Part 1
Examiner
Do you use headphones?
Candidate
Yes, I use headphone most often because it makes me very attentive in my class. For example, while I was preparing for the IELTS exams, I use headphones to avoid distractions from background noise and it helps me to improve my listening score.
Examiner
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidate
I use different types of headphones depending on the occasion. For example, I have a Samsung headphones and I use it if I'm travelling because it's portable and very strong. Then I have. I also have Apple headphones which are used for listening to music while I'm at.
Examiner
When would you use headphones?
Candidate
I just use headphones at night because that is the only time I'm free and I'm able to do other personal stuffs apart from work. For take for example during the night I listen to very calm music and the educational podcast because it helped me to unwind from the stress of my daily work and help me rest better.
Examiner
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidate
I wouldn't use headphone when I'm at work, especially when I'm attending to a patient because it will distract me and prevent me from hearing my patients complain. I also wouldn't use headphones while I'm on when I'm going to my friend's place or why why we are discussing with my friends because it's going to prevent.
Examiner
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Candidate
Yes, hearing wearing headphone are comfortable for me when it fits and when I can easily adjust it to suit my my listening experience. For example, if I'm travelling long distance and the earphone isn't fit enough or secured enough, I won't enjoy my.
Do you use headphones?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Be careful with grammar (singular/plural, tense) and aim for a concise topic sentence followed by one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words (for example, because, so) and avoid repetition. Keep answers within 3–4 sentences and use more precise vocabulary (e.g., "headphones" plural, "helps me focus").
Example: Yes, I use headphones regularly because they help me focus in class. For example, when I was preparing for the IELTS exams, I used noise-cancelling headphones to block out background sounds, which improved my concentration and my listening practice.
What type of headphones do you use?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Structure the response with a clear topic sentence and complete supporting details. Avoid sentence fragments and ensure subject-verb agreement. Give specific features (e.g., "noise-cancelling," "lightweight") and contexts. Limit to 3–4 sentences and use linking words like "for example" and "also" coherently.
Example: I use different headphones for different situations. For example, I use a Samsung over-ear pair when I travel because it is durable and has good noise isolation. I also use Apple earphones at home for casual music listening because they are lightweight and comfortable.
When would you use headphones?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Start with a direct topic sentence and then provide specific purposes and linking words. Correct grammar (plural/singular, verb forms) and avoid informal words like "stuffs." Mention concrete examples and benefits succinctly.
Example: I usually use headphones at night because that's when I have free time. For example, I listen to calming music and educational podcasts to unwind after work, which helps me relax and sleep better.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Make your answer clearer and avoid repetition and sentence fragments. Use correct prepositions and complete clauses. Provide two concise reasons with linking words (for example, "because" and "also") and finish the thought. Avoid filler words and correct vocabulary (e.g., "talking with friends").
Example: I wouldn't wear headphones at work, especially when I'm seeing patients, because they would distract me and prevent me from hearing important information. I also avoid them when I'm visiting or talking with friends because they interfere with conversation.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence and one or two specific conditions affecting comfort. Correct grammar and pronoun use, avoid repetition, and complete the final sentence. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., "fit properly," "adjustable headband").
Example: Yes, wearing headphones is comfortable for me when they fit properly and are adjustable. For example, on long journeys I prefer headphones with a cushioned headband and secure fit, because ill-fitting earphones make listening unpleasant.
× Yes, I use headphone most often because it makes me very attentive in my class.
✓ Yes, I use headphones most often because they make me very attentive in my class.
The noun 'headphone' should be plural 'headphones' when referring to the device in general. This changes the verb agreement: plural subject 'headphones' requires plural pronoun 'they' and plural verb 'make'. Suggestion: use 'headphones' and match pronouns and verbs accordingly.
× For example, while I was preparing for the IELTS exams, I use headphones to avoid distractions from background noise and it helps me to improve my listening score.
✓ For example, while I was preparing for the IELTS exams, I used headphones to avoid distractions from background noise and they helped me improve my listening score.
