Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
No, not at all 'cause I'm a terrible singer. I do like listening to people singing, but I know not personal they are do not sing. Uh yeah.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
No I have never umm I just I can grasp the tones and everything so there was not wasting my time and money and effort. Umm I do enjoy music just like what I said I like going to concerts and listening to music but no I do not sing and I do not want.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
Uh, myself 'cause I'm a self-conscious person and I'd rather do something to myself because of my terrible singing skills.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I'll definitely say so. Especially when you can't think, just just makes people laugh. And also when you are happy just it's, it's a very important way for you to show and express your happiness.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but lacks clarity and contains some grammatical errors and redundancy. Try to give a clear, concise response with correct grammar and avoid filler words. For example, start with a direct answer, then briefly explain your reason.
Ví dụ: No, I don't like singing because I am not good at it. However, I enjoy listening to others sing because music is very enjoyable.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Your answer is quite long and a bit unclear with filler words. Try to be more concise and structured. Start with a direct answer, then explain your reason clearly using linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: No, I have never learnt how to sing because I find it difficult to grasp the tones. Instead, I prefer enjoying music by attending concerts and listening to my favourite songs.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant but could be clearer and more natural. Avoid filler words and try to explain your feelings with more detail and linking words.
Ví dụ: I would only want to sing for myself because I am quite self-conscious about my singing skills, which I think are not very good.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer shows good ideas but is a bit repetitive and unclear in places. Try to organise your thoughts clearly using linking words and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I definitely think singing can bring happiness. For example, it can make people laugh when they are feeling down, and it is also a great way to express joy when you are happy.
× I do like listening to people singing, but I know not personal they are do not sing.
✓ I do like listening to people singing, but I know personally they do not sing.
The phrase 'not personal they are do not sing' is incorrect. The correct phrase is 'personally they do not sing' to properly use the adverb 'personally' and correct word order.
× so there was not wasting my time and money and effort.
✓ so it was not a waste of my time, money, and effort.
The phrase 'there was not wasting' is incorrect. The correct expression is 'it was not a waste of' to properly convey that the time, money, and effort were not wasted.
× I'd rather do something to myself because of my terrible singing skills.
✓ I'd rather do something by myself because of my terrible singing skills.
The phrase 'do something to myself' is incorrect. The correct phrase is 'do something by myself' to express doing something alone or independently.
× Especially when you can't think, just just makes people laugh.
✓ Especially when you can't think, it just makes people laugh.
The sentence lacks a subject before 'just makes people laugh'. Adding 'it' clarifies the subject and corrects the sentence structure.