Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Actually, yes, uh, I love taking pictures because you, uh, discover new places in the process and you captured the moments that you appreciate the most. And when I review those pictures later, I think to myself that those are very precious to me and, uh, they still remain.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Actually, I prefer rural, uh areas because the nature, the greenery, the flatlands, it just uh, helps me relax after a busy day. But the urban areas, they are so noisy, polluted and they don't let you focus on your internal feelings.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I think the views in other countries amaze me more because I've seen most of the views of my country and the other countries, uh, represent some new places, and I love to discover new places and capture those moments.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Reduce filler words (uh, you), use correct tense and pronouns, and tighten the response into 2–3 clear sentences with a topic sentence and one or two supporting details. Add a short specific example to make it more vivid. Keep within five sentences and use linking words (for example, because, when).
Ví dụ: Yes, I love taking pictures of different views because photography helps me discover new places and preserve meaningful moments. For example, when I reviewed photos from a recent hike, I remembered the colors of the sky and the feeling of peace, so those images remain very precious to me.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, avoid fillers, and use more precise vocabulary (e.g., countryside, tranquility). Use one linking word to contrast urban areas and include a brief specific detail about what you enjoy in rural views. Keep it concise (2–3 sentences).
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because the countryside and its greenery bring calm and help me unwind after a busy day. In contrast, urban areas are often noisy and polluted, which makes it harder to relax and reflect.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, reduce repetition ("new places" repeated), remove fillers, and add a specific example or reason (culture, landscapes) to support your preference. Use linking words like because or since to connect ideas. Keep to 2–3 sentences maximum.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because they offer unfamiliar landscapes and cultural sights that I haven’t seen before. For instance, visiting Japan last year I was amazed by the contrast between ancient temples and modern skylines, so I enjoyed photographing those unique scenes.
× I love taking pictures because you, uh, discover new places in the process and you captured the moments that you appreciate the most.
✓ I love taking pictures because you, uh, discover new places in the process and you capture the moments that you appreciate the most.
The sentence mixes present tense (discover) with a past participle form used as a simple past (captured). The context describes a general habit, so verbs should be in the simple present. Replace 'captured' (past) with 'capture' (simple present) to maintain consistent tense and subject-verb parallelism. Suggestion: keep verbs describing habitual actions in the simple present.
× And when I review those pictures later, I think to myself that those are very precious to me and, uh, they still remain.
✓ And when I review those pictures later, I think to myself that they are very precious to me and, uh, they still remain.
Sentence uses 'those are' which is grammatically acceptable but inconsistent with the nearby pronoun 'they' used later; using 'they are' improves cohesion. Also 'they still remain' is vague; if meaning is that the feelings remain, specify subject. Maintain consistent pronoun usage and clarity: 'they are very precious to me and they still remain' or better 'they remain precious to me.'
× Actually, I prefer rural, uh areas because the nature, the greenery, the flatlands, it just uh, helps me relax after a busy day.
✓ Actually, I prefer rural areas because nature, the greenery and the flatlands just, uh, help me relax after a busy day.
Use of definite article 'the' before 'nature' is unnecessary when speaking generally. Also subject list 'nature, the greenery, the flatlands' is plural in effect, so verb should be 'help' not 'helps.' Remove 'the' before 'nature' and change 'helps' to 'help' to match plural subject. Also move 'uh' placement for fluency.
× But the urban areas, they are so noisy, polluted and they don't let you focus on your internal feelings.
✓ But urban areas are so noisy and polluted, and they don't let you focus on your inner feelings.
Redundant 'the' before 'urban areas' is unnecessary in general statements. Use parallel adjective listing without extra comma. 'Internal feelings' is better expressed as 'inner feelings.' Keep subject-verb agreement: 'urban areas are.'
× I think the views in other countries amaze me more because I've seen most of the views of my country and the other countries, uh, represent some new places, and I love to discover new places and capture those moments.
✓ I think the views in other countries amaze me more because I've seen most of the views in my country, and other countries represent new places, and I love discovering new places and capturing those moments.
Maintain consistent verb forms for habits: use 'discovering' and 'capturing' (gerunds) or simple present 'discover'/'capture.' Also remove 'the' before 'other countries' and avoid comma splice. Use present perfect 'I've seen' correctly for experience; then parallel gerunds improve flow: 'I love discovering... and capturing...'. Replace 'the other countries' with 'other countries' for generalization.