Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I think it depends on my mood in that day. For example, when I'm traveling or on a summer trip. MMM happy songs are my cup of tea because it bring good mood. Uh, boost my motivation for me.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yes, it does. I think heavy music made me feel more excited because it lifts my mood and brings a lot of happiness for me. Moreover, it is also useful when I'm working out because I can do more rap.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
No, I have not taken any formal music classes. I always study music through social media or from my friends, which gives me a lot of information on results to practice with.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
Yeah, absolutely yes, because when I'm doing laundry I feel a bit bored. So I would like to choose a happy song such as the diverse by central C to lips my mood and is more active.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid fillers ("mmm", "uh"), and use correct tense and agreement. Combine short fragments into 2–3 connected sentences, include a brief specific example and a linking word to show contrast if needed.
Example: It depends on my mood. For instance, when I'm traveling or on a summer trip I prefer happy songs because they lift my spirits and boost my motivation. For example, upbeat pop makes long journeys feel more enjoyable.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Clarify vocabulary (heavy vs happy) and tense consistency. Give a clear topic sentence, explain why, and give a specific example of how it affects you during an activity. Avoid vague phrases like "do more rap."
Example: Yes, happy or energetic music definitely excites me because the rhythm increases my energy and concentration. For example, I listen to fast pop or electronic tracks when I run, which helps me keep a quicker pace and feel more motivated.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 77.0Suggestion: Keep the answer direct, fix phrasing and add a specific detail about what you learned and how you practice. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, "however" or "instead").
Example: No, I haven't taken formal music lessons. Instead, I learn from social media tutorials and friends; for example, I watched online guitar lessons and practiced chords for thirty minutes a day, which helped me improve my rhythm.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 66.0Suggestion: Use natural phrasing, correct word choice, and name examples clearly. Start with a direct answer, then explain with a specific activity and accurate song reference (or describe the song type). Avoid unclear phrases like "to lips my mood."
Example: Yes, I often listen to music while doing chores because it makes routine tasks less boring. For instance, when I do laundry I play upbeat pop or dance tracks to lift my mood and keep me more energetic.
× I think it depends on my mood in that day.
✓ I think it depends on my mood that day.
Use of 'in that day' is incorrect prepositional phrase for time. Remove 'in' and use 'that day' to refer to a specific day. This fits present tense general statement.
× For example, when I'm traveling or on a summer trip.
✓ For example, when I'm traveling or on a summer trip, I prefer happy music.
The original is a sentence fragment lacking a main clause. Add a main clause to complete the sentence and clarify the idea.
× MMM happy songs are my cup of tea because it bring good mood.
✓ Mm, happy songs are my cup of tea because they bring a good mood.
Subject 'happy songs' is plural, so verb should be 'bring' and pronoun 'they'. Also add article 'a' before 'good mood' for correctness.
× Uh, boost my motivation for me.
✓ They boost my motivation.
Pronoun 'they' refers to 'happy songs' and removes redundant 'for me'. Use simple subject-verb structure: 'They boost my motivation.'
× I think heavy music made me feel more excited because it lifts my mood and brings a lot of happiness for me.
✓ I think heavy music makes me feel more excited because it lifts my mood and brings me a lot of happiness.
Inconsistent tense: 'made' (past) with present-tense 'lifts' and 'brings'. Use present simple 'makes' to match general statement. Also replace 'brings a lot of happiness for me' with 'brings me a lot of happiness' for natural phrasing.
× Moreover, it is also useful when I'm working out because I can do more rap.
✓ Moreover, it is also useful when I'm working out because I can work out harder.
Phrase 'do more rap' is unclear and likely incorrect in this context. If intended meaning is to exercise more intensely, use 'work out harder'. If referring to rapping, rephrase accordingly.
× No, I have not taken any formal music classes.
✓ No, I have not taken any formal music classes.
Sentence is grammatically correct; present perfect 'have not taken' is appropriate to indicate no experience up to now. No change needed.
× I always study music through social media or from my friends, which gives me a lot of information on results to practice with.
✓ I always study music through social media or from my friends, which gives me a lot of material to practice with.
Phrase 'information on results to practice with' is awkward. Use 'material to practice with' or 'information to practice with'. 'Material' is more natural here.
× Yeah, absolutely yes, because when I'm doing laundry I feel a bit bored.
✓ Yes, absolutely, because when I'm doing laundry I feel a bit bored.
Redundant 'yeah' and 'yes' is informal and repetitive. Use one affirmative adverb 'Yes, absolutely' for concise response. Sentence structure otherwise fine.
× So I would like to choose a happy song such as the diverse by central C to lips my mood and is more active.
✓ So I would choose a happy song such as 'The Diverse' by Central C to lift my mood and feel more active.
Multiple issues: 'the diverse' needs capitalization and possibly quotes for a song title; 'central C' should be 'Central C' as a proper noun; 'to lips my mood' is incorrect — use 'to lift my mood'; 'is more active' should be 'feel more active'. Adjust to natural word order and correct verbs.