Travelling— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Good natural response with clear opinion and a supporting reason. To improve further, make the opening sentence more direct, correct a minor word choice issue (‘entering the scenery’ is unnatural), and keep answers concise (max 5 sentences). Use a linking phrase to connect the idea about phones. For example, replace the third sentence with a brief contrast using 'however' or 'on the other hand'.

Ejemplo: Yes, I often do. I find looking at the countryside or a city skyline very relaxing because it helps me unwind after a busy day. However, I sometimes wonder why some people prefer staring at their phones instead of enjoying the view.

Sugerencia: Clear, well-structured answer with appropriate contrast. To reach an even higher score, vary vocabulary slightly (e.g. use ‘capture’ or ‘snap’) and add a brief example or very specific detail about what kinds of scenes you photograph. Keep sentences concise and use a linking word like 'however' for the contrast.

Ejemplo: Yes — if I'm travelling abroad and the view is unfamiliar or particularly striking, I often take photos to remember it. However, if the scenery looks ordinary or similar to home, I usually just enjoy the journey and don't take pictures.

Sugerencia: Good direct answer and reason, but there are grammar and word-choice issues (‘chances’→‘opportunities’, ‘rather than just scenery’ could be tightened) and a typo/awkward phrase in the second sentence (‘views from the trail search is fabulous’). Improve by correcting grammar, using precise vocabulary, and adding one concrete detail about a hiking memory or a specific benefit. Keep it within five sentences and use a linking word like 'for example' to add detail.

Ejemplo: I prefer the mountains because they offer more opportunities for activities such as hiking rather than just passive sightseeing. For example, I often go on weekend hikes which are great exercise and reward me with spectacular views from the trail.

× I find looking out at the countryside, a city skyline, very relaxing and it helps me unwind after a busy day.

✓ I find looking out at the countryside or a city skyline very relaxing and it helps me to unwind after a busy day.

The original sentence has punctuation and conjunction issues around the list 'the countryside, a city skyline' which makes it unclear; use 'or' to indicate alternatives. Also in British English 'help' is often followed by the infinitive with to when the subject is a full noun phrase ('it helps me to unwind'), though 'help me unwind' is also acceptable. Use 'to unwind' for clarity.

× I sometimes wonder why some people prefer staring at their phones instead of entering the scenery.

✓ I sometimes wonder why some people prefer staring at their phones instead of looking at the scenery.

The verb 'enter' is incorrect with 'scenery'; 'enter' means to go into a place or building. The correct collocation is 'look at the scenery' or 'enjoy the scenery'. Replace 'enter' with 'look at' to convey the intended meaning.

× Yes, if I'm traveling abroad and the scenery is unfamiliar or quite striking, I often take photos to remember it.

✓ Yes, if I'm travelling abroad and the scenery is unfamiliar or quite striking, I often take photos to remember it.

No major grammar error but British English spelling uses 'travelling' with a double l. This keeps consistency with British English conventions used elsewhere in the transcript.

× But when the view is ordinary or the same as back home, I usually just enjoy the journey and don't photograph it.

✓ But when the view is ordinary or the same as back home, I usually just enjoy the journey and don't take photographs of it.

'Photograph' as a verb is fine, but 'don't photograph it' is slightly odd in conversational English. 'Take photographs of it' is more natural. This change preserves meaning and reads more smoothly.

× I prefer the mountains because they offer more chances for activities like hiking rather than just scenery.

✓ I prefer the mountains because they offer more opportunities for activities like hiking, rather than just scenery.

Replace 'chances' with 'opportunities' which collocates better with 'activities'. Add a comma before 'rather than' to clarify the contrast. The structure 'rather than just scenery' is acceptable but reads better with these adjustments.

× I enjoy hiking in my free time because it's good exercise and views from the trail search is fabulous.

✓ I enjoy hiking in my free time because it's good exercise and the views from the trail are fabulous.

There are multiple issues: 'views' is plural so the verb must be 'are' not 'is' (subject-verb agreement). The phrase 'trail search' is incorrect and likely a typo; use 'the trail' or 'the trails'. Also insert 'the' before 'views' to specify them. This corrects agreement and word choice errors.