Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I prefer happy music cause happy music makes me forget about the bad things in a day, so I prefer happy music to sad music.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yes, it does. Like what I said before, happy music makes me feel great. The exciting melody makes me feel like I'm the greatest of the world. Like, you know.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
No, I haven't actually. I'm quite interested in music, but I'm not much of a singer so. I haven't taken any music lessons.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
Not really. I love cussing on one thing like I'm studying or listening to music. I don't like multitasking something.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: 주제에 바로 답하고 이유를 구체적으로 확장하면 더 좋습니다. 현재 답변은 반복이 있고 문장이 길며 연결어가 부족합니다. 예를 들어 주제 문장 뒤에 한두 개의 구체적인 이유(기분 전환 방법, 특정 상황, 선호하는 장르나 아티스트 등)를 연결어(for example, because, such as)를 사용해 덧붙이면 자연스럽고 설득력 있는 답변이 됩니다. 또한 문장 수를 3~4문장으로 유지하면서 반복을 피하세요.
Example: I prefer happy music because it helps me forget about a bad day and lifts my mood quickly. For example, upbeat pop songs with lively rhythms make me feel more energetic after a stressful day. I usually listen to cheerful tracks when I walk home or cook dinner.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: 답은 간단하지만 더 구체적인 설명과 연결어가 필요합니다. 반복적인 표현(“like what I said before”, “like, you know”)을 줄이고, 왜 흥분되는지, 어떤 요소(리듬, 템포, 가사)가 영향을 주는지 구체적으로 설명하세요. 또한 자연스러운 연결어(such as, because, for instance)를 사용해 문장을 구조화하세요.
Example: Yes, it definitely does because upbeat melodies and fast rhythms boost my energy. For instance, a strong drumbeat or an uplifting chorus often makes me want to move or sing along. As a result, I feel more confident and energized.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: 대답은 명확하지만 이유 설명이 어색하고 문장이 단편적입니다. 짧은 부연 설명을 추가하고 연결어(because, so, however)를 사용해 답변을 자연스럽게 이어가세요. 또한 다른 음악 활동(악기 연주, 청취, 온라인 강좌 등)에 대한 언급으로 내용을 풍부하게 하세요.
Example: No, I haven't taken formal music classes because I'm not a confident singer. However, I'm interested in music and sometimes I learn songs by watching online tutorials and practicing guitar chords on my own. Someday I might take a proper class to improve.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: 의사 전달은 되었지만 표현에 문제가 있습니다(“cussing” 사용은 부적절). 자연스럽고 정확한 표현으로 고쳐야 합니다. 또한 이유와 예시를 덧붙여 답변을 확장하세요. 연결어(so, because, therefore)를 사용해 문장을 흐르게 하고 문장 수를 2~3문장으로 유지하세요.
Example: Not really, because I prefer to focus on one activity at a time. For example, when I'm studying I turn off music so I won't get distracted, and when I listen to music I usually do it alone so I can fully enjoy it.
× I prefer happy music cause happy music makes me forget about the bad things in a day, so I prefer happy music to sad music.
✓ I prefer happy music because happy music makes me forget about the bad things in a day, so I prefer happy music to sad music.
The informal conjunction 'cause' should be replaced with 'because' in standard written English. Use 'because' to give a clear reason. Suggestion: use 'because' in formal or standard contexts.
× happy music makes me forget about the bad things in a day
✓ happy music makes me forget about the bad things in a day
Using 'the' before 'bad things in a day' sounds awkward; better options are 'bad things in a day' or 'the bad things of the day'. However, this sentence is acceptable; no grammatical article error that must be changed per list. Keep as is or rephrase for clarity: 'the bad things of the day'.
× The exciting melody makes me feel like I'm the greatest of the world.
✓ The exciting melody makes me feel like I'm the greatest in the world.
The prepositional phrase should be 'in the world' not 'of the world' after 'greatest'. 'Greatest of the world' is not natural. Use 'in the world' for comparisons of degree.
× Like, you know.
✓ (omit)
'Like, you know.' is a discourse filler and not a complete sentence. In formal responses, omit fillers or replace with a complete sentence, e.g., 'It just makes me very confident.'
× No, I haven't actually.
✓ No, I haven't, actually.
Punctuation and slight word order improve fluency: add a comma before 'actually'. The present perfect 'haven't' is correct for life experience.
× I'm quite interested in music, but I'm not much of a singer so.
✓ I'm quite interested in music, but I'm not much of a singer, so I haven't taken any lessons.
The original ends with a dangling 'so'. Complete the result clause after 'so'. Combine with the next sentence for clarity and correct sentence structure.
× I haven't taken any music lessons.
✓ I haven't taken any music lessons.
This sentence is correct; 'lessons' plural is appropriate with 'any'. No change needed.
× Not really. I love cussing on one thing like I'm studying or listening to music.
✓ Not really. I love focusing on one thing, like studying or listening to music.
The verb 'cussing' is incorrect here; likely intended 'focusing'. Use 'focus on' with gerund/verb: 'focusing on one thing'. Also remove 'I'm' before verbs when listing activities: use 'like studying or listening to music.'
× I don't like multitasking something.
✓ I don't like multitasking.
'Multitasking' is uncountable here; do not add 'something'. Say 'I don't like multitasking' or 'I don't like to multitask.'