Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Uh, yes, I often look outside through the window when I traveling by car or bus. I enjoy watching the scenery, especially when I'm going somewhere new. It helps me relax and pass the time. Also, if I feel a bit carsick, uh, looking out helps. Plus I often uh, spot some interesting places where I'm.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes absolutely. Whenever I hit the road I always try to take in the view and snap some photos because a picture is worth of 1000 words and these sorts of nature help me relaxed and refresh again whenever I look at them. I just love emerging these emerging in these nature views because these are priceless.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
Honestly, it depends on my mood and even the season. If I have craving to do something adventurous then I will head to the mountains and like to hike the trails. But if it is summer and I'm in a mood laid back mode then I try to relax myself while the sea and along with my friends. Uh, both of them have their own charm and I enjoy them in their own.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitations and small errors, use a clear topic sentence and two supporting details with linking words. Correct grammar (e.g. 'when I am travelling') and avoid trailing off. Keep it concise (3–4 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually look out of the window when I travel by car or bus because I enjoy observing the changing scenery. For example, when I go to a new town I pay attention to landmarks and architecture, which helps me learn about the place. Also, looking outside helps me relax and prevents carsickness.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Use clearer, grammatically correct sentences and avoid repeated words. Give one specific reason and one brief example. Watch word choice (e.g. 'these natural scenes help me relax') and verb forms ('help me relax', not 'helped').
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos from the window because natural scenes remind me of the trip and lift my mood. For instance, I once photographed a misty valley on a morning drive and later used the pictures as a desktop background to feel calm.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Structure the answer with a clear topic sentence stating you like both, then two concise contrasting reasons using linking words (e.g. 'On the one hand... On the other hand...'). Fix grammar ('a craving', 'I like to relax by the sea') and avoid filler words.
Ví dụ: I enjoy both the mountains and the sea depending on my mood. On the one hand, I prefer the mountains when I want adventure because I can hike and enjoy fresh air. On the other hand, I choose the sea in summer to relax on the beach and spend time with friends.
× Uh, yes, I often look outside through the window when I traveling by car or bus.
✓ Uh, yes, I often look outside through the window when I am traveling by car or bus.
The sentence uses the base verb 'traveling' after 'when' but omits the auxiliary verb 'am'. This is a present continuous construction that requires the auxiliary 'am/is/are' with the -ing form. Suggestion: use 'I am traveling' or simple present 'I travel' depending on meaning.
× Plus I often uh, spot some interesting places where I'm.
✓ Plus, I often spot some interesting places where I am.
The clause 'where I'm' is incomplete because 'I'm' (I am) needs a complement (e.g., 'at', 'going', or a location). If the intended meaning is 'where I am' (i.e., where I am at that moment), include 'at' if necessary or complete the clause. Suggestion: 'where I am' or 'where I stop'.
× Whenever I hit the road I always try to take in the view and snap some photos because a picture is worth of 1000 words and these sorts of nature help me relaxed and refresh again whenever I look at them.
✓ Whenever I hit the road I always try to take in the view and snap some photos because a picture is worth 1000 words and these kinds of natural scenes help me relax and feel refreshed whenever I look at them.
Multiple issues: 'worth of' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'worth 1000 words' (no 'of'). 'these sorts of nature' is ungrammatical: use 'these kinds of natural scenes' or 'this kind of nature'. 'help me relaxed and refresh' is incorrect because after 'help' the verb should be base form: 'help me relax and feel refreshed'. Use 'feel refreshed' as a correct adjective phrase. Suggestion: simplify and use 'help me relax and feel refreshed'.
× I just love emerging these emerging in these nature views because these are priceless.
✓ I just love emerging in these natural views because they are priceless.
The phrase contains repetition 'emerging these emerging' and incorrect word choice 'emerging' (which means 'coming out' or 'appearing'). Likely intended verb is 'to be immersed' or 'to emerge into' but correct phrasing is 'emerging in these natural views' or better 'being immersed in these natural views'. Also 'these are priceless' should use clear subject 'they' referring to 'views'. Suggestion: 'I just love being immersed in these natural views because they are priceless.'
× If I have craving to do something adventurous then I will head to the mountains and like to hike the trails.
✓ If I have a craving to do something adventurous then I will head to the mountains and hike the trails.
Missing article: 'have craving' should be 'have a craving'. Also 'and like to hike the trails' is awkward in parallel structure; better to use 'and hike the trails' to match 'I will head'. Suggestion: include the indefinite article and keep verb forms parallel.
× But if it is summer and I'm in a mood laid back mode then I try to relax myself while the sea and along with my friends.
✓ But if it is summer and I'm in a laid-back mood then I try to relax by the sea with my friends.
Multiple issues: word order and collocations. 'in a mood laid back mode' is redundant and incorrect; correct phrase is 'in a laid-back mood'. 'relax myself while the sea and along with my friends' is ungrammatical; use 'relax by the sea with my friends' or 'relax at the seaside with my friends'. Suggestion: use standard collocations 'laid-back mood' and 'relax by the sea with my friends'.
× Uh, both of them have their own charm and I enjoy them in their own.
✓ Uh, both of them have their own charm and I enjoy each of them in its own way.
The phrase 'enjoy them in their own' is incomplete and unidiomatic. Use 'each of them in its own way' to express enjoying each option for different reasons. Suggestion: rephrase to a complete idiomatic expression such as 'I enjoy each of them in its own way.'