Views— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more natural and concise: state a clear topic sentence then give one or two specific details. Remove filler words like "uh" and avoid unclear words such as "below." Use linking words if you add details.

Example: Yes, I do. I particularly enjoy photographing sunrises and sunsets because the light changes quickly and creates dramatic colors, and I also like capturing mountain views for their scale and texture.

Suggestion: Do not ask the examiner for clarification unless absolutely necessary. If you do not understand, ask a brief clarifying question, otherwise give a simple direct preference and a reason. Use one topic sentence followed by a supporting reason with a linking word.

Example: I prefer rural views because they are quieter and offer more natural scenery, such as forests and mountains, which I find more relaxing than city skylines.

Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence and then two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition ("the the") and be more precise when describing features. Use a linking phrase like "for example" or "for instance."

Example: I prefer views in my own country because it has a wide variety of landscapes; for example, our beaches have golden sand and clear water, and our mountains offer striking ridgelines and dramatic sunsets.

× Yes, below because I love taking pictures and I am in love with sunset, sunrise, uh, mountains views.

✓ Yes, I do, because I love taking pictures and I am in love with sunsets, sunrises and mountain views.

The original sentence has a sentence structure problem: 'Yes, below' is incorrect and unclear; 'below' is not appropriate. Also word order and article/number usage are awkward. 'Sunset, sunrise, uh, mountains views' should be pluralized and reordered as 'sunsets, sunrises and mountain views'. Suggestion: answer simply with 'Yes, I do' then give a clear reason, use plural forms for repeated phenomena and correct noun modifiers (mountain views).

× What do you mean in urban areas or rural areas?

✓ What do you mean by 'urban areas' or 'rural areas'?

The original uses 'mean in' which is incorrect preposition choice with 'mean'. The correct collocation is 'mean by'. Also putting the terms in quotes (or intonation) clarifies the question. Suggestion: use 'mean by' to ask for clarification: 'What do you mean by ...?'.

× In my country, because there are a lot of beautiful views, especially the sun, sunrise, sunset, the the beach, our mountains are so beautiful.

✓ In my country, because there are many beautiful views, especially sunrises, sunsets, the beach, and our mountains are very beautiful.

This sentence is a run-on and has redundancy ('the the beach') and inconsistent quantifier and article usage. 'A lot of' is conversational; for clarity use 'many' with countable 'views'. 'Sun, sunrise, sunset' is confusing; better to use 'sunrises, sunsets'. 'Our mountains are so beautiful' is fine but 'so' is informal; 'very' is more neutral. Suggestion: remove repetition, fix quantifier and plural forms, and connect items with commas and 'and' for readability.