Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Thí sinh
Uh, yes of course I do. I usually enjoy looking out the window when I'm travelling. See anything you see is a good opportunity to observe the scenery and see different places along the way.
Giám khảo
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Thí sinh
Umm, yes I do. I enjoy taking picture of scenery, uh, especially when I visit new places. I think photo are the great way to preserve memory and share beautiful views with my friends on social media.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Thí sinh
I think I prefer the sea. I really like the feeling of open space and fresh air near the ocean. Beside that, uh, beaches often have many outdoor activity and I really enjoy that energetic atmosphere.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details with linking words. Avoid repeating phrases and filler sounds (uh, um).
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I enjoy watching the landscape pass by because it lets me notice local architecture and everyday life in different places. For example, when I travelled to the countryside last year, I saw traditional houses and farmers working in the fields, which made the journey interesting.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: Reduce hesitation and correct minor grammar (picture→pictures, photo→photos). Give one specific example of when or what you photograph and why, using a linking word such as 'because' or 'for example'.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often take photos of scenery, especially in new places, because images help me remember details. For example, on a trip to the coast I photographed colorful fishing boats and the sunset so I could share them with friends and remember the mood.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and follow with two specific reasons connected by linking words (for example, because, and). Correct small errors (beside→besides, activity→activities). Eliminate filler words.
Ví dụ: I prefer the sea because I love the sense of open space and the fresh ocean air. Besides, beaches offer many outdoor activities, such as swimming and beach volleyball, which create a lively and energetic atmosphere that I enjoy.
× I usually enjoy looking out the window when I'm travelling.
✓ I usually enjoy looking out the window when I travel.
Use simple present (travel) for habitual actions. 'I'm travelling' (present continuous) suggests an action happening right now; for routines, simple present is more appropriate.
× See anything you see is a good opportunity to observe the scenery and see different places along the way.
✓ Seeing anything is a good opportunity to observe the scenery and notice different places along the way.
Sentence lacked proper structure and repeated 'see'. Begin with the gerund 'Seeing' to make a noun phrase subject, and replace the second 'see' with 'notice' to avoid repetition and improve clarity.
× I enjoy taking picture of scenery, uh, especially when I visit new places.
✓ I enjoy taking pictures of the scenery, especially when I visit new places.
Use plural 'pictures' for countable items and include the definite article 'the' before 'scenery' when referring to specific scenery seen while travelling.
× I think photo are the great way to preserve memory and share beautiful views with my friends on social media.
✓ I think photos are a great way to preserve memories and share beautiful views with my friends on social media.
Use plural 'photos' to match plural verb 'are'; remove extra 'the' and use 'a great way' (singular) requires singular subject, so better to say 'photos are a great way'. Also 'memory' should be plural 'memories' for general sense.
× Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
✓ Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
No correction needed; preposition use is correct. (Included to indicate this sentence contains no grammar errors.)
× Beside that, uh, beaches often have many outdoor activity and I really enjoy that energetic atmosphere.
✓ Besides that, beaches often have many outdoor activities, and I really enjoy that energetic atmosphere.
Use 'Besides' (not 'Beside') for 'in addition'. 'Activity' should be plural 'activities'. Add a comma and conjunction 'and' to join clauses correctly and remove filler 'uh'.