Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Absolutely, I like taking pictures especially in mountain areas, which helps me to relax my soul and evoke my creativity due to its calm nature and peaceful surroundings.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
I mostly prefer views in urban areas due to its fresh air and calm environment and a peaceful nature there. Which, uh, which uh.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Well, I prefer mostly in my own country. My country has a different scenario especially in mountain regions somewhere like Jammu, Kashmir. The snow kept mountains are so beautiful in the winter.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and use natural phrasing. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details (where, why) using linking words. Avoid redundant phrases like 'calm nature and peaceful surroundings' repeated ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I love taking photos of landscapes, especially in the mountains. For example, I enjoy photographing misty valleys at sunrise because the soft light inspires my creativity and helps me relax.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Improve coherence and accuracy: choose one clear preference, give specific reasons, and avoid hesitations. Use linking words (because, so) and limit to two supporting points. Also correct factual mismatch (urban areas usually not 'fresh air'—use precise vocabulary).
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because the countryside has cleaner air and quieter surroundings, so I can focus on details like fields and rivers when I take photos.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be specific and organized: give a brief topic sentence, then one or two concrete examples or reasons. Use accurate collocations (e.g., 'snow-covered mountains') and a linking word to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because its mountain regions, such as Jammu and Kashmir, offer stunning snow-covered peaks in winter, which create dramatic photo opportunities.
× I mostly prefer views in urban areas due to its fresh air and calm environment and a peaceful nature there.
✓ I mostly prefer views in urban areas due to their fresh air, calm environment, and peaceful nature.
The pronoun 'its' incorrectly refers to 'urban areas' (plural). Use the plural possessive 'their'. Also improve parallelism by using commas between items and consistent noun forms.'
× Which, uh, which uh.
✓ (pause)
'Which, uh, which uh' is filler and not a complete sentence. In spoken answers, use a brief pause or a filler word like 'well' if needed, but for transcript clarity remove meaningless repetition or indicate a pause.'
× Well, I prefer mostly in my own country.
✓ Well, I mostly prefer my own country.
The original sentence has awkward word order and an unnecessary preposition 'in'. Remove 'in' and place 'mostly' before the verb phrase for natural English word order.'
× My country has a different scenario especially in mountain regions somewhere like Jammu, Kashmir.
✓ My country has a different landscape, especially in mountain regions such as Jammu and Kashmir.
'Scenario' is an odd collocation here; 'landscape' fits better. Use 'such as' instead of 'like' when giving examples of places, and connect 'Jammu and Kashmir' with 'and'. Also 'somewhere' is unnecessary and vague.'
× The snow kept mountains are so beautiful in the winter.
✓ The snow-capped mountains are so beautiful in winter.
'Snow kept' is incorrect; the correct adjective is 'snow-capped'. Use a hyphen for the compound adjective. Also 'in the winter' can be simply 'in winter' for general seasonal statements.'