Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Guess I really do that a lot.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, usually I will do that. I do that because whenever I get an interesting place or whenever I see something beautiful, I want to go to the memory and keep it for myself for another time. So when I look at backup time, I want to record that moment.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I'd say I'd prefer the mountains. It isn't because I don't like the sea, but it is because I've never been to the sea or I've in my area there is no sea soul. I've climbed a mountain but never been to a place where there is sea. That's why I'm saying I prefer the mountain.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Give a direct, complete topic sentence and add one or two specific supporting details with a linking word. Avoid vague fillers like “Guess” and aim for a natural, slightly longer response (but under five sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I often look out the window when I travel by bus or car. For example, I enjoy watching changing landscapes such as fields and small towns, and this helps me relax during long journeys.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence, then give concise, specific reasons using linking words (e.g., because, so, for example). Improve accuracy and fluency by avoiding awkward phrasing like “go to the memory” and “backup time.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually take photos of scenery outside the car window because I want to capture interesting places or beautiful views. For example, I often photograph colorful sunsets or unusual buildings so I can look back at those moments later.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and clearly, then give a brief specific reason using linking words. Avoid repetitive or unclear phrases (e.g., “no sea soul”) and correct grammar (e.g., tense and word order). Keep it within three sentences for clarity.
Ví dụ: I prefer the mountains because I have more experience with hiking and scenic views there. For instance, I have climbed nearby peaks and enjoyed the fresh air, whereas I have never visited the seaside.
× Guess I really do that a lot.
✓ I guess I do that a lot.
Missing subject 'I' at start and 'guess' should be preceded by 'I' to form a complete present-tense sentence. Use 'I guess' for a present opinion; keeps present tense consistent.
× Yes, usually I will do that.
✓ Yes, I usually do that.
Using 'will' here sounds like future intention; the speaker describes a habitual action, so use simple present 'do' with adverb 'usually' placed before the main verb.
× I do that because whenever I get an interesting place or whenever I see something beautiful, I want to go to the memory and keep it for myself for another time.
✓ I do that because whenever I find an interesting place or see something beautiful, I want to save it in my memory and keep it to look at later.
Several issues: 'get an interesting place' is unnatural—use 'find'; redundant 'whenever' twice can be simplified; 'go to the memory' is incorrect collocation—use 'save it in my memory' or 'remember it'; 'for another time' should be 'to look at later'. Revised sentence preserves present habitual tense and natural expressions.
× So when I look at backup time, I want to record that moment.
✓ So when I look back later, I want to remember that moment.
Phrase 'look at backup time' is ungrammatical. Use 'look back' (phrasal verb) and 'later' for time. 'Record that moment' is acceptable but 'remember that moment' fits spoken context. 'Record' would require an object like 'record it'—the correction uses appropriate verb and tense.
× I'd say I'd prefer the mountains.
✓ I'd say I prefer the mountains.
Using 'I'd prefer' twice is redundant. 'I'd say I prefer' expresses the intended opinion politely. Both are present conditional/modal nuances; simplified form is clearer.
× It isn't because I don't like the sea, but it is because I've never been to the sea or I've in my area there is no sea soul.
✓ It's not because I don't like the sea; it's because I've never been to the sea and there is no sea near where I live.
Multiple problems: 'It isn't because' is acceptable but conversational 'It's not because' is smoother. The clause 'or I've in my area there is no sea soul' is ungrammatical and unclear. Use present perfect 'I've never been to the sea' and clarify location with 'there is no sea near where I live'. Removed 'soul' which is incorrect here.
× I've climbed a mountain but never been to a place where there is sea.
✓ I've climbed a mountain but have never been to a place with a sea.
Parallel structure requires 'have' before 'never been' after 'I've climbed'; include 'have' for correct present perfect parallelism. Also use 'a place with a sea' or 'a seaside place' for natural phrasing.
× That's why I'm saying I prefer the mountain.
✓ That's why I say I prefer the mountains.
Use simple present 'I say' for habitual statement rather than progressive 'I'm saying'. Also match plural 'mountains' used earlier; use 'the mountains' not singular 'the mountain' for consistency.