Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I really enjoy taking pictures of different views. For example, last week we were traveling to our local sites and I took my photograph and I was really enjoying all the amazing landscapes and the photos that I was able to take.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I think I'm more prefer rural areas rather than urban areas because I enjoy nature and the sounds of it, the views that take my breath. For example, this month we went to a Botanical Garden and I really liked the time we spent there. And the city is always noisy, that's why.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I think views in my country are really beautiful because we have vast fields and valleys, both as green forests and beautiful lakes and even the sea. So I don't think that it's necessary to go to another country to enjoy all the views.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and relevant but a bit wordy and contains minor grammar issues. Make the topic sentence concise, correct small errors (e.g. 'I took photographs' not 'I took my photograph'), and add one or two specific details (what kind of landscapes or camera used) using a linking word to improve coherence. Keep within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love photographing different views. For example, last week I visited nearby coastal cliffs and took several landscape shots with my phone, focusing on the dramatic rock formations and golden light. I especially enjoy capturing wide, sweeping scenes because they show the scale of the place.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: The response answers the question but has grammar and clarity issues (e.g. 'I'm more prefer' and 'views that take my breath'). Use a clear topic sentence, correct phrasing, and link reason and example with connectors like 'because' and 'for example.' Be specific about what you like in rural areas and contrast briefly with urban drawbacks.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views to urban ones because I enjoy natural scenery and peaceful sounds. For example, this month I visited a botanical garden where I loved the winding paths, native trees and bird songs. In contrast, city views often feel crowded and noisy, which makes photographing them less relaxing.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Good direct answer with relevant details, but language can be tightened and word choice improved ('both as green forests' is awkward). Add a linking phrase and a brief specific example or personal preference to strengthen the reply. Avoid absolute statements like 'not necessary'—qualify them if needed.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because we have diverse landscapes such as vast fields, forests, lakes and coastal areas. For instance, last summer I hiked in a valley filled with wildflowers and later relaxed by a nearby lake, which was just as striking as places I've seen abroad.
× For example, last week we were traveling to our local sites and I took my photograph and I was really enjoying all the amazing landscapes and the photos that I was able to take.
✓ For example, last week we traveled to our local sites, I took photographs, and I really enjoyed all the amazing landscapes and the photos I was able to take.
The original mixes past continuous 'were traveling' with past simple actions awkwardly and uses 'I was really enjoying' where past simple 'I really enjoyed' is more natural for completed past events. Also 'took my photograph' is unnatural; plural 'photographs' fits context. Use consistent past simple for sequential completed actions.' Suggestion: Use past simple for a series of completed events: 'we traveled', 'I took photographs', 'I enjoyed.'
× I think I'm more prefer rural areas rather than urban areas because I enjoy nature and the sounds of it, the views that take my breath.
✓ I prefer rural areas to urban areas because I enjoy nature, its sounds, and views that take my breath away.
The phrase 'I'm more prefer' is ungrammatical; 'prefer' does not take 'more' with it. Use 'prefer A to B' structure. 'The sounds of it' should be 'its sounds.' 'The views that take my breath' is missing the idiomatic particle 'away.' Suggestion: Use 'prefer A to B' and idiomatic 'take my breath away.'
× For example, this month we went to a Botanical Garden and I really liked the time we spent there.
✓ For example, this month we went to a botanical garden, and I really liked the time we spent there.
Grammar is mostly correct but 'Botanical Garden' need not be capitalized unless it's a proper name; use lowercase. Tense 'went' and 'liked' are both past simple, appropriate for a finished visit this month. Change capitalization for correctness and naturalness.' Suggestion: Use lowercase for common nouns unless naming a specific place.
× And the city is always noisy, that's why.
✓ The city is always noisy, so I prefer the countryside.
'That's why' as a sentence fragment is informal and unclear. Combine cause and result into a single clear sentence: 'The city is always noisy, so I prefer the countryside.' This improves coherence and sentence structure.' Suggestion: Link reason and result directly using 'so' or 'therefore.'
× I think views in my country are really beautiful because we have vast fields and valleys, both as green forests and beautiful lakes and even the sea.
✓ I think the views in my country are really beautiful because we have vast fields and valleys, green forests, beautiful lakes, and even the sea.
Use 'the views' to refer to the specific thing being discussed. The original uses 'both as' incorrectly; listing should be parallel nouns separated by commas. 'Both' is unnecessary when listing more than two items. Rearranged for parallel structure.' Suggestion: Use definite article 'the' for specific plural noun and keep list items parallel.
× So I don't think that it's necessary to go to another country to enjoy all the views.
✓ So I don't think it's necessary to go to another country to enjoy the views.
'That' is unnecessary after 'think' in this structure, and 'all the views' is wordy; 'the views' is sufficient. Modal/auxiliary structure is fine otherwise. Simplify for naturalness.' Suggestion: Omit unnecessary words and prefer concise phrasing.