Part 1
考官
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
考生
Yes, I usually look out the window when I'm traveling by bus or by car. This is because I enjoy the scenery. I enjoy the view. Usually when I'm traveling to a new place, I like to take pictures of the view outside to give for memories and also to post online.
考官
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
考生
Yes, I usually take pictures outside the car window when I'm traveling. This is because I really love to keep memories of the view and sometimes I post them online. So I always look outside the car window. But sometimes I get sleepy when whenever I wake up I will look outside especially if I'm going to a new place. So yes I do.
考官
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
考生
I love the mountains more than the seas, and this is because the mountains have this gigantic structure and beautiful flora that entices me a lot. Contrary to the seas. There is just something that frightens me about big water bodies.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
分數: 78.0建議: Your answer is relevant and natural, but it is slightly repetitive ("enjoy the scenery" / "enjoy the view") and a little long. To improve, start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Vary vocabulary (e.g., "landscape," "scenery," "views") and avoid repeating the same idea. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
範例: Yes, I usually look out the window when I travel by bus or car because I enjoy seeing different landscapes. For example, when I visit a new city I often photograph interesting buildings or parks to remember the trip. I also sometimes share the best shots online.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
分數: 72.0建議: The answer is understandable and gives reasons, but it is a bit disorganized and repetitive ("I always look outside" / "So yes I do") and contains some grammar issues (e.g., "when whenever I wake up"). Improve coherence by using a linking word to structure reasons and by correcting grammar. Limit to 3–4 concise sentences and include one specific example to strengthen the response.
範例: Yes, I often take photos from the car window because I like to capture memorable scenes. For instance, on a recent trip I photographed a string of old houses and a river that looked beautiful at sunset. However, if I'm very tired I might sleep and miss some views.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
分數: 80.0建議: Your preference is clear and you provide reasons, which is good. However, the response has a few awkward phrases ("gigantic structure," "entices me a lot") and a sentence fragment ("Contrary to the seas."). Improve by using smoother linking (e.g., "because" / "whereas") and by giving one specific example or memory that explains your fear of the sea. Keep it concise and grammatically correct.
範例: I prefer the mountains because I enjoy their dramatic peaks and the variety of plants and trails. For example, hiking in the foothills last year I loved the fresh air and views, whereas I feel uneasy around deep water and large waves, so I avoid the sea.
× Yes, I usually look out the window when I'm traveling by bus or by car.
✓ Yes, I usually look out of the window when I'm traveling by bus or by car.
Use the preposition 'out of' for looking from inside to outside; this is an incorrect use of prepositions. Replace 'out the window' with 'out of the window' to be grammatically correct. Suggestion: Practice preposition patterns with verbs of motion and perception (e.g., look out of, look at, look through).
× Usually when I'm traveling to a new place, I like to take pictures of the view outside to give for memories and also to post online.
✓ Usually when I'm traveling to a new place, I like to take pictures of the view outside to keep as memories and also to post online.
The phrase 'give for memories' is ungrammatical; the correct verb phrase is 'keep as memories'. This is an incorrect use of verbs/phrasing. Use 'keep' with the noun 'memories', and 'as' to indicate function. Suggestion: Learn common collocations (keep memories, make memories, take photos for memories).
× Yes, I usually take pictures outside the car window when I'm traveling.
✓ Yes, I usually take pictures through the car window when I'm traveling.
The phrase 'take pictures outside the car window' suggests taking photos outside the car rather than from inside; 'through the car window' or 'from the car window' is clearer. This is an incorrect adverb/preposition choice affecting meaning. Suggestion: Use precise prepositions to indicate perspective (from/through the car window).
× But sometimes I get sleepy when whenever I wake up I will look outside especially if I'm going to a new place.
✓ But sometimes I get sleepy; whenever I wake up, I look outside, especially if I'm going to a new place.
The original sentence mixes 'when' and 'whenever' redundantly and uses inconsistent tense/modal 'will'. This is an incorrect conjunction and sentence structure issue. Use one temporal connector ('whenever') and simple present 'look' for habitual action. Suggestion: Use consistent temporal markers and present simple for habits (whenever I wake up, I look).
× I love the mountains more than the seas, and this is because the mountains have this gigantic structure and beautiful flora that entices me a lot.
✓ I prefer the mountains to the sea because they have a dramatic landscape and beautiful plant life that really appeals to me.
Problems: 'more than the seas' is awkward (use 'prefer...to'), 'gigantic structure' is unnatural for mountains, and 'flora that entices me a lot' is awkward collocation. This combines comparative and word choice issues and sentence structure. Use 'prefer X to Y', 'sea' (uncountable), and natural collocations like 'appeals to me' or 'attracts me'. Suggestion: Use 'prefer X to Y' for comparisons, use singular 'sea' when speaking generally, and choose natural adjectives/collocations (dramatic landscape, plant life, appeals to me).
× Contrary to the seas.
✓ By contrast, I feel uneasy about large bodies of water.
The fragment 'Contrary to the seas.' is an incomplete sentence (no verb) and uses 'seas' awkwardly. This is a sentence structure error and article/number choice issue. Replace the fragment with a complete clause conveying the intended contrast. Suggestion: Avoid sentence fragments; ensure each sentence has a subject and verb. Use 'large bodies of water' for clarity.