Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I do look out the window at the scenery whenever I travel by bus or car, especially in my car, especially when I drive around the same time of sunset. Umm, I like to grab my phone and take picture of that because the gradient in colors, in orange colors specifically, is with is amazing and magnificent.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do take photos of the scenery outside the car window, Although I like to enjoy the scene instead of grabbing my phone and take pictures. But yeah, often I do grab my phone and continue enjoying the scene.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I do prefer both. I do prefer the mountains because it reflects greatness and I do prefer the sea because it reflects depth and I like both characteristics.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct small grammar errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition ("especially" twice), and fix verb forms and article use ("take pictures", "the orange hues"). Add one specific supporting detail using a linking word to explain why you enjoy sunset views.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often look out the window when I travel, especially at sunset because the sky shows beautiful orange hues. For example, last week I stopped at a viewpoint to photograph the layered colors and clouds, which made the drive feel more relaxing and memorable.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Make your response more structured and correct tense/parallelism. Start with a direct answer, use linking words (however, although), and avoid contradictory fragments. Keep it to two or three sentences with a clear reason and one specific example.
Ví dụ: Yes, I sometimes take photos of the view from the car; however, I usually try to enjoy the scene without my phone. For instance, if the light or composition is special, I will quickly snap a photo, but otherwise I focus on the moment.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a concise direct answer and then contrast the two choices with clearer, natural language and specific reasons. Avoid repeating phrases and abstract words like "reflects greatness" — use concrete descriptors and a linking word (for example, whereas, while).
Ví dụ: I like both, but for different reasons: I prefer the mountains for their dramatic views and sense of adventure, whereas I like the sea for its calmness and wide horizon that helps me relax.
× I like to grab my phone and take picture of that because the gradient in colors, in orange colors specifically, is with is amazing and magnificent.
✓ I like to grab my phone and take pictures of it because the gradient of colors, especially the orange tones, is really amazing and magnificent.
The sentence has several issues: 'take picture' should be plural 'take pictures' (count noun with plural needed) — this is a singular and plural issue but corrected here under verb + -ing context for the verb phrase; 'gradient in colors' should be 'gradient of colors' (preposition choice) and 'in orange colors' is awkward — 'especially the orange tones' is clearer. Also 'is with is amazing' is ungrammatical and should be 'is really amazing'. Suggestion: use 'take pictures' for repeated/photo actions, use 'gradient of' for relationships, and avoid redundant words; keep verb forms simple and correct word order. Note: The instruction limited corrections to listed types; the main fix involved changing noun number and preposition and removing extra 'is', and smoothing adjective placement.
× Yes, I do take photos of the scenery outside the car window, Although I like to enjoy the scene instead of grabbing my phone and take pictures.
✓ Yes, I do take photos of the scenery outside the car window, although I like to enjoy the scene instead of grabbing my phone and taking pictures.
Parallel structure requires matching verb forms after 'instead of': use the gerund 'taking' rather than base form 'take'. Also 'Although' after a comma should be lowercase 'although'. Suggestion: use gerunds after prepositions like 'instead of' and ensure consistent verb forms for clarity.
× But yeah, often I do grab my phone and continue enjoying the scene.
✓ But yeah, often I do grab my phone and continue enjoying the scene.
This sentence is grammatically acceptable; 'continue enjoying' correctly uses the -ing form after 'continue'. No change needed. Explanation: after 'continue' use the gerund to indicate an ongoing action.
× I do prefer the mountains because it reflects greatness and I do prefer the sea because it reflects depth and I like both characteristics.
✓ I prefer the mountains because they reflect greatness, and I prefer the sea because it reflects depth; I like both qualities.
'Mountains' is plural and requires the plural pronoun and verb 'they reflect' rather than 'it reflects' (subject-verb agreement). Also 'do prefer' is acceptable but unnecessary; simplifying to 'prefer' is more natural. 'Characteristics' can be replaced with 'qualities' for clarity. Suggestion: match verb and pronoun number with the subject and prefer simpler verb forms unless emphasizing.