Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Whenever I travel with my family, with my friends or just by myself, I always prefer to sit beside the window. In that way I can see the scenery outside and then I get to take a picture of it. And sometimes I get nauseous. That's why I prefer to sit beside the window.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do like taking photos and videos of scenarios. That's why I like to sit by the window as I am a very sentimental person. I usually want to like go back to the moments and then I just have to see the pictures and videos.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I would rather go to the sea instead of hiking on the mountains because I haven't asthma and I get tired very easily and going on a hike or walking on a distance makes me suffer from the asthma that I have. I would also like to view sunsets often.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally natural and addresses the question directly, but it is slightly repetitive and the reason about nausea is confusingly placed. Improve coherence by giving a clear topic sentence, then one or two well-linked supporting points (enjoy scenery and take photos; also avoid nausea by sitting next to window). Use linking words (for example, because, so) and avoid redundant phrases.
Ví dụ: I usually sit by the window when I travel because I enjoy watching the scenery and taking photos. For example, when I travel with my family I like to capture landscape shots, and because I sometimes feel nauseous in the middle seats, sitting by the window helps me feel more comfortable.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Good content and personal detail, but there are some vocabulary and grammar inaccuracies ("scenarios" should be "scenery", awkward phrases like "want to like go back to the moments"). Make language concise and correct, and add a linking word to connect reasons. Limit to 2–3 sentences for clarity.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos and short videos of the scenery because I am sentimental and enjoy revisiting memories. For instance, after a trip I look through the pictures to remember the places and moments we experienced.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer states a clear preference and gives reasons, which is good. However there are grammatical errors ("I haven't asthma" should be "I have asthma", "walking on a distance" should be "walking long distances"). Use a topic sentence, then two specific reasons with linking words (because, and). Keep sentences concise and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: I prefer the sea to the mountains because I have asthma and get tired easily, so long hikes are difficult for me. Also, I enjoy watching sunsets by the shore, which makes seaside trips more relaxing.
× Whenever I travel with my family, with my friends or just by myself, I always prefer to sit beside the window.
✓ Whenever I travel with my family, with my friends, or by myself, I always prefer to sit beside the window.
Comma usage and repetition: add a comma before 'or' in a list for clarity; 'just by myself' can be shortened to 'by myself' to sound natural. This is primarily style/clarity rather than a strict grammar rule; keep items parallel in the list.
× In that way I can see the scenery outside and then I get to take a picture of it.
✓ In that way I can see the scenery outside and take a picture of it.
Redundant auxiliary 'get to' is unnecessary here. Use 'take' to express the ability or opportunity; this makes the sentence more natural and concise.
× And sometimes I get nauseous.
✓ Sometimes I get nauseous.
Starting a short sentence with 'And' is colloquial; remove 'And' for more formal or concise speech. Tense is correct (present). This is a style improvement.
× Yes, I do like taking photos and videos of scenarios.
✓ Yes, I do like taking photos and videos of scenery.
The correct noun for landscapes seen from a window is 'scenery', not 'scenarios'. 'Scenario' means a hypothetical situation or script scene; use 'scenery' for views.
× That's why I like to sit by the window as I am a very sentimental person.
✓ That's why I like to sit by the window; I am a very sentimental person.
Using 'as' to link these ideas is grammatical but can imply causation awkwardly. A semicolon or separate sentence makes the relation clearer. The original is acceptable conversationally; this change improves clarity and formality.
× I usually want to like go back to the moments and then I just have to see the pictures and videos.
✓ I usually want to go back to those moments, and then I just have to look at the pictures and videos.
Remove the filler 'like' which is informal and ungrammatical here. Use 'those moments' (correct reference) and 'look at' rather than 'see' for viewing photos. Also add a comma and conjunction for correct compound sentence structure.
× I would rather go to the sea instead of hiking on the mountains because I haven't asthma and I get tired very easily and going on a hike or walking on a distance makes me suffer from the asthma that I have.
✓ I would rather go to the sea instead of hiking in the mountains because I don't have good stamina and I get tired very easily, and hiking or walking long distances makes my asthma worse.
Multiple issues: 'hiking on the mountains' should be 'hiking in the mountains'; 'I haven't asthma' is ungrammatical in English—use 'I don't have asthma' or rephrase; 'walking on a distance' should be 'walking long distances'; repeated mention 'the asthma that I have' is wordy—use 'my asthma'. Additionally, replacing 'I haven't asthma' with 'I don't have good stamina' if intention was different; if speaker meant they do have asthma, use 'I have asthma' or 'it makes my asthma worse'. Clarify intended meaning and keep parallel structure.
× I would also like to view sunsets often.
✓ I also like to watch sunsets often.
'Would like to' expresses preference politely or hypothetical desire; in response to preference question, simple present 'I also like to watch sunsets often' is more natural. Use 'watch' or 'see' instead of 'view' for everyday speech.