Part 1
Examiner
Do you like singing? Why?
Candidate
Actually, I don't like singing because I'm not confident in my singing ability and I don't have a great voice. For this reason I've never tried singing seriously and I'm not really looking for it to doing it in the future. I prefer listening to music rather than performing it myself.
Examiner
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Candidate
Actually, I've never learned to try to sing before, but maybe I can give myself a chance in the future.
Examiner
Who do you want to sing for?
Candidate
As a non musical person I really don't know what I would be singing for, but as my country and Arab country I would to try to like to give it a chance to sing for the Arab first. Then I could try singing in English. Although I really find it easier to sing in English.
Examiner
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Candidate
In my opinion, singing can definitely bring happiness to people because there's an easy way and enjoyable to express emotions. For example, when I sing, I feel more relaxed and positive, which helps improve my mood. Although some people would prefer other hobbies to express their feelings, thinking is a powerful tool for many to connect with their emotions. They'll feel joyful.
Do you like singing? Why?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Try to make your answer more natural and concise. Avoid redundancy and grammatical errors. For example, instead of saying "I'm not really looking for it to doing it in the future," say "I don't plan to sing in the future." Also, use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Example: I don't like singing because I'm not confident in my voice. Therefore, I've never tried singing seriously and don't plan to do so in the future. I prefer listening to music rather than performing it myself.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Improve your sentence structure and clarity. Instead of "I've never learned to try to sing before," say "I've never learned how to sing." Also, add linking words to make your answer more coherent.
Example: Actually, I've never learned how to sing, but maybe I will give it a try in the future.
Who do you want to sing for?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer is a bit unclear and has grammatical mistakes. Try to organize your ideas logically and use linking words. For example, start with your uncertainty, then explain your thoughts about singing for your country and in English.
Example: As I'm not a musical person, I don't really know who I would sing for. However, if I had the chance, I would like to sing for my Arab country first. After that, I might try singing in English because I find it easier.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is good but can be improved by correcting grammar and using clearer linking words. For example, replace "there's an easy way and enjoyable" with "it's an easy and enjoyable way." Also, clarify the last sentence for better coherence.
Example: In my opinion, singing can definitely bring happiness to people because it's an easy and enjoyable way to express emotions. For example, when I sing, I feel more relaxed and positive, which improves my mood. Although some people prefer other hobbies to express their feelings, singing is a powerful tool to connect with emotions and feel joyful.
× I'm not really looking for it to doing it in the future.
✓ I'm not really looking forward to doing it in the future.
The phrase 'looking for it to doing it' is incorrect. The correct expression is 'looking forward to doing' where 'to' is a preposition followed by a gerund (verb+ing). This is a common modal verb usage error.
× Actually, I've never learned to try to sing before, but maybe I can give myself a chance in the future.
✓ Actually, I've never tried to sing before, but maybe I can give myself a chance in the future.
The phrase 'learned to try to sing' is awkward and incorrect here. The correct past tense verb is 'tried' to express the action of attempting to sing. 'Learned to try' is redundant and incorrect in this context.
× As a non musical person I really don't know what I would be singing for, but as my country and Arab country I would to try to like to give it a chance to sing for the Arab first.
✓ As a non-musical person, I really don't know what I would be singing for, but as someone from my country and an Arab country, I would like to give it a chance to sing for Arabs first.
The original sentence has incorrect and missing prepositions and awkward phrasing. 'As my country and Arab country' is incorrect; it should be 'as someone from my country and an Arab country'. Also, 'I would to try to like to give it a chance' is incorrect; it should be 'I would like to give it a chance'. Proper prepositions and article usage are necessary for clarity.
× Then I could try singing in English.
✓ Then I could try singing in English.
This sentence is correct and does not contain any grammar mistakes related to prepositions or other listed problem types.
× Although I really find it easier to sing in English.
✓ I really find it easier to sing in English.
Starting a sentence with 'Although' requires a main clause to complete the contrast. The original sentence is a fragment. Removing 'Although' makes it a complete and correct sentence.
× In my opinion, singing can definitely bring happiness to people because there's an easy way and enjoyable to express emotions.
✓ In my opinion, singing can definitely bring happiness to people because it's an easy and enjoyable way to express emotions.
The phrase 'there's an easy way and enjoyable to express emotions' is incorrect. The correct form is 'it's an easy and enjoyable way to express emotions' where 'it' refers to singing. This corrects the 'there be' issue and adjective usage.
× Although some people would prefer other hobbies to express their feelings, thinking is a powerful tool for many to connect with their emotions.
✓ Although some people would prefer other hobbies to express their feelings, singing is a powerful tool for many to connect with their emotions.
The word 'thinking' is incorrect in this context; it should be 'singing' to maintain coherence with the topic. This is an incorrect conjunction or word choice error.