Singing— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Your answer is generally relevant and expresses your feelings well, but there are some language errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'enjoy staying' instead of 'enjoy singing'. Also, try to avoid redundancy and keep your answer concise within 5 sentences. Using linking words would improve coherence.

Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy singing, especially when I'm taking a shower. I find it relaxing after a long day and a creative way to express my emotions.

Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but there are some grammatical mistakes such as 'sing skills' instead of 'singing skills' and awkward phrasing like 'just following the melody'. Try to use linking words to connect ideas smoothly and be more precise in your vocabulary.

Ví dụ: No, I haven't had any professional training, but I often listen to pop music and follow the melody naturally. This helps me improve my singing skills, especially my rhythm and pitch.

Gợi ý: Your answer shows your ideas but contains hesitations and informal fillers like 'umm' and 'uh'. Try to avoid these and organise your answer with clear linking words. Also, be more specific and concise to improve clarity and coherence.

Ví dụ: I would like to sing for a group of random people who stop to listen when I'm busking. It feels rewarding to connect with strangers through music, and it's fascinating when they appreciate my performance.

Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and expresses your opinion, but it could be improved by using more varied vocabulary and linking words. Avoid informal words like 'chill' in formal speaking tests and try to expand your answer with specific reasons or examples.

Ví dụ: Yes, definitely. Singing makes me happy because it helps me relax and express my deeper emotions. I believe it can have the same positive effect on other people too.

× Yes, I do enjoy staying and I often do that when I'm taking a shower.

✓ Yes, I do enjoy singing and I often do that when I'm taking a shower.

The word 'staying' is incorrect in this context because it does not convey the intended meaning of producing musical sounds. The correct verb is 'singing', which is the gerund form of 'sing' and fits the context of enjoying vocal music. This is a verb + -ing form issue.

× No, I didn't go through any professional training, but very often I would just listen to the music or pop sounds and just following the melody and sing naturally.

✓ No, I didn't go through any professional training, but very often I would just listen to music or pop sounds and just follow the melody and sing naturally.

The phrase 'just following the melody' is incorrect because it uses the present participle 'following' where the base form 'follow' is required after 'would'. The correct form is 'just follow the melody'. This is a past tense issue related to verb form after modal verbs.

× It really helps me to improve my sing skills in terms of the rhythm and pitch.

✓ It really helps me to improve my singing skills in terms of rhythm and pitch.

The phrase 'sing skills' is incorrect because 'sing' is a verb and cannot directly modify 'skills'. The correct noun form is 'singing skills'. Also, 'the rhythm and pitch' can be simplified to 'rhythm and pitch' unless referring to specific known rhythm and pitch. This is a singular and plural issue involving noun form.

× I think it's really rewarding to connect with strangers, uh, with music. And if they appreciate what I'm saying then it will be really fascinating.

✓ I think it's really rewarding to connect with strangers, uh, through music. And if they appreciate what I'm singing then it will be really fascinating.

The phrase 'connect with strangers with music' is awkward; the correct preposition is 'through' to indicate the medium. Also, 'what I'm saying' is incorrect because the context is singing, so 'what I'm singing' is appropriate. This involves incorrect use of pronouns and prepositions.