Views— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Good enthusiasm and clear topic sentence, but there are minor grammar issues and a redundant phrase. Keep answers concise (max 5 sentences) and correct small errors. Replace vague phrasing like “I have quite a lot of to talk about” with a clear supporting detail and add a linking word if you expand.

Example: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views. I enjoy capturing landscapes and city scenes because photography helps me notice details I would otherwise miss. For example, last month I photographed the sunrise over the river and used the warm light to highlight reflections, which made the image more striking.

Suggestion: Answer is relevant and gives reasons, but contains informal fillers and some awkward phrasing (“the most of the time”, “plenty harder to find”). Use clearer linking words (for example, “because” or “so”) and avoid fillers like “actually” and “to be honest.” Keep sentences grammatically correct and provide one specific example to strengthen the answer.

Example: I prefer urban views because I enjoy city walks and photographing street scenes with my friends. For example, we often stop at interesting cafes and restaurants, using neon signs and crowds as photographic subjects, which you rarely find in rural areas.

Suggestion: The response is unclear and has sentence fragments and contradictions (“meanwhile I haven't”). Avoid short fragments; make a direct comparison and give specific reasons and an example. Use linking words like “on the other hand” or “however” to contrast domestic and foreign scenery. Be concise and correct grammar mistakes.

Example: It's difficult to choose because both have appeal. On the one hand, my country has countless landscapes and vibrant cities that are easy to explore; for instance, I can photograph coastal cliffs and historic neighborhoods close to home. On the other hand, I am fascinated by overseas scenery because different cultures and architecture offer fresh perspectives for my photography.

× I'm pretty into photography so I really enjoy capturing photos of all kinds of scenery wherever I go.

✓ I'm pretty into photography, so I really enjoy capturing all kinds of scenery wherever I go.

The phrase 'capturing photos of all kinds of scenery' is wordy and uses a redundant noun 'photos' after 'capturing'. Use 'capturing all kinds of scenery' or 'taking photos of all kinds of scenery'. This is a style/word choice issue related to verb + -ing phrase clarity; simplifying the object after the verb improves fluency and naturalness. Suggestion: Use 'capturing' directly with the thing captured (e.g., 'capturing all kinds of scenery') or use 'taking photos of' + object.

× I have quite a lot of to talk about when it comes to taking pictures.

✓ I have quite a lot to talk about when it comes to taking pictures.

The original contains an extraneous preposition 'of' that breaks the sentence structure. The correct phrase is 'quite a lot to talk about'. Remove the extra word to restore correct sentence flow. Suggestion: Say 'I have quite a lot to talk about' or 'There is a lot I can talk about regarding taking pictures.'

× Actually to be honest the most of the time I'm really into city walks and taking cool photos with my friends.

✓ Actually, to be honest, most of the time I'm really into city walks and taking cool photos with my friends.

The phrase 'the most of the time' incorrectly uses the definite article 'the'. The idiom is 'most of the time' without 'the'. Also add commas after introductory phrases for clarity. Suggestion: Use 'most of the time' and punctuate introductory phrases: 'Actually, to be honest, most of the time...'.

× These both are plenty harder to find in rural areas, so I definitely prefer urban scenery.

✓ Both of these are much harder to find in rural areas, so I definitely prefer urban scenery.

'These both are' is awkward; 'both of these' or 'these both' is nonstandard. 'Plenty harder' is incorrect collocation; use 'much harder' or 'far harder'. The correction fixes pronoun placement and replaces 'plenty' with the appropriate adverb 'much'. Suggestion: Use 'Both of these are much harder to find...' or 'These are much harder to find...'.

× It's hard to say actually. When it comes to the scenery.

✓ It's hard to say, actually, when it comes to the scenery.

The original splits into a sentence fragment 'When it comes to the scenery.' which lacks a main clause. Combine into a single sentence or complete the fragment. Here we join with the previous sentence to make a complete thought. Suggestion: Avoid sentence fragments; attach the clause to the main sentence or complete it (e.g., 'When it comes to the scenery, I find it hard to choose.').

× Plenty of cities here are absolutely worth visiting, meanwhile I haven't.

✓ Plenty of cities here are absolutely worth visiting; meanwhile, I haven't visited them all.

The clause 'meanwhile I haven't' is incomplete and leaves out the verb and object, causing confusion. 'I haven't' needs an object or verb (e.g., 'visited them all'). Adding 'visited them all' completes the thought. Also punctuation: use a semicolon or period and comma after 'meanwhile'. Suggestion: Complete the clause: 'meanwhile, I haven't visited them all' or 'I haven't been to them all.'