Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I love nature so much and I love to take pictures of natures and view or landscapes often.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in urban areas as they fascinate me more than the rural areas.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I don't have any better views in my own country, so I prefer seeing the views in other countries and I like skyscrapers in other countries like Germany or New York, etcetera.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct minor grammar (e.g., "nature" is uncountable; use plural correctly). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Limit to 2–4 sentences. Add a precise example to make the answer more specific.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy photographing different views, especially natural landscapes. For example, I often visit nearby parks and take photos of lakes and forests because I like capturing light and seasonal changes.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Give a brief reason and one specific detail to support your preference. Use a linking word like "because" or "as" to connect your topic sentence and reason. Keep answers natural and avoid repetition (drop "the" before general terms like "rural areas" unless specific).
Ví dụ: I prefer views in urban areas because I find the architecture and city skyline more interesting. For instance, I enjoy photographing modern buildings and busy streets at dusk when the lights create dramatic contrasts.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Clarify the meaning ("better views" is vague) and avoid overgeneralisation. Start with a clear statement of preference, give a reason, and provide a specific example of a country and what you like about its views. Avoid listing places imprecisely and correct country-city mismatch (e.g., New York is a city, not a country).
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because I enjoy diverse architectural styles that I don't see at home. For example, I love photographing the skyscrapers in New York City and the historic modernist buildings in Germany, as their shapes and details inspire my compositions.
× Yes, I love nature so much and I love to take pictures of natures and view or landscapes often.
✓ Yes, I love nature so much and I love to take pictures of views or landscapes often.
The noun 'nature' is uncountable and should not be pluralized as 'natures'. Also 'view' when used generally should be plural 'views' to match 'landscapes'. Use 'views or landscapes' for parallel, countable nouns. Suggestion: use uncountable nouns without plural forms and make parallel countable nouns plural when speaking generally.
× I prefer views in urban areas as they fascinate me more than the rural areas.
✓ I prefer views in urban areas because they fascinate me more than rural areas do.
The preposition 'as' can be used but 'because' is clearer for giving a reason. Also 'the rural areas' is unnecessary; use 'rural areas' or add the verb 'do' to show comparison. Suggestion: use 'because' for reasons and keep parallel structures in comparisons (rural areas do).
× I don't have any better views in my own country, so I prefer seeing the views in other countries and I like skyscrapers in other countries like Germany or New York, etcetera.
✓ I don't have better views in my own country, so I prefer seeing views in other countries, and I like skyscrapers in places like Germany or New York.
The phrase 'any better views' is awkward here; 'better views' suffices. Repeating 'in other countries' is redundant; use 'places like' for cities or countries. 'New York' is a city, not a country, so pairing it with 'Germany' needs 'places like' to be accurate. Also remove 'the' before 'views' when speaking generally. Suggestion: avoid redundant prepositional phrases and ensure geographic references are grouped correctly.