Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Yes I do and I really enjoy do it because I am always so exciting when traveling so I am curious about outside of the state.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do, and I usually do that because I went to, uh, record the great scenery and then I can see it. After the time.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I prefer the sea because I see it's very spacious and I usually feel relaxed when I look at the sea.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Make the response grammatically correct, more natural, and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct verb forms and word choices (e.g., "enjoy doing it", "excited", "curiosity about the area").
Ví dụ: Yes, I often look out the window when I travel by bus or car. I enjoy it because I feel excited to see new places, and I’m curious about the towns and countryside we pass. For example, I like spotting local markets or unusual buildings along the route.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Use correct tense and clearer phrasing. Give a direct topic sentence, then explain purpose briefly with a linking phrase (e.g., "so that"). Avoid filler words and fragmented sentences. Be specific about what you record and why.
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually take photos of the scenery outside the window so I can remember the places I’ve visited. For instance, I often photograph landscapes or interesting buildings and then look at the pictures later to share with friends.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct answer and expand with a specific reason and a short example. Use natural phrasing (e.g., "I prefer the sea because it feels spacious"). Add one linking word to connect reason and example.
Ví dụ: I prefer the sea because it feels spacious and calming. For example, when I sit on the beach and watch the waves, I feel relaxed and less stressed after a busy week.
× Yes I do and I really enjoy do it because I am always so exciting when traveling so I am curious about outside of the state.
✓ Yes, I do, and I really enjoy doing it because I am always so excited when traveling, so I am curious about the areas outside the state.
The verb 'enjoy' must be followed by the gerund form 'doing' (Grammar Problem Type ID 8). 'Exciting' describes something that causes excitement; to describe a person's feeling use the adjective 'excited' (Grammar Problem Type ID 13). 'About outside of the state' is awkward and ungrammatical: use 'about the areas outside the state' (preposition/article use; Grammar Problem Type ID 11 and 22). Suggestions: after 'enjoy' use verb+ing, use 'excited' for feelings, and rephrase location as 'areas outside the state'.
× Yes, I do, and I usually do that because I went to, uh, record the great scenery and then I can see it. After the time.
✓ Yes, I do, and I usually do that because I want to record the great scenery so I can look at it later.
The original mixes past tense 'went' with present/future intention, causing tense inconsistency (Grammar Problem Type ID 5 and 6). 'Went to record' is incorrect here; the intended meaning is purpose or intention, so use 'want to record' or 'record' (infinitive for purpose; Grammar Problem Type ID 8). 'Then I can see it. After the time.' is awkward; use 'so I can look at it later' to express viewing at a later time (sentence structure issue, Grammar Problem Type ID 26). Suggestions: keep present tense for habitual actions, use infinitive for purpose or 'want to' for intention, and replace fragmented clauses with a single coherent clause 'so I can look at it later'.
× I prefer the sea because I see it's very spacious and I usually feel relaxed when I look at the sea.
✓ I prefer the sea because I find it very spacious, and I usually feel relaxed when I look at it.
'I see it's very spacious' is unnatural; use 'I find it' or 'it seems' to express perception (sentence structure/word choice, Grammar Problem Type ID 26 and 13). Repeating 'the sea' is redundant; replace the second occurrence with the pronoun 'it' (Grammar Problem Type ID 12). Suggestions: use 'find' or 'seem' for opinions, and use pronouns to avoid repetition.