Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
I normally like to listen to happy and umm, motivational music. Uh, especially uh, when I am trying to change my mood by listening to music. But I also listen to sad music, but I don't listen to sad music more often.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
Of course, there is an energy that is very positive about happy music, so that's why I like to keep listening to these kinds of music. Umm. And also it motivates me and inspires me a lot. Sorry, that's my sister sneezing.
考官
Have you taken any music classes?
考生
Unfortunately I did not get the chance to have UMM music classes back at school, but I would really like to experience something similar in the future. UMM. I'm very interested in bands or even solo singers, so umm, unfortunately no.
考官
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
考生
I normally listen to music when I'm driving my car, but I also listen to music while doing my makeup and umm, when I'm working out. So yeah, my life is actually full of music, but I don't like that because it's umm, not accepted in my religion and I want to change it.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分数: 72.0建议: Be more concise and avoid filler words (umm, uh). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific reason and a brief example. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, "because" or "however").
示例: I prefer happy and motivational music because it helps me improve my mood. For example, when I'm feeling tired after work I play upbeat pop songs to feel more energetic.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分数: 68.0建议: Answer directly and avoid interruptions or irrelevant comments. Use one linking phrase to add a supporting point (e.g., "Moreover" or "Additionally"). Give a concise example of how it excites or motivates you.
示例: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited because its fast rhythm and lively melodies boost my energy. Additionally, when I listen to upbeat songs before a presentation I feel more confident and focused.
Have you taken any music classes?
分数: 66.0建议: Give a straightforward answer first, then explain briefly why or why not with a specific future plan. Remove hesitations and repetition.
示例: No, I haven't taken formal music classes, but I would like to in the future because I'm interested in learning guitar and joining a band. If possible, I plan to enroll in evening guitar lessons next year.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
分数: 60.0建议: Keep your response relevant and avoid introducing sensitive or conflicting personal topics without clarification. Answer directly, list two or three typical situations briefly, and if mentioning a problem, explain how you deal with it in one sentence.
示例: Yes, I often listen to music while driving, exercising, and doing my makeup because it helps me concentrate and stay motivated. However, when I'm at religious events I switch to quiet reflection or hymns to respect my beliefs.
× I normally like to listen to happy and umm, motivational music.
✓ I normally like to listen to happy and motivational music.
The sentence is grammatically acceptable, but removing filler words ('umm') improves clarity and fluency. Keep present simple because this expresses a habitual preference.
× Uh, especially uh, when I am trying to change my mood by listening to music.
✓ Especially when I try to change my mood by listening to music.
Use simple present 'I try' for habitual actions rather than present continuous 'I am trying'. Also remove fillers ('uh') for clarity.
× But I also listen to sad music, but I don't listen to sad music more often.
✓ I also listen to sad music, but I don't listen to it often.
The repeated phrase 'listen to sad music' is redundant. Replace the second occurrence with the pronoun 'it' and use 'often' instead of 'more often' to express frequency correctly.
× Of course, there is an energy that is very positive about happy music, so that's why I like to keep listening to these kinds of music.
✓ Of course, there is an energy that is very positive about happy music, so that's why I like to keep listening to this kind of music.
Use singular expression 'this kind of music' (or 'these kinds of music' would require plural noun) to match 'music' as an uncountable noun. 'These kinds of music' is awkward; 'this kind of music' is natural.
× And also it motivates me and inspires me a lot.
✓ It also motivates and inspires me a lot.
Move 'also' to flow better and avoid repeating 'me'. Combine verbs with shared object: 'motivates and inspires me'.
× Have you taken any music classes?
✓ Have you taken any music classes?
This sentence is correct as written; 'any music classes' is appropriate for the question form about experience.
× Unfortunately I did not get the chance to have UMM music classes back at school, but I would really like to experience something similar in the future.
✓ Unfortunately, I did not get the chance to have music classes back at school, but I would really like to experience something similar in the future.
Remove filler 'UMM'. Otherwise the past tense 'did not get' is correct to describe a past missed opportunity. Add comma after 'Unfortunately' for punctuation.
× I'm very interested in bands or even solo singers, so umm, unfortunately no.
✓ I'm very interested in bands or even solo singers, so unfortunately not.
Replace 'no' with 'not' for a natural negative response and remove 'umm'. 'Not' negates the previous offer/possibility; 'no' as a sentence fragment is less natural here.
× I normally listen to music when I'm driving my car, but I also listen to music while doing my makeup and umm, when I'm working out.
✓ I normally listen to music when I'm driving, while doing my makeup, and when I'm working out.
Remove redundant 'my car' (driving is sufficient) and repeated 'listen to music'. Use parallel structure 'when I'm driving, while doing my makeup, and when I'm working out.' Remove filler 'umm'.
× So yeah, my life is actually full of music, but I don't like that because it's umm, not accepted in my religion and I want to change it.
✓ So yeah, my life is actually full of music, but I don't like it because it's not accepted in my religion and I want to change that.
Replace 'that' with 'it' for clarity when referring to 'my life being full of music'. Use 'change that' rather than 'change it' referring to the situation; both can work but 'change that' is clearer. Remove 'umm'.