Music— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and add one specific example with concise linking words. Reduce filler words and keep to 2–4 sentences. Also correct small grammar issues (e.g., “sad type of music” → “sad music”; “gives back or brings back” → choose one).

Example: I prefer happy music to sad music because it’s uplifting and boosts my energy. For example, upbeat songs at family gatherings always lift everyone’s mood and bring back positive memories. Therefore I usually choose cheerful playlists when I want to feel more motivated.

Suggestion: Give a direct answer, then explain with one or two clear reasons using linking words. Remove hesitations and fix grammar (e.g., “make” → “makes”; avoid repeating ‘tempo’). Use concise phrases such as “because” or “because of”.

Example: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited because it usually has a fast tempo and catchy lyrics. For instance, energetic rhythms make me want to move and instantly improve my mood.

Suggestion: Begin with a simple past statement and combine details into one or two sentences. Remove fillers like “umm” and unnecessary repetition. Add a short note on what you learned or how it affected you for more depth.

Example: Yes, I took private voice and piano lessons when I was about seven, and a few friends attended the same class. Those lessons taught me basic music theory and improved my confidence singing in front of others.

Suggestion: Answer directly then explain with clear, specific details. Fix vocabulary and grammar (e.g., “selected up” → “choose”, “gives out energetic tempo” → “has an energetic tempo”, “forget the tire tiresome” → “forget the tiredness”). Avoid hesitations.

Example: Yes, I often listen to music while doing household chores. I usually choose upbeat songs with an energetic tempo because they make me feel more awake and help me forget how tired I am.

× I prefer happy music over sad type of music.

✓ I prefer happy music to sad music.

The phrase 'sad type of music' is awkward and the preposition 'over' is less natural here; use the comparative structure 'prefer X to Y' and 'sad music' as the noun phrase. Use of quantifier/type is incorrect; simplify to 'sad music'.

× Happy music is uplifting, it boosts energy, it gives back or brings back happy memories.

✓ Happy music is uplifting; it boosts energy and brings back happy memories.

The original is a comma splice with repeated conjunctions and hesitation. Combine related ideas with a semicolon or period and use 'and' to join verbs. Remove 'gives back or brings back' and choose 'brings back' for clarity.

× For example, family gathering, celebrations that will lighten the mood and uplifting.

✓ For example, family gatherings and celebrations will lighten the mood and uplift people.

The sentence lacks parallel structure and a proper verb for 'family gathering'. Make 'family gatherings' plural to match 'celebrations' and add a finite verb 'will lighten' and 'uplift' as a verb rather than an adjective 'uplifting'.

× It definitely just make me feel more excited.

✓ It definitely just makes me feel more excited.

Subject 'It' requires the third person singular verb form 'makes' not 'make'. Ensure subject-verb agreement in present simple.

× Happy music has a beat, uh, tempo, the fast a tempo and the lyrics which will really bring up or lighten up the mood and, uh, bring happiness.

✓ Happy music has a fast tempo and lyrics that really lift the mood and bring happiness.

The phrase is disorganized and contains filler words. Use adjective 'fast' before 'tempo' and change 'which will really bring up or lighten up the mood' to the concise 'lyrics that really lift the mood'. Remove redundant 'up' and filler 'uh'.

× I had taken a music class when I was around 7 years old.

✓ I took a music class when I was around seven years old.

Use simple past 'took' instead of past perfect 'had taken' because there is no earlier past reference; simple past is appropriate for completed actions at a specific time.

× It was a private umm voice and piano lesson.

✓ They were private voice and piano lessons.

If referring to more than one lesson (voice and piano), use plural 'lessons' and plural pronoun 'they'. If it was a single combined lesson, rephrase 'It was a private voice and piano lesson.' Decide based on intended meaning; here plural is clearer.

× Along with my friends at the same age, we took a class together.

✓ My friends of the same age and I took the class together.

Use correct pronoun order and form: 'My friends of the same age and I' (not 'we' following the introductory phrase). Also 'the class' or 'a class' depending on context; use 'the class' if referring to the same class mentioned.

× I listen to music while doing household chores.

✓ I listen to music while doing household chores.

This sentence is grammatically correct in present simple for habitual action; no change needed.

× I selected up upbeat music which gives out energetic, uh, tempo which makes me feel more alive and forget the tire tiresome.

✓ I choose upbeat music that has an energetic tempo; it makes me feel more alive and forget my tiredness.

Several issues: 'selected up' is incorrect—use 'choose' or 'select'. 'Gives out energetic tempo' is unnatural; use 'has an energetic tempo'. 'Forget the tire tiresome' is ungrammatical; use 'forget my tiredness' or 'forget how tired I am'. Also remove filler 'uh'. Use present simple for habitual preference.