Part 1
Examiner
Do you like singing? Why?
Candidate
Why No, I don't like singing because I have not that much confidence to sing. Because my singing ability is so weak. That's why I uh, I hate to sing, but I love to listen music.
Examiner
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Candidate
I haven't learned how to swim because I lack confidence in my singing ability, so I think it's a waste of money or the time if I sing. So I'm not interested in singing. Umm. I think my voice is quite weak so I usually always singing.
Examiner
Who do you want to sing for?
Candidate
I don't want to sing a song for anyone because I lack confidence in my vocal ability. I feel shy whenever I'm singing, like I don't have that much confidence to sing for someone else.
Examiner
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Candidate
I think singing can bring happiness to the people because most of the people like to sing and uh, it shows their talent, it feels them, it fills them relax and it, uh, soothes them.
Do you like singing? Why?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Your answer is understandable but contains some grammatical errors and redundancy. Try to make your response more natural and concise by combining sentences and correcting grammar. For example, avoid repeating 'because' and use linking words to improve flow.
Example: No, I don't like singing because I lack confidence in my ability. My singing is quite weak, so I prefer listening to music instead.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Score: 40.0Suggestion: Your answer is confusing and contains errors (mentioning 'swim' instead of 'sing'). Avoid irrelevant information and focus on answering the question directly. Use clear sentences and correct vocabulary to express your ideas.
Example: No, I have never learned how to sing because I lack confidence in my voice. I think taking singing lessons would be a waste of time and money for me.
Who do you want to sing for?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear but could be improved by using linking words and varying vocabulary to make it more natural and fluent. Also, avoid repeating the same idea multiple times.
Example: I don't want to sing for anyone because I feel shy and lack confidence in my vocal skills. Therefore, I prefer to keep my singing private.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Your answer is relevant but contains some awkward phrasing and filler words. Try to use more precise vocabulary and linking words to make your answer smoother and more coherent.
Example: Yes, I believe singing can bring happiness because many people enjoy it. It allows them to express their talent, relax, and feel comforted.
× I have not that much confidence to sing.
✓ I do not have that much confidence to sing.
The phrase 'have not that much confidence' is incorrect. The correct form is 'do not have that much confidence' to express lack of confidence properly in English.
× Because my singing ability is so weak.
✓ My singing ability is very weak.
Starting a sentence with 'Because' without completing the thought creates a sentence fragment. It should be combined with the previous sentence or rephrased as a complete sentence.
× I love to listen music.
✓ I love to listen to music.
The verb 'listen' requires the preposition 'to' when followed by an object. Therefore, 'listen music' is incorrect; it should be 'listen to music'.
× Have you ever learnt how to sing?
✓ Have you ever learned how to sing?
In American English, the past participle of 'learn' is commonly 'learned' rather than 'learnt'. Using 'learned' is more standard in this context.
× I haven't learned how to swim because I lack confidence in my singing ability, so I think it's a waste of money or the time if I sing.
✓ I haven't learned how to sing because I lack confidence in my singing ability, so I think it's a waste of money and time if I sing.
The sentence incorrectly mentions 'swim' instead of 'sing', which is inconsistent with the context. Also, 'money or the time' should be 'money and time' to correctly express both as wasted resources.
× I usually always singing.
✓ I am usually always singing.
The phrase 'I usually always singing' lacks the auxiliary verb 'am' to form the present continuous tense correctly. It should be 'I am usually always singing.'
× I don't want to sing a song for anyone because I lack confidence in my vocal ability.
✓ I don't want to sing a song to anyone because I lack confidence in my vocal ability.
The verb 'sing' when indicating the person receiving the song is followed by the preposition 'to', not 'for'. Therefore, 'sing a song to anyone' is correct.
× I feel shy whenever I'm singing, like I don't have that much confidence to sing for someone else.
✓ I feel shy whenever I'm singing, like I don't have that much confidence to sing for someone else.
No correction needed here as the pronouns are used correctly.
× I think singing can bring happiness to the people because most of the people like to sing and uh, it shows their talent, it feels them, it fills them relax and it, uh, soothes them.
✓ I think singing can bring happiness to people because most people like to sing and it shows their talent, it makes them feel relaxed, and it soothes them.
The phrase 'the people' is unnecessary; 'people' is sufficient. Also, 'it feels them' and 'it fills them relax' are incorrect expressions. The correct phrases are 'it makes them feel relaxed' and 'it soothes them'.