Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yes, I like taking pictures of different views. I sometimes photograph mountains and the sea, and I often share the best shots on social media because I want to keep memories and show my friends.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I prefer urban areas to rural rural areas. I lived in a rural area for 18 years, so I want to the variety and convenience of the city. I go to Tokyo Tower.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
I prefer abuse in my own country to those in other countries because I love the Japanese landscape. For example, the site of mountains and traditional temples always feels peaceful and reminds me of home.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: 回答は自然で内容も明確ですが、やや冗長で文法や語彙の選択に改善点があります。具体的には、理由を述べる際に一文で詰め込みすぎているため、リンク表現(e.g. because, so, therefore)を使って論理を明確にし、語彙のバリエーション(e.g. capture, scenery, post)を増やすとよいです。また、長さは3~4文に抑え、細部(どの瞬間を撮るか、どのアングルが好きか)を具体的に加えると説得力が増します。
Example: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views. I often capture mountains and the sea because their colours and textures change with the light. I usually post my favourite shots on social media so I can share memories with friends and get feedback.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: 文法ミスと語順の誤り(重複語や不完全な表現)があり、意味が少し不明瞭です。まずは文の正確さを優先してください。比較表現(prefer A to B)や過去の背景を明確に述べるために接続詞(because, since, so)を使い、最後の文は詳細(どの点で都市の景観が好きか)を付け加えてください。語数は2〜4文に収め、冗長な単語を省きましょう。
Example: I prefer urban views to rural ones because I enjoy the variety and convenience of the city. Having lived in the countryside for 18 years, I now like the hustle and bustle and modern architecture. For example, I often visit Tokyo Tower for its impressive panoramic view.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: 語彙ミス(“abuse”は誤用)といくつかの表現不自然さが見られます。まずは正しい語彙(views, landscapes)を使い、比較の構造(prefer A to B)を整えてください。さらに、具体例は良いので、細部をもう少し正確に表現(e.g. “the sight of mountains”)し、接続語で文をつなぐと良いです。発音や語選びの練習も必要です。
Example: I prefer views in my own country to those abroad because I love Japan’s landscapes. For example, the sight of mountains and traditional temples feels peaceful and always reminds me of home.
× I prefer urban areas to rural rural areas.
✓ I prefer urban areas to rural areas.
The sentence contains a duplicated word 'rural'. Remove the repetition so the sentence reads correctly: 'I prefer urban areas to rural areas.' This fixes the sentence structure and eliminates redundancy.
× I lived in a rural area for 18 years, so I want to the variety and convenience of the city.
✓ I lived in a rural area for 18 years, so I want the variety and convenience of the city.
The original uses 'want to the', which incorrectly inserts the particle 'to' before the definite article. Remove 'to' so the noun phrase is correctly introduced by 'the': 'want the variety and convenience of the city.' Alternatively, use a verb with 'to' such as 'want to experience the variety...' for a different meaning.
× I go to Tokyo Tower.
✓ I go to Tokyo Tower sometimes.
As a standalone reply this simple present sentence is grammatically correct but feels abrupt given context. Adding an adverb like 'sometimes' matches earlier mention of frequency and clarifies habitual action. If the speaker meant a past visit, use 'I went to Tokyo Tower.' Choose tense to match intended meaning.
× I prefer abuse in my own country to those in other countries because I love the Japanese landscape.
✓ I prefer views in my own country to those in other countries because I love the Japanese landscape.
The word 'abuse' is an incorrect word choice; the speaker intended 'views'. Replace 'abuse' with 'views'. Also 'those' correctly refers back to plural 'views'. Ensure word choice matches meaning to avoid semantic/pronoun confusion.
× For example, the site of mountains and traditional temples always feels peaceful and reminds me of home.
✓ For example, the sight of mountains and traditional temples always feels peaceful and reminds me of home.
The noun 'site' (a place where something is located) is incorrect here; the intended word is 'sight' (the visual appearance). This is a lexical choice error affecting prepositional sense. Use 'sight of' to mean 'the view of' which fits context.