Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. I think I seem like a photographer, so I usually take the photos of the places that I visited. It is a way that helped me remember where I visit and also give me some exhilarating experience too.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Well, I think it depends. Like I want to watch the views in rural areas when I want to relax or blow up steam when I finish a hard working hours, but I also want to watch views in urban areas when I want to push up my mood. Yeah.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer watching views in my own country to watching views in other countries for many reasons. First of all, my countries have both mountains and see that I can switch views when I am bored. But.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Cải thiện ngữ pháp và sự mạch lạc: tránh lỗi thì và cấu trúc (ví dụ: “I seem like” không phù hợp, nên dùng “I feel like” hoặc “I enjoy photography”); dùng câu chủ đề rõ ràng, sau đó nối các ý bằng liên từ để tự nhiên hơn. Ngoài ra, rút gọn và sửa một vài từ không chính xác (ví dụ: “where I visit” → “places I’ve visited”; “exhilarating experience” có thể thay bằng “pleasant memories” nếu phù hợp).
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I enjoy photography, so I often take pictures of places I’ve visited to help me remember them. In addition, taking photos makes the trips more memorable and fun.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Cải thiện chính xác từ vựng và cấu trúc: tránh các thành ngữ không chính xác (ví dụ: “blow up steam” → “blow off steam” hoặc “de-stress”); sửa ngữ pháp (ví dụ: “finish a hard working hours” → “finish a hard day’s work”); dùng liên từ hợp lý và dùng tối đa 3–4 câu rõ ràng. Hãy trình bày rõ điều kiện trước rồi đưa ví dụ hoặc lý do cụ thể.
Ví dụ: It depends on my mood. I prefer rural views when I want to relax and de-stress after a hard day’s work because the countryside is peaceful. However, I enjoy urban views when I need energy or inspiration since cities are lively and exciting.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Sửa lỗi ngữ pháp và hoàn thành ý: câu bị dở dang và có lỗi từ vựng (“my countries” → “my country”; “see” → “sea”); cần câu chủ đề rõ ràng và ít nhất một hoặc hai lý do cụ thể, dùng liên từ để liên kết. Nên thêm ví dụ cụ thể về địa điểm hoặc cảm nhận để tăng tính thuyết phục.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country for several reasons. Firstly, my country has a wide variety of landscapes, from mountains to the sea, so I can easily switch between different scenery. For example, I can go hiking in the mountains at the weekend or relax by the beach during holidays.
× I think I seem like a photographer, so I usually take the photos of the places that I visited.
✓ I think I seem like a photographer, so I usually take photos of the places I visit.
The phrase 'take the photos of the places that I visited' is awkward; 'take photos' (no article) is more natural and 'visit' should be present simple to match habitual action. Use of 'that' is unnecessary. Suggestion: use 'I usually take photos of the places I visit.'
× It is a way that helped me remember where I visit and also give me some exhilarating experience too.
✓ It is a way that helps me remember where I have been and also gives me exhilarating experiences.
Mixing tenses: 'is' with 'helped' is inconsistent. For a general statement use present simple 'helps' and 'gives'. Also 'where I visit' should be 'where I have been' to indicate past visits relevant now. 'Some exhilarating experience' should be plural or 'an exhilarating experience'. Suggestion: use consistent present tense verbs and correct aspect: 'It is a way that helps me remember where I have been and also gives me exhilarating experiences.'
× Like I want to watch the views in rural areas when I want to relax or blow up steam when I finish a hard working hours, but I also want to watch views in urban areas when I want to push up my mood.
✓ I like to look at rural views when I want to relax or blow off steam after a hard day's work, but I also enjoy urban views when I want to lift my mood.
Awkward structure and incorrect idioms: 'Like I want to watch' should be 'I like to look at' or 'I enjoy'. 'Blow up steam' is incorrect; correct idiom is 'blow off steam'. 'Finish a hard working hours' is ungrammatical; use 'after a hard day's work'. 'Push up my mood' should be 'lift my mood'. Suggestion: simplify sentence, use appropriate idioms and correct noun phrases.
× Well, I think it depends.
✓ Well, I think it depends.
This sentence is grammatically correct. No change needed. Suggestion: none.
× Yeah.
✓ Yes.
'Yeah' is informal but not grammatically wrong; replace with 'Yes' for more formal spoken response in a test. Suggestion: use 'Yes' in formal contexts.
× I prefer watching views in my own country to watching views in other countries for many reasons.
✓ I prefer watching views in my own country to watching them in other countries for many reasons.
Repetition of 'watching views' is awkward. Use pronoun 'them' to refer to 'views'. Also 'my country' vs 'other countries' is fine. Suggestion: use pronouns to avoid repetition: '... to watching them in other countries.'
× First of all, my countries have both mountains and see that I can switch views when I am bored.
✓ First of all, my country has both mountains and the sea, so I can switch views when I am bored.
'My countries' is incorrect if referring to one country; use 'my country'. 'See' is a misspelling of 'sea'. 'Have' should agree with singular 'country' -> 'has'. 'That' should be 'so' to indicate result. Suggestion: ensure subject and verb agree and correct noun spelling: 'my country has both mountains and the sea, so I can switch views when I am bored.'
× But.
✓ (Remove fragment or complete the sentence)
Single-word fragment 'But.' is incomplete and lacks a clause to contrast the previous statement. Suggestion: either remove it or complete the thought, for example: 'But I also enjoy visiting other countries sometimes.'