Part 1
Examiner
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidate
Yeah, I do like taking picture, uh, because I think the most important reason behind is that by taking picture, we create memories and after, you know, like sometime when we look in the past and we check those pictures. So those remind us that amazing time which we spent on a certain place. So yeah, I do love taking pictures.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidate
I think rural areas have a better views because they have more nature, more greenery and another important thing is that like there is less traffic and less noise, so you can enjoy the view very, uh, easily.
Examiner
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidate
To be honest, I prefer more views in my own country because I have some sort of, you know, like natural affiliation or attachment to my own country. So my main preference will be my own country where I come from.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar; avoid filler words (uh, you know, like) and use a clear topic sentence followed by one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words (for example, so, because) properly and limit your response to about 2–4 sentences. Also correct plural and article errors ("pictures" not "picture").
Example: Yes, I enjoy taking photographs of different views because they help me preserve memories of special places. For example, I often photograph sunsets at the beach so I can remember the colours and atmosphere later.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: Begin with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give two specific reasons with linking words and correct grammar ("better views," remove filler phrases). Keep sentences concise and varied in vocabulary (e.g., "tranquillity" instead of "less noise").
Example: I prefer views in rural areas because they offer more natural scenery and tranquillity. For example, countryside hills have abundant greenery and far less traffic, so I can relax and appreciate the landscape more easily.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: State your preference clearly in one sentence, then give a specific reason and an example. Avoid vague phrases like "some sort of" and remove fillers. Use more natural expressions such as "a strong attachment" or "a sense of belonging."
Example: I prefer views in my own country because I feel a strong attachment to its landscapes and culture. For instance, visiting familiar coastal towns brings back childhood memories and makes the scenery feel more meaningful to me.
× I do like taking picture, uh, because I think the most important reason behind is that by taking picture, we create memories and after, you know, like sometime when we look in the past and we check those pictures.
✓ I do like taking pictures, uh, because I think the most important reason is that by taking pictures we create memories and later, you know, sometimes when we look back and check those pictures,
The noun 'picture' should be plural when referring to photos in general; use 'taking pictures'. Use 'the most important reason is that' for correct structure. 'After' is better as 'later' and 'sometime' should be 'sometimes'. 'Look in the past' is unnatural; use 'look back'. These changes fix incorrect noun number and improve verb+ -ing phrase usage and phrasing for natural English.
× So those remind us that amazing time which we spent on a certain place.
✓ So those remind us of the amazing times we spent in a certain place.
Use 'remind us of' (preposition 'of' required). 'Amazing time' should be plural 'amazing times' when speaking generally. Use 'we spent in a place' not 'on a place'. Also omit the relative pronoun 'which' for a smoother sentence. These changes fix preposition and sentence structure errors.
× I think rural areas have a better views because they have more nature, more greenery and another important thing is that like there is less traffic and less noise, so you can enjoy the view very, uh, easily.
✓ I think rural areas have better views because they have more nature, more greenery, and another important thing is that there is less traffic and less noise, so you can enjoy the view very easily.
Remove the article 'a' before 'better views' because 'views' is plural. 'Have a better views' is incorrect. Also comma placement adjusted and unnecessary filler 'like' removed. These corrections address singular/plural agreement and improve fluency.
× To be honest, I prefer more views in my own country because I have some sort of, you know, like natural affiliation or attachment to my own country.
✓ To be honest, I prefer the views in my own country because I have a natural affiliation or attachment to it.
Use 'the views' to refer to a specific kind of views and avoid 'prefer more views in'; that phrase is unclear. Replace the repeated 'my own country' with the pronoun 'it' to avoid redundancy. Remove filler phrases 'you know, like' and 'some sort of' for clarity. This fixes pronoun use and makes the sentence more concise.
× So my main preference will be my own country where I come from.
✓ So my main preference is my own country, where I'm from.
Use present tense 'is' rather than 'will be' because the speaker is stating a general preference. 'Where I come from' is acceptable but 'where I'm from' is more natural. These changes correct tense and improve sentence structure and naturalness.