Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
I love taking photo of the various scenery especially the natures like mountain and sea. It will give me a good memory and remind me when I was travel.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer rural scenery more because in the rural area that far from the city always give us a lot of natural viewpoint and the breathtaking view that will make you feel so calm and relaxed.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Actually, I really like the view in my country more because in Thailand we have a various type of scenery and it's very beautiful and very unique compared with other countries.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and grammatical: start with a clear topic sentence, correct grammar (plural/singular, articles, verb forms), and add one brief specific detail. Keep answer within 3–4 sentences and use a linking word if adding detail.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views. I especially like photographing natural scenes such as mountains and the sea because they have rich colours and dramatic shapes. For example, a sunset over the ocean once reminded me of a peaceful holiday. Taking photos helps me keep good memories of my travels.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Make the topic sentence direct, fix word order and article usage, and use a linking word to connect reason and effect. Provide one specific example to support your preference.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views to urban ones. Because rural areas are farther from the city, they often offer unspoiled landscapes and quiet viewpoints; for instance, a hillside village with rice terraces can be very peaceful. This kind of scenery tends to make me feel calm and relaxed.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Start with a concise topic sentence. Improve grammar (use 'views' or 'scenery' consistently, correct articles and modifiers) and add a specific example comparing types of scenery. Avoid repeating words like 'very'.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country. Thailand offers a wide variety of scenery—from tropical beaches to lush mountains—which I find both beautiful and unique. For example, the contrast between Phuket's beaches and the northern hill tribes' landscapes makes travelling at home especially rewarding.
× I love taking photo of the various scenery especially the natures like mountain and sea.
✓ I love taking photos of various scenery, especially natural places like mountains and the sea.
The student used incorrect quantifiers and countable/uncountable forms: 'photo' should be plural 'photos' when speaking generally; 'the various scenery' is unnatural — use 'various scenery' or 'various types of scenery'; 'the natures' is incorrect, use 'natural places' or 'nature' and 'mountain and sea' should be plural or use articles: 'mountains and the sea'. Also add a comma before 'especially' for clarity. Suggestion: Use plural forms for countable nouns when generalizing and prefer 'nature' or 'natural places' for referring to natural environments.
× It will give me a good memory and remind me when I was travel.
✓ It will give me good memories and remind me of when I was traveling.
The student used incorrect verb forms and missing preposition: 'memory' should be plural 'memories' in this context; 'remind me when I was travel' is ungrammatical — use 'remind me of' plus a noun phrase 'when I was traveling' (present participle 'traveling' as a gerund/participle to describe ongoing action in the past). Suggestion: use 'remind me of' and the -ing form 'traveling' to describe past experiences.
× I prefer rural scenery more because in the rural area that far from the city always give us a lot of natural viewpoint and the breathtaking view that will make you feel so calm and relaxed.
✓ I prefer rural scenery more because rural areas far from the city always give us many natural viewpoints and breathtaking views that make you feel calm and relaxed.
Problems: incorrect and redundant prepositions/phrasing 'in the rural area that far from the city' should be 'rural areas far from the city'; subject-verb agreement and count nouns: 'area...give' should match plural 'areas...give'; 'a lot of natural viewpoint' should be 'many natural viewpoints' or 'a lot of natural viewpoints'; 'the breathtaking view that will make you feel so calm and relaxed' is wordy — plural 'views' and simpler 'that make you feel calm and relaxed'. Suggestion: use plural nouns when generalizing, choose correct prepositions and simplify relative clauses.
× Actually, I really like the view in my country more because in Thailand we have a various type of scenery and it's very beautiful and very unique compared with other countries.
✓ Actually, I prefer the views in my country because in Thailand we have various types of scenery, and they are very beautiful and unique compared with those in other countries.
Errors: 'a various type of scenery' mixes 'a' with 'various' and singular 'type' incorrectly. Use 'various types of scenery' (plural). Also 'the view in my country more' should be 'the views in my country' or 'I prefer the views in my country'. Pronoun agreement: refer to 'they' or 'the scenery' consistently. 'Compared with other countries' is vague; 'compared with those in other countries' clarifies the comparison object. Suggestion: remove unnecessary 'really' or reposition preference verb 'prefer' and use plural forms for general statements.