Part 1
考官
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
考生
Yes I do. In fact I make sure to take the the seats by the window just so that I I can enjoy the view. But I don't only do this to enjoy the scenery, I also do this to keep myself updated on the current location. I am for example using the Billboard signboard just to check.
考官
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
考生
To be honest, I do not always remember to take images, although I have done that like once or twice. It's not something I do so often. Yeah, I usually forget to do that, even though even if I had planned to do that in the first instance.
考官
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
考生
Well, I like boats. I do not have any preference. I enjoy looking at the sea because there's this calmness that I feel when I look at the sea. I also like looking at the mountains because it makes me admire the greatness of the creator who collaborated, that kind of thing. So I.
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
分數: 72.0建議: Your answer is relevant and addresses the question directly, but there are repeated words, some grammatical slips, and a few unclear phrases. To improve: 1) Avoid repetition (remove duplicate words). 2) Use a clear topic sentence and one or two supporting details only. 3) Correct small grammar issues (e.g., "take the seats" → "take a seat" or "sit by the window"; "I am for example using" → "for example, I use"). 4) Use linking words for coherence (e.g., "not only... but also", "for example").
範例: I usually sit by the window when I travel so I can enjoy the view. In addition, I sit by the window to keep track of where we are; for example, I often check billboard signs to know our location.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
分數: 60.0建議: The message is understandable but the answer is repetitive and contains hesitations and awkward phrasing. To improve: 1) Start with a concise topic sentence (e.g., "Not really, I rarely take photos from the car window"). 2) Replace filler words ("like", "to be honest") with precise language. 3) Give a brief reason or one example and end the response. 4) Keep it within three sentences and avoid repeating the same idea.
範例: Not really — I rarely take photos from the car window because I often forget or the light is poor. I have taken a picture once or twice when the view was especially striking, but it isn't something I do regularly.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
分數: 55.0建議: Your answer shows personal feeling but lacks clarity and contains an unfinished sentence and an unclear phrase ("the creator who collaborated"). To improve: 1) Give a clear preference or state equal liking with a concise topic sentence. 2) Provide two short, specific reasons using linking words (e.g., "because", "on the other hand"). 3) Avoid vague or awkward expressions and finish your response. 4) Use precise vocabulary to describe feelings (e.g., "peaceful", "majestic").
範例: I don't have a strong preference because I enjoy both. I find the sea peaceful and calming, while the mountains feel majestic and inspire awe, so I appreciate each for different reasons.
× Yes I do. In fact I make sure to take the the seats by the window just so that I I can enjoy the view.
✓ Yes, I do. In fact, I make sure to take the seat by the window just so that I can enjoy the view.
Repeated 'the' is a typo and 'seats' should be singular because the speaker takes one seat by the window; also duplicate 'I' is a typo. Use commas after introductory elements. Suggestion: proofread for duplicated words and match singular/plural to context.
× But I don't only do this to enjoy the scenery, I also do this to keep myself updated on the current location.
✓ But I don't only do this to enjoy the scenery; I also do it to keep myself updated on our current location.
Use of 'do this' twice is repetitive; semicolon or period improves sentence flow. 'Keep myself updated on the current location' is acceptable but 'our current location' or 'where we are' is more natural. Suggestion: avoid repetition and choose a clearer subject reference.
× I am for example using the Billboard signboard just to check.
✓ For example, I use the billboard signboard just to check.
Progressive 'I am using' is odd in this general statement; simple present 'I use' fits habitual action. 'Billboard' should not be capitalized and 'signboard' is redundant; 'billboard' alone is sufficient. Move 'for example' to the beginning for clarity. Suggestion: use simple present for habits and place adverbial phrase appropriately.
× To be honest, I do not always remember to take images, although I have done that like once or twice.
✓ To be honest, I do not always remember to take pictures, although I have done so once or twice.
Use 'pictures' instead of 'images' for spoken English; 'have done that like' is informal and ungrammatical—use 'have done so once or twice.' 'Do not' is fine but contraction 'don't' could be natural. Suggestion: use appropriate spoken vocabulary and correct idiomatic phrases.
× It's not something I do so often. Yeah, I usually forget to do that, even though even if I had planned to do that in the first instance.
✓ It's not something I do very often. I usually forget to do it, even if I had planned to do so in the first place.
'So often' is acceptable but 'very often' is more natural. Remove duplicated 'even though even if.' 'In the first place' is the correct idiom. Suggestion: eliminate word duplication and use established idioms.
× Well, I like boats. I do not have any preference.
✓ Well, I like boats. I don't have any preference.
Grammatically correct but contraction improves spoken tone. No major grammar issue; labeled as pronoun because 'any preference' is fine. Suggestion: use contractions in spoken responses.
× I enjoy looking at the sea because there's this calmness that I feel when I look at the sea.
✓ I enjoy looking at the sea because there's a calmness I feel when I look at it.
Repeating 'the sea' twice is redundant; replace second occurrence with pronoun 'it' and 'this calmness' -> 'a calmness' is more natural. Suggestion: avoid repetition and use pronouns to refer back.
× I also like looking at the mountains because it makes me admire the greatness of the creator who collaborated, that kind of thing.
✓ I also like looking at the mountains because they make me admire the greatness of the creator; that kind of thing.
Subject 'mountains' is plural so verb should be 'make' not 'makes' (subject-verb agreement). The phrase 'creator who collaborated' is unclear and likely unnecessary. Use a semicolon or period before 'that kind of thing.' Suggestion: ensure verb agrees with plural subjects and remove unclear modifiers.
× So I.
✓ So I do.
Fragment 'So I.' lacks a main verb and is incomplete. Adding 'do' completes the sentence and matches the conversational intent. Suggestion: avoid sentence fragments by ensuring each sentence has a subject and verb.