Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Well, 100% yes. I do enjoy taking pictures of different views because I like to capture every moment in my daily life. For example, I often use phones to photograph cityscapes and some interesting St. scenes and that's the way I record my life.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Well, I think it depends on different circumstances and generally I usually prefer views in urban areas because are enjoying capturing cityscapes and bustling streets. But if I travelled I often choose rural views too since peaceful countryside landscapes are more relaxing for me.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Well, I can't tell the exact preference, uh, regarding this because in my own country, the landscapes are familiar and often, uh, evoke happy memories. However, I also enjoy sceneries abroad for its variety and new experiences especially.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and directly addresses the question, with relevant examples. To improve, reduce filler words and redundancy, vary vocabulary, and correct small errors (e.g., “St. scenes” unclear). Keep answers concise (max 5 sentences) and add one linking phrase to make the example flow better.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views because I enjoy capturing moments from my daily life. For example, I often use my phone to photograph cityscapes and interesting street scenes, which helps me preserve memories. I also sometimes edit the photos to highlight colors and composition.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Good content and contrast between urban and rural preferences, but there are grammar mistakes and slightly repetitive phrasing. Improve sentence structure (subject-verb agreement), remove filler phrases, and use linking words like “however” or “on the other hand” to connect ideas. Be more specific about what you like in each setting.
Ví dụ: Generally, I prefer urban views because I enjoy photographing cityscapes and bustling streets with interesting architecture. However, when I travel I often choose rural scenes because the peaceful countryside and open fields feel more relaxing and offer different photo opportunities.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: You answered directly and gave reasons, which is good. To improve, avoid hesitation words (“uh”), use more precise vocabulary (“landscapes” vs “sceneries” -> “scenery”), and combine ideas into a clearer, concise pair of sentences. Add a linking word like “but” or “however” appropriately and give one specific example of a foreign scene you enjoyed.
Ví dụ: I’m torn because landscapes in my own country feel familiar and often evoke happy memories. However, I also enjoy scenery abroad for its variety and new cultural experiences, for example, photographing colorful markets in Spain provided a fresh perspective.
× For example, I often use phones to photograph cityscapes and some interesting St. scenes and that's the way I record my life.
✓ For example, I often use my phone to photograph cityscapes and some interesting street scenes, and that's how I record my life.
The sentence had issues with noun forms and word choice rather than present participle, but it fits best under 'Verb in the present participle form' because the phrasing 'that's the way' and 'use phones' are awkward. Correction changes 'phones' to the singular 'my phone' (more natural when referring to one's device), 'St. scenes' to 'street scenes' (abbreviation expanded), and 'that's the way I record my life' to 'that's how I record my life' (more natural connective). Suggestion: use natural collocations and choose singular/plural appropriately and avoid unnecessary abbreviations. Note: The change improves fluency and correctness of noun usage and phrasing.
× Well, I think it depends on different circumstances and generally I usually prefer views in urban areas because are enjoying capturing cityscapes and bustling streets.
✓ Well, I think it depends on the circumstances, and generally I usually prefer views in urban areas because I enjoy capturing cityscapes and bustling streets.
The original sentence omitted the subject 'I' before 'am enjoying' or 'enjoying' and used awkward phrasing 'because are enjoying'. This is a subject-verb agreement/structure error. Correction adds the subject 'I' and uses the simple present 'enjoy' which matches the habitual preference. Suggestion: ensure every verb has a clear subject and choose present simple for regular habits.
× But if I travelled I often choose rural views too since peaceful countryside landscapes are more relaxing for me.
✓ But if I travel, I often choose rural views too, since peaceful countryside landscapes are more relaxing for me.
The original used 'travelled' (past) with 'I often choose' (present), creating a tense mismatch. For conditional habit, use present tense 'travel' with present 'choose'. Suggestion: keep tenses consistent in conditional and habitual statements; use present simple for general truths and habitual actions.
× Well, I can't tell the exact preference, uh, regarding this because in my own country, the landscapes are familiar and often, uh, evoke happy memories.
✓ Well, I can't state an exact preference regarding this because in my own country the landscapes are familiar and often evoke happy memories.
The phrase 'tell the exact preference' is awkward; 'state' or 'give' is better. Also extraneous fillers and commas were removed for fluency. This is an issue with word choice and pronoun/phrase usage. Suggestion: use 'state an exact preference' and avoid filler words to make the sentence clearer.
× However, I also enjoy sceneries abroad for its variety and new experiences especially.
✓ However, I also enjoy scenery abroad for its variety and new experiences, especially.
'Sceneries' is nonstandard plural; 'scenery' is an uncountable noun so use singular. 'Its' correctly refers to 'scenery' (singular/uncountable), but placement of 'especially' is improved at the end. Suggestion: use 'scenery' as uncountable and place adverbs like 'especially' close to what they modify.