Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I love taking pictures of different views because it is a memory for me. So when I come home and I feel down, I will just look at the beautiful views and see how wonderful life is. And I thank God for the amazing views we have.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I'm not really particular with both rural and urban areas but both shows it's UMM. Pros and cons with UMM. With rural areas it's UMM. It's the same. It's still the same as the urban areas but rural areas is more.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I'm not really specifically pref umm, uh, umm, umm, choosing the views for my country and other country. I think I love. I love every views because it's a God's wonderful creation. So each country has their unique features, which I appreciate. And I take picture for memories and souvenirs and you know, everything is beautiful for my eyes, even the the sea.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details with a linking word. Avoid religious asides unless relevant, and limit to 3–4 sentences. Also vary vocabulary (e.g., “landscapes,” “scenery,” “snap photos”).
Ví dụ: I really enjoy taking photos of different landscapes because they help me remember special moments. For example, when I feel down, I look at my photos of mountains and beaches and it cheers me up. I often frame these shots to capture color and light so they bring back the exact feeling.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Give a direct preference or clearly state you have no strong preference, then explain with 1–2 specific reasons using linking words. Avoid filler sounds and vague repetition. Use comparative vocabulary (e.g., “whereas,” “however,” “on the other hand”).
Ví dụ: I don't have a strong preference, because both urban and rural views appeal to me for different reasons. For example, urban skylines are exciting because of the architecture and lights, whereas rural scenes are calming because of open fields and nature.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly then give specific reasons and examples. Reduce hesitation and religious phrasing unless necessary. Use linking words (e.g., “because,” “for example,” “however”) and accurate grammar (e.g., “views” not “every views”). Keep to 2–3 clear sentences.
Ví dụ: I don't really prefer one over the other because every country has unique scenery worth photographing. For example, my country has colorful traditional buildings, while abroad I enjoyed photographing dramatic coastlines — both make great souvenirs and memories.
× I love taking pictures of different views because it is a memory for me.
✓ I love taking pictures of different views because they are memories for me.
The subject 'pictures' is plural, so the pronoun and verb referring to it should be plural. 'It is a memory' incorrectly uses singular pronoun 'it' and singular verb 'is'. Use 'they are' to agree with plural 'pictures'. Also 'memory' is better plural 'memories' to match multiple pictures.
× So when I come home and I feel down, I will just look at the beautiful views and see how wonderful life is.
✓ So when I come home and feel down, I just look at the beautiful views and see how wonderful life is.
In general statements about habitual reactions, the simple present is preferred rather than 'will'. Using 'I will just look' suggests a one-time future action. Use 'I just look' to indicate a habitual response. Also 'I come home and feel down' avoids repetitive 'I' and is more natural.
× And I thank God for the amazing views we have.
✓ And I thank God for the amazing views we have.
This sentence is grammatically acceptable. Pronoun 'we' correctly refers to people in general including the speaker. No change needed.
× I'm not really particular with both rural and urban areas but both shows it's UMM.
✓ I'm not really particular about either rural or urban areas, but both have their pros and cons.
Use 'particular about' rather than 'particular with'. 'Either ... or' is correct for two choices. 'Both shows it's UMM' is ungrammatical: use 'both have their pros and cons' to express mixed advantages. 'Show' must agree with plural subject 'both'.
× Pros and cons with UMM.
✓ There are pros and cons, I guess.
The fragment lacks a clear subject-verb structure. Adding 'There are' makes it a complete sentence and agrees with plural 'pros and cons'. 'I guess' replaces unclear filler 'UMM'.
× With rural areas it's UMM.
✓ With rural areas, it's similar.
Replace filler 'UMM' with 'similar' to convey meaning. The structure 'With rural areas, it's similar' is clearer. Also add a comma after the introductory phrase.
× It's the same. It's still the same as the urban areas but rural areas is more.
✓ It's the same. It's still the same as urban areas, but rural areas have more to offer.
'Urban areas' should be without 'the' when speaking generally. 'Rural areas is more' has subject-verb disagreement: 'areas' is plural so use 'have'. 'Have more to offer' clarifies what 'more' refers to.
× I'm not really specifically pref umm, uh, umm, umm, choosing the views for my country and other country.
✓ I'm not really specifically choosing views for my own country or for other countries.
Use 'choosing views for my own country or other countries' for clarity and correct pluralization. Remove fillers. Use 'own country' to specify the speaker's country and plural 'countries' for others.
× I think I love. I love every views because it's a God's wonderful creation.
✓ I think I love them. I love every view because it's God's wonderful creation.
'Every views' is incorrect: 'every' takes a singular noun ('every view'). Also 'I think I love.' is incomplete; 'I think I love them.' refers to views. 'It's a God's wonderful creation' incorrectly uses the article 'a' with 'God's'; use 'it's God's wonderful creation' or 'they are God's wonderful creations' depending on singular/plural.
× So each country has their unique features, which I appreciate.
✓ So each country has its unique features, which I appreciate.
Use singular 'each country' with singular possessive pronoun 'its' rather than plural 'their' to agree in number.
× And I take picture for memories and souvenirs and you know, everything is beautiful for my eyes, even the the sea.
✓ I take pictures as memories and souvenirs; everything is beautiful to my eyes, even the sea.
Use plural 'pictures' to match taking multiple photos. 'Take pictures as memories and souvenirs' is more natural than 'for memories and souvenirs'. 'Beautiful to my eyes' is a common idiom; remove duplicate 'the the'. Use a semicolon or short sentence to avoid run-on structure.