Part 1
Examiner
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Candidate
Of course, yes, because it is capital of Seoul, South Korea, so there are a lot of apartments near my home.
Examiner
Do you take photos of buildings?
Candidate
I think it depends on building because umm like modern or traditional like unique design of building. I would try. I definitely take a photo of that. But otherwise like those like residential building or business building, I absolutely.
Examiner
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Candidate
MMM well I love to visit Kungbuk Palace because it is historical building of our of Korea which is kings and Queens are living there so and also when I go there when I took a pictures, the photos turn out very well so.
Examiner
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Candidate
Yes, I want to live in a tall building because when I go up to the tall building the scenery of scenery is amazing especially at night and also it is more refreshed, feel like more refresh because soul is very crowded so it makes me more.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Be more concise and grammatically accurate. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid redundancy, and correct article usage and word order (e.g., "the capital"). You can add one brief specific detail about the type or purpose of the tall buildings.
Example: Yes. I live in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, so there are many tall apartment buildings near my home. Most are high-rise residential blocks built in the last two decades to house city residents.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Organize your answer: give a clear statement first, then one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid fillers (umm, like) and repetition. Use correct grammar ("depends on the building", "I definitely take photos of buildings with unique designs").
Example: It depends on the building. I usually take photos of buildings that have striking or unusual designs, whether modern or historical, because they make interesting subjects. I don’t normally photograph ordinary residential or office blocks.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Start with a direct answer naming the building, then give two clear supporting details. Correct grammar ("Gyeongbok Palace", "historic building", "where kings and queens lived"). Avoid repetition and filler sounds.
Example: Yes, I would like to visit Gyeongbok Palace. It’s a historic royal palace where Korean kings and queens once lived, and I’m interested in its architecture and history. Also, it’s a very photogenic place, so I enjoy taking beautiful photos there.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Give a clear reasoned response with correct vocabulary and sentence structure. Use linking words (for example, "because", "also"). Avoid repetition ("scenery of scenery") and correct city name spelling (Seoul). Specify what you like about the view or lifestyle in tall buildings.
Example: Yes, I would like to live in a tall building because the views from high floors are amazing, especially at night when the city lights are visible. Also, higher flats feel quieter and more relaxing compared with the crowded streets below.
× Of course, yes, because it is capital of Seoul, South Korea, so there are a lot of apartments near my home.
✓ Of course. Yes, because it is the capital of South Korea, there are a lot of apartments near my home.
Missing definite article 'the' before 'capital' and incorrect country name order. Use 'the capital of South Korea' for correct noun phrase. Also split into clearer sentences for fluency.
× I think it depends on building because umm like modern or traditional like unique design of building.
✓ I think it depends on the building, for example whether it is modern or traditional and has a unique design.
Missing article 'the' before 'building' and awkward preposition/connector use. Use 'depends on the building' and 'whether' to introduce alternatives. Combine ideas with 'and' for clarity.
× I would try. I definitely take a photo of that.
✓ I would try. I would definitely take a photo of it.
Mix of conditional/modal forms and simple present creates tense inconsistency. 'Would' pairs with 'take' to indicate conditional intention: 'would take'. Use 'it' as pronoun referring to the building.
× But otherwise like those like residential building or business building, I absolutely.
✓ But otherwise, if it is a residential or commercial building, I wouldn't (usually) take photos.
Sentence fragment and unclear meaning. 'I absolutely' is incomplete. Provide a full clause 'I wouldn't usually take photos' to express contrast. Use 'residential or commercial building' for natural collocation.
× MMM well I love to visit Kungbuk Palace because it is historical building of our of Korea which is kings and Queens are living there so and also when I go there when I took a pictures, the photos turn out very well so.
✓ Well, I would love to visit Gyeongbok Palace because it is a historical building in Korea where kings and queens used to live, and when I go there and take pictures, the photos turn out very well.
Multiple tense and article errors: use 'would love' or 'love' consistently; 'a historical building in Korea' needs article 'a' and correct preposition 'in'. Use 'where kings and queens used to live' for past habitual; change 'when I took a pictures' to 'when I go there and take pictures' for present/future visits and correct noun number ('pictures'). Also correct palace name to common Romanization 'Gyeongbok'.
× Yes, I want to live in a tall building because when I go up to the tall building the scenery of scenery is amazing especially at night and also it is more refreshed, feel like more refresh because soul is very crowded so it makes me more.
✓ Yes, I want to live in a tall building because when I go up to a high floor the view is amazing, especially at night, and I feel more refreshed because Seoul is very crowded, so it helps me relax.
Problems: article use ('a tall building' vs 'the tall building'), repetition ('scenery of scenery'), awkward noun choice 'scenery' vs 'view', incorrect adjective/adverb 'more refreshed, feel like more refresh', and proper noun 'Seoul' spelled incorrectly as 'soul'. Rephrase for natural English: 'the view is amazing', 'I feel more refreshed', and 'Seoul' as city name. Clarify causal link: living in a tall building helps one feel relaxed.