Part 1
考官
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
考生
Yes, I love looking out the window when traveling by bus or car because it makes me appreciate nature and life as a whole.
考官
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
考生
I usually don't, as I tend to appreciate scenery as my own rather than taking pictures of it.
考官
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
考生
I prefer both of them because it makes life so beautiful if you appreciate both of them.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
分數: 72.0建議: Be more specific and avoid vague phrases. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two concrete supporting details and use a linking word. Keep it under five sentences.
範例: Yes — I often look out the window when I travel by bus or car. For example, I enjoy watching changing landscapes like rice fields, forests and rivers because they help me relax after a busy day. In addition, seeing seasonal changes reminds me of local traditions and festivals.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
分數: 68.0建議: Give a direct topic sentence then expand with a reason and a brief example. Use a linking word to connect ideas and be more specific about your habit.
範例: No, I usually don't take photos of scenery from the car. Instead, I prefer to enjoy the moment because taking pictures through a window often ruins the view. For instance, on a recent trip the reflections on the glass and motion blur meant the photos were disappointing.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
分數: 64.0建議: Answer directly by choosing one or explaining a balanced preference, then give specific reasons and a short example. Avoid vague statements and use linking words to connect reasons.
範例: I like both, but if I had to choose I would pick the mountains for relaxation because they are quieter and offer hiking trails. However, I also enjoy the sea for weekends since swimming and the fresh air lift my mood; for example, I recharge on a beach day and clear my head on a mountain hike.
× Yes, I love looking out the window when traveling by bus or car because it makes me appreciate nature and life as a whole.
✓ Yes, I love looking out the window when traveling by bus or car because they make me appreciate nature and life as a whole.
Subject 'bus or car' is compound and plural in meaning; the singular verb 'makes' disagrees. This is a subject-verb agreement/present tense issue: use plural verb 'make' or replace 'it' with plural pronoun 'they'. Also 'it' is ambiguous; changing to 'they' clarifies reference. Suggestion: use 'they make me appreciate...' or 'this makes me appreciate...' if referring to the act of looking.
× I usually don't, as I tend to appreciate scenery as my own rather than taking pictures of it.
✓ I usually don't, as I tend to appreciate the scenery myself rather than take pictures of it.
The phrase 'appreciate scenery as my own' is awkward and ungrammatical. Use the reflexive/adverbial 'myself' for emphasis and switch 'taking' to base form 'take' after 'rather than' when contrasting actions of the same subject. This fixes verb form usage and clarity.
× I prefer both of them because it makes life so beautiful if you appreciate both of them.
✓ I prefer both because they make life so beautiful if you appreciate them.
Using 'both of them' is wordy; 'both' suffices. The pronoun 'it' is singular while referring to two things, causing subject-verb disagreement. Replace with plural pronoun 'they' and plural verb 'make'. Also remove repetitive 'both of them' to improve naturalness.