Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
Of course I do. I'm really into photography and for example, when I travel I usually take many pictures. I love grasping the moments by photographing them because I think it's a good way to go down to memory lane. So I usually do it.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
I usually prefer views in urban areas because I find them more inspiring and also like blinding lights. For example. I've recently been to London and I loved Kenner Wharf or the Westminster parts by night which was really breathtaking as a view. But it depends.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
It's a tough question I must recall because umm, it mainly depends on the type of area I'm taking a picture of. And in Italy I have umm, different scenes and landscapes. So I love taking pictures but also international.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Puntuación: 75.0Sugerencia: Be more concise and correct minor phrasing errors; start with a clear topic sentence, use one or two specific supporting details, and avoid redundant phrases. Replace awkward expressions (e.g., "grasping the moments", "go down to memory lane") with natural alternatives, and keep responses to at most 3–4 sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views. For example, when I travel I often photograph landscapes and cityscapes to remember the atmosphere. I find photography helps me capture small details I might otherwise forget.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Puntuación: 68.0Sugerencia: Give a clear, direct preference in the topic sentence, correct vocabulary and sentence fragments, and provide one specific supporting example with linking words. Avoid vague phrases like "but it depends" without explaining how it depends.
Ejemplo: I prefer urban views because I enjoy the energy and lighting of cities. For instance, on a recent trip to London I photographed the Thames at night near Westminster, where the illuminated bridges and buildings created a dramatic scene.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Puntuación: 60.0Sugerencia: Answer more directly and reduce hesitation. State your general preference and then explain how the type of scene influences it, using specific examples and linking words. Remove filler words ("umm") and avoid repeating that you "love taking pictures" without new detail.
Ejemplo: I don't have a strong preference because it depends on the scene: I like my country's countryside for familiar, intimate scenes, but I also enjoy photographing foreign cities for their unique architecture. For example, in Italy I photograph historic villages and coastlines, while abroad I focus on urban landmarks and street life.
× I love grasping the moments by photographing them because I think it's a good way to go down to memory lane.
✓ I love capturing moments by photographing them because I think it's a good way to go down memory lane.
The phrase 'grasping the moments' is non-idiomatic; native speakers use 'capturing moments'. Also 'go down to memory lane' is incorrect collocation — correct idiom is 'go down memory lane'. Use 'capturing' (verb + -ing) correctly as a gerund here and remove unnecessary 'the' and 'to' to fit the idiom.
× I usually prefer views in urban areas because I find them more inspiring and also like blinding lights.
✓ I usually prefer views in urban areas because I find them more inspiring and also like bright lights.
'Blinding lights' implies lights that hurt the eyes; likely the speaker means 'bright lights'. This is an incorrect adjective choice. Replace 'blinding' with 'bright' to convey the intended meaning.
× For example. I've recently been to London and I loved Kenner Wharf or the Westminster parts by night which was really breathtaking as a view.
✓ For example, I've recently been to London and I loved Kenner Wharf and the Westminster area at night, which was really breathtaking.
Sentence fragmentation and awkward phrasing: 'For example.' should be connected to the following clause. 'Kenner Wharf or the Westminster parts' is unclear — use 'and' if both are liked, and 'parts' is awkward; use 'area'. 'By night' is better as 'at night'. Move the clause 'which was really breathtaking' to refer clearly to the whole experience.
× It's a tough question I must recall because umm, it mainly depends on the type of area I'm taking a picture of.
✓ It's a tough question, I must think, because it mainly depends on the type of area I'm taking a picture of.
'I must recall' is not the natural collocation here; native speakers say 'I must think' or 'I must remember'. The sentence also needs a comma after 'question' for clarity. Pronoun usage is acceptable but the verb choice made the pronoun relation awkward.
× So I love taking pictures but also international.
✓ So I love taking pictures in my country, but I also enjoy doing it internationally.
The original sentence incorrectly connects ideas and omits the verb/object after 'international'. This is a conjunction/structure issue: add parallel structure 'I also enjoy doing it internationally' and clarify 'in my country' to mirror the earlier question about own country vs other countries.