Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yes, I like taking picture of different views such as a mountain, beach, cities, buildings. It's giving a different perspective, different cities giving a more different types of beauty and different news.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
Hey Cortana, I prefer rural areas because of the mountains and beaches. It gives more province like. It gives more fresh air and nice view, more beautiful views that I love.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I prefer my views in my own country because Philippine is it has a nice views in in light such as falls, beaches, mountains, gives different beauty and different cities and it's more.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: Be more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct grammar (plural/singular, articles) and avoid unclear phrases like "different news."
Example: Yes, I enjoy photographing different views. For example, I often shoot mountains and beaches because they show contrasting colors and moods, and I also like cityscapes for their architectural details.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Remove informal or irrelevant phrases (e.g. "Hey Cortana"). Use a clear topic sentence, then give specific reasons with linking words. Fix grammar and avoid repetition.
Example: I prefer rural areas because they offer cleaner air and tranquil scenery. For instance, mountain trails and quiet beaches provide peaceful photo opportunities and more natural colors than busy city streets.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Make the response direct and grammatically correct. State your preference, then give two clear, specific reasons using linking words. Avoid vague or repetitive phrases.
Example: I prefer views in my own country because the Philippines has diverse landscapes. For example, I can visit waterfalls and beaches that show unique tropical colors, and nearby towns offer varied cultural scenes that I appreciate.
× Yes, I like taking picture of different views such as a mountain, beach, cities, buildings.
✓ Yes, I like taking pictures of different views such as mountains, beaches, cities, and buildings.
Use plural nouns when referring to general categories or multiple examples. 'Picture' should be 'pictures' and items in the list should be plural and separated with commas and 'and' for correct enumeration. Suggestion: Use plural when talking about more than one item and include proper list punctuation.
× It's giving a different perspective, different cities giving a more different types of beauty and different news.
✓ They give different perspectives; different cities show different kinds of beauty and different stories.
The original mixes singular 'It's' with plural subjects and incorrect gerund usage. Use a clear subject-verb agreement: 'They give' or 'Cities give'. Also 'types of beauty' is more natural as 'kinds of beauty' or 'different kinds of beauty'. 'News' is odd here; 'stories' or 'scenery' fits better. Suggestion: Match subject number with verb and choose appropriate nouns ('stories' instead of 'news').
× Hey Cortana, I prefer rural areas because of the mountains and beaches.
✓ I prefer rural areas because of the mountains and beaches.
Include only relevant words for a spoken answer. 'Hey Cortana' is unnecessary and not a grammar error in context but is an inappropriate vocative here. Removing it produces a clearer sentence. Suggestion: Avoid addressing unrelated devices or names in test answers.
× It gives more province like.
✓ They feel more provincial.
The phrase 'province like' is not grammatical English. To express that rural areas have a provincial quality use 'provincial' or 'have a more provincial feel'. Also match plural subject 'rural areas' with 'feel' or 'have'. Suggestion: Use established adjective forms like 'provincial' and ensure subject-verb agreement.
× It gives more fresh air and nice view, more beautiful views that I love.
✓ They offer fresher air and nicer or more beautiful views that I love.
Use plural subject agreement: 'rural areas' -> 'they offer'. Use comparatives correctly: 'fresher air' and 'nicer views' or 'more beautiful views'. Avoid mixing singular 'view' with plural 'views'. Suggestion: Make verbs and adjectives agree in number and use comparative forms when comparing qualities.
× I prefer my views in my own country because Philippine is it has a nice views in in light such as falls, beaches, mountains, gives different beauty and different cities and it's more.
✓ I prefer seeing views in my own country because the Philippines has beautiful places like waterfalls, beaches, and mountains; they show different kinds of beauty, and its cities are varied.
Multiple errors: country name requires correct form 'the Philippines' (plural) and 'has' agrees with it. 'nice views' should be plural without extra 'is it'. 'falls' should be 'waterfalls' and avoid repeated words 'in in'. The sentence structure was fragmented; rewrite for clarity and correct noun plurality. Suggestion: Use 'the Philippines', correct plural nouns, remove redundant words, and restructure long sentences into clear clauses.