Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yeah, I do like taking pictures of different views because when I take pictures I capture those memories and when I am far away from the spot, I can go through those pictures to recall all those memories.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I prefer rural area more than urban area because uh we live in urban area and uh as living in urban area it is more similar to see same things, whereas rural areas has uh big playgrounds and small huts which fascinates more.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I prefer views in another country because I have watched my country a lot and I have uh, picturized them several times. So I would prefer to go uh, to visit new places for taking uh, close closure look of different countries and to understand their culture.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Make the answer more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition (e.g., 'capture memories' and 'recall memories' are similar), and add one specific example to enrich the answer. Use linking words to connect ideas. Keep to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Example: Yes, I enjoy photographing different views because it helps me preserve memories of places I visit. For example, when I traveled to the coast last year, I took photos of the sunrise so I could remember the colours and atmosphere later. Also, looking through these pictures when I’m far from home always brings back vivid memories.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Provide a clear topic sentence and reduce fillers like 'uh'. Be specific about what you find appealing in rural views and use a linking word to contrast with urban views. Correct grammar (singular/plural, article use) and avoid vague statements.
Example: I prefer rural views to urban ones because they feel more varied and peaceful. For instance, I like the wide fields, traditional small houses and open playgrounds in the countryside, which contrast sharply with the repetitive buildings and busy streets of the city.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Start with a direct statement, remove fillers, and clarify phrases like 'watched my country' and 'picturized'. Give one concrete reason and a brief example of what you want to see or learn abroad. Use a linking word to show cause or purpose.
Example: I prefer views in other countries because they offer new sights and cultural experiences. For example, I would like to photograph markets and historical buildings in Europe to learn about local architecture and daily life, instead of re-taking photos of familiar places at home.
× Yeah, I do like taking pictures of different views because when I take pictures I capture those memories and when I am far away from the spot, I can go through those pictures to recall all those memories.
✓ Yeah, I like taking pictures of different views because when I take pictures I capture those memories, and when I am far from a place I can look through those pictures to recall them.
Use simple present 'I like' instead of 'I do like' for natural speech; 'far away from the spot' is awkward—use 'far from a place'; 'go through those pictures' can be 'look through those pictures'; avoid repeating 'all those memories' twice. Maintain present tense consistency. Grammar problem type ID:6
× I prefer rural area more than urban area because uh we live in urban area and uh as living in urban area it is more similar to see same things, whereas rural areas has uh big playgrounds and small huts which fascinates more.
✓ I prefer rural areas to urban areas because we live in an urban area and, living there, it is more likely to see the same things, whereas rural areas have big playgrounds and small huts that I find more fascinating.
Use plural 'rural areas' and 'urban areas' when comparing general places; use 'prefer A to B' rather than 'prefer A more than B'; insert article 'an urban area'; 'has' should be 'have' to agree with plural 'rural areas'; 'fascinates more' is incorrect — use 'I find more fascinating' or 'are more fascinating'. Grammar problem type ID:1
× I prefer views in another country because I have watched my country a lot and I have uh, picturized them several times.
✓ I prefer views in another country because I have seen my country a lot and have pictured it several times.
'Watched' is not natural for seeing places; use present perfect 'have seen'. 'Picturized' is nonstandard—use 'pictured' or 'taken pictures of'; ensure pronoun agreement: 'my country' is singular so use 'it' instead of 'them'. Grammar problem type ID:9
× So I would prefer to go uh, to visit new places for taking uh, close closure look of different countries and to understand their culture.
✓ So I would prefer to visit new places to take a closer look at different countries and to understand their cultures.
Use 'visit' without extra 'go to'; 'take a closer look at' is the correct phrase; 'closure' is wrong — use 'closer'; 'look of different countries' should be 'look at different countries'; 'culture' pluralized to 'cultures' when referring to different countries. Grammar problem type ID:11