Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
Yes, there are several tall buildings near my home. I live near a highway and the area is surrounded by high rises, and I especially enjoy the dramatic colours of the skyline at sunset.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
Yes, I generally enjoy taking photos of buildings, especially at sunrise or sunset. When the sun dawns on these buildings, they tend to have a very soothing effect and the lighting is perfect for capturing these moments, which I usually use for my personal projects.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
Yes, the first thing that comes to my mind is the mighty Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It's a very tall skyscraper, probably the largest in the world and the tallest in the world, and I would really like to visit someday and take a good view of the sunset there.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and relevant, with good detail and a clear topic sentence. To improve, make the response slightly more concise and avoid redundant phrasing (e.g., “high rises” and “tall buildings” convey the same idea). Use one strong supporting detail and a linking word to enhance coherence. Also vary vocabulary with a precise adjective rather than repeating “tall.”
Ví dụ: Yes — several high-rise buildings surround my home since I live near a highway. For example, their glass facades catch the light at sunset, creating dramatic colours that I enjoy watching.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Good content and relevant details about time and purpose. To improve, shorten sentences and correct small phrasing issues (e.g., say “when the sun rises” instead of “when the sun dawns on these buildings”). Add a linking phrase to connect reason and result, and replace vague words like “soothing effect” with a more precise description of lighting qualities.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy photographing buildings, especially at sunrise or sunset, because the soft golden light highlights textures and shapes. As a result, I often use these images in personal photography projects.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and shows enthusiasm, but it contains repetitive phrases (e.g., “probably the largest in the world and the tallest in the world”). Improve accuracy by stating one clear fact and add a brief reason or imagined experience to enrich the response. Keep it within 2–3 sentences and use linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes — I would love to visit the Burj Khalifa in Dubai because it is the tallest skyscraper in the world. From the observation deck, I imagine watching the sunset over the city would be an unforgettable experience.
× When the sun dawns on these buildings, they tend to have a very soothing effect and the lighting is perfect for capturing these moments, which I usually use for my personal projects.
✓ When the sun dawns on these buildings, they tend to have a very soothing effect and the lighting is perfect for capturing these moments, which I usually use in my personal projects.
Incorrect preposition use: 'use for my personal projects' is less natural than 'use in my personal projects' when referring to material employed within projects. This is an incorrect use of prepositions (Grammar Problem Type ID 11). Suggestion: replace 'for' with 'in' to indicate that the photos are used as part of the projects.
× When the sun dawns on these buildings, they tend to have a very soothing effect and the lighting is perfect for capturing these moments, which I usually use for my personal projects.
✓ When the sun rises on these buildings, they tend to have a very soothing effect and the lighting is perfect for capturing these moments, which I usually use in my personal projects.
Word choice/verb form: 'dawns on' is awkward here; 'the sun dawns' is not the usual collocation. Use 'the sun rises on' or 'at sunrise' to describe morning light. This relates to verb usage/patterns (Grammar Problem Type ID 10). Suggestion: use 'rises' or rephrase as 'at sunrise' for natural expression.
× It's a very tall skyscraper, probably the largest in the world and the tallest in the world, and I would really like to visit someday and take a good view of the sunset there.
✓ It's a very tall skyscraper, probably the tallest in the world, and I would really like to visit someday to enjoy the sunset there.
Sentence contains redundancy ('largest in the world and the tallest in the world') and awkward phrasing ('take a good view'). This is a sentence structure issue (Grammar Problem Type ID 26). Suggestion: remove repetition and use natural verbs such as 'enjoy' or 'see' the sunset rather than 'take a good view of'.