Part 1
考官
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
考生
Yes, especially when I'm traveling. I always take people free photos when I'm traveling. Uh, this helps me capture the landscape and atmosphere of the places and also helps me remember the views vividly.
考官
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
考生
I actually prefer the countryside. I love nature, the mountains, rivers, beautiful sceneries. It provides me a sense of serenity and peace and often kind of recharges me after a busy week.
考官
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
考生
Honestly, I prefer views in other countries. Most places in my country are not so scenic because of the air pollution and heavy traffic.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
分数: 72.0建议: Clarify and streamline your response: begin with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words, correct unclear phrases (e.g. "people free photos"), and keep to 2–3 supporting sentences with specific details. Use linking words like "because" or "so" to connect ideas. Also vary vocabulary slightly (e.g. "capture the scenery," "preserve memories").
示例: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views when I travel. I usually photograph landscapes and street scenes because they capture the atmosphere of a place. For example, I often take wide shots of mountain ranges and close-ups of local architecture so I can remember the details later.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
分数: 84.0建议: Good direct answer and supporting details. Improve by combining short fragments into complete sentences, removing vague fillers like "kind of," and adding one concrete example. Use linking words such as "because" or "so" to show cause and effect.
示例: I prefer rural views because I love natural landscapes like mountains and rivers. They give me a strong sense of serenity and help recharge me after a busy week. For instance, a weekend walk by a quiet river makes me feel relaxed and refreshed.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
分数: 78.0建议: The answer is clear but could be softened to avoid sounding overly negative. Add a brief contrast and a specific example of what you like abroad. Use linking words like "although" or "however" and expand slightly to 2–3 sentences for balance.
示例: I prefer views in other countries because I often find cleaner air and less crowded scenery there. However, there are some beautiful spots at home too, such as (name a place) where the landscape is lovely. For example, on a trip abroad I enjoyed clear coastal views and quiet beaches that I rarely see at home.
× I always take people free photos when I'm traveling.
✓ I always take free photos of people when I'm traveling.
The original sentence misorders the noun phrases and uses 'people free photos' which is ungrammatical. 'Take photos of people' is the normal collocation; 'free' is an adjective that should modify 'photos' and come before it. Reordering to 'take free photos of people' fixes the structure and meaning. Suggestion: place adjectives before the noun and use 'take photos of' for the object being photographed.
× I love nature, the mountains, rivers, beautiful sceneries.
✓ I love nature: the mountains, rivers, and beautiful scenery.
'Scenery' is an uncountable noun and should not be pluralized as 'sceneries.' Also, when listing items, include 'and' before the last item and use proper punctuation. Replacing the comma with a colon or restructuring the list improves clarity. Suggestion: use 'scenery' (uncountable) and include 'and' in a list.
× It provides me a sense of serenity and peace and often kind of recharges me after a busy week.
✓ They provide me with a sense of serenity and peace and often recharge me after a busy week.
Subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference are unclear: 'It' is ambiguous when referring to multiple elements (nature, mountains, rivers, scenery). Use 'They' or 'They provide me with...' to match plural antecedents. Also, 'provide me a sense' is less natural than 'provide me with a sense.' Remove informal filler 'kind of' for a more fluent response. Suggestion: match the pronoun to the antecedent number and use 'provide...with'.
× I always take people free photos when I'm traveling.
✓ I always take free photos of people when I'm traveling.
The sequence 'people free photos' confuses noun and modifier positions; 'of people' correctly indicates whom the photos depict. This is also a pronoun/noun order error — restructure to 'photos of people' so the object is clearly marked. Suggestion: use 'of' to link 'photos' and the people in them.
× Most places in my country are not so scenic because of the air pollution and heavy traffic.
✓ Most places in my country are not very scenic because of air pollution and heavy traffic.
'Not so scenic' is informal; 'not very scenic' is more standard. Also, articles before uncountable nouns like 'air pollution' are usually omitted when speaking generally. Removing 'the' before 'air pollution' improves naturalness. Suggestion: use 'not very scenic' and omit 'the' before general uncountable nouns.