Part 1
Giám khảo
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Thí sinh
They are tall buildings near my home complex, apartments and office towers. They eliminate the skyline and make the area quite modern. But at the same time I prefer parks and quiet places which balance out the urban lifestyle.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of buildings?
Thí sinh
If I find architecture interesting or unique, I enjoy capturing photos like unusual shapes or decorative elements as they show the history of the city. I also like sharing them on social media like Instagram.
Giám khảo
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Thí sinh
I would love to see Eiffel Tower. I've seen countless photos of it, but seeing in person would give completely different experiences. I am fascinated by its unique design and the history behind it, and I think it would give me a deeper appreciation of both architecture.
Giám khảo
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Thí sinh
I would love to live in a tall building. Views from a higher floors are completely amazing when the city lights are on. City buildings have modern facilities like rooftop gardens and gyms which I find really convenience. I think living in a tall building is vibrant which I find.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Сократите повторения и исправьте отдельные языковые ошибки. Начните с прямого ответа, затем добавьте одно-два конкретных примера и свяжите идеи связующим словом. Избегайте неудачных фраз типа «eliminate the skyline» — используйте более уместные выражения.
Ví dụ: Yes, there are several tall buildings near my home, including apartment blocks and office towers. For example, a 20-storey residential block and a glassy office complex dominate the view. However, I often visit the nearby park to enjoy quieter green spaces, so the area feels balanced.
Do you take photos of buildings?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: Хорошая структура, но можно сделать ответ короче и добавить связку для логичности. Также уточните один конкретный пример, чтобы ответ был более содержательным.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos when a building has an interesting design or decorative details. For instance, I recently photographed a century-old façade with ornate carvings because it reflects the city’s history, and I sometimes post such shots on Instagram.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Ответ уместный и понятный; улучшите грамматику и естественность фраз, сократите повторения («Eiffel Tower» → «the Eiffel Tower»; «completely different experiences» → «a completely different experience»). Добавьте короткое уточнение, почему это важно лично для вас.
Ví dụ: I would love to visit the Eiffel Tower. Although I’ve seen many photos, seeing it in person would be a completely different experience because I could appreciate its scale and ironwork up close. Visiting would deepen my appreciation for historical engineering and Parisian culture.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Ответ содержит полезные идеи, но есть грамматические ошибки и повторения. Исправьте артикли и форму слов (a higher floor → higher floors; convenience → convenient). Объедините похожие мысли в 1–2 предложения и добавьте причину или пример жизни в небоскрёбе.
Ví dụ: Yes, I would like to live in a tall building because higher floors offer stunning views of the city at night. Moreover, many modern towers have convenient facilities such as rooftop gardens and gyms, which would make daily life more comfortable and lively.
× They are tall buildings near my home complex, apartments and office towers.
✓ There are tall buildings near my home complex, apartments, and office towers.
The sentence incorrectly uses 'They are' to introduce existence. English uses 'There is/are' for existence statements. Also subject-verb agreement requires 'are' with plural 'buildings'. Use 'There are' to state that such buildings exist.'
× They eliminate the skyline and make the area quite modern.
✓ They dominate the skyline and make the area quite modern.
The verb 'eliminate' is incorrect in this context; it means to remove. The intended idea is that tall buildings stand out or dominate the skyline. Use 'dominate' to convey prominence. Maintain present simple tense for general statements.'
× But at the same time I prefer parks and quiet places which balance out the urban lifestyle.
✓ But at the same time, I prefer parks and quiet places that balance out the urban lifestyle.
No major grammatical tense issue, but 'which' can be replaced by 'that' for defining clause; also a comma after 'same' improves clarity. This is a phrasing/style correction rather than a core tense error.'
× If I find architecture interesting or unique, I enjoy capturing photos like unusual shapes or decorative elements as they show the history of the city.
✓ If I find architecture interesting or unique, I enjoy capturing photos of unusual shapes or decorative elements because they show the history of the city.
Use 'capturing photos of' not 'capturing photos like'. Also 'as' is acceptable but 'because' is clearer. 'Capturing' as a gerund is correct; the issue was preposition choice.'
× I would love to see Eiffel Tower.
✓ I would love to see the Eiffel Tower.
Landmarks like 'Eiffel Tower' require the definite article 'the'. Omission of 'the' is a common article error.'
× I've seen countless photos of it, but seeing in person would give completely different experiences.
✓ I've seen countless photos of it, but seeing it in person would be a completely different experience.
Missing object 'it' after 'seeing'. Also 'a completely different experience' (singular) is more natural than plural 'experiences' here because referring to the overall impression.'
× I am fascinated by its unique design and the history behind it, and I think it would give me a deeper appreciation of both architecture.
✓ I am fascinated by its unique design and the history behind it, and I think visiting it would give me a deeper appreciation of both architecture and history.
Pronoun use was okay but sentence lacked clarity: 'it' as subject of 'would give' is unclear; specifying 'visiting it' clarifies the action. Also 'both architecture' incomplete; add 'and history' to complete the pair.'
× Views from a higher floors are completely amazing when the city lights are on.
✓ Views from higher floors are completely amazing when the city lights are on.
Use 'higher floors' without the article 'a' because 'floors' is plural. 'A higher floor' would be singular; here general plural is intended.'
× City buildings have modern facilities like rooftop gardens and gyms which I find really convenience.
✓ City buildings have modern facilities like rooftop gardens and gyms, which I find really convenient.
'Convenience' is a noun; the sentence requires the adjective 'convenient' to modify 'which I find'. Also add a comma before the non-restrictive clause.'
× I think living in a tall building is vibrant which I find.
✓ I think living in a tall building is vibrant, which I like.
Awkward phrasing 'which I find' is incomplete. Use 'which I like' or rephrase 'which I find appealing' to convey the intended meaning. Add comma before 'which'.'