Singing— Part 1 Report
Conversation
Part 1
Examiner
Do you like singing? Why?
Candidate
I don't, mainly because I don't really have a voice, so whenever I sing or open my mouth to sing, it sounds like the baying of a crow.
Examiner
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Candidate
I never learned how to sing, but during school we did have dedicated classes for singing but I was never really any good at it.
Examiner
Who do you want to sing for?
Candidate
I would like to sing a song for my wife, followed by a song for my mother and after that maybe a few times here and there in the bathroom.
Examiner
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Candidate
It definitely can, but then you have to be a person who loves singing. Some of us, we prefer to listen to someone rather than do it ourselves. The voice matters a lot, and in our case, specifically with me, I'm not someone who can sing, so I'd rather listen to someone singing.
Evaluation
Overall
Part 1
Do you like singing? Why?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is natural and humorous, which is good, but it is a bit long and slightly redundant. Try to be more concise and directly answer the question first, then add a brief reason. Avoid unnecessary phrases like 'open my mouth to sing' which is implied in singing.
Example: No, I don't like singing because I think my voice is not good. Whenever I try, it sounds unpleasant.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it can be improved by using linking words to connect ideas smoothly. Also, avoid repeating 'but' twice in one sentence. Try to use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures.
Example: I have never formally learned how to sing. However, we had singing classes at school, although I was not very good at it.
Who do you want to sing for?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer is somewhat informal and a bit long. Try to organize your ideas clearly and use linking words to show sequence. Also, avoid unnecessary details like 'in the bathroom' which do not add much to the answer.
Example: I would like to sing for my wife first, then for my mother. Sometimes, I might sing alone just for fun.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is thoughtful but a bit long and repetitive. Try to give a clear topic sentence and support it with concise reasons using linking words. Avoid repeating the same idea in different ways.
Example: Yes, singing can bring happiness, especially for those who enjoy it. However, some people prefer listening to others sing because they may not have a good voice themselves.
Grammar
× I never learned how to sing, but during school we did have dedicated classes for singing but I was never really any good at it.
✓ I never learnt how to sing, but during school we did have dedicated classes for singing, but I was never really any good at it.
The verb 'learned' is the American English past tense form, while 'learnt' is the British English past tense form. Since the rest of the transcript uses British English spelling (e.g., 'learnt'), consistency is important. Also, a comma before the second 'but' improves sentence clarity.
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