Part 1
考官
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
考生
Yes, I love taking pictures of different views. I recently bought a digital camera to have that old aesthetic retro vibe for the uh, views and for the pictures to look very pretty.
考官
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
考生
I prefer views in urban areas since I've lived in cities my whole life whereas I've never visited the rural area, so I'm not sure how the views would look like.
考官
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
考生
I love travelling so I prefer views in other countries because I would get to explore new cultures, religions and the type of people that live there.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
分數: 72.0建議: Be more concise and avoid filler words (e.g., "uh"). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details about what you like to photograph and why. Use varied vocabulary (e.g., "aesthetic," "composition," "lighting") and keep it within 3–4 sentences.
範例: Yes, I enjoy photographing different views. I recently bought a digital camera because I like a retro aesthetic and the camera helps me capture warm tones and interesting compositions. I especially look for contrasts in light and shadow to make my photos more striking.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
分數: 68.0建議: Lead with a direct answer, then give specific reasons and a short comparison. Avoid vague phrases like "not sure" without elaboration—instead explain what urban views appeal to you (architecture, street life). Keep sentences clear and linked with words like "because" or "although."
範例: I prefer views in urban areas because I enjoy architectural details and busy streets. Cities offer a variety of scenes, from modern skyscrapers to historic neighborhoods, which give me more opportunities for interesting photos. Although I've seen fewer rural landscapes, I would like to try them someday.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
分數: 74.0建議: Answer directly and then provide specific reasons and an example. Use more precise language—"religions" is fine but consider "local customs" or "architectural styles." Mention a concrete example of a country or scene you'd like to photograph to sound more vivid and believable.
範例: I prefer views in other countries because travelling lets me discover different architectural styles and local customs. For example, I would love to photograph the colorful markets in Morocco or the historic temples in Japan to capture unique cultural details.
× I recently bought a digital camera to have that old aesthetic retro vibe for the uh, views and for the pictures to look very pretty.
✓ I recently bought a digital camera to give the views an old aesthetic retro vibe and to make the pictures look very pretty.
The original uses 'to have' + noun phrase and 'for the pictures to look' which is awkward and unidiomatic. Use 'to give' to describe imparting a vibe to views, and 'to make' for causing pictures to appear a certain way. This keeps parallel infinitive structures and is more natural. Suggestion: Replace 'to have that old aesthetic retro vibe for the views and for the pictures to look' with 'to give the views an old aesthetic retro vibe and to make the pictures look'.
× I prefer views in urban areas since I've lived in cities my whole life whereas I've never visited the rural area, so I'm not sure how the views would look like.
✓ I prefer views in urban areas since I've lived in cities my whole life, whereas I've never visited rural areas, so I'm not sure what the views would look like.
'the rural area' is incorrect because it uses a singular definite noun where plural or uncountable is needed; use 'rural areas' to match 'cities' and general meaning. Also 'how the views would look like' is ungrammatical; use 'what the views would look like' or 'how the views would look'. The corrected sentence uses parallel plural nouns and correct question-word usage. Suggestion: Use 'rural areas' when speaking generally and 'what the views would look like' instead of 'how...look like'.
× I love travelling so I prefer views in other countries because I would get to explore new cultures, religions and the type of people that live there.
✓ I love travelling, so I prefer views in other countries because I can explore new cultures, religions, and the kinds of people who live there.
'I would get to' is conditional and suggests hypotheticality; 'I can explore' or 'I get to explore' is more natural when stating a general preference. Also 'the type of people that live there' is awkward; use 'the kinds of people who live there' for natural collocation. Added a comma after 'travelling' for clarity. Suggestion: Use 'can' or 'get to' instead of 'would get to' when expressing expected opportunities from a preferred choice, and replace 'that' with 'who' when referring to people.