Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Wow, it depends. Well whenever I see junior and also high rise buildings that simply stand out, I just took a photo of it. Umm, immediately. But usually I do not do that.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
Well, I think I would choose the views in urban areas because I really into umm high rise buildings and modern facilities which umm often situated in the cities.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
Well, I think I would choose seeing the views in my country because I find it really familiar and also discovering new views of my country's help me to explore many beautiful locations in my country.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Câu trả lời cần rõ ràng hơn, dùng thì chính xác và tránh từ ngữ không cần thiết (ví dụ “umm”, “wow”). Nên mở đầu bằng câu chủ đề trực tiếp, sửa ngữ pháp (ví dụ “I usually don’t” thay vì “I do not do that”), và dùng liên từ để làm câu mạch lạc. Thêm một ví dụ cụ thể về một khoảnh khắc bạn chụp sẽ làm nội dung sinh động hơn.
Example: I sometimes take photos of interesting views, but not very often. For example, when I see tall, unusual buildings that catch my eye, I usually stop and take a photo right away because I like their shapes and details. However, on most days I just enjoy the scene without photographing it.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Cần cải thiện ngữ pháp (sử dụng động từ đúng: “I’m really into” hoặc “I really like”), tránh tiếng ngập ngừng và dùng liên từ để nối ý (for example, because, which). Nên nêu rõ lý do cụ thể và một so sánh ngắn với vùng nông thôn để câu trả lời đầy đủ hơn.
Example: I prefer urban views because I’m really into tall buildings and modern architecture. For example, city skylines and contemporary public spaces often inspire me with their design and lighting, whereas rural areas tend to be quieter and less varied in terms of structures.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Câu trả lời thiếu trôi chảy và lặp từ (ví dụ “in my country” nhiều lần). Cần sửa ngữ pháp (ví dụ “discovering new views of my country helps me…”), và thêm lý do cụ thể hoặc một ví dụ để câu trả lời thuyết phục hơn. Giữ câu ngắn gọn, tối đa 4-5 câu.
Example: I prefer seeing views in my own country because they feel familiar and often reveal places I didn’t know about. For instance, exploring local coastal towns and hidden parks has helped me discover beautiful spots I can easily revisit.
× I just took a photo of it.
✓ I usually take a photo of it.
The student used past tense 'took' but is describing a habitual action. Use present simple 'take' for habits. Suggestion: use present simple for repeated or habitual activities (I usually/always take photos).
× Umm, immediately.
✓ I do it immediately.
'Immediately' alone is a fragment without a subject and verb. Complete the sentence with subject and verb to express the intended meaning (e.g., 'I do it immediately').
× But usually I do not do that.
✓ But usually I do not do that.
This sentence is grammatically acceptable but slightly informal. Keep as present simple negative for habitual actions. Suggestion: combine with previous sentence for clarity (e.g., 'I usually don't do that though').
× Well, I think I would choose the views in urban areas because I really into umm high rise buildings and modern facilities which umm often situated in the cities.
✓ Well, I think I would choose views in urban areas because I am really into high-rise buildings and modern facilities, which are often situated in cities.
Errors: missing verb 'am' after 'I', 'really into' needs auxiliary 'am', 'high rise' should be hyphenated as 'high-rise' when used as an adjective, and relative clause needs verb 'are' ('which are often situated'). Also 'the views' can be 'views' without 'the'. Suggestion: include correct auxiliary verbs and link clauses with appropriate verbs.
× I just took a photo of it.
✓ I just took a photo of them.
If 'different views' or 'buildings' (plural) are the reference, the pronoun should be plural ('them') rather than singular 'it'. Ensure pronoun number matches the noun it refers to.
× I really into umm high rise buildings and modern facilities which umm often situated in the cities.
✓ I am really into high-rise buildings and modern facilities, which are often situated in cities.
Missing auxiliary verb 'am' for 'really into' and missing 'are' in relative clause. Use present simple for general facts. Hyphenate 'high-rise' as a compound adjective.
× I just took a photo of it.
✓ I just took a photo of them.
Referent 'different views' or 'buildings' is plural, so use plural pronoun 'them'. Ensure consistency between antecedent and pronoun number.
× I think I would choose the views in my country because I find it really familiar and also discovering new views of my country's help me to explore many beautiful locations in my country.
✓ I think I would choose to see views in my country because I find them familiar, and discovering new places in my country helps me explore many beautiful locations.
Multiple issues: 'the views in my country' -> 'views in my country' or 'them' for pronoun; 'find it really familiar' should match plural 'them' or rephrase; 'discovering new views of my country's' is ungrammatical—possessive 'country's' misused and gerund clause needs subject-verb agreement: 'discovering ... helps'. Use 'places' or 'views' consistently and ensure verb agrees with subject ('discovering ... helps').
× I would choose seeing the views in my country
✓ I would choose to see views in my country
Use 'choose to see' instead of 'choose seeing'. After 'choose' the infinitive is preferred ('to see') to express selection of an action. Also omit 'the' before 'views' when speaking generally.