Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes definitely. I like taking pictures of different views especially if it involves natural scenic beauty, hills or lakes. I have a lake nearby my home where I take walk and it has a very beautiful scenery all around. Add sunset to it.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
This is definitely in rural areas that I would like to take waves because rural areas give me more natural scenes and it has more landscape.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
It depends with the scenery that I'm looking at in a particular country. However, I think that as of now, right now I'm in India and I think I prefer views in my own country. But I have something on my mind that once I go to Sweden, I might actually explore more areas.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally natural and relevant, but it is slightly disorganized and contains minor grammatical errors and redundancy. Improve sentence structure by using a clear topic sentence, correct verb forms, and smoother linking words. Be specific about what you like and give one or two concise supporting details. Aim for 3–4 sentences and avoid fragments like “Add sunset to it.”
Ví dụ: I love taking pictures of different views, especially natural scenery such as hills and lakes. For example, there is a lake near my home where I often walk and photograph the surroundings. I particularly enjoy capturing the colors at sunset because the light makes the landscape look more dramatic and peaceful.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: The response answers the question but has grammar errors, a word choice mistake (“waves” instead of “photos/views”), and is a bit repetitive. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct the word choice, and add one specific reason with a linking word (e.g., because, since). Keep it concise and avoid repeating the same idea twice.
Ví dụ: I definitely prefer rural views because they offer more natural scenery and varied landscapes. For instance, rolling fields and forested hills provide interesting textures and colors in photos, which I find more inspiring than city skylines.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but is wordy and contains repetition (e.g., “as of now, right now”) and unclear phrases. Offer a clear preference with a brief reason, then add a concise future possibility. Use linking words (however, although, but) correctly and avoid vague expressions like “something on my mind.”
Ví dụ: It depends on the scenery, but at the moment I prefer views in my own country because I know the best spots and can visit them easily. However, I would like to explore views in Sweden in the future because I’m curious about its landscapes and different seasons.
× Yes definitely. I like taking pictures of different views especially if it involves natural scenic beauty, hills or lakes.
✓ Yes, definitely. I like taking pictures of different views, especially when they involve natural scenic beauty, hills, or lakes.
Errors: subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference ('it involves' should match plural 'views'), missing commas, and word choice ('if' replaced with 'when' for habitual situations). Suggestion: use 'they involve' to agree with plural 'views', add commas for clarity, and use 'when' to indicate conditions under which the speaker likes to take pictures.
× I have a lake nearby my home where I take walk and it has a very beautiful scenery all around.
✓ There is a lake near my home where I take walks, and it has very beautiful scenery all around.
Errors: 'I have a lake nearby my home' is natural but better as 'There is a lake near my home' (there be). 'Nearby my home' should be 'near my home' (preposition), 'take walk' needs plural noun 'walks' or 'go for a walk' (verb + noun), and 'a very beautiful scenery' is incorrect article use with uncountable 'scenery' (remove 'a'). Suggestion: use 'There is' or 'I have' consistently, 'near my home', 'take walks' or 'go for a walk', and 'very beautiful scenery' without 'a'.
× Add sunset to it.
✓ Add a sunset to it.
Error: missing article before 'sunset'. 'Sunset' as a countable element in this context requires 'a'. Suggestion: use 'a sunset' to make the phrase grammatically complete.
× This is definitely in rural areas that I would like to take waves because rural areas give me more natural scenes and it has more landscape.
✓ I would definitely prefer to take photos in rural areas because rural areas give me more natural scenery and have more varied landscapes.
Errors: awkward sentence structure and wrong word 'waves' instead of 'photos' or 'views'. 'This is definitely in rural areas that I would like to take waves' is ungrammatical. 'Natural scenes' is acceptable but 'natural scenery' is more natural; 'it has more landscape' has incorrect pronoun and singular 'landscape'—use plural 'landscapes' and plural verb 'have'. Suggestion: restructure sentence to 'I would definitely prefer to take photos in rural areas...' and ensure subject-verb agreement ('rural areas have').
× It depends with the scenery that I'm looking at in a particular country.
✓ It depends on the scenery that I'm looking at in a particular country.
Error: incorrect preposition 'depends with'—correct collocation is 'depends on'. Suggestion: use 'depends on' to indicate reliance.
× However, I think that as of now, right now I'm in India and I think I prefer views in my own country.
✓ However, as I am currently in India, I think I prefer views in my own country.
Errors: redundancy ('as of now, right now'), punctuation and word order. Suggestion: simplify to 'as I am currently in India' or 'right now I am in India' and avoid repeating 'I think' twice.
× But I have something on my mind that once I go to Sweden, I might actually explore more areas.
✓ But I have something in mind: once I go to Sweden, I will probably explore more areas.
Errors: phrase 'have something on my mind' is acceptable but 'in mind' is more natural here; modal 'might' is acceptable but 'will probably' better expresses intention. Suggestion: use 'have something in mind' and choose modal to match speaker certainty—'will probably' or keep 'might' depending on intended meaning.