Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Absolutely, this is even my hobby. I like taking pictures of different views because I keep it like a memory in my mind. I always like to do this.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
It's obviously the rural areas I Most of my pictures are in are taken in rural areas because of the landscapes and green spaces because it makes me feel relaxed. I'm so.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in my own country, the United Arab Emirates. I live in Sharjah and Sharjah is famous of the beautiful views. So every day I take pictures of the sunrise, sunshine of the Seas I like.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: give a clear topic sentence, then one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition and incorrect phrasing (e.g., “keep it like a memory in my mind” → “capture memories”). Use one linking phrase if adding detail.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love photographing different views; it’s actually one of my hobbies. For example, I often take photos of sunsets and cityscapes to capture memories and revisit them later. This helps me relax and remember places I’ve been.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Organize your response with a clear topic sentence and avoid fragmented grammar. Use linking words to connect ideas and provide a specific reason or example. Correct capitalization and word order (e.g., “Most of my pictures are taken in rural areas”).
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views to urban ones. Most of my pictures are taken in the countryside because the landscapes and green spaces make me feel relaxed; for instance, I often photograph fields and hills at sunrise.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear statement, then give specific supporting details and correct collocations (e.g., “famous for beautiful views,” “sunrise over the sea”). Avoid vague or run-on sentences; limit to max 4–5 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country, especially around Sharjah. Sharjah is famous for its beautiful coastline, so I often photograph the sunrise over the sea. For example, last week I took several photos of golden light reflecting on the water.
× It's obviously the rural areas I Most of my pictures are in are taken in rural areas because of the landscapes and green spaces because it makes me feel relaxed.
✓ I obviously prefer rural areas; most of my pictures are taken there because of the landscapes and green spaces, which make me feel relaxed.
The original sentence has multiple conjunction and structure problems: 'It's obviously the rural areas I Most of my pictures are in are taken in rural areas' is ungrammatical and repeats information. This is a sentence structure and conjunction issue (use of 'because' twice and incorrect clause order). The corrected version uses a clear main clause 'I obviously prefer rural areas' and a separate clause 'most of my pictures are taken there' joined properly with a semicolon, and replaces the second 'because' with a relative clause 'which make me feel relaxed' to explain why. Suggestion: break long sentences into smaller clauses, avoid repeating the same idea, and use relative clauses or conjunctions appropriately.
× So every day I take pictures of the sunrise, sunshine of the Seas I like.
✓ Every day I take pictures of the sunrise and the sea because I like them.
The original sentence has subject-verb and noun reference problems and poor word order ('sunrise, sunshine of the Seas I like'). The corrected sentence gives parallel objects 'the sunrise and the sea' and uses 'them' to refer back correctly. Suggestion: list items in parallel structure and place the reason clause after the objects; ensure pronouns agree in number and refer clearly.
× I like taking pictures of different views because I keep it like a memory in my mind.
✓ I like taking pictures of different views because I keep them as memories in my mind.
The original uses incorrect pronoun number and preposition: 'it' should be plural 'them' to agree with 'pictures', and 'like a memory' is an incorrect preposition/phrase. Use 'as memories' to express the function of the pictures. Suggestion: ensure pronouns agree in number with their antecedents and choose correct prepositions/phrases such as 'as memories' rather than 'like a memory'.
× It's obviously the rural areas I Most of my pictures are in are taken in rural areas because of the landscapes and green spaces because it makes me feel relaxed.
✓ I obviously prefer rural areas; most of my pictures are taken there because the landscapes and green spaces make me feel relaxed.
In addition to conjunction issues, 'obviously' placement and capitalization 'Most' are awkward. 'It makes me feel relaxed' incorrectly uses singular verb 'makes' with plural subject 'landscapes and green spaces'. The corrected sentence places 'obviously' before the verb 'prefer' and uses plural verb 'make'. Suggestion: place adverbs close to the verb they modify and ensure verb number matches compound subjects.
× I prefer views in my own country, the United Arab Emirates. I live in Sharjah and Sharjah is famous of the beautiful views.
✓ I prefer views in my own country, the United Arab Emirates. I live in Sharjah, and Sharjah is famous for its beautiful views.
The phrase 'famous of' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'famous for'. Also 'the beautiful views' is better as 'its beautiful views' to show possession. Suggestion: use 'famous for' and include possessive determiners when referring to something belonging to a place.
× I'm so.
✓ I feel that way.
The fragment 'I'm so.' is incomplete and does not convey the intended meaning. It likely intends to express agreement or an emotional state (e.g., 'I'm so relaxed' or 'I feel the same'). The correction 'I feel that way' completes the idea. Suggestion: avoid sentence fragments; ensure each sentence has a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.