Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I feel thrilled taking pictures of different views because this gives me an opportunity to showcase my photography skills and to capture precious moments. I like to take pictures of animals in action, scenery, nature, kids playing, anything that is memorable enough to be captured.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer the views of rural areas more because I believe that urban areas depict the hustle and bustle of modern life, whereas rural areas are fascinating because they project a more grave reality of life and reminders of what the world was once like.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in countries which are less populated unlike India where I live. I think having lesser number of people helps the country remain more clean and adds a charm which is diluted in overpopulated countries.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it's slightly long and repetitive. Start with a concise topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using a linking phrase. Avoid listing too many items and use varied vocabulary to sound more natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy taking pictures of different views because photography lets me capture meaningful moments. For example, I often photograph animals in action and natural landscapes, since their movement and light create striking images.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Your response answers the question and includes reasons, but the phrasing is formal and slightly vague (e.g., 'grave reality'). Use clearer, more natural adjectives and add a specific example or contrast with a linking word for coherence.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because they feel calmer and more scenic compared with noisy urban streets. For instance, I enjoy photographing quiet fields and old cottages, which show traditional life and peaceful atmospheres.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and gives a reason, but avoid broad generalizations and improve cohesion by using linking words. Offer a specific example of a country or scene you prefer to make the point more concrete and natural.
Ví dụ: I generally prefer views in less populated countries because they often feel cleaner and more tranquil. For example, I enjoyed photographing coastal villages in New Zealand, where open beaches and few people made the scenery more charming.
× I feel thrilled taking pictures of different views because this gives me an opportunity to showcase my photography skills and to capture precious moments.
✓ I feel thrilled when taking pictures of different views because this gives me an opportunity to showcase my photography skills and capture precious moments.
The original omits a connector before the -ing clause. Using 'when taking' clarifies the time relationship; also 'to capture' can be streamlined to 'capture' for parallelism with 'showcase'. Suggestion: use 'when' before '-ing' to show timing and keep parallel verb forms.
× I like to take pictures of animals in action, scenery, nature, kids playing, anything that is memorable enough to be captured.
✓ I like to take pictures of animals in action, scenery, nature, and kids playing—anything memorable enough to be captured.
The list lacked a coordinating conjunction before the final item ('and') and had a comma splice before the fragment 'anything...'. Also 'anything that is' can be shortened to 'anything memorable' for conciseness. Suggestion: use 'and' in lists and avoid comma splices; combine related ideas with a dash or conjunction.
× I prefer the views of rural areas more because I believe that urban areas depict the hustle and bustle of modern life, whereas rural areas are fascinating because they project a more grave reality of life and reminders of what the world was once like.
✓ I prefer rural views because I believe that urban areas depict the hustle and bustle of modern life, whereas rural areas are fascinating because they reflect a graver reality and remind us what the world once was like.
Using 'the views of rural areas more' is awkward; 'prefer rural views' is natural. 'Project a more grave reality of life' is wordy and uses 'project' awkwardly; 'reflect a graver reality' is clearer. 'Reminders of' should be 'remind us' to make it an active clause. Suggestion: simplify phrasing, use active verbs ('reflect', 'remind'), and avoid redundant phrases like 'of life' when context is clear.
× I prefer views in countries which are less populated unlike India where I live.
✓ I prefer views in countries that are less populated than India, where I live.
'Unlike India where I live' is incorrectly connected; comparative structure requires 'less ... than India'. Also 'which' is better replaced by 'that' in restrictive clauses. Suggestion: use 'less ... than' for comparisons and include a comma before the nonrestrictive clause 'where I live'.
× I think having lesser number of people helps the country remain more clean and adds a charm which is diluted in overpopulated countries.
✓ I think having a smaller number of people helps a country stay cleaner and adds a charm that is diluted in overpopulated countries.
'Lesser number of people' is unidiomatic; use 'a smaller number of people'. 'More clean' should be 'cleaner' (comparative adjective). 'Adds a charm which' is better as 'adds a charm that' for defining clause. Also 'the country' is too specific; 'a country' fits general statement. Suggestion: use standard quantifier phrases ('a smaller number of people'), proper comparative forms ('cleaner'), and 'that' for defining relative clauses.