Views— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct small grammar mistakes. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid vague phrases like "that certain things" and reduce redundancy.

Example: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views because it helps me feel more connected to the place. For example, I often photograph landscapes and forests because their colours and quiet atmosphere make me feel calm and inspired.

Suggestion: Finish your sentence and avoid repetition. Begin with a direct statement, then give two specific reasons linked with connectors (for example, "because" and "also"). Use precise vocabulary like "tranquillity" or "open spaces."

Example: I prefer photographing rural areas because they offer tranquillity and wide open spaces that are hard to find in cities. Also, the natural light and unspoiled scenery often create more striking compositions than crowded urban streets.

Suggestion: Make your reasoning clearer and more specific. Start with a concise preference, then explain with distinct reasons and an example. Avoid vague statements like "it doesn't really affect me"—say what is different about foreign views (novelty, cultural variety, different landscapes).

Example: I prefer views from other countries because they offer new landscapes and cultural perspectives I haven't seen before. For instance, photographing traditional villages or coastal cliffs abroad gives me fresh visual ideas and inspiration that differ from the familiar scenes at home.

× Since I am living in a urban area, I would rather take pictures of rural areas.

✓ Since I am living in an urban area, I would rather take pictures of rural areas.

Use 'an' before a vowel sound. 'Urban' begins with a vowel sound, so the correct indefinite article is 'an' instead of 'a'. Suggestion: remember the article depends on sound, not just the first letter.

× This is because, as I've said earlier, those pictures seem so peaceful.

✓ This is because, as I said earlier, those pictures seem so peaceful.

Present perfect 'I've said' is awkward with 'earlier' when narrating a simple past reference; simple past 'I said' is more natural. Also remove the comma after 'because' if rephrasing. Suggestion: use simple past for completed actions referenced by 'earlier'.

× But apart from that, there is beauty in the stillness and.

✓ But apart from that, there is beauty in the stillness.

The original sentence ends with an incomplete phrase 'and.' Remove the conjunction to complete the sentence. Suggestion: avoid dangling conjunctions and ensure each sentence finishes with a complete idea.

× Yes I do because it makes me feel more connected to that certain things that I take pictures of.

✓ Yes, I do because it makes me feel more connected to the certain things I take pictures of.

The phrase 'that certain things' is ungrammatical: use 'the certain things' or better 'certain things' without 'that'. Also add comma after 'Yes'. Suggestion: simplify to 'certain things I take pictures of' or 'the things I take pictures of' for clarity.

× But to be specific, I prefer to take pictures of nature or landscape because it looks and feels so peaceful.

✓ But to be specific, I prefer to take pictures of nature or landscapes because they look and feel so peaceful.

When listing 'nature or landscape' the noun forms should agree with plural verbs. 'Landscape' as a general category is better plural 'landscapes' and refer back with plural pronouns 'they' and plural verbs 'look' and 'feel'. Suggestion: ensure noun number and pronoun/verb agreement.

× I think I'd prefer views in other countries because I've already been living in my own country for a couple of years, so I think I get to see it in real life.

✓ I think I'd prefer views in other countries because I've lived in my own country for a couple of years, so I have seen it in real life.

'I've already been living' (present perfect continuous) is awkward with 'for a couple of years' in this context; 'I've lived' or 'I have been living' could work but follow-up 'I get to see it in real life' is incorrect tense and meaning. Use 'I have seen it in real life' to express already having experienced it. Suggestion: match aspect to intended meaning and keep tense consistent.

× In this case, it doesn't really affect me as much compared to pictures from other countries.

✓ In this case, it doesn't affect me as much as pictures from other countries do.

The comparison structure is awkward. Use 'as much as' plus a clause or repeat the verb: '...as pictures from other countries do.' Suggestion: use parallel structure in comparisons.