Part 1
Examinador
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Candidato
Actually, I like to take in the pictures of different views. Uh, I like more, uh, beach views and uh, sun, sun, sun views. Uh, uh, sometimes, uh, I went there beach side and I take some beach, beach photos. It is the very beautiful, I like it.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Candidato
Uh, sometimes, uh, independent form, uh, views because uh, some beautiful views have urban areas, some views have rural areas, but uh, I think, uh, so most of beautiful views have urban areas and because.
Examinador
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Candidato
Uh, actually I like, uh, I prefer using my country because my country is Sri Lanka. It is uh, very beautiful country. Uh, it has very beautiful nature, beaches and mountains and lot of their beautiful animals. Uh, sometimes, uh, more tourist attraction.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Puntuación: 45.0Sugerencia: Be more fluent and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid fillers (“uh”), correct verb forms, and give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Aim for 2–4 sentences, using varied vocabulary (e.g., coastline, sunset).
Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy taking photos of different views, especially beach and sunset scenes. For example, I often walk along the coastline at sunset to capture orange skies and reflections on the water. These photos help me remember peaceful moments and improve my photography skills.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Puntuación: 30.0Sugerencia: Answer directly and give a clear preference. Use a simple topic sentence (“I prefer...” or “I prefer both because...”), then support it with 1–2 reasons and a linking word (because/for example). Avoid vague phrases and filler words.
Ejemplo: I prefer views in urban areas because cities offer interesting skylines and lively streets. For example, I enjoy photographing tall buildings at sunset and the colorful lights at night, which create dramatic contrasts.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Puntuación: 50.0Sugerencia: Give a direct topic sentence and support it with specific details and linking words. Correct collocations (say “I prefer my own country” or “I prefer views in my country”), and provide one concrete example or reason why, keeping to 2–3 sentences.
Ejemplo: I prefer views in my own country, Sri Lanka, because it has beautiful beaches, mountains, and diverse wildlife. For instance, I love photographing the golden beaches at Mirissa and the misty hills in Nuwara Eliya, which show different natural landscapes.
× Actually, I like to take in the pictures of different views.
✓ Actually, I like taking pictures of different views.
The verb pattern 'like' can be followed by a gerund (verb+ing) or an infinitive; however, when referring to a hobby or general preference, the gerund is more natural: 'like taking pictures'. Also 'take in the pictures' is unnatural here; remove 'in'. Suggestion: Use 'I like taking...' for habits or preferences.
× Uh, I like more, uh, beach views and uh, sun, sun, sun views.
✓ I prefer beach views and sunny scenes.
The original is repetitive and ungrammatical. 'Like more' is awkward; use 'prefer' or 'I like ... more than ...'. 'Sun, sun, sun views' should be 'sunny views' or 'sunny scenes'. Suggestion: Use 'I prefer X' or 'I like X more than Y' and use adjectives correctly.
× Uh, uh, sometimes, uh, I went there beach side and I take some beach, beach photos.
✓ Sometimes I go to the beach and take some photos.
Mixed tenses: 'went' is past, 'take' is present. For habitual actions use simple present: 'I go ... and take ...'. Also word order: 'went there beach side' should be 'went to the beach' or 'go to the beach'. Suggestion: Keep tense consistent (use present for habitual actions) and correct preposition 'to the beach'.
× It is the very beautiful, I like it.
✓ It is very beautiful; I like it.
Extra definite article 'the' is unnecessary before 'very beautiful'. Also two independent clauses should be joined correctly (semicolon or separate sentences). Suggestion: Use 'It is very beautiful.' or 'It's very beautiful, and I like it.'
× Uh, sometimes, uh, independent form, uh, views because uh, some beautiful views have urban areas, some views have rural areas, but uh, I think, uh, so most of beautiful views have urban areas and because.
✓ Sometimes I prefer urban views because many beautiful sights are in urban areas, although there are beautiful rural views too.
The original is confusing and ungrammatical. 'Independent form' is unclear and likely incorrect. 'Most of beautiful views' needs 'the' or better 'many beautiful sights'. 'and because' is an incomplete clause. Suggestion: Clarify the preference and give a complete reason: 'I prefer urban views because many beautiful sights are in cities, though there are also lovely rural views.'
× Uh, actually I like, uh, I prefer using my country because my country is Sri Lanka.
✓ Actually, I prefer my own country because it is Sri Lanka.
Redundant repetition 'my country' twice is awkward; 'prefer using my country' is incorrect: 'prefer my own country' is correct. Replace the repeated noun with pronoun 'it'. Suggestion: Use 'my own country' and 'it' to avoid repetition.
× It is uh, very beautiful country.
✓ It is a very beautiful country.
Missing indefinite article 'a' before 'very beautiful country'. English requires an article before singular countable nouns. Suggestion: Use 'a' before singular countable nouns: 'a beautiful country'.
× Uh, it has very beautiful nature, beaches and mountains and lot of their beautiful animals.
✓ It has beautiful natural scenery, beaches, mountains, and many beautiful animals.
'Very beautiful nature' is awkward; 'natural scenery' or 'beautiful nature' is better. 'lot of their beautiful animals' is incorrect: use 'many beautiful animals' (and remove 'their'). Also add commas for list. Suggestion: Use 'many' with plural countable nouns and correct noun phrases: 'many beautiful animals'.
× Uh, sometimes, uh, more tourist attraction.
✓ Sometimes there are more tourist attractions.
Fragment lacking a verb and article. 'More tourist attraction' is ungrammatical. Use 'there are' (existence) and plural 'attractions'. Suggestion: Use 'There are' for existence statements and pluralize countable nouns: 'There are more tourist attractions.'