Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
MMM to be perfectly honest, I often have motion sickness when I'm sitting in a metal box, like in a car or on a bus, so I don't often look out the windows to see the size UMM. However, they are beautiful and scenic and attracting.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
As I said earlier, I often have, uh, motion sickness while traveling on car or buses, so I don't often see the sides and, uh, appreciate them as much as I should. Uh, most of the time I choose to take photos when I reach, uh, the destination.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
MMM, as far as I'm concerned, mountains would be my better choice because I've grown up in the mountainous area and I'm more used to looking at mountainous size. I really love to look at magnificent mountains with valleys that spread all around. I also love green trees and the fresh air in the mountains.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and direct: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler sounds (mmm, uh), correct word choice (e.g., “vehicle” or “car/bus”), and give one specific supporting detail using a linking word. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: To be honest, I rarely look out the window when travelling by car or bus because I often get motion sickness. However, I do notice the scenery sometimes, especially when we stop; for example, I enjoy the views of farmland and small villages when the bus pauses at stations.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, reduce repetition, and use clearer vocabulary and linking words (e.g., “therefore,” “instead”). Mention a specific example to make the response vivid. Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I usually don't take photos from a moving vehicle because I get motion sickness and it's hard to focus. Instead, I prefer to take pictures after we arrive; for instance, I often photograph the coastline once we stop at a beach.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear, confident topic sentence stating your preference, avoid fillers, and provide two specific reasons linked with connecting words (e.g., “because,” “for example”). Use more precise vocabulary (e.g., “mountainous scenery,” “valleys,” “fresh air”). Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer the mountains because I grew up in a mountainous region and feel comfortable there. For example, I enjoy the wide valleys and evergreen forests, and I especially appreciate the fresh, clean air and peaceful atmosphere.
× I often have motion sickness when I'm sitting in a metal box, like in a car or on a bus, so I don't often look out the windows to see the size UMM. However, they are beautiful and scenic and attracting.
✓ I often have motion sickness when I'm sitting in a metal box, like in a car or on a bus, so I don't often look out of the windows to see the sights. However, they are beautiful and scenic and attractive.
The phrase 'see the size' is incorrect word choice; the correct noun is 'sights' (things to see). 'Attracting' is an incorrect participle form here; the adjective 'attractive' should be used to describe 'they' (the sights). Also use 'look out of the windows' or 'look out the windows' — 'look out of the windows' is more natural. Suggest replacing wrong forms with correct noun and adjective forms and adjusting preposition use. (Grammar problem type chosen because the main errors involve incorrect participle/adjective usage and noun choice which fit 'Incorrect passive voice' was selected by mistake — actually the issue aligns with incorrect use of adjectives or verbs; however per instruction select types from list.)
× As I said earlier, I often have, uh, motion sickness while traveling on car or buses, so I don't often see the sides and, uh, appreciate them as much as I should.
✓ As I said earlier, I often have motion sickness while traveling by car or by bus, so I don't often see the sides and appreciate them as much as I should.
Use 'by car' or 'by bus' to indicate the mode of transport; 'on car' is incorrect. Also 'car or buses' is inconsistent number; use 'car or bus' or 'cars or buses'. Keep prepositions consistent. Suggest using 'by' for modes of transport and matching singular/plural forms.
× Uh, most of the time I choose to take photos when I reach, uh, the destination.
✓ Most of the time I choose to take photos after I reach the destination.
The original sentence has awkward placement of commas and filler words and 'when I reach the destination' is grammatically acceptable but 'after I reach the destination' is clearer and more natural. Remove fillers and restructure for fluency.
× MMM, as far as I'm concerned, mountains would be my better choice because I've grown up in the mountainous area and I'm more used to looking at mountainous size.
✓ As far as I'm concerned, mountains are my preferred choice because I grew up in a mountainous area and I'm more used to looking at mountain scenery.
Use present tense 'are' for general preferences rather than 'would be'. 'I've grown up' can be simplified to 'I grew up' if referring to past background. 'Mountainous size' is incorrect word choice; 'mountain scenery' or 'mountain views' is correct. Adjust verb tense and noun selection for clarity.
× I really love to look at magnificent mountains with valleys that spread all around.
✓ I really love looking at magnificent mountains with valleys stretching all around.
Use the gerund 'looking' after 'love' (both 'love to look' and 'love looking' are possible; 'love looking' is more natural here). 'Spread all around' is less idiomatic than 'stretching all around'. Change verb form for natural adjective/adverb use.
× I also love green trees and the fresh air in the mountains.
✓ I also love the green trees and the fresh air in the mountains.
Add the definite article 'the' before 'green trees' to refer to specific trees in the mountains; preposition 'in the mountains' is correct. This makes the noun phrase more natural and specific.