Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I don't think I like taking picture of different view. I'm happy to taking picture with one beer only, but this bill should be very great bill for example, I like take picture of.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer beer in rural area because I prefer a view in mountain, ocean and forest. For for example, I live in suburb area in California. I like in.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer view in other countries such as USA. I live in California in US. I like view in California such as beach, nearby ocean and mountain such as uh National Park of Yosemite.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 28.0Gợi ý: Be direct and clear: state whether you like taking pictures, give one or two specific examples, use correct grammar (singular/plural, verb forms) and avoid unclear words (e.g. “beer”, “bill”). Keep answers to 1–3 coherent sentences and use a linking word if adding a reason.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of interesting views. For example, I often photograph sunsets at the beach because the light and colours are beautiful, and I sometimes focus on one striking subject rather than many small details.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 32.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence (urban or rural), give specific reasons and an example, correct vocabulary (use “prefer” and “rural/urban”), and avoid repetition. Use a linking word such as “because” or “for example” properly.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in rural areas because I enjoy mountains, forests and the ocean that are quieter and more natural. For example, living near suburbs of California lets me visit nearby national parks and beaches on weekends.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Be consistent and precise: directly answer whether you prefer local or foreign views, explain why with specific comparisons, and avoid filler words (“uh”). Use plural/singular forms correctly and limit to 2–3 sentences with linking words like “however” or “for example.”
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because I like exploring landscapes I haven't seen before; however, I also appreciate places in my country. For example, California has amazing beaches and Yosemite National Park, but I enjoy visiting foreign coastlines and mountain ranges to experience different cultures and scenery.
× I don't think I like taking picture of different view.
✓ I don't think I like taking pictures of different views.
The nouns 'picture' and 'view' should be plural because the student refers to pictures in general and different views (more than one). Use plural forms 'pictures' and 'views' to agree with the idea of multiple items.
× I'm happy to taking picture with one beer only, but this bill should be very great bill for example, I like take picture of.
✓ I'm happy to take pictures of one scene only, but this view should be a very great example of what I like to photograph.
After 'happy to' use the base verb 'take' (infinitive), not the -ing form. 'Picture' should be plural when speaking generally. 'Bill' seems to be the wrong word; 'view' or 'scene' is appropriate. Also correct word order and article use: 'a very great example'. Replace 'I like take picture of' with 'what I like to photograph' to use the infinitive and clear expression.
× I'm happy to taking picture with one beer only, but this bill should be very great bill for example, I like take picture of.
✓ I'm happy to take pictures of one scene only, but this view should be a very great example of what I like to photograph.
Phrases like 'one beer' and repeated 'bill' are incorrect here. Likely the student meant 'one scene' or 'one place'. Quantifiers and noun choice must match meaning; use 'one' plus countable noun 'scene' and include the article 'a' before 'very great example'.
× I prefer beer in rural area because I prefer a view in mountain, ocean and forest.
✓ I prefer being in rural areas because I prefer views of mountains, the ocean, and forests.
'Beer' is incorrect and should be 'being' or 'living/being' in rural areas. Use plural 'areas' and plural nouns 'mountains' and 'forests' for general preferences. Include 'the' before 'ocean' when referring to a specific type (the ocean). 'A view in mountain' should be 'views of mountains'.
× For for example, I live in suburb area in California. I like in.
✓ For example, I live in a suburban area in California. I like it there.
Use 'in a suburban area' (add article 'a' and adjective 'suburban'). 'Suburb area' is not idiomatic. 'I like in' is incomplete; use 'I like it there' to express liking the place. Remove duplicated 'for'.
× Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries? Student: I prefer view in other countries such as USA.
✓ I prefer views in other countries such as the USA.
Use plural 'views' when speaking generally. Include the definite article 'the' before 'USA' in this context.
× I live in California in US.
✓ I live in California in the US.
Use the definite article 'the' with 'US' (the United States). Also keep preposition 'in' before both 'California' and 'the US' if desired, though 'I live in California, in the US.' is natural.
× I like view in California such as beach, nearby ocean and mountain such as uh National Park of Yosemite.
✓ I like views in California such as beaches, the nearby ocean, and mountains such as Yosemite National Park.
Use plural nouns ('views', 'beaches', 'mountains') for general statements. Include the definite article 'the' before 'nearby ocean'. Use correct name order 'Yosemite National Park'.