The main clause relates to a past time frame 'while I was preparing', so verbs should be in the past tense: 'use' -> 'used' and 'helps' -> 'helped'. Also 'it' should match plural 'headphones' -> 'they'. Ensure consistent past tense for actions completed in the past.
× I use different types of headphones depending on the occasion. For example, I have a Samsung headphones and I use it if I'm travelling because it's portable and very strong.
✓ I use different types of headphones depending on the occasion. For example, I have Samsung headphones and I use them when I'm travelling because they're portable and very durable.
'Headphones' should not take the article 'a' and the brand name usually appears without 'a' when referring to the product in general. Use plural pronoun 'them' to refer back to 'headphones'. Replace 'it' and 'it's' with 'they're' to match plural. 'Very strong' is awkward for devices; 'very durable' is better.
× Then I have. I also have Apple headphones which are used for listening to music while I'm at.
✓ I also have Apple headphones which I use for listening to music when I'm at home.
The original contains an incomplete sentence 'Then I have.' and an unfinished clause 'while I'm at.' Combine ideas into a complete sentence and supply the missing location 'home' to make the sentence meaningful and grammatically complete.
× I just use headphones at night because that is the only time I'm free and I'm able to do other personal stuffs apart from work.
✓ I just use headphones at night because that is the only time I'm free and able to do other personal things aside from work.
'Stuffs' is nonstandard; use 'things' or 'activities'. 'Able to do other personal things' is clearer. Also avoid unnecessary repetition 'I'm able' after 'I'm free'; combine for conciseness.
× For take for example during the night I listen to very calm music and the educational podcast because it helped me to unwind from the stress of my daily work and help me rest better.
✓ For example, during the night I listen to calm music and educational podcasts because they help me unwind from the stress of my daily work and help me rest better.
Use 'For example' not 'For take for example'. Maintain present simple 'listen' and present 'help' to describe habitual actions. 'Podcast' should be plural 'podcasts' to match general habit, and pronoun 'they' refers to plural items. Keep verb forms consistent.
× I wouldn't use headphone when I'm at work, especially when I'm attending to a patient because it will distract me and prevent me from hearing my patients complain.
✓ I wouldn't use headphones when I'm at work, especially when I'm attending to a patient, because they would distract me and prevent me from hearing my patient's complaints.
Use plural 'headphones' and plural pronoun 'they' (or 'would' for hypothetical). 'Patient complain' is incorrect: use 'patient's complaints' or 'what my patient is saying'. Also add comma before 'because' for clarity.
× I also wouldn't use headphones while I'm on when I'm going to my friend's place or why why we are discussing with my friends because it's going to prevent.
✓ I also wouldn't use headphones when I'm going to a friend's place or when I'm having a discussion with my friends because they would prevent me from hearing them.
The original has redundant and misplaced words ('while I'm on', repeated 'why why') and an incomplete ending 'because it's going to prevent.' Recast the sentence to remove redundancy, complete the thought, and use 'they would prevent me from hearing them' for clarity.
× Yes, hearing wearing headphone are comfortable for me when it fits and when I can easily adjust it to suit my my listening experience.
✓ Yes, wearing headphones is comfortable for me when they fit and when I can easily adjust them to suit my listening experience.
'Hearing wearing headphone' is incorrect word order; use 'wearing headphones'. 'Headphones' is plural so use 'they' and 'them' and singular verb 'is' with gerund phrase 'wearing headphones' as the subject. Remove duplicated 'my'. Ensure pronoun and verb agreement.
× For example, if I'm travelling long distance and the earphone isn't fit enough or secured enough, I won't enjoy my.
✓ For example, if I'm travelling long distance and the earphones don't fit well or are not secure enough, I won't enjoy my trip.
Use plural 'earphones' and correct verb forms 'don't fit' and 'are not secure'. 'Isn't fit enough' is ungrammatical; use 'don't fit well' or 'aren't a good fit'. Complete the sentence by specifying the object 'trip' or 'journey' instead of leaving 'my' hanging.