Part 1
考官
Are there tall buildings near your home?
考生
Not really, I live in a relatively quiet area so there aren't many high rise buildings around my neighborhood. Most of the buildings are small houses or low rise shops, which actually suits the peaceful atmosphere of the area. I think it would feel quite different if I suddenly had Skype traps surrounded my home.
考官
Do you take photos of buildings?
考生
Occasionally, yes. I tend to take photos of buildings when they have distinctive architecture or an interesting historical background. I am particularly drawn to buildings with unusual designs or beautiful details because they can make a place feel more memorable. However, I wouldn't say architectural photography.
考官
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
考生
Yes, definitely. I'd love to visit the Sydney Opera House one day because its architecture is so distinctive and instantly recognizable. I've seen countless pictures of it, but I think seen it in person would be a completely different experience. I'd also love to explore the surrounding area and learn a little about it.
考官
Do you want to live in a tall building?
考生
Probably not permanently, although living in a high rise apartment could offer spectacular views and convenient access to city facilities. I prefer a quieter and more spacious environment. I'd be happy to live in a tall building temporary UMM, especially while studying in Australia.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
分数: 72.0建议: Your answer has a clear topic sentence and relevant supporting details. However, “Skype traps” is incorrect or unclear; you probably mean “skyscrapers.” Also, use standard compounds such as “high-rise,” “low-rise,” and “neighborhood.” The final sentence could be expressed more naturally as a conditional sentence explaining how skyscrapers would change the area.
示例: Not really. I live in a relatively quiet area, so there aren’t many high-rise buildings in my neighborhood. Most of the buildings are small houses or low-rise shops, which suit the peaceful atmosphere. I think the area would feel very different if it were suddenly surrounded by skyscrapers.
Do you take photos of buildings?
分数: 78.0建议: You respond directly and provide specific reasons and details. The main problem is the incomplete final sentence: “I wouldn’t say architectural photography” should be “I wouldn’t say I’m particularly interested in architectural photography” or “I wouldn’t say it’s a major hobby of mine.” This small correction would make the answer more natural and complete.
示例: Occasionally, yes. I usually take photos of buildings when they have distinctive architecture or an interesting historical background. I’m especially drawn to unusual designs and beautiful details because they make a place more memorable. However, I wouldn’t say architectural photography is a major hobby of mine.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
分数: 86.0建议: This is a well-organized answer with a direct response, a specific example, reasons, and an additional plan. Correct the grammar in “I think seen it in person” by using the gerund phrase “seeing it in person.” You could also say “learn more about its history” instead of the slightly vague “learn a little about it.”
示例: Yes, definitely. I’d love to visit the Sydney Opera House one day because its architecture is distinctive and instantly recognizable. I’ve seen countless pictures of it, but I think seeing it in person would be a completely different experience. I’d also like to explore the surrounding area and learn more about the building’s history.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
分数: 80.0建议: Your answer gives a balanced opinion by mentioning both advantages and disadvantages, and it includes a specific situation. Replace “temporary” with the adverb “temporarily,” and avoid the hesitation “UMM” in the final response. “Access to city facilities” is understandable, but “easy access to shops and public transport” would be more specific and natural.
示例: Probably not permanently. Although a high-rise apartment could offer spectacular views and easy access to shops and public transport, I prefer a quieter and more spacious environment. However, I’d be happy to live in a tall building temporarily, especially while studying in Australia.
× I think it would feel quite different if I suddenly had Skype traps surrounded my home.
✓ I think it would feel quite different if I suddenly had skyscrapers surrounding my home.
The present participle surrounding is needed to describe an ongoing situation in which the skyscrapers are around the speaker's home. Surrounded is a past participle and does not express the intended meaning here. Also, skyscrapers is the correct word for very tall buildings.
× However, I wouldn't say architectural photography.
✓ However, I wouldn't say I do architectural photography.
The verb say needs a complete clause after it in this sentence. Adding I do creates a clear subject-verb structure and makes the meaning complete.
× I've seen countless pictures of it, but I think seen it in person would be a completely different experience.
✓ I've seen countless pictures of it, but I think seeing it in person would be a completely different experience.
When a verb functions as the subject of a sentence, it should generally use the -ing form. Therefore, seeing is required instead of seen.
× I'd be happy to live in a tall building temporary, especially while studying in Australia.
✓ I'd be happy to live in a tall building temporarily, especially while studying in Australia.
Temporarily is an adverb because it modifies the verb live and explains how long or in what manner the speaker would live there. Temporary is an adjective and cannot directly modify the verb in this position.