Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, absolutely. I would love taking pictures of like everything because I really think that we need to record our memories and to have good memories on the future and you can see on our phones and see what what happened and what is in the past. So I love it to record the memories and the moments. I really love it.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Well, it depends because in my opinion I reckon urban areas has a strong architecture and modern buildings which is incredible beautiful, but there's rural areas that with really beautiful because of the nature.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Definitely another countries because I love meet new places, new environments and most specifically in Europe because their buildings and their their art there are really beautiful. It's impressive and and huge.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid repetition and filler words like “like” and repeated “really.” Also correct tense and article use (e.g., “in the future,” “what happened,” “to record memories”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views. For example, I photograph cityscapes and landscapes to preserve memories and to look back on special moments. Moreover, I often review these photos on my phone to remember details of trips and family events.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Open with a clear choice or ‘it depends’ then explain with balanced, specific comparisons. Use correct subject-verb agreement and smoother linking words such as “however” or “on the other hand.” Give one specific example of an urban and rural feature.
Ví dụ: It depends, but I tend to prefer urban views for their striking architecture and modern design. However, I also appreciate rural scenery for its peaceful natural landscapes, such as rolling hills and forests. For instance, I enjoy photographing a city skyline at sunset, while I also like shots of quiet country lanes.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer and then support it with clear reasons and a specific example. Fix grammar (e.g., “other countries,” “I love to visit,” “their buildings and art are”). Avoid repetition and vague adjectives like “huge.”
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because I enjoy discovering new places and cultures. For example, I love visiting European cities where historic buildings and public art create impressive scenes to photograph, such as the ornate facades in Prague or the classical sculptures in Rome.
× I would love taking pictures of like everything because I really think that we need to record our memories and to have good memories on the future and you can see on our phones and see what what happened and what is in the past.
✓ I would love to take pictures of everything because I really think that we need to record our memories and have good memories for the future, and we can look at them on our phones to see what happened in the past.
Use of 'would love' should be followed by the infinitive form 'to take' not the gerund 'taking' (Verb + -ing form). Also corrected redundant 'like' and duplicate 'what', changed 'to have good memories on the future' to 'have good memories for the future' (preposition choice), and 'you can see on our phones and see' to 'we can look at them on our phones' for clarity and natural phrasing. Suggestion: after 'would love' use 'to' + base verb; prefer 'for the future' and avoid repetition.'
× I would love taking pictures of like everything because I really think that we need to record our memories and to have good memories on the future and you can see on our phones and see what what happened and what is in the past.
✓ I would love to take pictures of everything because I really think that we need to record our memories and have good memories for the future, and we can look at them on our phones to see what happened in the past.
Phrase 'on the future' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'for' in this context ('for the future'). Also 'see on our phones' is awkward; 'look at them on our phones' is clearer. Suggestion: use 'for the future' and 'look at' when referring to viewing photos on a device.'
× So I love it to record the memories and the moments.
✓ So I love recording memories and moments.
Using 'love it to record' is incorrect; 'love' followed by a gerund is natural (love recording). This corrects word order and removes unnecessary article 'the' before uncountable 'memories' and general 'moments'. Suggestion: use 'love' + gerund for general likes: 'I love recording memories.'
× Well, it depends because in my opinion I reckon urban areas has a strong architecture and modern buildings which is incredible beautiful, but there's rural areas that with really beautiful because of the nature.
✓ Well, it depends. In my opinion, urban areas have strong architecture and modern buildings which are incredibly beautiful, but there are rural areas that are really beautiful because of the nature.
Subject-verb agreement: 'urban areas' is plural so use 'have' not 'has'. Also 'which is incredible beautiful' should be 'which are incredibly beautiful' to match plural subject and use correct adverb form. 'There's rural areas' is incorrect: use 'there are rural areas' for plural. 'that with really beautiful' is ungrammatical; change to 'that are really beautiful'. Suggestion: ensure verbs agree with plural subjects and use adverb forms (incredibly) and 'there are' for plural existence statements.'
× Well, it depends because in my opinion I reckon urban areas has a strong architecture and modern buildings which is incredible beautiful, but there's rural areas that with really beautiful because of the nature.
✓ Well, it depends. In my opinion, urban areas have strong architecture and modern buildings which are incredibly beautiful, but there are rural areas that are really beautiful because of the nature.
'adjective 'incredible' is used where an adverb 'incredibly' is needed to modify 'beautiful'. Also 'strong architecture' is slightly awkward; 'distinctive' or 'impressive' might be better. Suggestion: use adverbs to modify adjectives and choose collocations that native speakers use (e.g., 'impressive architecture').'
× Definitely another countries because I love meet new places, new environments and most specifically in Europe because their buildings and their their art there are really beautiful.
✓ Definitely other countries because I love visiting new places and environments, especially in Europe because its buildings and art are really beautiful.
Pronoun errors: 'another countries' is wrong; use 'other countries' for plural. 'I love meet' should be 'I love meeting' or 'I love visiting' (verb + -ing or infinitive). 'Their buildings and their their art there are' is wordy and contains repetition; use 'its buildings and art are' when referring to Europe as a singular region. Suggestion: use 'other' for plural nouns, correct verb forms after 'love', and use concise pronoun reference ('its' for a country/region).'
× Definitely another countries because I love meet new places, new environments and most specifically in Europe because their buildings and their their art there are really beautiful.
✓ Definitely other countries because I love visiting new places and environments, especially in Europe because its buildings and art are really beautiful.
After 'love' you can use a gerund ('visiting') or an infinitive. 'I love meet' is incorrect; use 'I love meeting' or better 'I love visiting' in this context. Suggestion: choose 'visit' as the verb for going to places and use its gerund form after 'love'.'