Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I love taking pictures generally, especially when I see picturesque views, I get excited and I love to capture different angles that make that view beautiful. It's just the way to show people how I see the world from my lens.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in the rural areas. Although in the urban areas we have beautiful views with the skyscrapers and the busy streets, but the rural areas have really more calm and aesthetically pleasing areas, the lakes, the houses, the fields.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
My country is beautiful and has its own peculiar sights, but I prefer views in other countries, especially the European countries, to so many beautiful skylines and high rise buildings and busy streets and so many means of transportation to the world. It's just so beautiful to see.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and expressive with good vocabulary (e.g., picturesque, capture). To improve, make your response more concise and structured: start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail or brief example. Avoid redundancy ("I love... I get excited") and keep it within 3–4 sentences. Use one linking phrase to connect ideas (for example, "because" or "for example").
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views because they often reveal unique details. For example, when I visit a coastline I try to capture the light at sunrise from several angles to show how the colours change. This helps me share how I see a place with others.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: The answer addresses the question and compares both settings, but it contains some redundancy and grammatical issues (e.g., "have really more calm" and unnecessary conjunctions). Improve by giving a clear topic sentence, one or two specific reasons with precise vocabulary, and a linking word (e.g., "because" or "however"). Keep sentences concise and avoid stacking similar nouns without detail.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because they are calmer and more picturesque. For example, I enjoy open fields and lakes with traditional houses, which feel more peaceful than the busy streets and tall skyscrapers of the city.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Your response gives an opinion but is wordy and contains unclear phrasing (e.g., "to so many... to the world"). Improve by stating your preference clearly, then giving one specific and relevant reason or example. Use precise expressions (e.g., "I prefer views abroad, especially in Europe, because of historic architecture and varied cityscapes") and limit to 2–3 sentences. Avoid repetitive adjectives and vague phrases.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries, especially in Europe, because the historic architecture and varied cityscapes offer unique perspectives. For instance, I love photographing narrow cobblestone streets or dramatic skylines that are different from those at home.
× Yes, I love taking pictures generally, especially when I see picturesque views, I get excited and I love to capture different angles that make that view beautiful.
✓ Yes, I generally love taking pictures, especially when I see picturesque views; I get excited and love to capture different angles that make those views beautiful.
Run-on and inconsistent noun number: combine clauses with proper punctuation and adjust word order for natural English. 'Generally' is better before 'love.' 'That view' is inconsistent because 'picturesque views' is plural, so use 'those views.' Also avoid repeating 'I' unnecessarily for conciseness.
× I prefer views in the rural areas.
✓ I prefer views in rural areas.
We usually do not use the definite article with general places in this construction. Saying 'in rural areas' is more natural English than 'in the rural areas.'
× Although in the urban areas we have beautiful views with the skyscrapers and the busy streets, but the rural areas have really more calm and aesthetically pleasing areas, the lakes, the houses, the fields.
✓ Although urban areas have beautiful views with skyscrapers and busy streets, rural areas are much calmer and more aesthetically pleasing, with lakes, houses and fields.
Do not use both 'although' and 'but' together; choose one. Remove unnecessary articles ('the urban areas' -> 'urban areas') and correct comparative phrasing: 'more calm' -> 'much calmer' and 'aesthetically pleasing areas' -> 'more aesthetically pleasing' or 'are more aesthetically pleasing.' Also streamline the list with 'with' and parallel nouns.
× My country is beautiful and has its own peculiar sights, but I prefer views in other countries, especially the European countries, to so many beautiful skylines and high rise buildings and busy streets and so many means of transportation to the world.
✓ My country is beautiful and has its own unique sights, but I prefer views in other countries, especially European countries, which have so many beautiful skylines, high-rise buildings, busy streets and many modes of transportation.
'Peculiar' can have negative connotations; 'unique' fits better. Drop 'the' before 'European countries.' Replace awkward 'to so many' with a relative clause 'which have so many.' Use 'high-rise' with a hyphen and 'modes of transportation' or 'means of transport' for correct collocation. Also remove 'to the world' which is unclear.