Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
Yes, I absolutely like singing. It was my passion to become a singer when I was a kid, but then little did I know that I couldn't sing well.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
Yes, when I was a kid I've been to a lot of singing classes, but then I realized later on that I did not have a good a strong voice so I stopped singing back then. But then it just remains a fun and important hobby for.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
I'd like to sing for my mom because she's always been a great teacher for me, so I want to dedicate a song for her describing how much I love her and how important role she has played in my life. I definitely want to dedicate a song to my mother.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think singing can bring a huge difference to people when they have a bad mood. It can lighten up one's mood and also introduces stress, so it's a good way to bring happiness to people.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it could be more natural and concise. Avoid redundancy and try to use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly. Also, try to keep your answer within 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy singing. When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a singer, but I later realized that my singing skills weren't very strong.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer provides relevant information but is a bit long and slightly unclear at the end. Try to use linking words to make your answer more coherent and avoid grammatical errors. Also, be careful with sentence structure and clarity.
Ví dụ: Yes, I took many singing classes as a child. However, I realized that I didn't have a strong voice, so I stopped formal training. Nevertheless, singing remains a fun and important hobby for me.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Your answer is heartfelt and relevant, but it could be more concise and avoid repetition. Use linking words to connect your ideas and improve flow. Also, watch for minor grammatical errors.
Ví dụ: I'd like to sing for my mom because she has always been a great teacher and support in my life. I want to dedicate a song to express my love and appreciation for her important role.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but contains some awkward phrasing and a factual error ('introduces stress'). Try to use more accurate vocabulary and linking words to make your answer clearer and more natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe singing can greatly improve people's mood when they feel down. It can lighten their spirits and reduce stress, making it an effective way to bring happiness.
× Yes, when I was a kid I've been to a lot of singing classes, but then I realized later on that I did not have a good a strong voice so I stopped singing back then.
✓ Yes, when I was a kid I went to a lot of singing classes, but then I realized later on that I did not have a strong voice so I stopped singing back then.
The phrase 'I've been' is present perfect tense, which is not appropriate when referring to a specific time in the past ('when I was a kid'). The simple past tense 'I went' should be used to indicate completed actions at a definite past time.
× But then it just remains a fun and important hobby for.
✓ But then it just remains a fun and important hobby for me.
The sentence ends abruptly with the preposition 'for' without an object. Adding 'me' completes the prepositional phrase and clarifies who the hobby is for.
× I'd like to sing for my mom because she's always been a great teacher for me, so I want to dedicate a song for her describing how much I love her and how important role she has played in my life.
✓ I'd like to sing for my mom because she's always been a great teacher to me, so I want to dedicate a song to her describing how much I love her and the important role she has played in my life.
The correct preposition with 'teacher' is 'to' not 'for'. Also, the verb 'dedicate' is followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating the recipient. Additionally, 'how important role' is missing the article 'the' before 'important role'.
× Yes, I think singing can bring a huge difference to people when they have a bad mood. It can lighten up one's mood and also introduces stress, so it's a good way to bring happiness to people.
✓ Yes, I think singing can bring a huge difference for people when they are in a bad mood. It can lighten up one's mood and also reduce stress, so it's a good way to bring happiness to people.
The phrase 'bring a huge difference to people' is better expressed as 'bring a huge difference for people'. Also, 'when they have a bad mood' is more naturally 'when they are in a bad mood'. The phrase 'introduces stress' is incorrect in this context; it should be 'reduce stress' to convey the intended meaning.