and lacks clarity. Use simple present 'I live' for habitual or general condition and rephrase to 'What if I live near a beach?' to form a complete, natural question. Suggestion: use full sentence structure and appropriate tense.
× Honestly I prefer views both in urban areas or and rural areas, but if I had to pick one I would definitely pick rural areas as there are not many people in the background while in rural in urban areas the view is blocked by many people.
✓ Honestly, I prefer views both in urban and rural areas, but if I had to pick one, I would definitely choose rural areas because there are not many people in the background, whereas in urban areas the view is often blocked by many people.
Errors: conjunctions 'both... or and' is incorrect; use 'both... and'. Repetition 'in rural in urban areas' is wrong. Use 'choose' instead of 'pick' for formality consistency (either is acceptable). Use 'because' for reason and 'whereas' to contrast. Also add commas for clarity. Suggestion: use correct paired conjunctions and contrast structures.
× It usually depends, like if it's a rural area view then obviously my country has the most scenic views in the entire world.
✓ It usually depends; if it's a rural view, then my country obviously has some of the most scenic views in the world.
Errors: awkward noun phrases and exaggeration. 'a rural area view' should be 'a rural view' or 'a view in a rural area'. 'the most scenic views in the entire world' is hyperbolic; 'some of the most scenic views in the world' is more natural. Use semicolon or conjunction for clarity. Suggestion: simplify noun phrases and use natural quantifiers.
× While the rule the urban areas there is not much in my country but in foreign countries there are a lot to take a view at.
✓ In contrast, urban areas in my country do not have much to offer, but in foreign countries there are many interesting urban views to photograph.
Errors: 'While the rule the urban areas' is ungrammatical and unclear. Use 'In contrast' or 'However' to show contrast. 'there are not much' should be 'do not have much' because 'much' requires 'not much' with uncountable nouns or restructure. 'there are a lot to take a view at' is incorrect; use 'there are many interesting urban views to photograph'. Suggestion: restructure sentence for clarity and use correct verb phrases and collocations.