Part 1
Examiner
Do you use headphones?
Candidate
Sure, uh, you know, like, uh, for the youngster like me have phone could be the one essential part of the day. Umm, uh, it's uh, we be fine, our lifestyle, uh, the dynamic people because we can update the knowledge in the news, uh, constantly.
Examiner
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidate
Well, it's not a, you know, fantasy or expensive one, but comparing to the other people, it could be, you know, kinds of prices. One, it's blacks and it connect with the smartphone directly with no ties. Yeah, I I think.
Examiner
When would you use headphones?
Candidate
Well, uh, whenever I am available, uh, and convenient towards it, for example, when I go on the way to uh, my workplace or somewhere that could be have a long distance yeah, using headphone could, you know, reduce stress and, and keep the, the roads, uh, nicely or.
Examiner
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidate
Was there a very interesting question where it caused, uh, it, uh, depend on the situation. There's some terms, especially when we attend the special events or when we, in the highways, it's really, you know, not appropriate to, to, uh, use, uh, headphones because it could impolise or it could our.
Examiner
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Candidate
Well, uh, not really, uh, but uh, it's really interesting. So wait, it shows, uh, modern lifestyle. However, wearing half home for long hours would be very uncomfortable because it hurt the ears and it is not good for our health, honestly.
Do you use headphones?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Be direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence stating whether you use headphones, then give 1–2 specific reasons or examples. Reduce hesitation and filler words, use correct grammar (subject-verb agreement) and clearer phrasing. Aim for 2–3 sentences, include linking words (because, so) to connect ideas.
Example: Yes, I use headphones regularly. I listen to music and podcasts on my phone because they help me relax and keep up with news updates during the day.
What type of headphones do you use?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Begin with a clear statement of the type, then give specific features (color, wireless/wired, brand if known) and one brief reason why you chose them. Avoid vague comparisons and repeated fillers. Use linking words like and or because to connect features and reasons.
Example: I use a pair of affordable black wireless earbuds. They connect to my smartphone via Bluetooth and I prefer them because they are lightweight and convenient for commuting.
When would you use headphones?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence about typical situations, then give 1–2 specific examples and reasons. Replace vague phrases like 'available and convenient' with concrete contexts (commuting, exercising). Use linking words (for example, because) and avoid rambling.
Example: I usually wear headphones when I commute to work, especially on long bus or train rides. For example, listening to music or podcasts helps me relax and makes the journey feel shorter.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Provide a clear statement about when you avoid headphones, then list 2 specific conditions with short reasons (safety, etiquette). Correct vocabulary (e.g., 'unsafe', 'impolite') and avoid vague phrasing. Use linking words like because or for example.
Example: I avoid wearing headphones in situations where safety or manners matter. For example, I don't use them while driving or crossing busy streets because they reduce awareness, and I avoid them at formal events because it's impolite.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Score: 52.0Suggestion: Answer directly whether they are comfortable, then give specific conditions when they are comfortable or uncomfortable and why (ear pain, hearing damage). Use correct terms and concise sentences; limit to 2–3 sentences and connect ideas with however or because.
Example: They can be comfortable for short periods, but wearing headphones for many hours is uncomfortable for me. For instance, over-ear pressure or loud volume can hurt my ears and may affect hearing if used too long.
× for the youngster like me have phone could be the one essential part of the day
✓ For a youngster like me, a phone could be an essential part of the day
Countable nouns require appropriate singular/plural forms and articles. 'youngster' needs an article 'a'; 'have phone' is ungrammatical—use 'a phone' and 'could be an essential part' fits singular noun usage.
× it's uh, we be fine, our lifestyle, uh, the dynamic people because we can update the knowledge in the news, uh, constantly
✓ It's fine for us; our lifestyle is dynamic because we can constantly update our knowledge from the news
Subject-verb agreement and pronoun choice: 'we be' is incorrect; use 'is' for singular 'lifestyle'. Also reorder for clarity and correct preposition 'from the news'.
× Well, it's not a, you know, fantasy or expensive one, but comparing to the other people, it could be, you know, kinds of prices
✓ Well, it's not a fancy or expensive one, but compared to other people I have a mid-range price
'fantasy' is the wrong adjective (use 'fancy'). 'comparing to' should be 'compared to'. 'kinds of prices' is ungrammatical; specify 'mid-range price'.
× One, it's blacks and it connect with the smartphone directly with no ties
✓ It's black and it connects to the smartphone directly without wires
Color adjective 'black' used without plural; 'it connect' must be 'it connects' for third person singular; 'no ties' should be 'without wires'.
× Yeah, I I think
✓ Yeah, I think so
Missing complement 'so' for natural response; also remove duplicate 'I'.
× Well, uh, whenever I am available, uh, and convenient towards it, for example, when I go on the way to uh, my workplace or somewhere that could be have a long distance yeah, using headphone could, you know, reduce stress and, and keep the, the roads, uh, nicely or
✓ Whenever I am free and it's convenient, for example when I travel to my workplace or go somewhere far, using headphones can reduce stress and make the journey more pleasant
Use present simple/modal properly: 'am available' -> 'am free', 'convenient towards it' -> 'it's convenient', 'go on the way to' -> 'travel to', 'could be have a long distance' -> 'go somewhere far', 'using headphone' -> 'using headphones', 'could reduce' -> 'can reduce' for general truth, and 'keep the roads nicely' -> 'make the journey more pleasant'.
× Was there a very interesting question where it caused, uh, it, uh, depend on the situation
✓ That's a very interesting question; it depends on the situation
Original has poor sentence structure and unnecessary words. Simplify to correct clause order: 'it depends on the situation'.
× There's some terms, especially when we attend the special events or when we, in the highways, it's really, you know, not appropriate to, to, uh, use, uh, headphones because it could impolise or it could our
✓ There are some situations, especially when we attend special events or are on the highways; it's not appropriate to use headphones because it could be dangerous or distracting
Use 'there are' for plural 'situations' (singular/plural), 'attend special events' no article, 'on the highways' better 'on highways' or 'on the highway', and clarify the meaning: 'impolise' is not a word—likely 'dangerous' or 'impair awareness'. Also complete the sentence.
× Well, uh, not really, uh, but uh, it's really interesting. So wait, it shows, uh, modern lifestyle
✓ Well, not really, but it's interesting; it reflects a modern lifestyle
Refine pronoun/reference: 'it shows' is acceptable but 'reflects' is more natural. Remove filler words and ensure subject matches verb.
× However, wearing half home for long hours would be very uncomfortable because it hurt the ears and it is not good for our health, honestly
✓ However, wearing headphones for long hours can be very uncomfortable because they hurt the ears and are not good for our health
'half home' is incorrect — should be 'headphones'. Use plural 'they' to refer to 'headphones'; tense consistency: 'would be' -> 'can be' or 'are' for general truth; 'it hurt the ears' -> 'they hurt the ears'.