Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I usually refer happy because it's make cannot afflict my energy and my motivation. I usually listen to cheerful music while talking, while I'm talking or commuting.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yes, happy music makes me feel motivated online, uh, because of it's cheerful like risk and the fast tempo lift my mood and give me energy, for example, when I listen to music uh, while working on exercise.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
I started taking violin lessons when I was 8 years old and studied for several years. In those lessons I learned how to hold and bow the violin, and I also learned a little knowledge about the violent history.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
I usually listen to music when I am commuting and running and I refer pops music because it's Li lyrics is very tearful and it's can motivate me and make me feel more energy.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 52.0Suggestion: Be clearer and more natural: start with a direct topic sentence, correct grammar (use 'prefer' and proper verb forms), avoid repetition, and give one or two specific contexts. Use linking words to connect ideas.
Example: I prefer happy music because it keeps my energy and motivation up. For example, I often listen to upbeat songs while commuting or chatting with friends, as they help me stay positive and focused.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: Give a concise reason and a clear example. Fix grammar (use 'it'/'its', 'because', 'rhythm' not 'risk'), avoid filler words, and link reason with example using connectors like 'for example' or 'so'.
Example: Yes. Happy music usually makes me feel more energetic because its upbeat rhythm and fast tempo lift my mood. For example, I often play lively tracks when I exercise, which helps me push harder.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Start with a direct answer, then give two specific details. Correct word choice ('violin history' not 'violent') and concise phrasing. Use linking words like 'and' or 'also' to connect points.
Example: Yes, I took violin lessons from the age of eight and continued for several years. In those classes I learned how to hold the instrument and bow properly, and I also learned a bit about the history of the violin.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Answer directly, correct vocabulary ('prefer pop music', 'lyrics', 'uplifting' rather than 'tearful'), and give a clear reason and example. Use a linking word to join activities and reasons.
Example: Yes, I often listen to music while commuting and running, and I prefer pop music because its catchy, uplifting lyrics motivate me. For instance, upbeat pop songs help me stay energized during a morning run.
× I usually refer happy because it's make cannot afflict my energy and my motivation.
✓ I usually prefer happy music because it does not affect my energy and motivation.
Errors: 'refer' is incorrect verb choice; correct verb is 'prefer' (meaning to like one thing more). 'it's make cannot afflict' is ungrammatical: subject-verb agreement and modal/negation order are wrong. Use 'it does not affect' for negative present simple with third-person singular (do-support). 'my energy and my motivation' is redundant, so 'my energy and motivation' is smoother. Suggestion: use 'prefer' for choices and form negative with does not + base verb for present simple third-person.
× I usually listen to cheerful music while talking, while I'm talking or commuting.
✓ I usually listen to cheerful music while I'm talking or commuting.
Redundancy: 'while talking' and 'while I'm talking' repeat the same idea. Use a single clear clause with present continuous 'I'm talking' to show simultaneous action. 'While' followed by a clause should be consistent: 'while I'm talking or commuting.'
× Yes, happy music makes me feel motivated online, uh, because of it's cheerful like risk and the fast tempo lift my mood and give me energy, for example, when I listen to music uh, while working on exercise.
✓ Yes, happy music makes me feel motivated because it's cheerful and the fast tempo lifts my mood and gives me energy, for example when I listen to music while exercising.
Errors: 'because of it's cheerful like risk' is incorrect phrase; use 'because it's cheerful.' Remove 'like risk.' Subject-verb agreement: 'tempo lift' should be 'tempo lifts' and 'give' should be 'gives' to agree with singular subject 'the fast tempo.' 'motivated online' likely wrong phrase so removed. Use 'while exercising' instead of 'while working on exercise' for natural English. Also contract 'it's' is acceptable but 'because it's cheerful' is clearer. Suggestion: ensure verbs agree with singular subjects and choose idiomatic expressions like 'while exercising.'
× I started taking violin lessons when I was 8 years old and studied for several years.
✓ I started taking violin lessons when I was 8 years old and studied them for several years.
Grammatical issue: sentence is mostly correct but lacks clear object after 'studied.' Add 'them' to indicate what was studied (the lessons or the violin). Past tense 'started' and 'studied' are consistent. Suggestion: include objects when pronouns are needed for clarity.
× In those lessons I learned how to hold and bow the violin, and I also learned a little knowledge about the violent history.
✓ In those lessons I learned how to hold and bow the violin, and I also learned a little about the violin's history.
Errors: 'learned a little knowledge about' is awkward—use 'learned a little about' or 'gained some knowledge of.' 'violent history' is a wrong word choice; likely meant 'violin history' (the instrument's history). Suggestion: choose correct noun ('violin') and use 'learned a little about' for natural phrasing.
× I usually listen to music when I am commuting and running and I refer pops music because it's Li lyrics is very tearful and it's can motivate me and make me feel more energy.
✓ I usually listen to music when I am commuting and running, and I prefer pop music because its lyrics are very touching and it can motivate me and give me more energy.
Multiple issues: 'refer' is incorrect verb; use 'prefer.' 'pops music' should be 'pop music.' 'Li lyrics' unclear—use 'its lyrics.' Subject-verb agreement: 'lyrics is' should be 'lyrics are.' 'it's can motivate' is wrong; use 'it can motivate.' 'make me feel more energy' is unnatural—use 'give me more energy.' Use commas to separate clauses. Suggestion: ensure correct verb choice, correct noun forms, subject-verb agreement with plural 'lyrics,' and idiomatic verbs like 'give energy.'