Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. I like to take pictures of different landscapes, city views and everyday movements to capture the atmosphere and my feelings at the time. Photographs help me to remember special occasions and the emotion I felt, so I look often look back at them.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Actually both urban areas and rural areas are lacked cause different areas can express different feelings. For example, urban areas express the technology.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Honestly I prefer the views in my own country because China is very large and has extremely diverse landscapes. For example in the northwest you can see vast deserts while other regions has mountains, rivers and coastline. So I never get bored exploring different scanner at home.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Pronunciation and fluency are generally good and the answer is relevant, but reduce minor redundancy and correct small grammar slips. Make the response slightly more concise, use one clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details with linking words. Also correct small mistakes (e.g., “look often look back” → “often look back”) and vary vocabulary (e.g., use “moments” instead of repeating “feelings”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I enjoy photographing landscapes, city scenes and everyday moments because images capture the atmosphere and my emotions. For example, I often take photos at festivals to remember the mood and the colors, and I frequently look back at these pictures to relive those experiences.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: The idea is clear but grammar and clarity need improvement. Begin with a direct topic sentence (e.g., “I like both”) and then use linking words to contrast reasons. Avoid vague phrases like “are lacked” and expand the supporting detail—give one concrete example of urban and one of rural views. Use correct collocations (e.g., “convey different feelings” not “express the technology”).
Ví dụ: I like both urban and rural views because they convey different moods. For instance, city skylines with modern buildings and neon lights feel energetic and futuristic, whereas rural landscapes like rice fields or forests feel peaceful and timeless.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Good content and specific examples, but watch for grammar and small word-choice errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, use linking words to organize the reasons, and correct singular/plural and word choice errors (e.g., “other regions have,” “scenery” not “scanner”). Add a brief personal comment to make it natural.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because China’s huge size means very diverse scenery. For example, in the northwest there are vast deserts, while other areas have mountains, rivers and long coastlines; therefore I never get bored exploring different sceneries at home.
× I like to take pictures of different landscapes, city views and everyday movements to capture the atmosphere and my feelings at the time.
✓ I like taking pictures of different landscapes, city views and everyday moments to capture the atmosphere and my feelings at the time.
Use of verb+ing after 'like' is natural here; both 'like to take' and 'like taking' are possible, but 'taking' fits better with habitual action. Also 'movements' is incorrect in context; 'moments' is the correct noun to express everyday scenes. Suggestion: use 'I like taking pictures' and replace 'movements' with 'moments' for natural phrasing.
× Photographs help me to remember special occasions and the emotion I felt, so I look often look back at them.
✓ Photographs help me remember special occasions and the emotions I felt, so I often look back at them.
'Help' is followed by base verb without 'to' in common usage, so 'help me remember' is preferred. 'Emotion' should be plural 'emotions' to match 'occasions' and the plural subject. The phrase order 'I look often look' contains a duplication and wrong placement; correct word order is 'I often look back'.
× Actually both urban areas and rural areas are lacked cause different areas can express different feelings.
✓ Actually both urban and rural areas have advantages because different areas can express different feelings.
'Are lacked' is ungrammatical; 'lack' is a verb that needs an object or passive restructuring, but the intended meaning is likely 'are varied' or 'have different qualities/advantages'. Also 'cause' should be 'because'. Simplify 'urban areas and rural areas' to 'urban and rural areas'. Suggestion: use 'have' or 'offer' and replace 'cause' with 'because' for clarity.
× For example, urban areas express the technology.
✓ For example, urban areas showcase technology.
'Express the technology' is awkward and unidiomatic. Use verbs like 'showcase', 'feature', or 'highlight' with the uncountable noun 'technology' without 'the'. Suggestion: use 'showcase technology' or 'are associated with technology'.
× Honestly I prefer the views in my own country because China is very large and has extremely diverse landscapes.
✓ Honestly, I prefer the views in my own country because China is very large and has extremely diverse landscapes.
Missing comma after introductory adverb 'Honestly'. While not strictly a tense error, punctuation affects sentence clarity. Suggestion: add a comma after 'Honestly' to follow standard written English conventions.
× For example in the northwest you can see vast deserts while other regions has mountains, rivers and coastline.
✓ For example, in the northwest you can see vast deserts while other regions have mountains, rivers and coastline.
'Regions' is plural so the verb should be 'have' not 'has'. Also add a comma after 'For example' for readability. Suggestion: ensure subject and verb agree in number.
× So I never get bored exploring different scanner at home.
✓ So I never get bored exploring different scenery at home.
'Scanner' is the wrong word; the correct noun is 'scenery' to describe landscapes and views. Also 'different scenery' fits context. Suggestion: replace 'scanner' with 'scenery'.