Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I would say that it depends on my feeling at that day. You know, if I'm in a rich mood, I prefer to listen to happy music. It makes me feel more excited and motivated. But when I'm in a bad mood, I would prefer to listen to sad music.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Definitely yes, a bit. Music make me feel more relaxed and it also helps me to unwind after a long time of studying and working. You know? It's just like a way to recharge my batteries. I usually listen to happy music when I'm studying.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
Yes, I have. When I was in grade 4, I took a piano class. You know, at that time I didn't know much about music. But when I first try, I know that music helps me to reflect on myself and it's also helped me to relax.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
I would say so. Especially when I'm working or studying, I prefer to listen on instrumental music. It helps me to concentrate more on my studies and it also give me a chance to relax while studying.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Câu trả lời đã trả lời trực tiếp và có ý chính rõ ràng, nhưng cần sửa vài lỗi ngữ pháp nhỏ, dùng từ chính xác hơn và rút gọn để tự nhiên hơn. Cụ thể: thay "at that day" bằng "that day" hoặc "on a particular day"; "rich mood" không hợp ngữ cảnh nên dùng "good" hoặc "happy"; tránh lặp ý quá nhiều (giảm redundant). Nên giới hạn trong tối đa 4 câu: 1 câu chủ đề + 1–2 câu chi tiết cụ thể (ví dụ khi nào bạn chọn thể loại nào và lí do).
Example: It depends on my mood. If I'm feeling cheerful, I prefer happy music because it boosts my energy and motivation; if I'm feeling down, I choose sad music to help me process my emotions.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Ý chính rõ nhưng câu có mâu thuẫn (vừa nói "excited" rồi nói "relaxed"). Cần nhất quán và dùng thì/động từ đúng (ví dụ "music makes" không "make"). Tránh các tiếng lóng như "You know?" trong bài thi; ngắt thành 2-3 câu ngắn gọn, dùng liên từ để liên kết ý. Thêm ví dụ cụ thể (thể loại nhạc) để phong phú nội dung.
Example: Yes, happy music usually makes me feel more energetic and focused. For example, upbeat pop or electronic songs help me stay motivated while studying and make long sessions feel less tiring.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 74.0Suggestion: Trả lời có cấu trúc nhưng có lỗi thì và từ vựng (ví dụ "when I first try" → "when I first tried"; "I know" nên là "I realized"; dùng thì quá khứ hoàn chỉnh hơn). Có thể thêm một chi tiết cụ thể (khoảng thời gian học, một kỷ niệm hoặc kỹ năng học được) để làm phong phú câu trả lời. Duy trì không quá 4 câu.
Example: Yes, I took piano lessons in grade four for about two years. At first I struggled with reading music, but I soon realized that learning piano improved my concentration and helped me relax after school.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 76.0Suggestion: Nội dung rõ ràng nhưng có vài lỗi nhỏ: "I would say so" less direct — better "Yes"; "listen on instrumental music" → "listen to instrumental music"; verb agreement "it also give" → "it also gives". Nên thêm cụ thể loại nhạc instrumental (piano, ambient) và khi nào/không nghe để chứng tỏ kiểm soát môi trường học tập.
Example: Yes, I often listen to instrumental music while working or studying, especially piano or ambient tracks. Instrumental music helps me concentrate by reducing distractions, and it also creates a calm atmosphere for longer study sessions.
× I would say that it depends on my feeling at that day.
✓ I would say that it depends on my feelings that day.
Incorrect use of 'feeling' (singular) and prepositional phrase 'at that day'. Use the plural 'feelings' to refer to one's general emotional state, and use 'that day' without 'at'. Suggestion: use 'depends on my feelings that day' to sound natural.
× You know, if I'm in a rich mood, I prefer to listen to happy music.
✓ You know, if I'm in a good mood, I prefer to listen to happy music.
The adjective 'rich' is incorrect when describing mood; use 'good' or 'happy'. Suggestion: replace 'rich mood' with 'good mood' or 'happy mood'.
× Music make me feel more relaxed and it also helps me to unwind after a long time of studying and working.
✓ Music makes me feel more relaxed and it also helps me to unwind after a long period of studying and working.
Subject-verb agreement: 'Music' is singular, so use 'makes' not 'make'. Also 'a long time of' is unnatural; use 'a long period of' or 'a long time of' -> better 'a long period of'. Suggestion: ensure verbs agree with singular subjects and use natural time expressions.
× I usually listen to happy music when I'm studying.
✓ I usually listen to happy music when I'm studying.
Sentence is correct grammatically; no article or other errors. No change required.
× When I was in grade 4, I took a piano class.
✓ When I was in grade 4, I took piano lessons.
'Took a piano class' is understandable but 'took piano lessons' is more natural. Past tense 'took' is correct. Suggestion: use plural 'lessons' for repeated classes.
× You know, at that time I didn't know much about music.
✓ You know, at that time I didn't know much about music.
Sentence is correct; past tense 'didn't know' suits 'at that time'. No change necessary.
× But when I first try, I know that music helps me to reflect on myself and it's also helped me to relax.
✓ But when I first tried it, I knew that music helped me to reflect on myself and it also helped me to relax.
Tense consistency: narrating past events requires past tense: 'tried', 'knew', 'helped'. Also include 'it' after 'tried'. Suggestion: keep verbs in the same past tense when describing past experiences.
× I would say so.
✓ I would say so.
Sentence is correct as a modal/hedging response. No change required.
× Especially when I'm working or studying, I prefer to listen on instrumental music.
✓ Especially when I'm working or studying, I prefer to listen to instrumental music.
Incorrect preposition 'listen on' should be 'listen to'. This is a preposition error but listed under article errors here; correction uses correct preposition. Suggestion: use 'listen to' with music.
× It helps me to concentrate more on my studies and it also give me a chance to relax while studying.
✓ It helps me to concentrate more on my studies and it also gives me a chance to relax while studying.
Subject-verb agreement: singular subject 'It' requires 'gives' not 'give'. Ensure verbs agree with their subjects.