Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
Yes, I am a amateur photographer. I enjoy taking pictures while I'm on a trip or random outing if I see something interesting. For example, I once went to a small island in Hainan province. I went to see a sunrise.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
I prefer Royals because they have tranquility and peacefulness, which I really enjoyed. Besides, it give a natural touch to the photos such as farming person, chirping bird, whistling brooks, mooning cows. That's kind of nostalgia we all have and we really like it.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
I prefer my own country. China is a nation with vast territory and a long history, so I can capture all the amazing things without going abroad. And I can also take lots of photos of historical sites with rich historical background because I wanted my photos to tell stories.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Puntuación: 78.0Sugerencia: Your answer is generally clear and relevant, with a good topic sentence and an example. To improve, make sentences more concise and avoid repetition (e.g., "I enjoy taking pictures while I'm on a trip or random outing if I see something interesting"). Use a linking phrase to connect the general statement and the example, and add one or two specific details about the sunrise to make the answer more vivid. Keep responses within four to five sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views, especially when I travel. For example, on a trip to a small island in Hainan province, I woke up early to photograph the sunrise over the sea; the sky changed from deep blue to pink in a few minutes, and the light reflected on the water beautifully. That quick transformation was what I try to capture when I take photos.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Puntuación: 50.0Sugerencia: The answer has good ideas but contains vocabulary and grammar errors and some unclear words (e.g., "Royals," "mooning cows"). Use correct terms ("rural areas") and improve sentence structure. Provide one clear topic sentence, then two specific supporting details linked logically (use linking words like "because" and "for example"). Avoid vague or incorrect expressions and keep sentences concise.
Ejemplo: I prefer rural areas because they offer tranquility and natural scenes that I find inspiring. For example, I like photographing farmers working in the fields and birds singing by small streams, which add a nostalgic, story-like quality to my photos. These simple elements help me create calmer, more evocative images.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Your response addresses the question directly and gives reasons, but there are tense and phrasing issues ("because I wanted"). Combine sentences for fluency and add one specific example of a historical site to support your point. Use linking words like "because" or "for example" and keep it within 3–4 concise sentences.
Ejemplo: I prefer photographing views in my own country because China has a vast territory and a rich history to explore. For example, I often take pictures at historical sites like the Forbidden City, where the architecture and details help me create photos that tell a story. Staying local also lets me revisit places and capture them in different seasons.
× I enjoy taking pictures while I'm on a trip or random outing if I see something interesting.
✓ I enjoy taking pictures while I'm on a trip or a random outing if I see something interesting.
The phrase 'random outing' requires an article before it when paired with 'a trip' because both are singular countable nouns; parallel structure expects 'a trip or a random outing.' Add 'a' to maintain grammatical correctness and parallelism.
× For example, I once went to a small island in Hainan province. I went to see a sunrise.
✓ For example, I once went to a small island in Hainan province to see the sunrise.
Using two short past-tense sentences is grammatical but repetitive. Combine them into one fluent sentence and use the definite article 'the' with 'sunrise' because the speaker refers to a specific event. This improves cohesion and naturalness.
× I prefer Royals because they have tranquility and peacefulness, which I really enjoyed.
✓ I prefer rural areas because they have tranquility and peacefulness, which I really enjoy.
'Royals' is incorrect in this context; likely intended 'rurals' or 'rural areas.' Use 'rural areas.' Also correct tense: since this is a general preference, present tense 'enjoy' is appropriate. 'Tranquility and peacefulness' are nouns and acceptable together but consider using only one for conciseness.
× Besides, it give a natural touch to the photos such as farming person, chirping bird, whistling brooks, mooning cows.
✓ Besides, they give a natural touch to the photos, such as farmers, chirping birds, babbling brooks, and grazing cows.
The subject refers to plural elements ('rural areas' or 'these scenes'), so use plural verb 'give.' Also correct noun forms and vocabulary: 'farming person' -> 'farmers,' 'chirping bird' -> 'chirping birds,' 'whistling brooks' -> 'babbling brooks' (more natural), 'mooning cows' is incorrect; likely 'grazing cows.' Add commas and 'and' for list clarity.
× That's kind of nostalgia we all have and we really like it.
✓ That's the kind of nostalgia we all feel and really like.
Insert the article 'the' before 'kind of nostalgia' and use verb 'feel' rather than 'have' for natural expression. Remove the redundant pronoun 'it' at the end; 'really like' can directly modify 'nostalgia.' This produces a grammatically and stylistically better sentence.
× I prefer my own country.
✓ I prefer my own country.
This sentence is correct; preference is a general truth and correctly uses the present tense. No change needed.
× China is a nation with vast territory and a long history, so I can capture all the amazing things without going abroad.
✓ China is a country with a vast territory and a long history, so I can capture many amazing things without going abroad.
'Nation' is acceptable but 'country' is more natural here. Use 'a vast territory' (with article) and 'many amazing things' instead of 'all the amazing things' to avoid overgeneralization. These changes improve naturalness and grammatical accuracy.
× And I can also take lots of photos of historical sites with rich historical background because I wanted my photos to tell stories.
✓ I can also take lots of photos of historical sites with rich historical backgrounds because I want my photos to tell stories.
Tense inconsistency: earlier 'can' indicates present ability, so 'want' should be present, not past 'wanted.' Also pluralize 'background' to 'backgrounds' for multiple sites, and remove leading 'And' if desired. Maintain present tense throughout to match the context of preference and ability.