Building— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Speak directly and naturally. Repeat the examiner's question back is not appropriate. Give a clear short answer (Yes/No) and add one or two specific details. Use a topic sentence then a supporting detail, with linking words if needed.

Ví dụ: Yes, there are a few tall buildings near my home. For example, there is a 20‑storey apartment block about ten minutes’ walk away, and some office towers along the main road, so the area feels quite urban.

Gợi ý: Answer the question about your habit, not give permission. Start with a clear topic sentence about whether you take photos, then add a specific reason or example using linking words like 'because' or 'for example'.

Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos of buildings, because I like their architectural details. For example, I recently photographed an old cathedral near the city centre to capture its carvings and stained glass.

Gợi ý: Clarify which building you mean and why you want to visit it. Use natural phrasing: say which building and give specific reasons or activities. Keep it concise and coherent with a topic sentence and one supporting detail.

Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to visit the new art museum downtown, because it has a famous modern art collection and special exhibitions. I’d like to see the paintings up close and join a guided tour.

Gợi ý: Give a direct clear answer and explain briefly why. Use linking words such as 'because' or 'but' to make your reason explicit, and provide one specific detail (comfort, view, noise, etc.).

Ví dụ: No, I wouldn’t want to live in a tall building, because I prefer a house with a garden and more outdoor space. Also, I find elevators and high floors a bit noisy and less private.

× Are the tall buildings near the home?

✓ Are there tall buildings near your home?

The student changed the examiner's question and used 'the' and 'the home' incorrectly. The original question asks about general proximity to the student's home and uses 'your home' (second-person possessive). The student's sentence wrongly uses 'the' and changes person. Use 'there are' to ask about existence and 'your home' to match the examiner's question. Suggestion: Use 'Are there' when asking if something exists near a place and use the correct possessive pronoun (your) to refer to the listener's home.

× Yes, you can take a photo.

✓ Yes, I take photos of buildings.

The examiner asked about the student's habitual action (Do you take photos of buildings?). The student's reply used 'you can' which is inappropriate and changes person and modality. The correct response should be first person present tense describing a habitual action: 'I take photos' or 'Yes, I do.' Suggestion: Answer questions about your habits using 'I' plus the simple present (I take photos) or 'Yes, I do.'

× Yes, you can to visit my building and play together.

✓ Yes, you can visit my building and we can play together.

The student wrote 'can to visit,' which is incorrect because modal verbs (can) are followed by the base form of the verb without 'to.' Also the sentence mixes persons and activities unclearly. To invite someone, use 'You can visit' and then coordinate the activities: 'and we can play together.' Suggestion: Remove 'to' after modal verbs and make the subject and actions clear, e.g., 'You can visit my building and we can play together.'

× MMM, I don't. I know.

✓ Hmm, no, I don't want to.

The examiner asked 'Do you want to live in a tall building?' The student's reply 'I don't. I know.' is ungrammatical and unclear. Use a complete response: for negative preference say 'No, I don't' or 'No, I don't want to.' Adding 'want to' clarifies the verb. 'I know' is unnecessary and doesn't answer the question. Suggestion: Answer yes/no preference questions with a clear verb phrase: 'No, I don't want to.'