Part 1
Examiner
What subjects are you studying?
Candidate
I'm a university student majoring in music performance, which needs a lot of practice.
Examiner
Do you like your subject?
Candidate
Absolutely yes. I started the music when I was four years old. It's my only happy have lasted for so long time, so I really enjoy it.
Examiner
Why did you choose to study that subject?
Candidate
Actually, since I was four years old I had learned piano and violin and now I still choose piano as my major because I still it really makes me relax after day of work and school.
Examiner
Do you think that your subject is popular in your country?
Candidate
Maybe it's increasingly popular. I often see a growing number of students taking music classes to prepare for entrance exams, so I think it's become more and more popular nowadays.
Examiner
Do you have any plans for your studies in the next five years?
Candidate
I plan to do master's degree in the UK in the next few years because I want to improve my classical piano performance. After not that, I might apply for an artist diploma at a professional music school to continue my professional training.
Examiner
What are the benefits of being your age?
Candidate
At my age I just feel free because I can choose since I want to do such as travelling and cooking or learning some new skills. If I just in full time work, I think I won't have a lot of time to do these things. So I need to do these things now.
Examiner
Do you want to change your major?
Candidate
I definitely wouldn't change my majors. I have been studying music since I was 4 and I have a strong passion for it. My teachers and coaches have told me many important and new techniques, so I want to keep studying music.
Examiner
Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
Candidate
Actually, I like to study in the morning because I always feel very sleepy in the afternoon. Such as when I learning my health test, I choose the morning time and if I learn it in afternoon I will fall asleep.
Examiner
How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
Candidate
I usually study about 40 hours a week. On weekdays I study about 8 hours a day because I have classes and well. On weekends I only study about four hours a day so I can relax and recharge. It's important for me to keep balance.
Examiner
Are you looking forward to working?
Candidate
Actually, not really. I feel that working can be quite tired. I often see my mother working until midnight, so I don't want that kind of life right now. However, it is impossible.
Examiner
What technology do you use when you study?
Candidate
I usually watch lectures on bilibili because I can learned a lot of umm different techniques about the piano and they can help me direct my performing in the future.
Examiner
What changes would you like to see in your school?
Candidate
I would like my school to build a large modern concert hall. The current hall is too small to hold a concert. With a better concert hall, I think I will feel more excited when I play in pieces in there.
What subjects are you studying?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: 回答直接,主题明确。可以把“which needs a lot of practice”改为更自然的表达,并补充具体学习内容,例如主修乐器和练习时间。注意不要只说专业名称,要展示相关细节。
Example: I’m majoring in music performance, with classical piano as my main instrument. It involves plenty of daily practice, as well as classes in music theory and performance.
Do you like your subject?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: 观点明确,但“started the music”“my only happy have lasted”不符合英语语法,表达也不自然。可以说“started learning music”以及“the one passion that has stayed with me”。建议用“喜欢的原因+具体经历”来展开。
Example: Yes, absolutely. I started learning music when I was four, and it has been a constant source of happiness for me. Even when I feel stressed, playing the piano helps me relax and express my emotions.
Why did you choose to study that subject?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: 理由是合理的,但句子过长,且有明显语法问题,如“had learned”“I still it”和“after day of work and school”。应使用清晰结构:童年经历→选择钢琴→学习带来的好处。
Example: I chose this subject because I started learning both the piano and violin when I was four. I eventually chose piano as my major because I have a strong connection with it, and playing it helps me relax after a busy day.
Do you think that your subject is popular in your country?
Score: 86.0Suggestion: 回答结构完整,有观点、现象和结论,逻辑连接也很好。可以避免“increasingly popular”和“more and more popular”重复,并明确说明是音乐专业还是音乐课程越来越受欢迎。
Example: Yes, I think music is becoming increasingly popular in my country. More and more students are taking music classes, especially to prepare for university entrance exams. As a result, music education is attracting greater public attention.
Do you have any plans for your studies in the next five years?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: 计划具体,内容丰富。需要修正冠词和不自然表达:“do master's degree”应为“do a master’s degree”,“After not that”应为“After that”。还可以使用“performance skills”使表达更自然。
Example: Over the next five years, I plan to pursue a master’s degree in the UK to improve my classical piano performance. After that, I may apply for an artist diploma at a professional music school so that I can continue my advanced training.
What are the benefits of being your age?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: 核心观点是自由和时间充足,但“can choose since I want to do”“such as travelling”及“If I just in full time work”语法错误较多。应直接说“choose what I want to do”,并用具体活动支持观点。
Example: One benefit of being my age is that I have quite a lot of freedom and flexibility. I can travel, cook, or learn new skills before starting a full-time job. Once I begin working, I may not have as much free time for these activities.
