Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do sing, but I prefer to sing it in a private rather than singing in public or social events. I often see when I'm alone, especially as a way to relax or help myself fall asleep. Singing helps me to unwind my and clear my mind after a visit.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
Yes, I've done that severely. That's when I was in school. We used to TR practice singing a lot, especially during the music lessons. That's when I learned a lot of singing. But lately I'm not so much into music and I'm just doing it for fun when I'm trying to sleep or.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
Well, it's my son. Normally when he's bored or when he's sad, I would say for him a song and it will, it will cheer him up. So that's all the most one of the occasion I see for him or when he's trying to go to bed, I give him a lullaby song.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Definitely, yes. Singing is a is a way of uplifting the spirit. So some people create happiness through singing because it's a form of an entertainment. Sometimes, for instance, when I'm boarding my house, I will turn on the music and I will sing and it will really cheer me up and I will end up feeling so fulfilled.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but contains some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, such as "I prefer to sing it in a private" and "unwind my and clear my mind after a visit." Try to use clearer and more natural expressions, and avoid redundancy. Also, keep your answer concise within 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy singing, but I prefer to do it in private rather than in public or at social events. I often sing alone to help me relax or fall asleep. Singing helps me to unwind and clear my mind after a busy day.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer has several unclear phrases and grammatical mistakes, such as "I've done that severely" and "We used to TR practice singing." Try to use simple and clear sentences, and avoid filler words. Also, provide a direct answer followed by supporting details with linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I learned how to sing when I was at school. We practiced singing regularly during music lessons, which helped me improve my skills. However, recently I only sing for fun, especially when I am trying to fall asleep.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but contains some awkward phrasing and repetition, such as "I would say for him a song" and "that's all the most one of the occasion." Try to use more natural expressions and avoid repeating words unnecessarily. Also, organise your answer with clear linking words.
Ví dụ: I usually sing for my son, especially when he feels bored or sad. Singing a song often cheers him up. For example, I often sing lullabies to help him fall asleep at night.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and mostly clear, but there are some minor errors and awkward phrases, such as "boarding my house" instead of "around my house." Try to use precise vocabulary and avoid repetition like "is a is a." Also, use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Definitely, singing can bring happiness to people as it uplifts the spirit. Many people find joy through singing because it is a form of entertainment. For instance, when I am at home, I often play music and sing, which cheers me up and makes me feel fulfilled.
× I prefer to sing it in a private rather than singing in public or social events.
✓ I prefer to sing it in private rather than singing in public or social events.
The phrase 'in a private' is incorrect because 'private' here is an uncountable noun or adjective describing a state or place, so the article 'a' should be omitted. The correct phrase is 'in private'. This is a common prepositional usage error.
× I often see when I'm alone, especially as a way to relax or help myself fall asleep.
✓ I often sing when I'm alone, especially as a way to relax or help myself fall asleep.
The original sentence uses 'see' which does not fit the context. The intended meaning is likely 'sing'. This is a sentence structure error where the verb does not match the intended action, causing confusion.
× Singing helps me to unwind my and clear my mind after a visit.
✓ Singing helps me to unwind and clear my mind after a visit.
The phrase 'unwind my' is incorrect because 'unwind' is a verb that does not take a direct object here. The pronoun 'my' is unnecessary and incorrect. The correct structure is 'unwind and clear my mind'.
× Yes, I've done that severely.
✓ Yes, I've done that seriously.
The word 'severely' is an adverb meaning 'very badly' and does not fit the context. The intended word is likely 'seriously', meaning 'with seriousness'. This is a misuse of adverbs affecting past tense expression.
× We used to TR practice singing a lot, especially during the music lessons.
✓ We used to practice singing a lot, especially during the music lessons.
The letters 'TR' appear to be a typographical error and should be removed. This is an error in pronoun/word usage affecting sentence clarity.
× But lately I'm not so much into music and I'm just doing it for fun when I'm trying to sleep or.
✓ But lately I'm not so much into music and I'm just doing it for fun when I'm trying to sleep.
The sentence ends abruptly with 'or.' which is incomplete and incorrect. Removing 'or' completes the sentence properly. This is a sentence structure and preposition usage error.
× Normally when he's bored or when he's sad, I would say for him a song and it will, it will cheer him up.
✓ Normally when he's bored or when he's sad, I would sing him a song and it will cheer him up.
The phrase 'say for him a song' is incorrect. The correct expression is 'sing him a song'. This is an incorrect use of pronouns and verbs affecting meaning.
× So that's all the most one of the occasion I see for him or when he's trying to go to bed, I give him a lullaby song.
✓ So that's mostly one of the occasions I sing for him, or when he's trying to go to bed, I give him a lullaby song.
The phrase 'all the most one of the occasion' is incorrect and unclear. It should be 'mostly one of the occasions'. Also, 'I see for him' is incorrect; it should be 'I sing for him'. This is an error in preposition and phrase usage.
× Singing is a is a way of uplifting the spirit.
✓ Singing is a way of uplifting the spirit.
The phrase 'is a is a' contains a repeated article and verb, which is a typographical error. Removing the extra 'is a' corrects the sentence.
× Sometimes, for instance, when I'm boarding my house, I will turn on the music and I will sing and it will really cheer me up and I will end up feeling so fulfilled.
✓ Sometimes, for instance, when I'm at home, I will turn on the music and I will sing and it will really cheer me up and I will end up feeling so fulfilled.
The phrase 'boarding my house' is incorrect. The correct phrase is 'at home' or 'in my house'. 'Boarding' is not used in this context. This is an incorrect use of prepositions and vocabulary.