Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I like taking pictures of different views like mountains, hills, forests, wildlife. I'm very interested in taking pictures.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in rural, rural areas because it may give different views, different peace or kind of peace that urban areas can't give because urban areas has more traffic, more sound, more pollution.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in both our country and other country like USA, UK. I have taken many. I have taken many views in my country also but I want to view other country.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Make the response more natural and concise: begin with a clear topic sentence, avoid repeating the same idea, and add one specific detail or short reason using a linking word. Keep it within four to five sentences and use slightly more precise vocabulary (e.g., 'scenery' instead of 'views').
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy photographing different scenery, such as mountains, forests and wildlife. I especially like outdoor landscapes because they change with the light and weather. For example, mountain views at sunrise often create dramatic colors that I try to capture.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct topic sentence and avoid repetition. Use linking words to contrast urban and rural areas, and provide one clear specific reason or short example. Correct grammar (singular/plural and articles) and reduce redundant phrases.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural scenery because it feels more peaceful than the city. For instance, in the countryside there is less traffic and noise, which makes it easier to relax and focus on photographing nature.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear preference or say you like both, then explain briefly with a reason and a linking word. Avoid repeating the same sentence twice. Mention a specific example of places you enjoyed at home and a place you hope to visit abroad for comparison.
Ví dụ: I like scenery both at home and abroad, but for different reasons. At home I enjoy familiar landscapes like coastal cliffs, while I would like to photograph places in the UK or the USA because they offer different architectural styles and natural features I haven't seen.
× I like taking pictures of different views like mountains, hills, forests, wildlife.
✓ I like taking pictures of different kinds of views, such as mountains, hills, forests, and wildlife.
Use of quantifier and list punctuation: 'different views like' is informal; use 'different kinds of views' or 'different types of views' and 'such as' for examples. Also add commas and 'and' before the last item for correct listing.
× I'm very interested in taking pictures.
✓ I am very interested in photography.
While the original sentence is grammatical, it is repetitive following the previous sentence. 'Interested in photography' is more natural and concise. This addresses sentence structure and style improvement.
× I prefer views in rural, rural areas because it may give different views, different peace or kind of peace that urban areas can't give because urban areas has more traffic, more sound, more pollution.
✓ I prefer views in rural areas because they can offer a different kind of peace that urban areas cannot, as cities have more traffic, noise, and pollution.
Multiple issues: remove redundant 'rural, rural' and use 'rural areas'. Subject-verb agreement: 'urban areas has' should be 'urban areas have' but here rephrased to 'cities have'. Use 'can offer' instead of 'may give' for clarity. Use 'noise' rather than 'sound' for natural collocation, and use commas for clarity.
× urban areas has more traffic, more sound, more pollution.
✓ urban areas have more traffic, more noise, and more pollution.
Subject 'urban areas' is plural so it requires the plural verb 'have' not 'has'. 'More sound' is unnatural; 'more noise' is the correct collocation. Add 'and' before the last item in the list.
× I prefer views in both our country and other country like USA, UK.
✓ I prefer views both in my country and in other countries, such as the USA and the UK.
Use 'in my country' not 'in our country' for consistency with 'I'. Use plural 'other countries' when giving examples, and include articles 'the USA'/'the UK'. Use 'such as' to introduce examples.
× I have taken many. I have taken many views in my country also but I want to view other country.
✓ I have taken many photos in my country, but I would like to see other countries as well.
'Taken many' is incomplete—specify 'photos'. 'Taken many views' is incorrect; use 'taken many photos of views' or 'taken many photos'. 'I want to view other country' should be 'I would like to see other countries' for correct use of articles, plurality, and more natural phrasing. Also use 'would like' for polite desire and 'as well' to mirror 'both' earlier.