Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
No, there aren't 2 buildings near my home, although there are skyscrapers but around 40 kilometers away from my home. It's in the new capital in Egypt.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
No, I don't like to take photos of buildings, actually only ancient buildings or buildings with smart and beautiful architects are the ones that attract my eyes and I probably grab my phone and take photos, but other than that, like normal buildings doesn't fascinate me as much.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
Yes, I would like to visit the iconic buildings in the Egypt's new capital. It's the tallest building in the world and the the light and the height of it is amazing and I'm looking forward to see it live.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise. Start with a direct topic sentence, correct small errors, avoid unnecessary numbers or repetition, and add a brief specific detail using a linking word. For example, say you live far from the new capital and give the exact distance only once.
Ví dụ: No, there aren't any tall buildings near my home. However, there are skyscrapers about 40 kilometres away in Egypt’s new capital, so I only see them when I travel there.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, correct grammar and word choice, and keep it within 3–4 sentences. Use a linking word to introduce the exception and give a specific example of what attracts you (e.g., an ancient temple or a modern façade).
Ví dụ: Not usually. I only photograph buildings that are interesting, for example ancient temples or modern façades with striking designs. For instance, I once took photos of an Ottoman-era mosque because of its intricate tiles.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be specific about which building you mean and avoid exaggerated or unclear claims. Use one clear topic sentence then add one or two concrete reasons using linking words. Correct small grammar mistakes (e.g., "the" repetition and verb forms).
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to visit the tallest tower in Egypt’s new capital. I want to see it because of its impressive height and the lighting at night, and I hope to experience the observation deck views when I visit.
× No, there aren't 2 buildings near my home, although there are skyscrapers but around 40 kilometers away from my home.
✓ No, there aren't any buildings near my home; the skyscrapers are about 40 kilometers away from my home.
The original mixes 'aren't 2 buildings' which is unnatural. Use 'aren't any buildings' for non-specific plural absence. Also 'there are skyscrapers but around 40 kilometers away' is awkward; change to 'the skyscrapers are about 40 kilometers away' for clarity and correct plural reference.
× It's in the new capital in Egypt.
✓ It's in the new capital of Egypt.
Use the preposition 'of' with 'capital' to show possession or association: 'the new capital of Egypt.' Also 'the' before 'new capital' is correct because it's a specific known place.
× No, I don't like to take photos of buildings, actually only ancient buildings or buildings with smart and beautiful architects are the ones that attract my eyes and I probably grab my phone and take photos, but other than that, like normal buildings doesn't fascinate me as much.
✓ No, I don't like taking photos of buildings. Actually, only ancient buildings or buildings with smart and beautiful architecture attract my attention and I will probably grab my phone and take photos, but other than that, normal buildings don't fascinate me as much.
'Like to take' is acceptable but 'like taking' is more natural here (verb + -ing). 'Attract my eyes' is incorrect; use 'attract my attention.' 'Architects' is wrong when referring to style; use 'architecture.' 'I probably grab' mixes tenses; use 'I will probably grab' or 'I would probably grab.' Subject-verb agreement: 'normal buildings doesn't' should be 'normal buildings don't'.
× It's the tallest building in the world and the the light and the height of it is amazing and I'm looking forward to see it live.
✓ It's the tallest building in the world, and its lighting and height are amazing, and I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.
Use the possessive 'its' instead of 'the the light and the height of it.' 'Light' describing building is better as 'lighting.' Subject-verb agreement: 'the light and the height ... is' should be 'are' because two nouns are joined. 'Looking forward to' requires a gerund: 'seeing,' not 'to see.' 'In person' is more natural than 'live' in this context.