Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Yes, I look out the window when I travel. For example, when I traveled to Osaka or by using Shinkansen, I look out the window and I can see, I could see mountain Fuji. It was very beautiful.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, I take photos of scenery outside the car. Car window, for example. My house is near the seaside, so when I drive on the road I take photos.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I prefer sea to the mountains because I was born in seaside town and raised in this city, so I prefer sea. But I actually likes mountain because we we as Japanese, I as Japanese like.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: 回答は直接的で内容も伝わりますが、文法ミス(時制や冠詞の誤用)、冗長さ、繰り返し(“I look out the window” が重複)があります。話の流れを自然にするために、最初に簡潔な主文を置き、その後で具体例を時制を統一して付け加えてください。接続詞(for example, when)や適切な表現(the Shinkansen, Mount Fuji)を正しく使うことを意識しましょう。また、文は3〜4文に収めて冗長を避けてください。
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually look out of the window when I travel. For example, on a trip to Osaka by the Shinkansen last year, I saw Mount Fuji from the train, which looked very beautiful. I enjoy watching landscapes because they make the journey more relaxing.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: 答えは肯定で要点は伝わりますが、断片的な表現(“Car window, for example.”)や語順の不自然さがあります。理由や状況(家が海の近くであるため)をつなげる際に接続語(because, so, when)を使って論理的に説明してください。語彙はもう少し具体的に(coastline, seaside views, coastline sunsets など)すると印象が良くなります。
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos of the scenery outside the car window. Because my house is near the seaside, I frequently capture coastal views and sunsets while driving. I keep these pictures to remember pleasant moments from my trips.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: 返答は個人的な好みを示していますが、文法的誤り(冠詞、複数形、時制、人称)や繰り返し、曖昧な表現(“we as Japanese, I as Japanese like”)が目立ちます。まず明確な主文を作り、次に理由を1つか2つの具体的な理由で示してください。異なる好みを示す際は対比表現(however, although)を使い、冗長な繰り返しを避けましょう。
Ví dụ: I prefer the sea to the mountains because I was born and raised in a seaside town, so I feel more comfortable by the coast. However, I also enjoy mountains for hiking and their peaceful atmosphere, so I appreciate both environments.
× Yes, I look out the window when I travel.
✓ Yes, I look out of the window when I travel.
The original sentence omitted the particle 'of' after 'look out'. The correct phrasal verb is 'look out of (something)' or 'look out the window' can be used conversationally, but 'look out of the window' is more precise. Use 'look out of the window' to clearly indicate direction and avoid ambiguity. Note: This matches present tense use (habitual action).
× For example, when I traveled to Osaka or by using Shinkansen, I look out the window and I can see, I could see mountain Fuji.
✓ For example, when I traveled to Osaka by Shinkansen, I looked out the window and I could see Mount Fuji.
Mixed tenses and incorrect verb forms: the sentence describes a past trip, so past tense verbs should be used: 'traveled' is correct, but 'look' and 'can see' should be 'looked' and 'could see'. 'By using Shinkansen' is unnatural; use 'by Shinkansen'. 'Mountain Fuji' should be 'Mount Fuji'. Use consistent past tense for events that happened in the past. Suggestion: Keep verbs in the same past timeframe and use natural preposition 'by Shinkansen' and proper name 'Mount Fuji'.
× It was very beautiful.
✓ It was very beautiful.
This sentence is already correct in past tense and fits the previous past description. No grammatical change needed. Explanation: 'was' correctly indicates the past state; keep as is.
× Yes, I take photos of scenery outside the car.
✓ Yes, I take photos of the scenery outside the car.
Missing definite article: 'scenery' as a specific visible scene should be 'the scenery'. This is a present habitual action, so present simple 'take' is correct. Add 'the' to specify the scenery being photographed. Suggestion: Use 'the scenery' when referring to a particular view you commonly photograph.
× Car window, for example.
✓ For example, from the car window.
Fragment and wrong word order: 'Car window, for example.' is a fragment and lacks a preposition. Use 'from the car window' to indicate the location where photos are taken. Also place 'for example' at the start or end of the clause for clarity. Suggestion: Make full clause 'For example, from the car window.' or integrate into previous sentence.
× My house is near the seaside, so when I drive on the road I take photos.
✓ My house is near the seaside, so when I drive I take photos.
Unnecessary preposition 'on the road': 'when I drive' is sufficient and natural. Present simple 'is' and 'take' are correct for habitual facts. Simplify phrasing to sound natural. Suggestion: Use concise expressions: 'when I drive' rather than 'when I drive on the road'.
× I prefer sea to the mountains because I was born in seaside town and raised in this city, so I prefer sea.
✓ I prefer the sea to the mountains because I was born in a seaside town and raised in this city, so I prefer the sea.
Article errors and repetition: 'sea' and 'mountains' should take articles: 'the sea' and 'the mountains' when comparing general categories. 'seaside town' needs an indefinite article 'a'. The repetition of 'so I prefer the sea' is redundant but acceptable; keep one mention. Use 'prefer A to B' structure with definite articles for general preferences. Suggestion: Use 'I prefer the sea to the mountains' and include articles for 'a seaside town'. Remove redundant phrases.
× But I actually likes mountain because we we as Japanese, I as Japanese like.
✓ But I actually like mountains because we Japanese, or I as a Japanese person, like them.
Subject-verb agreement and pluralization: 'likes' is incorrect with subject 'I' which requires 'like' (third person singular rule). 'mountain' should be plural 'mountains' when speaking generally. Also the clause 'we we as Japanese, I as Japanese like' is ungrammatical and repetitive; rephrase to 'we Japanese, or I as a Japanese person, like them.' Ensure subject-verb agreement and use plural nouns for general statements. Suggestion: Use 'I like mountains' and a clear parenthetical 'we Japanese like them' or 'I, as a Japanese person, also like them.'