Do you want to change your major?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: 回答直接,理由充分。注意“my majors”应为单数“my major”,“important and new techniques”语序不自然,可改为“valuable new techniques”。还可以说明音乐对未来目标的帮助。
Example: No, I definitely wouldn’t change my major. I’ve been studying music since I was four, and I still have a strong passion for it. My teachers have taught me many valuable techniques, so I’d like to continue developing my skills as a pianist.
Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: 偏好和原因清楚,但“Such as”不能单独引出例子,“when I learning my health test”以及“in afternoon”存在语法问题。应使用“for example”并说明早晨学习效率更高。
Example: I prefer studying in the morning because I usually feel sleepy in the afternoon. For example, when I practise for an important test, I always do it before noon. I can concentrate much better at that time and remember things more easily.
How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
Score: 84.0Suggestion: 回答有清晰的时间对比和具体数字,内容有效。主要问题是“classes and well”表达不完整,以及“keep balance”应为“maintain a balance”。可以更自然地说“including classes and practice”。
Example: I spend about 40 hours a week on my studies. From Monday to Friday, I study for around eight hours a day, including classes and piano practice. At weekends, I only study for about four hours a day so that I can relax and recharge. I think maintaining a balance is important.
Are you looking forward to working?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: 回答有明确态度和个人例子,但“working can be quite tired”应改为“working can be quite tiring”,“However, it is impossible”意思不清。可以表达为虽然不期待高强度工作,但理解工作是未来必经阶段。
Example: Not particularly, to be honest. I’m worried that working full-time could be quite tiring because I often see my mother working until midnight. However, I know that having a job is an unavoidable part of adult life, so I’ll try to find a healthy work-life balance.
What technology do you use when you study?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: 回答切题,也提到了平台和用途,但“can learned”应为“can learn”,“direct my performing”不自然。建议减少犹豫词,并具体说明视频如何帮助你改进演奏。
Example: I often use Bilibili to watch online piano lectures and masterclasses. I can learn different techniques from professional pianists, such as how to control dynamics and phrasing. These videos help me improve my performance in the future.
What changes would you like to see in your school?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: 建议具体,且有现状、改进措施和效果。需要修正“hold a concert”前的表达以及“play in pieces in there”;应说“perform pieces there”。可以补充新场馆对学生和观众的好处。
Example: I’d like my university to build a large, modern concert hall. The current one is too small for major performances, so students and audiences often feel cramped. A better venue would allow us to perform more comfortably and give concerts a more professional atmosphere.
× Absolutely yes. I started the music when I was four years old. It's my only happy have lasted for so long time, so I really enjoy it.
✓ Absolutely yes. I started studying music when I was four years old. It is the only hobby that has made me happy for such a long time, so I really enjoy it.
“Music”表示音乐这一抽象概念时,通常不使用定冠词“the”。因此应说“started studying music”,而不是“started the music”。
× Absolutely yes. I started the music when I was four years old. It's my only happy have lasted for so long time, so I really enjoy it.
✓ Absolutely yes. I started studying music when I was four years old. It is the only hobby that has made me happy for such a long time, so I really enjoy it.
“my only happy have lasted”缺少正确的名词和完整的句子结构。“happy”不能在这里直接作名词使用。可以改为“the only hobby that has made me happy”,意思是“唯一一个让我开心了这么久的爱好”。
× Absolutely yes. I started the music when I was four years old. It's my only happy have lasted for so long time, so I really enjoy it.
✓ Absolutely yes. I started studying music when I was four years old. It is the only hobby that has made me happy for such a long time, so I really enjoy it.
“so long time”搭配错误。名词短语“a long time”前应使用“such”,所以应说“such a long time”;也可以说“so long”。
× Actually, since I was four years old I had learned piano and violin and now I still choose piano as my major because I still it really makes me relax after day of work and school.
✓ Actually, I started learning the piano and violin when I was four years old, and I still choose piano as my major because it really helps me relax after a day of work and school.
“had learned”是过去完成时,通常表示某个过去动作发生在另一个过去动作之前。这里是在说明从四岁开始学习的经历,使用一般过去时“started learning”更合适。
× Actually, since I was four years old I had learned piano and violin and now I still choose piano as my major because I still it really makes me relax after day of work and school.
✓ Actually, I started learning the piano and violin when I was four years old, and I still choose piano as my major because it really helps me relax after a day of work and school.
