Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I prefer sad music. It makes me feel calm and relaxed. But I don't really like sad music. I mean I like just slow melodies and lyrics. Also.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yeah, I think so. I think music can change people's mood. So when I work hard, I usually listen to fast music. Then I chirp.
Examiner
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidate
Uh, I learned image class when I was primary school. But I grew up as an adult. I never run the professional class.
Examiner
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidate
No, I don't. I don't listen to music while I'm doing something because I when I doing something listening to music, I easily feel distracted. So even I wear the ear plug.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Be more concise and consistent: state your main idea clearly, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid contradictory phrases and unfinished sentences. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, 'because' or 'so').
Example: I prefer slow, melancholic music because it helps me feel calm and relaxed. For example, I like songs with gentle melodies and thoughtful lyrics, which make it easier for me to unwind after a busy day.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Give a clear direct answer and then support it with a specific reason and example. Avoid vague phrases like 'I think' repeatedly and unclear expressions such as 'chirp.' Use a linking word like 'because' or 'so' to show cause and effect.
Example: Yes, happy music usually makes me feel more energetic because of its upbeat rhythm. For instance, when I'm studying or exercising, I play upbeat pop or electronic tracks to boost my focus and motivation.
Have you taken any music classes?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Clarify your meaning and use correct tense and vocabulary. Begin with a clear topic sentence (yes/no) and then give specific details: what kind of class, when, and whether you continued. Avoid literal translations or incorrect phrases like 'image class' or 'never run the professional class.'
Example: Yes, I took basic music lessons when I was in primary school, where I learned simple singing and rhythm exercises. However, I never studied music professionally as an adult, so I don't have formal training.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Answer directly and explain with a concise, grammatical sentence. Use linking words ('because', 'so') and correct verb forms. Provide a clear example or exception if relevant. Avoid redundant repetition.
Example: No, I usually don't listen to music while working because it distracts me and reduces my concentration. For example, when I study or do important tasks, I prefer silence or noise-cancelling earplugs to stay focused.
× I prefer sad music. It makes me feel calm and relaxed. But I don't really like sad music. I mean I like just slow melodies and lyrics. Also.
✓ I prefer sad music; it makes me feel calm and relaxed, but I don't really like very sad songs — I just like slow melodies and meaningful lyrics.
Original contains sentence fragments ('Also.') and awkward repetition ('I don't really like sad music' then 'I mean I like just slow melodies and lyrics'). This is a sentence structure and coherence issue. Combine related ideas, remove the fragment, and clarify contrast using conjunctions and punctuation. Use 'songs' instead of repeating 'music' for variety and add 'very' to clarify degree.
× So when I work hard, I usually listen to fast music. Then I chirp.
✓ So when I work hard, I usually listen to fast music; then I feel cheerful and energetic.
'Then I chirp' is incorrect word choice and unnatural in this context. This is an adverb/adjective choice and sentence structure issue. Replace 'chirp' with a suitable verb phrase ('feel cheerful and energetic') and connect ideas smoothly with proper punctuation.
× Uh, I learned image class when I was primary school.
✓ Uh, I took an image class when I was in primary school.
The verb 'learned image class' is incorrect; English uses 'take a class' or 'study' for courses. Also 'when I was primary school' lacks preposition 'in' and should use 'in primary school'. This is a past-tense/contextual phrasing correction.
× But I grew up as an adult. I never run the professional class.
✓ But I didn't pursue it as an adult, and I never attended professional classes.
'I grew up as an adult' is nonsensical; 'I didn't pursue it as an adult' expresses intended meaning. 'I never run the professional class' incorrectly uses 'run' and article/number; use 'attended professional classes' or 'took professional classes'. These are sentence structure and verb choice errors.
× No, I don't. I don't listen to music while I'm doing something because I when I doing something listening to music, I easily feel distracted. So even I wear the ear plug.
✓ No, I don't. I don't listen to music while I'm doing something because when I do things while listening to music, I get easily distracted. So I don't even wear earplugs.
Multiple grammar problems: incorrect word order ('I when I doing something listening to music'), wrong verb forms ('doing' vs 'do'), and incorrect phrasing ('So even I wear the ear plug'). Use 'when I do things' and 'get easily distracted'. 'Ear plug' should be plural 'earplugs' and 'don't even wear' fits the negative idea. This addresses present continuous/gerund issues and article/plural usage.