Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes I do. I like taking pictures especially when I am out of town because the scenery. So good that I remember all the memories that I had with someone and yeah.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I prefer views in rural areas because in urban areas the houses are so closed that it feels so suffocating in the eyes, while in rural areas the the space there is wide. You can run and do anything you.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
I prefer views more in the other countries because I really want to experience new scenery because some of the views there are not here in the Philippines so I want to experience some of those.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Be more grammatically correct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct awkward phrasing (e.g., “because the scenery is so good” and avoid filler like “and yeah”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I especially enjoy taking photos when I travel because the scenery is so striking; it helps me remember moments spent with friends and family. For example, I often photograph coastal sunsets to recall the atmosphere and colors of the place.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Make the response clearer and more natural. Use one topic sentence stating your preference, then support it with specific reasons and a linking word. Fix repetition and incomplete sentence endings.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in rural areas because the open space feels relaxing. For instance, in the countryside you can see wide fields and clear skies, which makes me feel free, whereas urban streets often feel crowded and noisy.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Avoid repeating the same reason twice. Use a clear topic sentence and give a specific example of what you want to see abroad. Use linking words to connect ideas and be concise.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in other countries because I want to experience landscapes that we don't have in the Philippines. For example, I would love to photograph the fjords in Norway or the deserts in Morocco because their scenery is very different from what I usually see at home.
× I like taking pictures especially when I am out of town because the scenery. So good that I remember all the memories that I had with someone and yeah.
✓ I like taking pictures, especially when I am out of town, because the scenery is so beautiful and it helps me remember the memories I had with someone.
The original contains sentence fragments and awkward structure. 'Because the scenery.' is a fragment; sentences should have a subject and verb. Also 'So good that I remember all the memories that I had with someone and yeah.' is informal and ungrammatical. Combine ideas into one coherent sentence, add the missing verb 'is' and use concise phrasing: 'scenery is so beautiful' and 'helps me remember the memories I had with someone.' Use punctuation and avoid filler like 'and yeah.' Suggestion: Learn to identify fragments and join related clauses with appropriate verbs and conjunctions.
× I prefer views in rural areas because in urban areas the houses are so closed that it feels so suffocating in the eyes, while in rural areas the the space there is wide.
✓ I prefer views in rural areas because in urban areas the houses are so close that it feels visually suffocating, while in rural areas the space is wide.
'Closed' is the wrong adjective; use 'close' to describe how near houses are. 'Suffocating in the eyes' is an odd adverbial phrase; 'visually suffocating' or 'suffocating to the eyes' is better. Also remove the duplicated 'the the' and revise word order to 'the space is wide.' Suggestion: Choose correct adjective forms and reduce literal translations; use 'close' for proximity and place adverbs/adjectives where they clearly modify the noun or verb.
× You can run and do anything you.
✓ You can run and do anything you want to do.
The original sentence ends abruptly ('you.') and lacks the final verb phrase. Add 'want to do' to complete the idea. This fixes the incomplete clause and makes the sentence grammatically complete. Suggestion: Ensure subordinate clauses include necessary verbs; when using 'you' as a relative pronoun, follow with a verb phrase ('you want to do').
× I prefer views more in the other countries because I really want to experience new scenery because some of the views there are not here in the Philippines so I want to experience some of those.
✓ I prefer views in other countries because I really want to experience new scenery; some views there are not found here in the Philippines, so I want to see them.
'The other countries' is incorrect when speaking generally; use 'other countries' without the definite article. The sentence is also repetitive ('because' twice) and wordy. Rephrase for clarity and natural article use: 'views in other countries' and 'some views there are not found here.' Suggestion: Avoid unnecessary definite articles with general plurals and reduce repetition by combining clauses or using connectors like 'so.'