Part 1
Examiner
Do you like singing? Why?
Candidate
Yes, I love singing because I was influenced by my family to sing. They are full of singers and I want to be like them.
Examiner
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Candidate
Not really, I have learned by self studying and watching tutorials on YouTube. However I also observe how my parents sing to each other and I got that influence from them which I'm really thankful of.
Examiner
Who do you want to sing for?
Candidate
I want to sing for my parents because they always sang for me when I was younger and they haven't really heard me sing beautifully in front of them and I hope one day I can sing for them in front of many people with my own composed song.
Examiner
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Candidate
Yes, singing can bring happiness to people. We all know that a lot of people listen to music whether they're happy, sad, or even in the mood to listen to music. Singing or music can make a human being feel a lot of emotions, which is good.
Do you like singing? Why?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it can be improved by making it more natural and adding linking words to connect ideas smoothly. Try to avoid redundancy and expand your explanation with specific details.
Example: Yes, I love singing because my family has many singers, and they have inspired me a lot. For example, I often join them during family gatherings, which motivates me to improve my skills.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Score: 80.0Suggestion: Your answer is informative but can be more coherent by using linking words and correcting some grammar. Also, try to be more concise and natural in your response.
Example: Not really; I mostly taught myself by watching tutorials on YouTube. Additionally, I learned a lot by observing how my parents sing to each other, which has greatly influenced me, and I'm very thankful for that.
Who do you want to sing for?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is heartfelt but a bit long and repetitive. Try to make your sentences shorter and use linking words to connect ideas clearly. Also, avoid redundancy and focus on specific details.
Example: I want to sing for my parents because they used to sing for me when I was young. Moreover, they haven't heard me sing beautifully in front of them yet, and I hope to perform my own composed song for them on stage someday.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is relevant but can be improved by avoiding vague phrases and adding more specific examples. Use linking words to make your answer more coherent and natural.
Example: Yes, I believe singing brings happiness because music helps people express their emotions. For instance, many listen to songs when they feel sad or joyful, and singing can uplift their mood and create a positive atmosphere.
× They are full of singers and I want to be like them.
✓ They are full of singers and I want to be like them.
No correction needed here as 'singers' is correctly used in plural form referring to multiple family members.
× I have learned by self studying and watching tutorials on YouTube.
✓ I have learned by self-studying and watching tutorials on YouTube.
The phrase 'self studying' should be hyphenated to 'self-studying' to correctly form a compound noun. The tense 'have learned' is correct as it refers to an experience up to now.
× I also observe how my parents sing to each other and I got that influence from them which I'm really thankful of.
✓ I also observe how my parents sing to each other and I got that influence from them, for which I'm really thankful.
The phrase 'thankful of' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'thankful for'. Also, adding a comma before 'for which' improves sentence clarity.
× I want to sing for my parents because they always sang for me when I was younger and they haven't really heard me sing beautifully in front of them and I hope one day I can sing for them in front of many people with my own composed song.
✓ I want to sing for my parents because they always sang for me when I was younger, and they haven't really heard me sing beautifully in front of them. I hope one day I can sing for them in front of many people with my own composed song.
The sentence is long and should be split for clarity. The past tense 'sang' is correct referring to past actions. Adding commas and splitting into two sentences improves readability.
× Singing or music can make a human being feel a lot of emotions, which is good.
✓ Singing or music can make a human being feel a lot of emotions, which are good.
The relative pronoun 'which' refers to 'emotions' (plural), so the verb should be plural 'are' instead of 'is'.