Part 1
考官
Do you look out the window at the scenery when travelling by bus or car?
考生
Yes, I often look out the window at the scenery while I'm traveling by bus or car, especially if it's a new place. For me. It really helps me relax and pass the time and sometimes I suppose interesting things or places that I would like to check out in the future. Plus it helps my eyes a break from my phone.
考官
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
考生
Yes, I love capturing beautiful landscapes from the car window, especially when I'm traveling. Sometimes the view is just too amazing not to take a picture, and I enjoy sharing these photos on social media or looking back at them later to relieve those moments.
考官
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
考生
I definitely prefer the mountains. I love hiking and exploring natural trails, and the scenery is just breathtaking. It's also much quieter than the beach, so I can really relax and enjoy the fresh air. Watching the sunrise from a mountaintop is an unforgettable experience for me.
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, with clear reasons and personal detail, but it has minor issues: a punctuation error (“For me.”) that breaks fluency, a slightly awkward phrase (“I suppose interesting things”), and could be more concise. Aim to use one clear topic sentence, then one or two supporting details linked smoothly. Use linking words (for example, because, so, and) and more precise vocabulary (notice, spot, take note of).
範例: Yes, I often look out the window when I travel, especially in a new place, because it helps me relax and learn about the area. For example, I like to spot interesting buildings or parks that I might want to visit later, and watching the scenery also gives my eyes a break from my phone.
Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?
分數: 85.0建議: This is a well-structured, natural response with good vocabulary (capturing, landscapes) and clear reasons. To improve further, add a specific example and a linking phrase to make it more vivid and show depth (e.g., mentioning a memorable photo or why you share it). Keep responses concise and avoid redundancy (e.g., combine similar ideas).
範例: Yes, I often take photos from the car window when the landscape is striking, for instance a dramatic sunset over the hills. I usually share the best shots on social media and keep others to remind myself of special moments during the trip.
Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?
分數: 90.0建議: Strong answer: direct topic sentence, specific supporting details (hiking, quiet, sunrise), good vocabulary (breathtaking, unforgettable). To get even higher, vary sentence openings with linking words (for example, außerdem/also), and include a brief comparison phrase to the sea to emphasize your preference. Keep within 3–4 sentences for conciseness.
範例: I prefer the mountains because I enjoy hiking on natural trails and the peaceful atmosphere. Compared with the beach, mountains are quieter and allow me to relax and breathe fresh air. For example, watching the sunrise from a mountaintop is an unforgettable experience for me.
× For me.
✓ For me, it really helps me relax and pass the time.
The sentence 'For me.' is a sentence fragment lacking a verb and object, so it does not form a complete sentence. It should be attached to the previous sentence or expanded. Suggestion: combine it with the prior sentence using a comma to form a complete thought: 'For me, it really helps me relax and pass the time.'
× and sometimes I suppose interesting things or places that I would like to check out in the future.
✓ and sometimes I spot interesting things or places that I would like to check out in the future.
The verb 'suppose' is incorrect here; the intended meaning is to notice or see, which is 'spot' or 'see.' 'Suppose' is a mental verb meaning to assume and does not fit the context. Replace with 'spot' to convey noticing scenery. Also no tense change is needed because present simple suits habitual action.
× Plus it helps my eyes a break from my phone.
✓ Plus it gives my eyes a break from my phone.
The phrase 'helps my eyes a break' is ungrammatical. The correct structure is 'give someone a break' or 'gives my eyes a break.' Use the verb 'give' and include the third person singular 'gives' to agree with the subject 'it.' This fixes both verb choice and subject-verb agreement.
× Sometimes the view is just too amazing not to take a picture, and I enjoy sharing these photos on social media or looking back at them later to relieve those moments.
✓ Sometimes the view is just too amazing not to take a picture, and I enjoy sharing these photos on social media or looking back at them later to relive those moments.
The verb 'relieve' is incorrect in context; the correct verb is 'relive' (to experience again). 'Relieve' means to reduce or remove. Use 'relive' to express recalling the experience. This is a word choice error affecting sentence meaning.