Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
Yes, there are residential skyscrapers in my neighborhood and I can easily spot a few of them when I look out of the window of my living room. And I think the tall buildings improve the aesthetic look of the neighborhood.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
While taking photos of high buildings is not my cup of tea, but I really appreciate the architecture itself. So when I scroll through videos or photos of tall buildings on social media, I would definitely give them a like.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
No, to be honest, I don't have any buildings that I'm eager to visit. I just appreciate the appearance of these architectural buildings, but I don't really have the need to travel to see them in person.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
Yes, that would be a dream come true. Currently I'm living in a flat, but I normally enjoy to looking down at the residential area from a high place. For example, when I go to my best friend's house, I really enjoy looking out from her window and pondering.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: 回答较自然且直接,但略显冗长且有轻微语法问题(例如重复表达“look out of the window”与“when I look out of the window of my living room”可简化)。建议在开头用一句主题句直接回答,然后用一到两句具体细节支持,注意句子连接和简洁性。例如用连接词(such as, for example)并避免重复。
Ví dụ: Yes, there are several residential skyscrapers near my home. For example, I can easily see three tall apartment towers from my living-room window, and I think their modern design improves the overall look of the neighborhood.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: 回答自然且有个人观点,但开头有口语化短语和语法冗余(如使用“while... but”重复转折)。建议改用更正式、简洁的结构,并补充具体例子说明何时或为什么欣赏建筑细节。使用连接词如“however”或“but”之一即可。
Ví dụ: I don't usually take photos of tall buildings, but I do appreciate their architecture. For example, I often like images of skyscrapers on social media because I admire their shapes and facades.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: 回答直接但显得过于简单且有重复(两个否定表达相近意思)。建议先给出直接回答,然后补充具体原因或举例以丰富内容,使用连接词如“because”或“so”。可加入对某类建筑的短暂评价以增加信息量。
Ví dụ: Not really — I don't feel the need to visit specific buildings in person because I mainly enjoy their appearance from a distance. For instance, I like looking at photos of cathedrals or modern towers online rather than traveling to see them.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: 回答积极且具体,但有小语法错误(如“enjoy to looking”应为“enjoy looking”)和句子可更简洁。建议先给出明确立场,再用一两个具体例子支持,使用连接词如“for example”或“because”。避免冗长的附加短语。
Ví dụ: Yes, I'd love to live in a tall building because I enjoy the views from high up. For example, when I visit my best friend's high-floor flat, I like looking out over the neighborhood and reflecting on the bustling streets below.
× While taking photos of high buildings is not my cup of tea, but I really appreciate the architecture itself.
✓ Taking photos of high buildings is not my cup of tea, but I really appreciate the architecture itself.
句首使用“While ... , but ...”导致逻辑重复(既用while又用but),且不需要动名词短语前的while。建议删除while或but之一。使用“Taking...”直接作主语从句,句子更简洁自然。
× Currently I'm living in a flat, but I normally enjoy to looking down at the residential area from a high place.
✓ Currently I'm living in a flat, but I normally enjoy looking down at the residential area from a high place.
动词 enjoy 后应接动名词(-ing)而不是不定式或‘to + -ing’结构。原句中出现了“to looking”,这是错误搭配。正确用法是“enjoy looking”。
× No, to be honest, I don't have any buildings that I'm eager to visit.
✓ No. To be honest, I don't have any buildings that I'm eager to visit.
原句问题主要是标点与句子衔接:在口语中“No, to be honest, ...”可接受,但严格书写时应分句或用更自然的连接。将“No”与接下来的解释分开,或直接说“I don't have any buildings I'm eager to visit, to be honest.”能使句子结构更清晰。
× I just appreciate the appearance of these architectural buildings, but I don't really have the need to travel to see them in person.
✓ I just appreciate the appearance of these buildings, but I don't really need to travel to see them in person.
“architectural buildings”是冗余表达(building 本身即指建筑),且“have the need to”是书面且啰嗦的表达,口语更自然的是“need to”。因此删去冗余形容词并改为“don't really need to”更地道。