Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do. Uh, I really love sunset sunrises. I love all of them and I love when, uh, the color of uh, sky is blue and dark, dark pink. I think it's the most beautiful colors.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Honestly I'd love both cause uh, urban areas are like, you can see more lights, you can see more urban things, but when it's in rural areas you see a really, really, really beautiful views for the sky and uh, just nature. So both is really good.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I do really love views in Ukraine, like in Carpathian mountains or just in Kiev. It is really, really beautiful and I love them just for their like the interviews, you know, uh, the colors is really, really pretty.
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 fillers (uh) and repetition. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, 'I especially like... because...').
Ví dụ: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views. I especially enjoy photographing sunrises and sunsets because the sky often turns vivid shades of pink and deep blue, which create dramatic reflections and contrast in my photos.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct answer, then briefly compare with clear reasons using linking words (e.g., 'on the one hand... on the other hand...'). Reduce repetition and avoid filler words.
Ví dụ: I prefer both. On the one hand, urban views have interesting lights and architecture that look great at night; on the other hand, rural views offer vast skies and natural scenery that feel peaceful and photogenic.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give specific examples with clear descriptions. Avoid unclear phrases (e.g., 'interviews') and reduce repetition. Use linking words such as 'for example' or 'because' to explain why you like those views.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country, especially places like the Carpathian Mountains and Kyiv. For example, the mountains have dramatic ridges and forests, and Kyiv's skyline offers beautiful historical buildings and colorful sunsets.
× 'I really love sunset sunrises.'
✓ 'I really love sunsets and sunrises.'
'Sunset sunrises' mixes two nouns and is not grammatical. Use the plural forms "sunsets" and "sunrises" and the conjunction "and" to list both types. This correctly treats them as countable events.'
× 'I love all of them and I love when, uh, the color of uh, sky is blue and dark, dark pink.'
✓ 'I love all of them, and I love when the color of the sky is blue and dark pink.'
'the color of uh, sky' is missing the definite article "the" before "sky" and has extra hesitations. Also "dark, dark pink" is repetitive; use "dark pink." Combine clauses with a comma and "and." Remove filler words for clarity.'
× 'I think it's the most beautiful colors.'
✓ 'I think they are the most beautiful colors.'
'It' is singular while "colors" is plural, creating a mismatch. Use "they are" to agree with the plural noun "colors." Alternatively, use a singular noun ("the most beautiful color").'},{