Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I prefer lightening happy meal day because I think it's a good way to make me feel relaxed and it can help me to sleep quickly.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yes, it does. It takes an important role in my life. It always makes me feel more excited because of it's very fast.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 48.0Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence, correct grammar, and specific details. Keep length within 1–4 sentences and use linking words for coherence. For example, start: “I prefer happy music.” Then give reasons with linking words (because, so, therefore) and concrete examples (genres, situations). Also correct vocabulary (e.g., “uplifting” instead of “lightening”) and grammar (use gerunds and articles correctly).
Example: I prefer happy music because it helps me relax and improves my mood. For example, upbeat pop or acoustic songs calm me after a stressful day, so I often listen to them before bed to fall asleep more easily.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Combine short responses into one coherent answer with a topic sentence, then add specific supporting details and correct grammar. Use linking words (and, because, as a result) and accurate expressions (e.g., “plays an important role,” “it’s very fast-paced”). Avoid repetition and keep to 2–4 sentences. Mention particular effects (energy, motivation) and examples (dancing, exercising).
Example: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited because it’s usually fast-paced and energetic. For instance, when I listen to upbeat tracks while exercising, they boost my energy and help me push harder during my workout.
× I prefer lightening happy meal day because I think it's a good way to make me feel relaxed and it can help me to sleep quickly.
✓ I prefer light, happy music because I think it's a good way to help me relax and it can help me fall asleep quickly.
The original sentence uses inappropriate words and awkward structure: 'lightening happy meal day' is not meaningful; likely intended 'light, happy music'. 'Make me feel relaxed' is grammatically acceptable but 'help me relax' is more natural (avoid 'make' plus object when 'help' + bare infinitive is preferred). 'Help me to sleep quickly' is unidiomatic; use 'help me fall asleep quickly'. Suggested improvements: choose correct vocabulary ('music'), use natural collocations ('help me relax', 'fall asleep quickly'), and simplify sentence structure.
× It takes an important role in my life.
✓ It plays an important role in my life.
The verb 'take' is not the correct collocation for 'role'; the correct expression is 'play a role'. 'It takes an important role' is incorrect. Also 'an' before 'important role' is correct, but the verb must be 'plays'. Suggestion: learn common verb+noun collocations such as 'play a role' and use them instead of literal translations.
× It always makes me feel more excited because of it's very fast.
✓ It always makes me feel more excited because it's very fast.
The phrase 'because of it's very fast' is incorrect. 'Because of' should be followed by a noun phrase (for example, 'because of its tempo'), and 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is'; the sentence likely intended 'because it's very fast'. Also if possessive 'its' was intended, do not use an apostrophe. Suggested improvements: use 'because it's very fast' for a clause with a verb, or 'because of its fast tempo' for a noun phrase; avoid confusing 'it's' and 'its'.