Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
During travelling years, I prefer to watch out of the window at scenery because it helps me feel calm and relaxed after a long travel. On top of that, I I can view the surroundings, people and their lifestyles.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Yes, I prefer taking photos of beautiful scenarios because it helps me cherish the moments and the memory forever.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I would say I prefer mountains as I am from Nepal, the land of mountain ranges. We have various altitude of mountain ranges in Nepal from the highest peak in the world which is the Mount Everest. For instance, I have been to Annapurna Base camp and got a chance to capture the beautiful mountain rains there. It was really satisfying to see how well.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct grammar (e.g., 'When I travel, I prefer to look out of the window'), avoid repetition ('I I'), and keep to 2–3 sentences. Add one specific detail to support your view and use a linking word to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: When I travel by bus or car, I prefer to look out of the window because it helps me relax after a long journey. For example, I enjoy watching local people going about their daily lives and noticing changes in architecture as we move between towns.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Use clearer vocabulary and give a specific example. Replace 'scenarios' with 'scenery' and avoid vague phrases like 'cherish the moments forever'—explain how photos help (e.g., to remember colours, places). Keep it to 2 sentences and include a linking word.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos of scenery outside the car window because they help me remember the colours and details of a place. For instance, I photographed a sunset over terraced fields last year so I could show it to my family later.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Organise your response: open with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give two concise supporting details. Correct grammar and word choice ('altitude' → 'altitudes' or 'ranges', 'mountain rains' unclear). Use specific, relevant details and link them logically. Avoid trailing, incomplete sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer the mountains because I grew up in Nepal, which has many high mountain ranges including Mount Everest. For example, when I hiked to Annapurna Base Camp I photographed the dramatic peaks and felt a deep sense of calm, which is why I enjoy mountainous landscapes more than the sea.
× During travelling years, I prefer to watch out of the window at scenery because it helps me feel calm and relaxed after a long travel.
✓ During travels, I prefer to look out of the window at the scenery because it helps me feel calm and relaxed after a long journey.
Use 'travel' noun as 'travels' for plural occasions (singular/plural) and 'look out' is the correct verb phrase (not 'watch out'). 'Travelling years' is unnatural; 'during travels' or 'when I travel' is correct. Use 'the scenery' with the definite article and 'journey' instead of 'travel' for a single trip. Also change 'watch out of the window at scenery' to 'look out of the window at the scenery' for correct verb and article usage.
× On top of that, I I can view the surroundings, people and their lifestyles.
✓ On top of that, I can view the surroundings, the people and their lifestyles.
Duplicate 'I' is a typo; remove the extra 'I'. Add 'the' before 'people' to refer to specific people seen. Sentence otherwise correct; ensure no repeated words and include definite article for clarity.
× Yes, I prefer taking photos of beautiful scenarios because it helps me cherish the moments and the memory forever.
✓ Yes, I prefer taking photos of beautiful scenes because it helps me cherish the moments and the memories forever.
Use 'scenes' or 'scenery' instead of 'scenarios' (wrong word). 'Preference + -ing' is acceptable, so 'prefer taking photos' is fine. Change 'the memory' to plural 'the memories' to match 'moments'. Also 'forever' is acceptable but 'keep the memories forever' might be clearer.
× I would say I prefer mountains as I am from Nepal, the land of mountain ranges.
✓ I would say I prefer the mountains, as I am from Nepal, the land of mountain ranges.
Add 'the' before 'mountains' when speaking about a specific general category (the mountains). Commas improve readability. The rest of the sentence is fine.
× We have various altitude of mountain ranges in Nepal from the highest peak in the world which is the Mount Everest.
✓ We have various altitudes of mountain ranges in Nepal, from the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest.
'Altitude' should be plural 'altitudes' to match 'various.' 'Which is the Mount Everest' is awkward; use an appositive 'Mount Everest' or 'which is Mount Everest.' Remove the definite article before 'Mount Everest.' Add commas for clarity.
× For instance, I have been to Annapurna Base camp and got a chance to capture the beautiful mountain rains there.
✓ For instance, I have been to Annapurna Base Camp and got a chance to capture the beautiful mountain ranges there.
'Base Camp' is a proper noun and should be capitalized. 'Mountain rains' is incorrect word choice; likely 'mountain ranges' or 'mountain views' is intended. The present perfect 'have been' fits past experience; 'got a chance' is acceptable informally but could be 'had the chance' for more formal correctness.
× It was really satisfying to see how well.
✓ It was really satisfying to see how beautiful they were.
Original sentence 'to see how well' is ungrammatical because 'well' is an adverb and there is no verb object. Use 'how beautiful they were' or 'how well they were maintained' depending on intended meaning. Provide a clear noun and verb to complete the thought.