Building— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, avoid contradictory or redundant phrases (e.g. “small, large”), and give one or two specific details using linking words. Also use consistent grammar and article use.

Example: Yes, there are many tall buildings near my home. For example, a cluster of modern apartment towers and an office skyscraper stand along the main road. Because they are so close, I can often see their glass facades from my balcony.

Suggestion: Answer directly and explain briefly how and why you take photos using varied vocabulary. Replace vague or repetitive phrases like “by capturing photos” with a short explanation and a linking phrase to add a detail or reason.

Example: Yes, I often take photos of interesting buildings. For instance, when I walk around the city I use my phone to photograph facades and architectural details because I enjoy studying different styles.

Suggestion: Provide a direct answer and then add one or two specific reasons or details using linking words. Avoid small errors in phrasing (use “in the near future”) and try to expand with a personal reason or expectation to sound natural.

Example: Yes, I would love to visit the Taj Mahal in the near future. It was built by Shah Jahan and is famous for its white marble and symmetrical gardens, so I want to see its intricate inlay work and experience the atmosphere in person.

× It's definitely There are many tall buildings near my home.

✓ There are definitely many tall buildings near my home.

The original sentence mixes 'It's definitely' and 'There are' resulting in ungrammatical structure. Use a single correct 'there is/there are' construction for existence: 'There are definitely many tall buildings near my home.' Suggestion: Place the adverb 'definitely' after 'are' or before 'many' for natural word order.

× These buildings are marvelous and huge.

✓ These buildings are marvelous and huge.

This sentence is grammatically correct; adjectives 'marvelous' and 'huge' properly modify 'buildings.' No change needed. Suggestion: To sound more natural, avoid combining adjectives with overlapping meaning (marvelous vs huge) unless emphasizing different aspects.

× I like these small, large buildings.

✓ I like these small and large buildings.

The original uses a comma between contradictory adjectives 'small, large' which is awkward. Use 'and' to connect contrasting adjectives when referring to two groups: 'small and large buildings.' Suggestion: If you mean buildings of various sizes, say 'buildings of various sizes' for clarity.

× I take photos of buildings by capturing photos.

✓ I take photos of buildings.

The phrase 'by capturing photos' is redundant and awkward. 'Take photos' already expresses the action. If you want to use a gerund phrase, use a meaningful additional detail: 'I take photos of buildings when I visit them.' Suggestion: Avoid unnecessary repetition; choose one clear verb phrase.

× We could see the pics later.

✓ We could see the pictures later.

'Pics' is informal abbreviation; in a formal speaking test use 'pictures.' Also 'could see' is acceptable but 'can see' or 'will be able to see' is clearer depending on meaning. If you mean future possibility, use 'We can look at the pictures later.' Suggestion: Use full words ('pictures') and choose the modal that matches intended meaning.

× I like to visit Taj Mahal in my near future.

✓ I would like to visit the Taj Mahal in the near future.

Use 'would like' to express desire politely and include the definite article 'the' with 'Taj Mahal.' 'In my near future' is unnatural; say 'in the near future.' Suggestion: Use 'would like' for intentions/desires and remember proper article with famous monuments.

× It is built by Shah Jahan.

✓ It was built by Shah Jahan.

The Taj Mahal's construction occurred in the past, so use past tense passive 'was built.' Using present 'is built' incorrectly implies ongoing or habitual action. Suggestion: Use past tense for completed historical actions.

× It is one of the seven wonders in the world.

✓ It is one of the seven wonders of the world.

The correct idiomatic preposition is 'of' in the phrase 'one of the seven wonders of the world.' Using 'in' is incorrect here. Suggestion: Memorize common fixed expressions such as 'wonders of the world.'