Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
Yes, there are.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
Uh, maybe, uh, Alhambra.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
No, I don't.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a fuller, natural response: start with a clear topic sentence, add one or two specific details (location, types of buildings) and use a linking word to expand. Avoid single-word answers.
Ví dụ: Yes, there are several tall buildings near my home. For example, there is a modern office tower and a residential block about a ten-minute walk away, so the skyline looks quite dense.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Expand your answer with reasons and a brief example. Use linking words (because, for example) and provide some context (when or why you photograph buildings). Keep it to 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do, because I enjoy architectural details and interesting facades. For example, I often photograph old churches and modern glass buildings when I travel to capture contrasts in style.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a confident, complete sentence naming the building, then explain why and include a specific detail or expectation. Avoid fillers like 'uh' and keep it concise with linking words such as 'because' or 'because of'.
Ví dụ: I would like to visit the Alhambra in Spain because of its beautiful Moorish architecture and intricate tilework; I especially want to see the Court of the Lions.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and one supporting reason, using a linking word to connect ideas. Mention a personal preference or specific disadvantage to make the answer informative.
Ví dụ: No, I don't want to live in a tall building because I prefer ground-level access and a private garden; for instance, I value having outdoor space for plants and pets.
× Yes, there are.
✓ Yes, there are.
The sentence is grammatically correct and appropriately answers the question 'Are there tall buildings near your home?'. No correction needed.
× Yes, I do.
✓ Yes, I do.
The sentence correctly uses the auxiliary 'do' to answer the present simple question 'Do you take photos of buildings?'. No correction needed.
× Uh, maybe, uh, Alhambra.
✓ Uh, maybe the Alhambra.
The question 'Is there a building that you would like to visit?' expects a noun phrase identifying a specific building. When naming a specific landmark like Alhambra in English, speakers usually use the definite article 'the' (preposition/article usage). Add 'the' to make the reference clear and natural: 'the Alhambra'. Also remove filler words if a cleaner response is desired.
× No, I don't.
✓ No, I don't.
The sentence correctly negates the desire expressed in the question 'Do you want to live in a tall building?'. No correction needed.