Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Yes, I case out the window at the scenery, especially when travelling either by bus or car or trains simply because I love seeing new places. So I I even take a pictures when I find the place interesting so I can go there.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do love taking photos of the scenery or landscape outside the car window, simply because I enjoy admiring the landscape. So when I find something interesting, I took a photo and promised myself that I will go there some other time.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I definitely prefer the mountains. I actually have a fear of water so when I go to the sea or ocean it makes me feel sick because I see water everywhere but when I hike in mountains.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Improve accuracy and fluency: correct small pronunciation/word-choice errors (e.g., 'case' → 'look') and remove repetitions. Keep answers within 3–4 clear sentences: start with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two supporting details using linking words (e.g., 'because', 'so', 'for example'). Be specific about what you like to see and why, and avoid unnecessary repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often look out the window when I travel by bus or car because I enjoy seeing new places. For example, I like watching town streets and countryside fields pass by, which helps me discover interesting spots. If I see somewhere appealing, I usually take a photo so I can visit it later.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Focus on tense consistency and conciseness: use present simple for habitual actions (e.g., 'I take photos') and avoid mixed tenses like 'took' with 'I will'. Provide one clear reason and one brief example. Use linking words such as 'because' or 'so' to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos of the scenery outside the car window because I enjoy admiring landscapes. For instance, I frequently photograph striking buildings or countryside views so I can remember them and plan to visit later.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Clarify and complete your reason with better coherence and grammar. Start with a direct preference sentence, then explain briefly using linking words ('because', 'so', 'however'). Avoid unfinished clauses; finish comparisons (e.g., 'but when I hike in the mountains I feel...'). Mention specific mountain activities to add detail.
Ví dụ: I definitely prefer the mountains because I feel uncomfortable around large bodies of water. For example, the sea makes me anxious, so I avoid it and instead enjoy hiking in the mountains where I feel calm and like exploring trails and viewpoints.
× Yes, I case out the window at the scenery, especially when travelling either by bus or car or trains simply because I love seeing new places.
✓ Yes, I gaze out the window at the scenery, especially when travelling by bus, car, or train, because I love seeing new places.
The original sentence has multiple problems: 'case out' is incorrect verb choice (should be 'gaze' or 'look'), 'either...or trains' mixes 'either' with a plural noun and creates parallelism errors, and the list punctuation is awkward. This fits 'Sentence structure errors' because the sentence structure and word choice prevent clear meaning. Suggestion: use a correct verb ('gaze' or 'look'), keep parallel structure ('bus, car, or train'), and remove redundant words like 'simply'. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 26)
× So I I even take a pictures when I find the place interesting so I can go there.
✓ So I even take pictures when I find a place interesting so I can go there.
Errors: double 'I', incorrect article 'a' before plural 'pictures'. The issue concerns noun-article agreement and word form; here it is corrected by removing the extra 'I' and using 'take pictures' (no 'a'). This aligns with verb + -ing context because 'take' is correct base verb and 'taking' would also be acceptable depending on tense, but primary error is article/plural form. Suggestion: proofread for repeated words and ensure articles match singular/plural nouns. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 8)
× Yes, I do love taking photos of the scenery or landscape outside the car window, simply because I enjoy admiring the landscape.
✓ Yes, I love taking photos of the scenery or the landscape outside the car window because I enjoy admiring it.
Original has redundant 'do' used for emphasis but unnecessary, and repeats 'landscape' causing awkwardness. Also 'admiring the landscape' is fine, but using 'it' avoids repetition. This is a present tense usage issue because the speaker expresses habitual action; keep simple present without unnecessary auxiliary 'do'. Suggestion: use simple present for habits and avoid repetition. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 6)
× So when I find something interesting, I took a photo and promised myself that I will go there some other time.
✓ So when I find something interesting, I take a photo and promise myself that I will go there some other time.
Tense inconsistency: 'find' is present tense (general/habitual), but 'took' and 'promised' are past. For habitual actions use present tense throughout: 'find' -> 'take' and 'promise'. Also 'will go' is okay for future intention. Suggestion: keep consistent tense for habitual statements (simple present). (Grammar Problem Type ID: 5)
× I definitely prefer the mountains. I actually have a fear of water so when I go to the sea or ocean it makes me feel sick because I see water everywhere but when I hike in mountains.
✓ I definitely prefer the mountains. I actually have a fear of water, so when I go to the sea or the ocean it makes me feel sick because there is water everywhere, whereas I feel better when I hike in the mountains.
Multiple issues: missing commas, missing article 'the' before 'ocean', awkward contrast 'but when I hike in mountains' missing article and verb agreement. This is a sentence structure error as clauses are not properly connected and articles are missing. Suggestions: add commas to separate clauses, use 'the sea'/'the ocean', include 'the' before 'mountains', and clarify contrast with 'whereas' or 'but I feel better when...'. (Grammar Problem Type ID: 26)