Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I prefer happy music always because whenever I hear a happy song or a cheerful melody is always helped me boost my mood and help me unwind and feeling comfortable whenever.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Happy music really make me feel more excited whenever I am not in a good mood or I have a very busy work day or busy study day, when whenever I got home, I immediately listening to a happy song, happy melody.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
I haven't taken any formal music classes, but in my opinion, uh, you don't have to take any music classes to enjoy your music. You just have to listen music on your own way.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
Yes, I usually listen to music when I when I cooking, umm especially when I'm making dinner after work and whenever I need to concentrate I listening to slow melody to concentrate.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Cải thiện ngữ pháp và trật tự từ để trả lời rõ ràng hơn; rút gọn câu dài và tránh lặp từ. Cụ thể: mở đầu bằng câu chủ đề ngắn, sau đó nêu 1-2 lý do cụ thể, dùng liên từ phù hợp và thì đúng (e.g., present simple). Ví dụ sửa lỗi: loại bỏ các từ thừa (“always” lặp), dùng cấu trúc ‘helps me’ thay vì ‘is helped me’, và sắp xếp các ý theo thứ tự hợp lý.
Example: I prefer happy music because it boosts my mood and helps me relax after a stressful day. For instance, upbeat songs with catchy melodies make me feel more energetic and positive.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 64.0Suggestion: Sửa lỗi thì và cấu trúc để rõ ràng; tránh lặp từ (busy work day / busy study day). Nên tách câu dài thành 2 câu ngắn: trả lời trực tiếp rồi nêu ví dụ cụ thể về hoàn cảnh. Dùng thì hiện tại đơn hoặc hiện tại hoàn thành phù hợp (e.g., 'I immediately listen').
Example: Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited, especially after a busy day at work or studying. When I get home, I usually put on an upbeat song to lift my spirits and unwind.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Loại bỏ tiếng ấp úng (‘uh’) và sửa ngữ pháp (‘listen music’ -> ‘listen to music’; ‘on your own way’ -> ‘in your own way’). Trả lời ngắn gọn rồi mở rộng bằng lý do cụ thể. Giữ tối đa 2-3 câu.
Example: No, I haven't taken any formal music classes. However, I believe you don't need lessons to enjoy music; simply listening to a variety of songs and exploring genres on your own can be enough to develop your taste.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Sửa lại ngữ pháp, loại bỏ lặp từ và tiếng ấp úng. Dùng giới từ đúng (‘when I cook’), thì đúng (‘I listen’), và mô tả cụ thể hơn về loại nhạc cho từng hoạt động. Tách thành 2 câu: hoạt động + loại nhạc và lý do.
Example: Yes, I usually listen to music while I cook, especially when I'm making dinner after work; upbeat songs make cooking more enjoyable. When I need to focus, I prefer slow, instrumental music because it helps me concentrate.
× I prefer happy music always because whenever I hear a happy song or a cheerful melody is always helped me boost my mood and help me unwind and feeling comfortable whenever.
✓ I always prefer happy music because whenever I hear a happy song or a cheerful melody it always helps me boost my mood, helps me unwind, and makes me feel comfortable.
Errors include incorrect adverb placement ('always' should come before the verb phrase), sentence structure problems (a clause 'whenever I hear... is always helped me' is ungrammatical), and inconsistent verb forms (mixing 'helped', 'help' and 'feeling'). The clause needs a proper subject and verb: 'it always helps me'. Use parallel verb forms when listing actions ('helps me unwind, and makes me feel'). Suggestion: place adverbs near the main verb, ensure each clause has a subject and finite verb, and use parallel verbs in lists. Grammar Problem Type IDs: 6,20,26,8,9,10,27
× Happy music really make me feel more excited whenever I am not in a good mood or I have a very busy work day or busy study day, when whenever I got home, I immediately listening to a happy song, happy melody.
✓ Happy music really makes me feel more excited whenever I am not in a good mood or when I have had a very busy workday or study day; when I get home, I immediately listen to a happy song or a cheerful melody.
Errors: subject-verb agreement ('music' is singular so use 'makes'), tense consistency (mixing present with past 'got' — use present/present perfect for routines: 'have had' or simply 'have'), incorrect verb form after 'immediately' ('listening' should be 'listen'), redundant/incorrect adverb placement ('when whenever' is redundant). Also use compound nouns 'workday' and parallel phrasing. Suggestion: ensure subject and verb agree, keep tense consistent for habitual actions, remove redundant words, and use base verb after adverb when describing habitual actions. Grammar Problem Type IDs: 2,6,20,26,8,5
× I haven't taken any formal music classes, but in my opinion, uh, you don't have to take any music classes to enjoy your music. You just have to listen music on your own way.
✓ I haven't taken any formal music classes, but in my opinion you don't have to take music classes to enjoy music. You just have to listen to music in your own way.
Errors: unnecessary article usage ('any music classes' vs 'music classes' is acceptable but repetitive), missing preposition 'to' after 'listen' and incorrect preposition 'on' before 'your own way' (should be 'in your own way'). Also avoid repetition 'your music' when general 'music' is fine. Suggestion: remove redundant words, use 'listen to' with the object, and use 'in your own way' for correct collocation. Grammar Problem Type IDs: 11,22,12,26
× Yes, I usually listen to music when I when I cooking, umm especially when I'm making dinner after work and whenever I need to concentrate I listening to slow melody to concentrate.
✓ Yes, I usually listen to music when I am cooking, especially when I'm making dinner after work, and whenever I need to concentrate I listen to slow melodies to focus.
Errors: duplication 'when I when I', incorrect verb form 'cooking' needs auxiliary 'am' for present continuous, incorrect 'I listening' should be 'I listen', noun form 'slow melody' should be plural 'slow melodies' or 'a slow melody', and repetition 'to concentrate' duplicated—replace second with 'to focus' for variety. Suggestion: remove duplicated words, use correct auxiliary verbs for continuous tense, use base verb for habitual actions, ensure noun number matches context, and avoid repetitive phrasing. Grammar Problem Type IDs: 26,6,8,1,13,20