Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Ever since I was little, I have always been a fan of traveling. I have always enjoyed looking at the sceneries outside the bus or the car, especially when going to new places because I find it fascinating to discover new things and new environment.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, that is why I always make sure that I have my cell phone with me so that every time I encounter new architecture or new people, I would always have the chance to take pictures of them to remember them by.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I would say that I would prefer the Seymour because I haven't really had the chance to explore the mountains at all. Other than that, I would say that I really enjoy going to the beaches, especially with my family because it has been a tradition of ours since I was little to go on vacations there.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Be more direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition ("always" twice) and minor grammar errors (use "scenery" and "environments"). Use a linking word to connect ideas (e.g., "because" or "so").
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually look out the window when I travel by bus or car because I enjoy spotting new places and landscapes. For example, when I travel to a new city I like watching different neighborhoods and local shops, which helps me learn about the area quickly.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and reduce redundancy: one clear sentence stating you take photos, followed by a brief, specific reason and an example. Avoid repeating "always" and the phrase "new architecture or new people"—use concise vocabulary and correct tense ("so I can" rather than "so that... would").
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos from the car window so I can remember interesting sights. For instance, on a recent trip I photographed a striking old church and some colorful street markets to show my friends later.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be clear and correct: directly state your preference ("the sea"), avoid unclear or incorrect words ("Seymour" seems wrong), and shorten repetitive phrases. Provide one specific reason and a brief example referencing the family tradition. Use a linking word like "because" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I prefer the sea because I grew up going to the beach with my family every year. For example, we always spend a week by the coast swimming and having picnics, which makes seaside holidays special to me.
× I have always enjoyed looking at the sceneries outside the bus or the car, especially when going to new places because I find it fascinating to discover new things and new environment.
✓ I have always enjoyed looking at the scenery outside the bus or the car, especially when going to new places because I find it fascinating to discover new things and a new environment.
Use 'scenery' as an uncountable noun rather than 'sceneries' (article error). Also add the indefinite article 'a' before 'new environment' to make it grammatically complete. Suggestion: use uncountable forms for collective views and include articles before singular countable nouns.
× Yes, that is why I always make sure that I have my cell phone with me so that every time I encounter new architecture or new people, I would always have the chance to take pictures of them to remember them by.
✓ Yes, that is why I always make sure that I have my cell phone with me so that every time I encounter new architecture or new people, I will have the chance to take pictures of them to remember them by.
The conditional/modal phrasing 'would always have' is awkward here because the rest of the sentence expresses a habitual or regular action; use 'will' to indicate intent or future possibility related to having the phone. The original also mixed conditional mood without a proper conditional clause. Suggestion: use 'will' for intended or expected outcomes, or 'can' for ability in habitual contexts.
× Ever since I was little, I have always been a fan of traveling.
✓ Ever since I was little, I have always been a fan of travel.
'Traveling' as a gerund is not wrong, but 'a fan of travel' is more natural and idiomatic here. This is a stylistic present-tense improvement to match 'have always been' with a noun phrase. Suggestion: prefer 'a fan of travel' or 'a fan of travelling' (British spelling) for smoother phrasing.
× I would say that I would prefer the Seymour because I haven't really had the chance to explore the mountains at all.
✓ I would say that I prefer the sea because I haven't really had the chance to explore the mountains at all.
Assumed typo: 'the Seymour' is incorrect; context asks 'mountains or the sea'. Replace with 'the sea'. Also change redundant 'I would say that I would prefer' to the simpler 'I would say that I prefer' to match present preference. Suggestion: avoid unnecessary repetition of 'would' when expressing preference.
× Other than that, I would say that I really enjoy going to the beaches, especially with my family because it has been a tradition of ours since I was little to go on vacations there.
✓ Other than that, I would say that I really enjoy going to the beach, especially with my family, because it has been our tradition since I was little to go on vacation there.
Use 'the beach' as a general uncountable concept rather than 'the beaches' when speaking generally; use 'our tradition' rather than 'a tradition of ours' for conciseness (both are acceptable). Use 'vacation' (uncountable) rather than 'vacations' to match 'go on vacation there' as a repeated family practice. Suggestion: use singular/uncountable forms for general activities and simplify possessive phrasing.