Views— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and correct small grammar errors; use a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and add one specific detail. Also use linking words for coherence.

Ejemplo: Yes — I enjoy photographing different views. Whenever I travel, I always take photos of the surrounding cities and natural landscapes; for example, last month I photographed a coastal cliff at sunset because of its dramatic colors.

Sugerencia: Start with a direct topic sentence then give a specific reason and an illustrative example; correct small phrasing ("urban architecture" singular/uncountable) and use linking words such as "because" or "so" to connect ideas.

Ejemplo: I prefer rural views because they help me relax. Since I live in a city and see urban architecture daily, I like walking in the countryside to enjoy open fields and quiet forests, which calm me after a busy week.

Sugerencia: Give a concise topic sentence, correct minor phrasing ("in other countries to those in my own"), and add a specific, vivid detail about Taiwan to justify your preference; use linking words like "because" or "for example."

Ejemplo: I usually prefer views in other countries because they offer different landscapes and cultures. For example, Taiwan is my favorite — its dramatic coastal terraces and lush mountain forests are very different from the flat urban skyline at home, so I find the scenery refreshing.

× Yes, I do like taking picture of different views.

✓ Yes, I do like taking pictures of different views.

The noun 'picture' should be plural 'pictures' because 'taking pictures of different views' refers to multiple photos in general. Use plural with a general activity or when referring to more than one item. Suggestion: use 'pictures' whenever you mean more than one photo or the activity of photographing various scenes.

× Whenever I travel, I always take photos of the cities of the surroundings, especially the nature.

✓ Whenever I travel, I always take photos of the cities and the surroundings, especially of nature.

The phrase 'the cities of the surroundings' is awkward and mixes singular/plural and preposition use. Also 'the nature' is incorrect; 'nature' is usually uncountable and does not need 'the' here. Correction splits items with 'and' and removes the article before 'nature'. Suggestion: list items clearly and avoid 'the' with uncountable nouns like 'nature'.

× I prefer the views in other countries than my own, to be honest.

✓ I prefer the views in other countries to those in my own, to be honest.

The comparison structure is incorrect. Use 'prefer X to Y' and when comparing plural 'views' refer back with 'those' (pronoun) or repeat the noun: 'those in my own'. Also 'in other countries than my own' is unidiomatic; use 'to those in my own'. Suggestion: use 'prefer A to B' and matching pronouns for clarity.

× I've been traveling for the past years and I have been to seven countries.

✓ I've been traveling for the past few years, and I have been to seven countries.

The phrase 'for the past years' is incomplete; it requires a quantifier like 'few' or a specific number. Adding 'few' makes the time expression natural. The rest of the sentence is correct. Suggestion: use 'for the past few years' or 'for the past three years' to specify duration.

× The view there is just spectacular.

✓ The views there are just spectacular.

Context mentions multiple scenes and 'views' elsewhere; however 'the view there is just spectacular' can be correct if referring to a specific view. To be consistent with earlier references to multiple views and photos, plural 'views' better matches context. Suggestion: choose singular or plural consistently: use 'views' when speaking generally about scenery in a place.