Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I prefer to listen start music because I have a lot of sad express in my life so far and then for example when I lost in love I have to listen sad music.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yeah, I think so umm because umm, I really uh the reason to the happy music, but when I umm listen to happy music uh just make me happy and then so.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
I'm sorry, I can't, couldn't understand you, you said.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
Yeah, actually, yes, umm, I usually umm, uh, resume the music and while, umm, walking time, uh, because. When I am the recent music in a rock, I can. The concentrating concentrate, the.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: 回答は意図が伝わりますが、文法や表現が不自然で冗長です。まずは主題文を明確に(“I prefer sad music.”)、その後で理由を一つか二つの具体例で述べてください。接続詞(because, for example, when)を正しく使い、動詞の時制や名詞形(express → experiences)を直しましょう。発音や流暢さのために短い文を使い、不要な間や“um”を減らす練習をしてください。
Example: I prefer sad music. I find it comforting because it reflects my feelings when I’m going through difficult times. For example, after a breakup, listening to sad songs helps me process my emotions and feel understood.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 35.0Suggestion: 答えがあいまいで言い淀みが多く、理由の提示が不明確です。まず簡潔に答え(Yes, it does. / Not always.)を述べ、次に一つの具体的な理由を接続詞(because, when, so)でつなぎましょう。練習では不要な“um”や繰り返しを減らし、理由を一つに絞って具体例を加えると良いです。
Example: Yes, happy music does make me feel more excited because upbeat rhythms and optimistic lyrics boost my energy. For instance, I often play upbeat songs when I’m exercising to stay motivated.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 30.0Suggestion: ここでは質問を聞き返す方法を学ぶ必要があります。聞き取れなかったときは“Sorry, could you repeat the question?”や“Pardon?”など短く丁寧に尋ねてください。質問に対する答えは簡潔に“Yes, I have”もしくは“No, I haven’t”と始め、続けてクラスの種類や経験を一つ付け加えると良いです。
Example: Sorry, could you repeat the question? — Yes, I have taken basic guitar lessons for six months when I was a teenager, and I enjoyed learning simple chords.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 40.0Suggestion: 答えは肯定しているものの、文法や語順の誤り、言い淀みが多く意味が不明瞭です。まず簡潔な主題文(Yes, I often listen to music while doing other things.)を言い、その後でどんな時にどんな音楽を聴くか(walking, studying)を具体的に述べましょう。理由は明確に一つに絞り、接続詞でつなげてください。
Example: Yes, I often listen to music while doing other activities, especially when I’m walking. For example, I usually listen to rock music on walks because the fast tempo helps me concentrate and keeps me motivated.
× I prefer to listen start music because I have a lot of sad express in my life so far and then for example when I lost in love I have to listen sad music.
✓ I prefer listening to sad music because I have had a lot of sad experiences in my life so far, for example, when I lost my first love I had to listen to sad music.
The verb 'prefer' is commonly followed by the gerund (verb + -ing) or 'to' + infinitive; here 'listening to' is natural. 'Start music' is incorrect vocabulary; 'sad music' fits. 'sad express' is a wrong noun; the correct noun is 'sad experiences'. Tense consistency: 'have a lot of ... so far' suits present perfect 'have had'. 'when I lost in love' is ungrammatical; correct is 'when I lost my first love' or 'when I was heartbroken'. Also add necessary preposition 'to' after 'listen'. Suggestions: use 'prefer listening to', use 'experiences' for plural, use present perfect for life experiences (have had), and include 'to' after 'listen'.
× Yeah, I think so umm because umm, I really uh the reason to the happy music, but when I umm listen to happy music uh just make me happy and then so.
✓ Yeah, I think so because I really like happy music; when I listen to happy music it just makes me feel happy.
The original sentence lacks a main verb in the clause 'I really uh the reason to the happy music' — it's unclear; likely intended 'I really like happy music'. Also subject-verb agreement: 'it just make me happy' should be 'it just makes me feel happy'. Remove filler words for clarity. Suggestions: use 'like' after 'I really', include subject 'it' and correct verb form 'makes', and add 'feel' to convey emotion.
× I'm sorry, I can't, couldn't understand you, you said.
✓ I'm sorry, I couldn't understand what you said.
This sentence mixes present and past modal negatives ('can't, couldn't') and repeats 'you'. The correct simple past negative 'couldn't understand' and the clause 'what you said' are needed. Suggestion: use one consistent tense and the correct noun clause 'what you said'.
× Yeah, actually, yes, umm, I usually umm, uh, resume the music and while, umm, walking time, uh, because.
✓ Yeah, actually, I usually play music while walking.
The phrase 'resume the music' is incorrect; likely intended 'listen to' or 'play music'. 'While walking time' is redundant; use 'while walking'. Use the gerund 'walking' after 'while'. Remove unnecessary fillers. Suggestion: say 'I usually listen to music while walking' or 'I usually play music while I walk'.
× When I am the recent music in a rock, I can. The concentrating concentrate, the.
✓ When I listen to recent rock music, I can concentrate better.
The original has word order and word choice errors: 'I am the recent music in a rock' should be 'I listen to recent rock music'. 'The concentrating concentrate, the' is ungrammatical; intended 'I can concentrate'. Add 'better' to complete comparison. Suggestions: use 'listen to' + genre 'rock music', use 'concentrate' as verb, and add 'better' if comparing concentration.