Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I love to take photos when I go outdoors, especially while traveling or hiking. I I would like to take photos like the sunset, the skies or the city views that help me to record my life. And also when I took a look at those pictures, I feel relaxed and, uh, satisfied.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Oh, I prefer the views in rural areas, I really like the natural schemes and the beauty of the sky. So I prefer to stay at the place that have a wider range of views and then I can feel the nature the most and I think that makes me feel peaceful and relaxed during that time.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
OK. I prefer the views in other countries. It's because like in Taiwan's, I mostly stay in the urban areas. It's hard for me to get the nice pictures of the nature. So when I go to Europe, the sky is Blues and then there's a lot of spaces I can walk through and go to. So I prefer to go there to have.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and shows personal feeling, but it has minor issues: repetition (‘I I’), filler words (‘uh’), and slightly long phrasing. To improve, start with a clear topic sentence, use one or two specific supporting details, avoid fillers, and keep it within 3–4 sentences. Use linking words (for example, and, so, because) to make ideas coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views, especially when I travel or go hiking. For example, I often photograph sunsets and cityscapes to record memorable moments. When I look back at these pictures, I feel relaxed and satisfied because they remind me of the places I visited.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Good clear preference and explanation. Improve by correcting small grammar errors (use plural/singular agreement), avoid redundant phrases, and add a specific example to make your answer more vivid. Use one linking word to connect reason and result.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because I enjoy natural scenery and wide open skies. For instance, when I visit the countryside I can walk along fields and watch the sunset, which helps me feel peaceful and relaxed. Therefore, rural areas are my favorite for scenery.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your main idea is clear, but there are several grammar and vocabulary mistakes (e.g., “Taiwan's,” “the sky is Blues,” incomplete final sentence). Avoid fillers like “like,” correct tense and article use, and finish sentences fully. Add a concise specific example and link reasons with connectors (because, so, therefore).
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because I usually spend most of my time in urban areas at home and rarely see natural landscapes. For example, when I travel to Europe I find wide open parks and clear blue skies where I can take beautiful photos, so I enjoy photographing scenery abroad more than at home.
× I I would like to take photos like the sunset, the skies or the city views that help me to record my life.
✓ I would like to take photos of sunsets, the sky, or city views that help me record my life.
The original has a duplicated 'I' and awkward noun forms. Use 'take photos of' (correct preposition) and pluralize 'sunset' to 'sunsets' for general preference. 'The skies' is unnatural here; use 'the sky'. Also remove 'to' after 'help me' because 'help' is followed by the bare infinitive ('record'). These changes fix verb form and noun usage and make the sentence natural.
× And also when I took a look at those pictures, I feel relaxed and, uh, satisfied.
✓ And also, when I look at those pictures, I feel relaxed and satisfied.
The sentence mixes past tense 'took' with present tense 'feel'. Because the speaker describes a habitual reaction, use present tense 'look' to match 'feel'. Also remove filler 'uh' for clarity and add a comma after 'also'.
× Oh, I prefer the views in rural areas, I really like the natural schemes and the beauty of the sky.
✓ Oh, I prefer views in rural areas; I really like natural scenes and the beauty of the sky.
'Schemes' is the wrong word; the intended word is 'scenes' (noun meaning landscapes). Also remove the article before 'views' for natural general statement. Use a semicolon or period to separate clauses instead of a comma splice.
× So I prefer to stay at the place that have a wider range of views and then I can feel the nature the most and I think that makes me feel peaceful and relaxed during that time.
✓ So I prefer to stay in places that have a wider range of views; then I can feel nature the most, and I think that makes me feel peaceful and relaxed during that time.
'the place that have' is incorrect: 'place' singular requires 'has', or use plural 'places that have'. 'Stay at the place' is awkward; use 'stay in places'. Also remove 'the' before 'nature' to make it more natural. Break into clearer clauses to avoid run-on sentence.
× OK. I prefer the views in other countries. It's because like in Taiwan's, I mostly stay in the urban areas.
✓ OK. I prefer views in other countries. It's because in Taiwan I mostly stay in urban areas.
Do not use the possessive 'Taiwan's' here; use 'in Taiwan'. Also drop 'the' before 'views' and 'urban areas' for general statements. Remove filler 'like' and extra punctuation for clarity.
× It's hard for me to get the nice pictures of the nature.
✓ It's hard for me to get nice pictures of nature.
Do not use 'the' before 'nice pictures' or before 'nature' when speaking generally. 'Pictures of nature' is the natural collocation.
× So when I go to Europe, the sky is Blues and then there's a lot of spaces I can walk through and go to.
✓ So when I go to Europe, the sky is blue and there are a lot of open spaces I can walk through and explore.
'Blues' is incorrect plural adjective; use 'blue' (adjective). 'There's a lot of spaces' mixes singular 'there's' with plural 'spaces'; use 'there are'. 'Walk through and go to' is repetitive; use 'walk through and explore' for clarity.
× So I prefer to go there to have.
✓ So I prefer to go there to take photos.
The sentence is incomplete ('to have' needs an object). Given context, the intended meaning is 'to take photos' or 'to have nice views to photograph'. Make the object explicit to complete the sentence.