Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
Uh prefer happy music such as hip hop or uh K pop because it I like the Korean songs because it is easy to understand for me and if happy music fills me alive or active.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yes definitely, for example some fast pit or rhythms makes me feel productive and also lyrics likes happy moments represent some happy moments lyrics makes me feel happy by.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
Yes, I've learned the musical instruments such as flute for since I was 20 years old, and these days I usually tend to practice some musical instruments when I feel stressed after a long day.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
It depends on what I do the for studying I listen to music and studying at the same time but doing some of problem solving the problem like maths or calculate may needs more.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: 질문에 직접적으로 대답했으나 문법 오류, 발음 흔들림, 중복 표현과 비논리적 연결이 있습니다. 문장을 명확히 하기 위해 주제문을 바로 말한 뒤(예: I prefer happy music.) 이유를 두세 개의 간결한 문장으로 연결어(with because/so/for example)를 사용해 말하세요. 불필요한 울먹임(uh)을 줄이고 시제와 관사(flute/the)를 정확히 쓰는 연습을 하세요. 또한 'fills me alive' 같은 표현 대신 자연스러운 표현('makes me feel alive')을 외워 응용하세요.
Example: I prefer happy music, especially K-pop and upbeat hip hop, because the melodies are catchy and the lyrics are easy for me to understand. For example, I often choose energetic songs when I need a mood boost, as they make me feel more alive and motivated.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: 응답은 긍정적이나 표현이 어색하고 반복이 많습니다. 단락 구조(주제문 + 이유 + 예시)를 지켜 말하고, 'fast pit' 같은 잘못된 단어 선택을 고치세요('fast pace' 또는 'fast beats'). 연결어(for example, because, so)로 문장들을 자연스럽게 연결하고 단어 형태(verbs/ plurals)를 맞추세요.
Example: Yes, definitely. Fast beats and lively rhythms energize me and help me focus, because they increase my arousal and motivation. For example, when I listen to upbeat songs while working, I often feel more productive.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: 대체로 이해되지만 문법(articles, prepositions, tense)과 어순이 어색합니다. 'learned the musical instruments such as flute for since I was 20 years old' 대신 간결한 표현('I've played the flute since I was 20')을 사용하세요. 또한 현재 습관을 말할 때는 현재형을 사용하고 연결어(so/and/when)를 적절히 쓰세요.
Example: Yes. I've played the flute since I was 20, and I used to take lessons to improve my technique. These days, I usually practice an instrument when I'm stressed after a long day because it helps me relax.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: 의도는 분명하지만 문법 오류와 부자연스러운 표현이 많습니다. 문장을 분리해 명확한 주제문을 말하고 이유를 덧붙이세요. 'for studying' 대신 'when I study'를 쓰고, 수학처럼 집중이 필요한 과목은 'require more concentration'처럼 자연스럽게 표현하세요. 연결어(and, however, because)를 활용해 논리 흐름을 개선하세요.
Example: It depends. When I study, I often listen to music because it helps me concentrate, but for tasks that require intense problem-solving, such as math, I avoid music because I need more focus.
× Uh prefer happy music such as hip hop or uh K pop because it I like the Korean songs because it is easy to understand for me and if happy music fills me alive or active.
✓ I prefer happy music such as hip hop or K-pop because I like Korean songs; they are easy for me to understand, and happy music makes me feel alive and active.
The original sentence has multiple structural problems: missing subject 'I' (sentence fragment), repeated conjunctions 'because', incorrect phrase 'it I like', and awkward clause 'if happy music fills me alive or active'. Rearrangement and punctuation (semicolon) clarify the ideas: state the preference, give reasons, and express the effect. Improve by always including the subject, avoiding repeated 'because', and using correct collocations (make someone feel alive/active).
× Yes definitely, for example some fast pit or rhythms makes me feel productive and also lyrics likes happy moments represent some happy moments lyrics makes me feel happy by.
✓ Yes, definitely. For example, some fast beats or rhythms make me feel productive, and lyrics about happy moments also make me feel happy.
Errors include wrong word 'pit' instead of 'beat', incorrect plural agreement 'rhythms makes' (subject-verb agreement), and awkward phrasing 'lyrics likes happy moments represent some happy moments lyrics makes me feel happy by'. Correct the countable nouns and verb agreement, use 'beats' and 'make', and simplify the second clause to 'lyrics about happy moments also make me feel happy'.
× Yes, I've learned the musical instruments such as flute for since I was 20 years old, and these days I usually tend to practice some musical instruments when I feel stressed after a long day.
✓ Yes, I've learned musical instruments such as the flute since I was 20 years old, and these days I usually practice instruments when I feel stressed after a long day.
The phrase 'for since I was 20 years old' mixes 'for' and 'since'; use 'since' for a starting point. 'Learned the musical instruments such as flute' is awkward: remove extra articles and use 'the flute' for a specific instrument. 'Tend to practice some musical instruments' is wordy; 'practice instruments' or 'practice an instrument' is better. Maintain present perfect for an action continuing from the past ('I've learned... since').
× It depends on what I do the for studying I listen to music and studying at the same time but doing some of problem solving the problem like maths or calculate may needs more.
✓ It depends on what I do. For studying, I listen to music and study at the same time, but doing problem-solving tasks like math or calculations may need more concentration.
Original has misplaced 'the for studying' and missing punctuation that causes run-on sentence. Use 'For studying' as a prepositional phrase, change 'studying' to 'study' for parallel structure, and 'maths or calculate' is incorrect — use 'math' or 'mathematics' and 'calculations'. 'May needs' is wrong subject-verb agreement; use 'may need'. Also use 'more concentration' to complete the idea.