Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do like taking picture, especially when I travel a new place when I see something special and I would like to capture it down and then share with my friends on social media. I really enjoy taking picture, it's one of my hobby.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
If you ask me, I prefer rural area because I live in a city and then it doesn't feel any special for me anymore. When I visit countryside, it has beautiful natural scenery which help me to relax and recharge.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do prefer views in my own country. I would suggest you to go Victoria Harbour skyline at night. That was a fantastic view and then sometimes I will go there after work.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and correct grammar, keep it concise (max 3–4 sentences). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail and a short reason. Fix noun/verb forms and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy taking pictures of different views, especially when I travel to a new place. For example, I like to capture unique landscapes or interesting architecture and then share the best shots with friends on social media. Taking photos is one of my favourite hobbies because it helps me remember special moments.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, correct singular/plural and verb forms, and add a specific example or contrast using a linking word like 'because' or 'however'. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in rural areas because city views have become familiar to me. For example, when I visit the countryside I enjoy wide green fields and quiet lakes, which help me relax and recharge. In contrast, urban skylines feel less special after living in the city for a long time.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and add a brief reason. Use correct tense and smoother linking words; give one specific detail about the suggested place. Avoid vague phrases like 'that was' without context.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because I know the best spots and feel a strong connection to them. For example, I often visit Victoria Harbour at night to see the skyline lit up; the reflections on the water and the light show are spectacular. I sometimes go there after work to unwind and enjoy the view.
× Yes, I do like taking picture, especially when I travel a new place when I see something special and I would like to capture it down and then share with my friends on social media.
✓ Yes, I do like taking pictures, especially when I travel to a new place and see something special; I would like to capture it and then share it with my friends on social media.
Errors: 'taking picture' should be plural 'taking pictures' because we refer to the activity in general (Grammar Problem Type 1 - singular and plural issue). 'travel a new place' needs the preposition 'to' (Grammar Problem Type 11 - incorrect use of prepositions). The clause 'when I see something special and I would like to capture it down' is awkward: 'capture it down' is incorrect — use 'capture it' (verb + object) and remove the extra 'when' to make the sentence parallel and concise (Grammar Problem Type 26 - sentence structure errors). Also add 'it' after 'share' and include 'with' before 'my friends' (preposition). Suggestion: use plural 'pictures', include 'to' after 'travel', use 'capture it' not 'capture it down', and ensure proper conjunctions to make clauses parallel. Note: This correction addresses only the problem types listed above.
× I really enjoy taking picture, it's one of my hobby.
✓ I really enjoy taking pictures; it's one of my hobbies.
Errors: 'taking picture' should be plural 'pictures' (singular/plural issue - Grammar Problem Type 1). 'one of my hobby' is incorrect because 'one of' must be followed by a plural noun: 'one of my hobbies' (Grammar Problem Type 14 - incorrect use of quantifiers/expressions). Suggestion: make 'pictures' plural and change 'hobby' to plural 'hobbies'. Note: This correction follows the listed problem types.
× If you ask me, I prefer rural area because I live in a city and then it doesn't feel any special for me anymore.
✓ If you ask me, I prefer rural areas because I live in a city and it doesn't feel special to me anymore.
Errors: 'rural area' should be plural 'rural areas' when speaking generally (singular/plural issue - Grammar Problem Type 1). 'it doesn't feel any special for me' is ungrammatical: 'special' does not need 'any' here and the usual structure is 'feel special to me' (preposition use and adjective usage - Grammar Problem Types 11 and 13). Remove 'then' which is unnecessary. Suggestion: use 'rural areas', say 'it doesn't feel special to me anymore', and omit extra words for clarity.
× When I visit countryside, it has beautiful natural scenery which help me to relax and recharge.
✓ When I visit the countryside, it has beautiful natural scenery which helps me relax and recharge.
Errors: 'visit countryside' needs the definite article 'the' before 'countryside' (Grammar Problem Type 22 - article errors). 'which help me' should be 'which helps me' to agree with singular noun 'scenery' (subject-verb agreement / third person singular issue - Grammar Problem Type 27 and 2). Also 'helps me to relax and recharge' can be simplified to 'helps me relax and recharge' (infinitive vs bare infinitive is acceptable). Suggestion: add 'the' before 'countryside' and change 'help' to 'helps' for correct subject-verb agreement.
× Yes, I do prefer views in my own country.
✓ Yes, I prefer views in my own country.
Errors: The auxiliary 'do' is unnecessary in a simple present affirmative preference; saying 'I prefer' is more natural (Grammar Problem Type 6 - present tense issue). Suggestion: omit 'do' unless used for emphasis.
× I would suggest you to go Victoria Harbour skyline at night.
✓ I would suggest that you go to the Victoria Harbour skyline at night.
Errors: The verb 'suggest' is followed by a that-clause or a gerund, not the pattern 'suggest you to do' (Grammar Problem Type 26 - sentence structure errors). Missing preposition 'to' before the place and missing article 'the' before 'Victoria Harbour' (preposition and article errors - Grammar Problem Types 11 and 22). Suggestion: use 'I would suggest that you go to the Victoria Harbour skyline at night' or 'I suggest visiting the Victoria Harbour skyline at night.'
× That was a fantastic view and then sometimes I will go there after work.
✓ That is a fantastic view, and sometimes I go there after work.
Errors: 'That was a fantastic view' uses past tense unexpectedly when recommending an ongoing attraction; present tense 'That is a fantastic view' fits better (Grammar Problem Type 5 - past tense issue). 'and then sometimes I will go there after work' mixes future 'will' with 'sometimes' habitual action; use simple present 'I go' for habitual actions (Grammar Problem Type 6 - present tense issue). Remove 'then' which is unnecessary. Suggestion: use present tense for general truths or habits: 'That is a fantastic view, and sometimes I go there after work.'