Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
I think I'd prefer happy music because sometimes I listen to them. I feel like I have a bunch of energy to do my work.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
I think yet it is because when I listen to happy music, it giving up to me a lot of energy to do my things. And I think, uh, when I, whenever I listen to the happy music, I work effectively and uh, productively.
考官
Have you taken any music classes?
考生
I did take uh, some music classes when I was in secondary school, umm, but and some music classes online like some platform like YouTube. So, uh, I learned how to sing and use my musical instruments.
考官
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
考生
Yes, I often listen to music. Why? You know, studying, working, because sometimes I work without music and I feel like it is really boring. So music could make could motivate me to do my work quickly and effectively.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分数: 72.0建议: Cải thiện: Tránh lỗi ngữ pháp và dùng từ phù hợp; rút ngắn câu để tự nhiên hơn; thêm chi tiết cụ thể bằng cách nêu ví dụ về loại nhạc và hoàn cảnh. Ví dụ cụ thể: sửa lỗi thì (present simple), thay "them" bằng "it/that kind of music", và giảm số câu xuống tối đa 3–4 câu.
示例: I prefer happy music because it boosts my energy. For example, upbeat pop songs help me focus when I’m tidying my room or doing homework.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分数: 60.0建议: Cải thiện: Sửa ngữ pháp và cấu trúc câu (thì, chủ vị-động từ), loại bỏ tiếng ngập ngừng, dùng liên từ để mạch lạc. Nên nêu rõ cách cảm xúc thay đổi và cho ví dụ cụ thể về hoạt động được cải thiện. Giữ tối đa 4 câu.
示例: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited. When I play lively songs, I feel more motivated and my concentration improves, so I can finish tasks faster and with better quality.
Have you taken any music classes?
分数: 70.0建议: Cải thiện: Làm rõ thời gian và nguồn học, tránh từ thừa và lặp; dùng cấu trúc rõ ràng (topic sentence + supporting detail). Nên nói cụ thể tên nhạc cụ và loại lớp học trực tuyến hoặc kênh YouTube để tăng tính cụ thể.
示例: Yes, I took music classes in secondary school and later watched tutorials on YouTube. I learned basic singing techniques and how to play the guitar through step-by-step lessons online.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
分数: 68.0建议: Cải thiện: Tránh hỏi tu từ như "Why? You know"; dùng câu liên kết để giải thích rõ lý do; đưa thêm ví dụ cụ thể về hoạt động và loại nhạc phù hợp. Giữ câu rõ ràng và ngắn gọn.
示例: Yes, I often listen to music while studying or working because it prevents boredom. For instance, I play instrumental or lo-fi tracks when I study and upbeat songs when I clean or exercise, which helps me stay motivated.
× I think I'd prefer happy music because sometimes I listen to them.
✓ I think I'd prefer happy music because sometimes I listen to it.
The noun 'music' is uncountable and takes the singular pronoun 'it' rather than 'them'. Use 'it' for uncountable nouns. Example improvement: 'I sometimes listen to it when I'm working.'
× I feel like I have a bunch of energy to do my work.
✓ I feel like I have a lot of energy to do my work.
The phrase 'a bunch of' is informal but acceptable; however 'a lot of energy' is more natural here. The issue is choice of quantifier for uncountable noun 'energy'. Suggest using 'a lot of' or 'plenty of' in formal speech.
× I think yet it is because when I listen to happy music, it giving up to me a lot of energy to do my things.
✓ I think that it's because when I listen to happy music, it gives me a lot of energy to do my tasks.
Multiple issues: 'yet' is misused as a conjunction here; 'that' or nothing is appropriate. Also verb form 'giving' is incorrect; the third person singular present of 'give' is 'gives'. 'Up to me' is unnecessary; use 'gives me'. 'Things' is vague — 'tasks' or 'work' is better.
× And I think, uh, when I, whenever I listen to the happy music, I work effectively and uh, productively.
✓ And I think that whenever I listen to happy music, I work effectively and productively.
Remove extra article 'the' before 'happy music' unless referring to specific music. 'Whenever' alone is sufficient; avoid redundant 'when I, whenever'. Ensure consistent tense: present simple fits habitual action.
× I did take uh, some music classes when I was in secondary school, umm, but and some music classes online like some platform like YouTube.
✓ I took some music classes when I was in secondary school, and I also took some online classes on platforms like YouTube.
Use simple past 'took' rather than 'did take' for a neutral past statement. Remove redundant 'but and'. 'Online classes on platforms like YouTube' is clearer and grammatical.
× So, uh, I learned how to sing and use my musical instruments.
✓ So I learned how to sing and how to play musical instruments.
'Use my musical instruments' is awkward; collocate 'play instruments'. If instruments are general, omit 'my' or specify which ones. Include parallel structure: 'learned how to sing and how to play'.
× Yes, I often listen to music. Why? You know, studying, working, because sometimes I work without music and I feel like it is really boring.
✓ Yes, I often listen to music while studying or working, because sometimes I work without music and I find it really boring.
Original has fragmented 'Why? You know, studying, working,' which is not a complete structure. Combine into a single clause: 'listen to music while studying or working'. Use 'find' instead of 'feel' for opinion here is optional; keep present simple for habitual actions.
× So music could make could motivate me to do my work quickly and effectively.
✓ So music can motivate me to do my work quickly and effectively.
Repeated 'could' is incorrect. Choose 'can' for general ability or 'could' for possibility. Use a single modal verb. 'Motivate me to do my work' is correct structure.