Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
Actually I live in a posh area, so there are many tall buildings around my home. There are many corporate offices. Apart from that there are some residential buildings also.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
No, I don't take any photo of a building as I like to enjoy the view of the building, of the design of the building by just looking at it instead of taking photos.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
Honestly I haven't planned any visit to a building currently but in near future if I get a chance to visit an historical building or enjoy the architecture so I would definitely do it.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
Actually, I love to live in a tall building. Exemplifying this, I live in an apartment which is on the 7th floor. Into that, I love spending time with my wife at Balcony Place.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Begin with a concise topic sentence, avoid repetition, and combine related ideas using linking words. Use one or two specific details (e.g. number, landmark, or style) to make the answer more vivid and natural. Keep the response to under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, there are several tall buildings near my home because I live in an upscale district. For example, there is a 20‑storey office tower and a few modern residential blocks within a five‑minute walk. In addition, many of the buildings feature glass façades and rooftop gardens, which give the area a contemporary feel.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Start with a short direct answer then provide one clear reason and an example. Use a linking word (because/so) to connect the reason and avoid repeating words like 'building' unnecessarily. Keep it natural and concise.
Ví dụ: Not usually, because I prefer to admire a building’s design in the moment rather than photograph it. For instance, when I visit modern landmarks I like to study the façade and proportions rather than stop to take pictures.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence saying whether you have a specific building in mind. Then give a specific example (name or type of building), a brief reason, and use linking words to improve coherence. Avoid hesitations like 'honestly' and reduce wordiness.
Ví dụ: I don't have a specific plan right now, but I would love to visit an historical landmark such as the Taj Mahal or a famous cathedral. I’m interested in their intricate workmanship and historical context, and I think seeing them in person would deepen my appreciation of architecture.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give one or two concrete reasons or benefits. Link sentences smoothly and avoid awkward phrasing like 'Exemplifying this' or 'Into that.' Mention a specific advantage (view, privacy, amenities) to make the response more natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to live in a tall building because it offers nice views and more privacy. For example, I currently live on the seventh floor and enjoy spending time with my wife on the balcony where we can relax and look out over the neighbourhood.
× Actually I live in a posh area, so there are many tall buildings around my home.
✓ Actually, I live in a posh area, so there are many tall buildings around my home.
Missing comma after introductory word 'Actually' is punctuation, but falls under article errors here due to list constraints; add comma for correct sentence flow. Suggestion: add a comma after introductory adverbials.
× There are many corporate offices.
✓ There are many corporate offices.
Sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed. Plural form 'offices' matches 'many'. No action required.
× Apart from that there are some residential buildings also.
✓ Apart from that, there are some residential buildings as well.
Add comma after introductory phrase and use 'as well' instead of 'also' at sentence end for natural word order. Plural 'buildings' is correct.
× No, I don't take any photo of a building as I like to enjoy the view of the building, of the design of the building by just looking at it instead of taking photos.
✓ No, I don't take photos of buildings, because I prefer to enjoy their appearance and design by just looking at them instead of taking photos.
Use plural 'photos' and 'buildings' to match general statement (article/plural consistency). Replace repeated 'of the building' with clearer phrasing and use 'because' for cause. Use pronoun 'them' to refer back to 'buildings'.
× Honestly I haven't planned any visit to a building currently but in near future if I get a chance to visit an historical building or enjoy the architecture so I would definitely do it.
✓ Honestly, I haven't planned any visit to a building at the moment, but in the near future, if I get a chance to visit a historical building or enjoy the architecture, I would definitely do so.
Combine tenses and time expressions correctly: 'haven't planned' (present perfect) pairs with 'at the moment' or 'currently'—use one. Add commas after introductory words and phrases. Use 'in the near future' and remove redundant 'so'; use 'do so' to refer to the action. 'an historical' can be 'a historical' in modern usage; either is acceptable, but 'a historical' is more common.
× Actually, I love to live in a tall building.
✓ Actually, I would like to live in a tall building.
Context of question 'Do you want to live...' asks about desire; use 'would like' or 'want' rather than 'love to live' which implies current enjoyment. 'I love to live' is unnatural for hypothetical; change to 'would like to live'.
× Exemplifying this, I live in an apartment which is on the 7th floor.
✓ For example, I live in an apartment on the seventh floor.
'Exemplifying this' is awkward; use 'for example'. Use 'on the seventh floor' rather than 'which is on the 7th floor' for conciseness. Spell out ordinal for speech.
× Into that, I love spending time with my wife at Balcony Place.
✓ Also, I love spending time with my wife on the balcony.
'Into that' is incorrect; use 'also' or 'besides'. 'Balcony Place' is unusual—likely meant 'the balcony'; use preposition 'on' for locations like 'balcony'. Capitalization adjusted.