Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car because I think it allows me to capture those beautiful scenes in my mind and at the same time it helps me to pass the time in the most decent way without gossiping and talking to others.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, I love to take photos of the scenery outside the car window because it allows me to capture those beautiful scenes in my phone so that I can review it whenever I am missing it. Also, I just love to take picture of natural sceneries.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
Well, I prefer the mountains over the sea because I love the cold breeze present in that atmosphere. Also, I am really interested in doing mountain activities like paragliding and horse riding. At the same time, I'm not quite fond of swimming, so I don't like sea.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and natural, but it's a bit long and slightly repetitive. Aim for a clear topic sentence followed by one concise supporting detail, and avoid unnecessary phrases like "in the most decent way" or repeating ideas (capturing scenes mentally and passing time). Use a linking word to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often look out of the window when I travel by bus or car because I enjoy watching changing landscapes. For example, I like seeing farmland and small villages pass by, which helps me relax and makes the journey more interesting.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: The response answers the question but repeats the same idea (capture and review) and has minor grammar issues ("take picture" → "take pictures", "natural sceneries" → "natural scenery"). Make it shorter, fix grammar, and add a specific example of what you photograph to make the answer more vivid.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take pictures of scenery from the car, especially mountains and sunsets, so I can look back on them later. Last month I photographed a bright orange sunset over a ridge and used it as my phone wallpaper.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Good clear preference and reasons are given. Improve coherence by using linking words (for example, "Firstly", "Also", "Finally") and correct small phrasing issues ("the cold breeze present in that atmosphere" → "the cool mountain air"). Keep answers compact and avoid unnecessary negatives like "I don't like sea"—instead say "I'm less drawn to the sea because I don't enjoy swimming."
Ví dụ: I prefer the mountains because I enjoy the cool mountain air and outdoor activities. For example, I like paragliding and horseback riding in the hills, whereas I'm less drawn to the sea because I don't enjoy swimming.
× Yes, I do look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car because I think it allows me to capture those beautiful scenes in my mind and at the same time it helps me to pass the time in the most decent way without gossiping and talking to others.
✓ Yes, I do look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car because I think it allows me to capture those beautiful scenes in my mind, and at the same time it helps me pass the time in the most pleasant way without gossiping or talking to others.
The original sentence uses 'in the most decent way' which is an awkward collocation; 'pleasant' fits better. Also 'helps me to pass' is correct but more natural without 'to' after 'helps me'. Use 'gossiping or talking' rather than 'gossiping and talking' to avoid redundancy. Keep parallel gerund forms and idiomatic phrasing.
× Yes, I love to take photos of the scenery outside the car window because it allows me to capture those beautiful scenes in my phone so that I can review it whenever I am missing it.
✓ Yes, I love to take photos of the scenery outside the car window because it allows me to capture those beautiful scenes on my phone so that I can review them whenever I miss them.
Use 'on my phone' (not 'in my phone') for storing photos. 'Photos' is plural so pronouns must be plural: change 'it' to 'them'. 'Whenever I am missing it' is unnatural; use simple present 'whenever I miss them' for habitual action.
× Also, I just love to take picture of natural sceneries.
✓ Also, I just love to take pictures of natural scenery.
Use plural 'pictures' not singular 'picture' when referring generally. 'Scenery' is an uncountable noun so do not pluralize it; say 'natural scenery.' This corrects noun count and agreement.
× Well, I prefer the mountains over the sea because I love the cold breeze present in that atmosphere.
✓ Well, I prefer the mountains to the sea because I love the cold breeze in that environment.
Use the idiom 'prefer A to B' rather than 'prefer A over B' for direct comparison. 'Present in that atmosphere' is awkward; 'in that environment' or 'there' is more natural.
× Also, I am really interested in doing mountain activities like paragliding and horse riding.
✓ Also, I am really interested in mountain activities like paragliding and horse riding.
Omit the unnecessary 'doing' after 'interested in'; 'interested in mountain activities' is correct and more natural. Gerund usage is already implied by 'interested in'.
× At the same time, I'm not quite fond of swimming, so I don't like sea.
✓ At the same time, I'm not quite fond of swimming, so I don't like the sea.
Use the definite article 'the sea' when referring to the sea in general. 'Don't like sea' is ungrammatical without the article.