Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Definitely. I always look out the window at the scenery because I found its peacefulness unwinding my mind. Not only does it heal my soul, it helps my imagination becomes more colorful.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Several photos of the sceneries outside the car window. It's an unforgettable memories. The journey not only helps me explore a new region, it helps me connect with my family members.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
From the mountains over the sea, because my jaw drops at the sense of grandeur and immensity of the mountains. I want to be big talks and breath like each mountain.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời cần tự nhiên hơn và ngắn gọn hơn; dùng cấu trúc chủ đề rõ ràng rồi bổ sung chi tiết bằng cách dùng từ nối. Chú ý ngữ pháp (thời hiện tại: 'find' not 'found'; động từ sau 'helps' dạng nguyên mẫu: 'become' -> 'become' không 'becomes'); tránh câu dài thừa thông tin và giữ dưới 5 câu. Có thể thêm ví dụ cụ thể (ví dụ: cây cối, phong cảnh) để tăng tính cụ thể.
Ví dụ: Yes, I always look out the window when I travel because the scenery relaxes me. For example, watching green fields and passing villages helps me clear my mind. As a result, I often get new ideas for my work or hobbies.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời thiếu câu chủ đề rõ ràng và gặp lỗi ngữ pháp và danh từ (ví dụ: 'several photos' cần câu đầy đủ; 'sceneries' thường dùng 'scenery'; 'memories' không cần 'an'); trả lời nên trực tiếp 'Yes/No' rồi giải thích ngắn gọn với ví dụ cụ thể về khi nào chụp ảnh. Dùng liên từ (e.g., 'because', 'so') để mạch lạc hơn.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos through the car window because I want to remember the places we pass. For instance, I usually photograph mountain views or cute village houses so I can look back on the trip later.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời thiếu tự nhiên và có nhiều lỗi ngữ pháp, từ vựng không phù hợp ('From the mountains over the sea' nên 'I prefer the mountains to the sea'; 'my jaw drops at' đúng nhưng tiếp theo cần cụm rõ ràng; câu 'I want to be big talks and breath like each mountain' không rõ nghĩa). Nên bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề ngắn, sau đó nêu lý do cụ thể và một ví dụ trải nghiệm. Dùng từ vựng phù hợp (e.g., 'awe', 'breathtaking', 'fresh air').
Ví dụ: I prefer the mountains to the sea because I find them more awe-inspiring and peaceful. For example, hiking to a high viewpoint and breathing the fresh, cool air always makes me feel refreshed and calm.
× I always look out the window at the scenery because I found its peacefulness unwinding my mind.
✓ I always look out the window at the scenery because I find its peacefulness unwinds my mind.
The original mixes present habit ('I always look') with past tense 'found', causing tense inconsistency. Use present simple 'find' to match the habitual action. Also 'unwinding my mind' is incorrect verb form; use 'unwinds my mind' or better 'relaxes me'. Suggested alternative: 'because I find its peacefulness relaxing.'
× Not only does it heal my soul, it helps my imagination becomes more colorful.
✓ Not only does it heal my soul, it helps my imagination become more colorful.
Incorrect verb form after 'helps' — the base verb without 'to' or 's' should follow (helps + V). 'becomes' is third-person singular present; after 'helps' we need the base form 'become'. Also keep parallelism with the first clause.
× Several photos of the sceneries outside the car window.
✓ I take several photos of the scenery outside the car window.
This fragment lacks a main verb and subject. Add 'I take' to form a complete sentence. Also 'scenery' is an uncountable noun in this context, so use 'scenery' not 'sceneries'.
× It's an unforgettable memories.
✓ They're unforgettable memories.
Number mismatch between singular article 'an' and plural noun 'memories'. Use plural subject 'They' with adjective 'unforgettable' and plural noun 'memories', or change to 'It's an unforgettable memory.'
× The journey not only helps me explore a new region, it helps me connect with my family members.
✓ The journey not only helps me explore a new region, but it also helps me connect with my family members.
When using 'not only' you must pair it with 'but (also)' to maintain correct correlative conjunction structure. Adding 'also' improves emphasis and parallelism.
× From the mountains over the sea, because my jaw drops at the sense of grandeur and immensity of the mountains.
✓ I prefer the mountains to the sea because I am awed by the grandeur and immensity of the mountains.
The original 'From the mountains over the sea' is incorrect collocation for expressing preference; use 'prefer X to Y'. 'my jaw drops at the sense' is informal and awkward; use 'I am awed by' or 'I am amazed by'. Ensure subject-verb agreement and natural phrasing.
× I want to be big talks and breath like each mountain.
✓ I want to speak boldly and breathe as freely as the mountains.
The original sentence uses nonsensical phrase 'be big talks' and incorrect verb 'breath' (noun) instead of 'breathe'. Replace with natural verbs: 'speak boldly' and 'breathe...'. Use simile 'as...as' for comparison: 'as freely as the mountains.'