Part 1
Examiner
Do you like singing? Why?
Candidate
I like singing because it's a great way to express myself among many other ways alike riding which only uses lyrics. Singing compounds lyrics with music, making him more expressive an impactful. For example, when I when I'm happy or sad, singing helps me convey those.
Examiner
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Candidate
I have never learned how to sing. Except for when I had a music class in my high school year. But it wasn't. Really focus on solely on singing but more about music theory. But if I get a chance I will love to learn how to sing 'cause it seems like fun.
Examiner
Who do you want to sing for?
Candidate
If I get a chance to sing for someone, that will be for my mom. It is because ever since a lift over CI. Rarely saw her in person, so I'll sing something that shows my appreciation for her effort to love and care.
Examiner
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Candidate
I don't think singing itself can bring happiness to people, but the emotion and love that is expressed expressed through the singing can bring joy to people for example. You, the listener, can hear the emotion that's coming out through the song that is saying.
Do you like singing? Why?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer shows good ideas but is a bit unclear and contains some grammatical errors. Try to make your sentences clearer and more natural, and avoid redundancy. Also, use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly. For example, you could say: "I like singing because it combines lyrics with music, which makes it more expressive and impactful than just reading or reciting lyrics. For instance, when I'm happy or sad, singing helps me convey those emotions effectively."
Example: I enjoy singing because it allows me to express my feelings more deeply than just speaking or reading lyrics. For example, when I'm feeling joyful or upset, singing helps me share those emotions with others in a powerful way.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer is understandable but fragmented and contains some grammar mistakes. Try to combine your sentences into a clear and coherent response using linking words. For example, you could say: "I have never formally learned how to sing, except during a music class in high school, which focused more on music theory than singing itself. However, if I had the chance, I would love to learn because it seems enjoyable."
Example: I haven't had formal singing lessons, apart from a music class in high school that mainly taught music theory rather than singing. Nevertheless, I would love to learn how to sing if I get the opportunity, as it seems like a fun activity.
Who do you want to sing for?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Your answer has a heartfelt message but is unclear and contains some errors. Try to express your ideas more clearly and use linking words to connect your thoughts. For example: "If I had the chance to sing for someone, it would be my mum. Since I rarely see her in person due to living apart, I would sing a song to show my appreciation for her love and care."
Example: If I could sing for anyone, it would be my mum because we don't see each other often. I would choose a song that expresses my gratitude for all the love and support she has given me.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Your answer has a good point but is a bit repetitive and unclear. Try to express your ideas more clearly and avoid repeating words. Use linking words to make your answer coherent. For example: "I believe that singing itself may not directly bring happiness, but the emotions and love conveyed through singing can bring joy to listeners. For instance, when someone sings with feeling, the audience can sense the emotion behind the song."
Example: I think singing alone doesn't always make people happy, but when a singer expresses genuine emotions and love through their performance, it can bring joy to those listening. For example, a heartfelt song can touch the audience and lift their spirits.
× Singing compounds lyrics with music, making him more expressive an impactful.
✓ Singing compounds lyrics with music, making it more expressive and impactful.
The pronoun 'him' is incorrectly used to refer to 'singing', which is an activity and should be referred to as 'it'. Also, 'an' should be 'and' to connect the adjectives correctly.
× For example, when I when I'm happy or sad, singing helps me convey those.
✓ For example, when I'm happy or sad, singing helps me convey those emotions.
The phrase 'when I when I'm' is redundant and incorrect. Also, 'those' is vague and should be clarified as 'those emotions' for clarity.
× I have never learned how to sing. Except for when I had a music class in my high school year.
✓ I have never learned how to sing, except for when I had a music class in my high school years.
The sentence fragment 'Except for when I had a music class...' should be connected to the previous sentence with a comma. Also, 'year' should be plural 'years' to refer to the period of high school.
× But it wasn't. Really focus on solely on singing but more about music theory.
✓ But it didn't really focus solely on singing; it was more about music theory.
The original sentence is fragmented and incorrectly structured. It should be combined into one sentence with proper verb agreement and punctuation.
× But if I get a chance I will love to learn how to sing 'cause it seems like fun.
✓ But if I get a chance, I would love to learn how to sing because it seems like fun.
The modal verb 'would' is appropriate here to express a hypothetical desire. Also, 'cause' should be written as 'because' in formal speech.
× If I get a chance to sing for someone, that will be for my mom.
✓ If I get a chance to sing for someone, it will be for my mum.
'That' is incorrectly used to refer to the opportunity; 'it' is the correct pronoun. Also, 'mum' is the Australian English spelling for 'mom'.
× It is because ever since a lift over CI. Rarely saw her in person, so I'll sing something that shows my appreciation for her effort to love and care.
✓ It is because, ever since I left oversea, I have rarely seen her in person, so I'll sing something that shows my appreciation for her effort, love, and care.
The original sentences are fragmented and unclear. 'a lift over CI' is likely a mishearing or typo for 'I left overseas'. The sentences need to be combined and clarified for meaning and grammar.
× I don't think singing itself can bring happiness to people, but the emotion and love that is expressed expressed through the singing can bring joy to people for example.
✓ I don't think singing itself can bring happiness to people, but the emotion and love that are expressed through singing can bring joy to people, for example.
'Emotion and love' is plural, so the verb should be 'are' not 'is'. Also, 'expressed' was repeated twice by mistake. 'Through the singing' is better as 'through singing'.
× You, the listener, can hear the emotion that's coming out through the song that is saying.
✓ You, the listener, can hear the emotion coming through the song that is being sung.
The original sentence ends abruptly and is unclear. 'That is saying' is incorrect; it should be 'that is being sung' to describe the song expressing emotion.