“because I still it really makes me relax”中的“still”和“it”位置错误,句子结构也不完整。应改为“because it really helps me relax”,其中“it”指学习钢琴。
× Actually, since I was four years old I had learned piano and violin and now I still choose piano as my major because I still it really makes me relax after day of work and school.
✓ Actually, I started learning the piano and violin when I was four years old, and I still choose piano as my major because it really helps me relax after a day of work and school.
“day”是可数名词单数,前面需要冠词。这里表示“一天的工作和学习之后”,应说“after a day of work and school”。
× I plan to do master's degree in the UK in the next few years because I want to improve my classical piano performance. After not that, I might apply for an artist diploma at a professional music school to continue my professional training.
✓ I plan to do a master's degree in the UK in the next few years because I want to improve my classical piano performance. After that, I might apply for an artist diploma at a professional music school to continue my professional training.
“master’s degree”是可数名词单数,前面需要不定冠词“a”,所以应说“do a master’s degree”。
× I plan to do master's degree in the UK in the next few years because I want to improve my classical piano performance. After not that, I might apply for an artist diploma at a professional music school to continue my professional training.
✓ I plan to do a master's degree in the UK in the next few years because I want to improve my classical piano performance. After that, I might apply for an artist diploma at a professional music school to continue my professional training.
“After not that”不是正确的英语表达。表示“之后”时应使用固定短语“After that”。
× At my age I just feel free because I can choose since I want to do such as travelling and cooking or learning some new skills.
✓ At my age, I feel free because I can choose what I want to do, such as travelling, cooking, or learning new skills.
“choose since I want to do”结构错误。表达“选择自己想做的事情”时,应使用“choose what I want to do”。“such as”后面列举活动时,要保持平行结构。
× If I just in full time work, I think I won't have a lot of time to do these things.
✓ If I were in full-time work, I think I wouldn't have a lot of time to do these things.
原句“If I just in full time work”缺少谓语动词。这里可以使用虚拟条件句“If I were...”,表示假设自己处于全职工作状态。
× I definitely wouldn't change my majors. I have been studying music since I was 4 and I have a strong passion for it.
✓ I definitely wouldn't change my major. I have been studying music since I was four, and I have a strong passion for it.
这里谈论的是一个专业,所以应使用单数“major”,而不是复数“majors”。
× Such as when I learning my health test, I choose the morning time and if I learn it in afternoon I will fall asleep.
✓ For example, when I am studying for my health test, I choose to study in the morning, and if I study in the afternoon, I will fall asleep.
“when I learning”缺少助动词“am”。现在进行时的结构是“主语 + am/is/are + 动词-ing”,所以应说“when I am studying”。
× Such as when I learning my health test, I choose the morning time and if I learn it in afternoon I will fall asleep.
✓ For example, when I am studying for my health test, I choose to study in the morning, and if I study in the afternoon, I will fall asleep.
“afternoon”是可数时间名词的单数形式,在这里需要定冠词“the”,因此应说“in the afternoon”。
× On weekdays I study about 8 hours a day because I have classes and well.
✓ On weekdays, I study about 8 hours a day because I have classes as well.
“and well”不能表达“也”。表示“也”时应使用固定短语“as well”,所以应说“have classes as well”。
× On weekends I only study about four hours a day so I can relax and recharge. It's important for me to keep balance.
✓ On weekends, I only study about four hours a day so I can relax and recharge. It's important for me to keep a balance.
“balance”在这里是可数概念,表示保持一种平衡,因此前面需要不定冠词“a”,即“keep a balance”。
× Actually, not really. I feel that working can be quite tired.
✓ Actually, not really. I feel that working can be quite tiring.
“tired”通常描述人的感受,表示“感到疲惫的”;“tiring”描述工作本身,表示“令人疲惫的”。这里主语是“working”,所以应使用“tiring”。
× I usually watch lectures on bilibili because I can learned a lot of umm different techniques about the piano and they can help me direct my performing in the future.
✓ I usually watch lectures on Bilibili because I can learn a lot of different piano techniques, and they can help me improve my performance in the future.
情态动词“can”后面必须接动词原形,因此应说“can learn”,不能说“can learned”。
× I would like my school to build a large modern concert hall. The current hall is too small to hold a concert. With a better concert hall, I think I will feel more excited when I play in pieces in there.
✓ I would like my school to build a large modern concert hall. The current hall is too small to hold a concert. With a better concert hall, I think I will feel more excited when I play pieces there.
“play pieces”表示“演奏乐曲”,中间不需要介词“in”。表示“在那里”时直接使用副词“there”,不需要再加“in”。