Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yes, absolutely. I like taking photos of beautiful scenery, whether there are seascapes, landscapes or city skylines. I really love taking photos just to capture spatial moments in the mood of that moment. For example, I photograph Sunset
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
To be honest, I prefer photographing rural areas to cities because they feel more calm and peaceful. When I travel to the countrysides, I usually take photos of the seas, the rivers and the trees which help me relax and be creative
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I have to say I prefer both of them. It depends on the mood of that moment, whether I want to be familiar with the country view or the foreign countries. I think each place has the unique charms of its.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Be more concise and correct awkward phrasing. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition (e.g., “spatial moments in the mood of that moment”), and finish the example with a complete phrase. Use linking words to add one or two specific details about why you like these views and how you take photos.
Example: Yes, I do. I enjoy photographing different views, such as seascapes, mountains and city skylines, because they each create a unique atmosphere. For example, I often shoot sunsets to capture warm colours and long shadows, and I use a tripod to keep the image sharp.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: Good clear opinion and supporting reason. Improve by correcting grammar ("the countrysides" → "the countryside"), using a linking word to connect reasons, and giving a concrete detail about technique, timing, or a specific memorable scene to make the answer more vivid and specific.
Example: I prefer rural views because they feel calmer and more peaceful, so I can concentrate on composition. For instance, when I visit the countryside I often photograph rivers at golden hour to capture reflections and soft light, which helps me feel relaxed and creative.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: The idea is fine but the answer is vague and contains grammatical errors and unclear phrasing ("the mood of that moment," "country view or the foreign countries," "its"). Give a clear topic sentence, then use linking words and one specific contrast (an example) to illustrate differences between home and abroad. Correct pronouns and article use.
Example: I enjoy both, but for different reasons: at home I appreciate familiar landmarks and local light, while abroad I like discovering unfamiliar scenes and new cultural details. For example, photographing a historic square in my city feels comfortable and intimate, whereas shooting a foreign market excites me because of the colours and unfamiliar architecture.
× I really love taking photos just to capture spatial moments in the mood of that moment.
✓ I really love taking photos just to capture special moments or the mood of a moment.
The phrase 'spatial moments in the mood of that moment' is ungrammatical and confusing. 'Spatial' is incorrect here; likely intended 'special' or 'specific'. Also 'in the mood of that moment' is awkward; 'the mood of a moment' or simply 'the mood' is clearer. Replace incorrect word and restructure to produce a grammatical present-participial phrase that conveys the intended meaning.
× For example, I photograph Sunset
✓ For example, I photograph sunsets.
'Sunset' should be plural ('sunsets') when speaking generally about an activity done repeatedly. Also 'photograph' as a verb is correct; add plural noun and lowercase unless beginning a sentence. This fixes a singular/plural mismatch for general habitual actions.
× To be honest, I prefer photographing rural areas to cities because they feel more calm and peaceful.
✓ To be honest, I prefer photographing rural areas to photographing cities because they feel calmer and more peaceful.
Compare preferences normally using parallel structures: 'photographing rural areas' vs 'photographing cities'. Also 'more calm' is less natural than 'calmer'. Adjust preposition use and adjective form to maintain parallelism and correct comparative adjective usage.
× When I travel to the countrysides, I usually take photos of the seas, the rivers and the trees which help me relax and be creative
✓ When I travel to the countryside, I usually take photos of the sea, rivers, and trees, which help me relax and be creative.
'Countryside' is an uncountable noun and should not be pluralized as 'countrysides'. Likewise 'sea' can be used singularly for general reference; plural 'the seas' is acceptable but inconsistent here. Add commas for clarity and use 'which' clause punctuation. This corrects pluralization and punctuation errors.
× I have to say I prefer both of them.
✓ I have to say I prefer both.
'Both of them' is unnecessary and slightly vague without clear plural antecedent in this context. 'Both' suffices to mean both options (views in my own country and in other countries). Simplify the pronoun usage for clarity.
× It depends on the mood of that moment, whether I want to be familiar with the country view or the foreign countries.
✓ It depends on my mood at the time, whether I want the familiar views of my own country or the unfamiliar views of foreign countries.
The original sentence has awkward structure and unclear reference ('mood of that moment', 'country view'). Rephrase to 'my mood at the time' and create parallel noun phrases ('familiar views of my own country' vs 'unfamiliar views of foreign countries') to improve clarity and grammaticality.
× I think each place has the unique charms of its.
✓ I think each place has its unique charms.
'The unique charms of its' is an incorrect pronoun construction; the possessive pronoun should precede the noun: 'its unique charms'. This corrects pronoun placement and yields a natural English phrase.