Views— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and direct: state your opinion clearly, reduce filler words (uh, umm, like), and add one brief reason with a linking word. Keep it within 2–3 sentences. For example, begin with a clear topic sentence, then use “because” to provide a reason and an example to support it.

Example: I prefer enjoying a scene rather than taking pictures because pausing to photograph it can break the moment. For example, when I visit a sunset spot I like to watch the colors change instead of setting up my camera.

Suggestion: Reduce repetition and fillers, use a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details with linking words (for example, because/for instance). Mention concrete sensory details or activities to make the answer more vivid.

Example: I prefer rural views because I enjoy nature and fresh air. For example, seeing green fields and blue lakes makes me feel relaxed and energetic, and I enjoy walking on trails to observe birds and wildflowers.

Suggestion: Clarify and organize your answer: start with a clear statement, then give specific reasons without repetition and use linking words (because/so). Avoid vague phrases like “I can see” at the end. Provide one concrete contrast between abroad and home to support your view.

Example: I prefer views abroad because they often offer more natural scenery than my city, which mainly has skyscrapers and heavy traffic. For instance, when I travel I enjoy coastal towns with quiet streets and open landscapes, which feel more peaceful than busy urban centers.

× I don't like taking pictures of different views. Uh, taking pictures is just umm, like capturing the moment. So I would rather like, uh, enjoying that moment than like taking a video or picture there.

✓ I don't like taking pictures of different views. Taking pictures is just about capturing the moment, so I would rather enjoy that moment than take a video or a picture there.

Error type: incorrect verb + -ing usage after 'would rather' and awkward gerund phrases. After 'would rather' we use the base form (would rather enjoy, would rather take) not 'would rather enjoying'. Also 'taking pictures is just umm, like capturing' is improved to 'taking pictures is just about capturing' for clarity. Added article 'a' before 'picture'. Suggestion: Use 'would rather' + base verb and use 'about' for explanations like 'is just about capturing the moment.'

× Uh, for the views, I like rural areas more because I really like nature and, uh, from the colors of green and blue, uh, I can feel, uh, like I'm alive.

✓ For views, I prefer rural areas because I really like nature, and the green and blue colors make me feel alive.

Error type: incorrect or awkward preposition and phrasing. 'From the colors of green and blue, I can feel like I'm alive' is unnatural; use 'the green and blue colors make me feel alive.' Also 'for the views' is better as 'for views' or 'when it comes to views'. Suggestion: Use 'prefer' for comparisons and restructure the sentence to use 'make someone feel' for emotions caused by colors.

× So I really like, uh, being in the nature and seeing like the nature.

✓ So I really like being in nature and seeing nature.

Error type: article errors. 'the nature' is incorrect in this general sense; use 'nature' without 'the'. Also avoid redundant repetition 'seeing nature' rather than 'seeing like the nature.' Suggestion: Drop the definite article when speaking about nature in general and remove filler words.

× Umm I think I prefer the views abroad more because uh, in my country I only can see like skyscrapers or like highlight buildings, so there are so many traffics then they distract me umm and I can see.

✓ I think I prefer views abroad because in my country I can only see skyscrapers or landmark buildings, and there is so much traffic that it distracts me.

Error type: modal verb and word order issues. 'I only can see' is awkward; correct order is 'I can only see.' 'Highlight buildings' is incorrect word choice; 'landmark buildings' or 'tall buildings' is better. 'Traffics' is uncountable; use 'traffic' and use 'so much traffic that it distracts me.' Removed extraneous 'and I can see.' Suggestion: Place modal verb before 'only' and use uncountable nouns correctly; restructure the clause 'so... that' to show result.