Part 1
Examiner
Do you use headphones?
Candidate
Uh, definitely. I wear them when I study or work at because they helps me to, umm, concentrate and block out their background noise.
Examiner
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidate
I usually use earphones because they are convenient when I am commuting or working outside the office. However, at the at the office I sometimes wear over ear headphones to help me concentrate and block out their background noise.
Examiner
When would you use headphones?
Candidate
Actually I tend to use headphones when I am studying or working because they have me to focus on the tasks I'm handling and also concentrate better. Umm I also I also wear them when I'm watching films or short videos on Tiktok or other platform without disturbing others.
Examiner
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidate
Actually, I've planned to take off my headphones when I am alone in my bedroom because it is more comfortable and I can hear things naturally. I'm so prefer not to wear them if I'm experiencing ear problems like headaches or earache. So I give my ears a rest.
Examiner
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Candidate
Yes, I find husband comfortable when I'm in my office at all classroom because they help me concentrate and create private space for work. However, when I wear them to for too long at home, they become uncomfortable and caused some ear irritation or headaches.
Do you use headphones?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Cải thiện phát âm và ngữ pháp cơ bản, rút ngắn câu, tránh tiếng ngập ngừng. Nên có câu chủ đề rõ ràng + 1-2 chi tiết hỗ trợ. Chú ý chia động từ (they help), loại bỏ từ thừa (at, their).
Example: Yes, definitely. I use headphones when I study or work because they help me concentrate and block out background noise.
What type of headphones do you use?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Giảm lặp từ, sửa lỗi lắp lời và cấu trúc (at the at the), tránh lặp ý. Thêm một liên từ ngắn để mạch lạc. Sử dụng từ vựng chính xác (over-ear, earphones).
Example: I usually use earphones because they’re convenient for commuting, but at the office I prefer over-ear headphones for better noise isolation and comfort.
When would you use headphones?
Score: 66.0Suggestion: Sửa lỗi cú pháp và loại bỏ lặp lại. Nên dùng linking words ngắn như 'also' hoặc 'besides'. Trình bày 1 chủ đề + 1 chi tiết, tối đa 3 câu. Dùng từ chính xác (platforms, help me focus).
Example: I usually use headphones when studying or working because they help me focus on tasks. I also wear them when watching films or short videos on platforms like TikTok so I don’t disturb others.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Sắp xếp ý mạch lạc hơn, sửa thì (I've planned → I usually take off), tránh lỗi ngữ pháp (I'm so prefer → I prefer not to). Nên dùng ví dụ cụ thể (earache, headache) và liên từ để nối ý.
Example: I usually take off my headphones when I'm alone in my bedroom because it’s more comfortable and I can hear sounds naturally. I also avoid them if I have earaches or headaches so my ears can rest.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Sửa lỗi nghiêm trọng về từ vựng/ghi âm (husband → quite), ngữ pháp thì (caused → cause), và loại bỏ lỗi tiền tố (to for). Viết rõ ràng: 1 câu khẳng định + 1 câu điều kiện/ngoại lệ. Hạn chế lỗi từ vựng và trật tự từ.
Example: Yes, I find them quite comfortable in the office because they help me concentrate and create a private workspace. However, if I wear them for too long at home, they can become uncomfortable and cause ear irritation or headaches.
× I wear them when I study or work at because they helps me to, umm, concentrate and block out their background noise.
✓ I wear them when I study or work because they help me, umm, concentrate and block out background noise.
Error: the subject 'they' is plural, so the verb should be 'help' not 'helps'. Remove the extraneous preposition 'at' after 'work' and the incorrect possessive 'their' before 'background noise'. Suggestion: keep subject and verb number consistent and remove unnecessary words to make the sentence clear.
× I usually use earphones because they are convenient when I am commuting or working outside the office. However, at the at the office I sometimes wear over ear headphones to help me concentrate and block out their background noise.
✓ I usually use earphones because they are convenient when I am commuting or working outside the office. However, at the office I sometimes wear over-ear headphones to help me concentrate and block out background noise.
Errors: repeated phrase 'at the at the' should be 'at the'. 'Over ear' should be hyphenated as 'over-ear' when used as a compound adjective. 'Their background noise' is incorrect because 'background noise' is not possessed; remove 'their'. Suggestion: eliminate repetition, hyphenate compound adjectives, and avoid incorrect possessives.
× Actually I tend to use headphones when I am studying or working because they have me to focus on the tasks I'm handling and also concentrate better.
✓ Actually, I tend to use headphones when I am studying or working because they help me focus on the tasks I'm handling and help me concentrate better.
Error: 'have me to focus' is ungrammatical; correct structure is 'help me focus' or 'allow me to focus'. Also parallel structure improves clarity: use 'help me focus' and 'help me concentrate' or combine. Suggestion: use 'help me + base verb' for the intended meaning and maintain parallel verbs.
× Umm I also I also wear them when I'm watching films or short videos on Tiktok or other platform without disturbing others.
✓ Umm, I also wear them when I'm watching films or short videos on TikTok or other platforms so I don't disturb others.
Errors: repeated 'I also I also' should be single 'I also'. 'Tiktok' should be capitalized as 'TikTok'. 'Other platform' should be plural 'other platforms' or 'another platform'. The phrase 'without disturbing others' is better expressed as 'so I don't disturb others' for clarity. Suggestion: remove repetition, correct proper nouns, and use plural where general.
× Actually, I've planned to take off my headphones when I am alone in my bedroom because it is more comfortable and I can hear things naturally.
✓ Actually, I plan to take off my headphones when I am alone in my bedroom because it is more comfortable and I can hear things naturally.
Error: 'I've planned' (present perfect) is awkward here; use simple present 'I plan' for habitual or intended action. The rest of the sentence is fine. Suggestion: use 'I plan' or 'I usually take off' to express habitual behavior or intention.
× I'm so prefer not to wear them if I'm experiencing ear problems like headaches or earache.
✓ I prefer not to wear them if I'm experiencing ear problems like headaches or an earache.
Error: 'I'm so prefer' is incorrect; 'prefer' should be used without 'I'm so'. Also 'earache' should have an article 'an' when singular. Suggestion: say 'I prefer not to wear them' or 'I usually don't wear them' and add articles as needed.
× So I give my ears a rest.
✓ So I give my ears a rest.
Sentence is acceptable but as a continuation of previous thought it is fine. No grammatical change needed; keep as is. Suggestion: can be combined with previous sentence for flow: 'I prefer not to wear them... so I give my ears a rest.'
× Yes, I find husband comfortable when I'm in my office at all classroom because they help me concentrate and create private space for work.
✓ Yes, I find them comfortable when I'm in my office or in a classroom because they help me concentrate and create a private space for work.
Errors: 'husband' is wrong word, presumably misheard; should be 'them' referring to headphones. 'at all classroom' is incorrect; use 'in my office or in a classroom' or 'at all in the classroom'. Also 'private space' needs an article 'a'. Suggestion: use correct pronoun 'them', correct location phrases, and include articles.
× However, when I wear them to for too long at home, they become uncomfortable and caused some ear irritation or headaches.
✓ However, when I wear them for too long at home, they become uncomfortable and cause some ear irritation or headaches.
Errors: 'to for' is duplicated; use 'for too long'. Verb tense mismatch: 'become' (present) should pair with 'cause' not 'caused' (past). Use base form 'cause' for present/time-general statements. Suggestion: remove extra word and make verbs consistent in tense.