Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I prefer Happy Meals because it helps me to record a good memory when I'm listening. For example, I always listen the old happy music to record my family's memories. It can help me to build up the great time.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yes it does because the melody of happy music can guide me to get high and low on the mood for example, I always follow the melodies of cheerful music to dance or change my.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
So beyond that, except the school causes I never taught any music classes before because it is hard to for me to learn the extra music information or knowledge. It's not good for me.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
Yes I do, especially when I'm running or do some exercise they can help me to consistent to do that. For example, I always listen to thoughts and twinkle and great music when I'm do yogurt on Friday.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Be clear and precise: choose the right words (e.g., 'happy music' not 'Happy Meals'), begin with a direct topic sentence, avoid repetition, and give one specific supporting detail. Use linking words (for example, because) to make the answer coherent. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Example: I prefer happy music because it helps me remember good times with my family. For example, when I play old upbeat songs from my childhood, I immediately recall family parties and holidays. These songs always lift my mood and make me feel close to my relatives.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 40.0Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence, explain briefly how happy music affects you, and finish with a complete supporting example. Avoid vague phrases like 'get high and low' or incomplete sentences. Use linking words such as 'because' and 'for example' properly.
Example: Yes, happy music usually makes me feel more energetic because its upbeat rhythm changes my mood quickly. For example, when I hear a cheerful song I often start dancing or smiling, and it motivates me to be more active.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 35.0Suggestion: Start directly by answering the question (Yes/No). Explain briefly why with one specific reason and one example. Use correct grammar for phrases like 'I have never taken' and avoid unclear phrases like 'school causes' or 'not good for me.'
Example: No, I have never taken music classes outside school because I find learning an instrument difficult and I haven't had enough time. For example, I tried to learn guitar once but I couldn't practice regularly because of my busy study schedule.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 38.0Suggestion: Answer directly and give one clear specific activity and how music helps (e.g., increases motivation, improves focus). Avoid unclear or incorrect phrases like 'do yogurt' and list real song types or examples. Keep sentences complete and linked with words like 'for example' or 'so'.
Example: Yes, I often listen to music while exercising because it helps me keep a steady pace and stay motivated. For example, when I go running I play upbeat pop or electronic tracks which make it easier to maintain my speed and enjoy the workout.
× I prefer Happy Meals because it helps me to record a good memory when I'm listening.
✓ I prefer happy music because it helps me record good memories when I'm listening.
Used incorrect noun 'Happy Meals' and singular 'a good memory'. 'Happy Meals' is a trademark; context requires 'happy music'. 'helps me to record' is grammatical but more natural without 'to'. Use plural 'memories' because listening can create multiple memories. Improve by using correct noun and plural form and omit unnecessary 'to' (helps me record).
× For example, I always listen the old happy music to record my family's memories.
✓ For example, I always listen to old happy music to recall my family's memories.
Missing preposition 'to' after 'listen' (listen to). 'the old happy music' is too specific; 'old happy music' is clearer. 'to record my family's memories' is awkward; use 'recall' or 'remember' to express remembering. Fix by adding 'to' and using a suitable verb.
× It can help me to build up the great time.
✓ It can help me create great times.
Phrase 'build up the great time' is unidiomatic. Use 'create great times' or 'make great memories'. Remove unnecessary 'to' after 'help' and use plural 'times' or 'memories' for natural expression.
× Yes it does because the melody of happy music can guide me to get high and low on the mood for example, I always follow the melodies of cheerful music to dance or change my.
✓ Yes, it does, because the melody of happy music can lift or lower my mood. For example, I always follow cheerful melodies to dance or to change my mood.
Original sentence has tense and form issues and an incomplete clause 'change my.' Use 'lift or lower my mood' for clear meaning. Add commas for clarity. Use 'to dance or to change my mood' to complete the phrase.
× So beyond that, except the school causes I never taught any music classes before because it is hard to for me to learn the extra music information or knowledge.
✓ Aside from school, I have never taken any music classes because it is hard for me to learn extra musical information.
'except the school causes' is incorrect phrase; use 'aside from school'. 'I never taught any music classes' is incorrect because student is the learner; use 'taken'. 'hard to for me' wrong word order. 'extra music information or knowledge' is wordy; use 'extra musical information'. Fix verb form (present perfect 'have never taken') to match experience up to now.
× It's not good for me.
✓ It's not suitable for me.
Grammatically acceptable but stylistically weak. 'Not good for me' is vague; 'not suitable for me' is a clearer, more natural choice in this context.
× Yes I do, especially when I'm running or do some exercise they can help me to consistent to do that.
✓ Yes, I do, especially when I'm running or exercising; they help me to keep going.
Mixed verb forms: 'when I'm running or do some exercise' should be parallel: 'running or exercising'. 'help me to consistent to do that' is ungrammatical—'consistent' is an adjective; use verb phrase 'keep going' or 'stay consistent'. Remove extra 'to' after 'help'.
× For example, I always listen to thoughts and twinkle and great music when I'm do yogurt on Friday.
✓ For example, I always listen to soft, twinkling, and uplifting music while I make yogurt on Fridays.
Original contains nonsense 'thoughts and twinkle and great music' and wrong verb 'do yogurt'. Replace with plausible descriptors: 'soft, twinkling, and uplifting music'. Use 'while I make yogurt' or 'when I make yogurt' and pluralize 'Fridays' for habitual action.