Part 1
考官
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
考生
Yes, I absolutely like taking pictures of different views. It give me a sense of excitement and satisfaction. Whenever I am traveling with my boyfriend. We took a lot of pictures and they are my memories.
考官
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
考生
Well, it doesn't matter if it is in urban areas or rural areas, as long as the view is really picturesque. The landscapes and the cityscapes, I love all of them. I love capturing the beauty of nature and the city.
考官
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
考生
Actually, I love my own country's landscapes, they are beautiful. But on the other hand, I also wanted to see the landscapes and cityscapes of other countries. Exploring other countries can teach me.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
分數: 72.0建議: Improve grammar and sentence coherence, avoid sentence fragments, and add a linking phrase to connect ideas. Also be more specific about what kinds of views and why they matter to you. Keep answers natural and within 3–4 sentences.
範例: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views because photographing scenery gives me a sense of excitement and lasting satisfaction. For example, when I travel with my boyfriend we often photograph coastal cliffs and historic streets, which become treasured memories. In this way, photos help me remember the atmosphere and emotions of each trip.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
分數: 78.0建議: Make the response more concise and use linking words to organize contrast and preference. Give a specific example to support your general statement and avoid repeating similar phrases.
範例: I don't have a strong preference between urban and rural views because I appreciate picture‑worthy scenes in both settings. For instance, I enjoy photographing modern skyline reflections in the city, whereas in the countryside I focus on golden fields and winding rivers; both offer different kinds of beauty.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
分數: 70.0建議: Avoid tense inconsistency and vague endings. State a clear position and use linking phrases to compare home and abroad. Provide a specific reason or example of what you learn when exploring other countries.
範例: I prefer a mix: I cherish the familiar landscapes of my own country for their cultural meaning, but I also enjoy visiting other countries to learn about different architectural styles and natural features. For example, traveling abroad taught me how coastal towns in Europe use light differently in architecture, which changed how I compose photos.
× It give me a sense of excitement and satisfaction.
✓ It gives me a sense of excitement and satisfaction.
The subject 'It' is third person singular, so the verb should take the third person singular form 'gives' (add -s). Use subject-verb agreement to match number and person.
× Whenever I am traveling with my boyfriend.
✓ Whenever I am traveling with my boyfriend, I take many pictures.
This fragment begins with 'Whenever' and lacks a main clause. Complete the sentence by adding a main clause that explains what happens whenever the speaker travels with their boyfriend. Also use present simple or present continuous consistently depending on intended meaning.
× We took a lot of pictures and they are my memories.
✓ We took a lot of pictures and they are my memories.
The original sentence mixes past action 'took' with present 'are my memories'. This is acceptable if meaning is that those photos remain memories now. To be clearer, you can say 'We took a lot of pictures, and they remain my memories' or '...and they are my memories of that time.' If you want past perspective consistently, use past tense for both clauses: 'We took a lot of pictures and they were my memories.' However, the preferred correction keeps the original wording as grammatical but recommends clarifying tense consistency.
× Well, it doesn't matter if it is in urban areas or rural areas, as long as the view is really picturesque.
✓ Well, it doesn't matter whether it is in urban areas or rural areas, as long as the view is really picturesque.
Use 'whether' instead of 'if' when presenting two alternatives ('urban areas or rural areas') for clarity. The rest of the sentence is grammatically correct.
× The landscapes and the cityscapes, I love all of them.
✓ I love both landscapes and cityscapes.
The original word order is awkward. Use a clear subject-verb structure 'I love both landscapes and cityscapes.' This keeps present tense and parallel structure.
× I love capturing the beauty of nature and the city.
✓ I love capturing the beauty of nature and the city.
This sentence is grammatically correct: the verb 'love' is followed by the -ing form 'capturing' as required. No change needed.
× Actually, I love my own country's landscapes, they are beautiful.
✓ Actually, I love my own country's landscapes; they are beautiful.
Comma splice connects two independent clauses with just a comma. Use a semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction to join them correctly (e.g., '..., and they are beautiful'). Tense and possessive form are correct.
× But on the other hand, I also wanted to see the landscapes and cityscapes of other countries.
✓ But on the other hand, I also want to see the landscapes and cityscapes of other countries.
The surrounding context is present-tense preference ('I love', 'I also want'), so use present tense 'want' rather than past 'wanted' to match. Use consistent tense when expressing current desires.
× Exploring other countries can teach me.
✓ Exploring other countries can teach me new things.
The verb 'teach' usually takes an object; 'teach me' is grammatically possible but sounds incomplete. Adding 'new things' clarifies what is learned, making the sentence more natural and complete.