Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
Yes, I really enjoy singing because it helps me relax and express my emotions. During my free time, I often sing along with my favorite pop in the R&B songs, which instantly lifts my mood and energizes me. Singing is one of my favorite hobbies as it allows me to connect with famous and it provides a great way to relieve stress after a busy day at work or study.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
No, I haven't had a chance to learn how to sing properly yet, but I'm going to give it a go because I'm really passionate about music and enjoy expressing myself through song. For example, I often listen to artists like Taylor Swift, whose meaningful lyrics in unique vocal style inspiring me to develop my own singing skills. In the future, I hope to take some singing lessons to improve my technique and the confidence.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
I'd love to sing it for younger people who enjoy pop music because they really appreciate my energy in the lively performance. I find it hardworking when the audience connects with the music and it has a great time at the show.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Yes, I believe in singing can definitely bring happiness to people. For example, singing along with friends or listening to uplifting songs can boost your mood and help with this with stress. This is because music has a powerful connection to our emotions, making singing an effective way to improve overall well-being in the feel more positive.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally clear and relevant, but there are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that affect naturalness. For example, "pop in the R&B songs" is unclear, and "connect with famous" is incomplete. Try to use more precise vocabulary and correct sentence structures. Also, avoid redundancy by combining similar ideas more smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy singing because it helps me relax and express my emotions. In my free time, I often sing along to my favourite pop and R&B songs, which instantly lift my mood and energise me. Singing is one of my favourite hobbies as it allows me to connect with music and provides a great way to relieve stress after a busy day at work or study.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and includes supporting details, but there are some grammatical mistakes and awkward expressions, such as "in unique vocal style inspiring me" and "the confidence" without a clear reference. Try to use linking words to improve coherence and check your grammar for subject-verb agreement and article use.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't had a chance to learn how to sing properly yet, but I'm planning to give it a go because I'm really passionate about music and enjoy expressing myself through song. For instance, I often listen to artists like Taylor Swift, whose meaningful lyrics and unique vocal style inspire me to develop my own singing skills. In the future, I hope to take some singing lessons to improve my technique and boost my confidence.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contains errors that affect understanding, such as "I find it hardworking" which is incorrect. Try to express your ideas more clearly and use appropriate vocabulary. Also, ensure your sentences are grammatically correct and coherent.
Ví dụ: I'd love to sing for younger people who enjoy pop music because they really appreciate the energy I bring to lively performances. I find it rewarding when the audience connects with the music and has a great time at the show.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question and provides examples, but there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrases, such as "I believe in singing can" and "help with this with stress". Try to use clearer sentence structures and linking words to improve coherence and naturalness.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe singing can definitely bring happiness to people. For example, singing along with friends or listening to uplifting songs can boost your mood and help reduce stress. This is because music has a powerful connection to our emotions, making singing an effective way to improve overall well-being and feel more positive.
× During my free time, I often sing along with my favorite pop in the R&B songs, which instantly lifts my mood and energizes me.
✓ During my free time, I often sing along with my favorite pop and R&B songs, which instantly lifts my mood and energizes me.
The phrase 'pop in the R&B songs' is incorrect because 'in the' is an inappropriate preposition here. The correct phrase should be 'pop and R&B songs' to indicate the genres of songs. Using 'and' correctly connects the two music genres without unnecessary prepositions.
× Singing is one of my favorite hobbies as it allows me to connect with famous and it provides a great way to relieve stress after a busy day at work or study.
✓ Singing is one of my favorite hobbies as it allows me to connect with famous artists and provides a great way to relieve stress after a busy day at work or study.
The sentence uses 'connect with famous' without specifying what or whom, which is incomplete. Adding 'artists' clarifies the meaning. Also, 'and it provides' is redundant; removing 'it' improves sentence flow and correctness.
× No, I haven't had a chance to learn how to sing properly yet, but I'm going to give it a go because I'm really passionate about music and enjoy expressing myself through song.
✓ No, I haven't had a chance to learn how to sing properly yet, but I'm going to give it a go because I'm really passionate about music and enjoy expressing myself through singing.
The phrase 'expressing myself through song' is acceptable but 'through singing' is more natural and consistent with the context of learning to sing. This correction improves clarity and grammatical consistency.
× For example, I often listen to artists like Taylor Swift, whose meaningful lyrics in unique vocal style inspiring me to develop my own singing skills.
✓ For example, I often listen to artists like Taylor Swift, whose meaningful lyrics and unique vocal style inspire me to develop my own singing skills.
The original sentence lacks a conjunction between 'meaningful lyrics' and 'unique vocal style' and uses 'inspiring' instead of 'inspire'. Adding 'and' and changing 'inspiring' to 'inspire' corrects the sentence structure and verb form to match the subject.
× In the future, I hope to take some singing lessons to improve my technique and the confidence.
✓ In the future, I hope to take some singing lessons to improve my technique and confidence.
The definite article 'the' before 'confidence' is unnecessary here because 'confidence' is an uncountable noun used in a general sense. Removing 'the' makes the phrase grammatically correct.
× I'd love to sing it for younger people who enjoy pop music because they really appreciate my energy in the lively performance.
✓ I'd love to sing for younger people who enjoy pop music because they really appreciate my energy in lively performances.
The pronoun 'it' is unnecessary and unclear in this context. Removing 'it' clarifies the sentence. Also, changing 'the lively performance' to 'lively performances' generalizes the statement appropriately.
× I find it hardworking when the audience connects with the music and it has a great time at the show.
✓ I find it rewarding when the audience connects with the music and has a great time at the show.
The adjective 'hardworking' is incorrectly used to describe a feeling. 'Rewarding' is the appropriate adjective to express satisfaction. Also, 'it has a great time' is incorrect; 'the audience has a great time' or simply 'has a great time' is correct.
× Yes, I believe in singing can definitely bring happiness to people.
✓ Yes, I believe singing can definitely bring happiness to people.
The preposition 'in' is incorrectly used after 'believe'. The correct structure is 'I believe singing can...' without 'in'. Removing 'in' corrects the sentence.
× For example, singing along with friends or listening to uplifting songs can boost your mood and help with this with stress.
✓ For example, singing along with friends or listening to uplifting songs can boost your mood and help with stress.
The phrase 'help with this with stress' is incorrect and redundant. Removing 'this with' makes the sentence clear and grammatically correct.
× This is because music has a powerful connection to our emotions, making singing an effective way to improve overall well-being in the feel more positive.
✓ This is because music has a powerful connection to our emotions, making singing an effective way to improve overall well-being and help us feel more positive.
The phrase 'in the feel more positive' is incorrect. Replacing it with 'and help us feel more positive' corrects the preposition and sentence structure, making the meaning clear.