Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
Well, it really depends on the situation, but most of the time I prefer happy music just because it lifts my mood up and it helped me, uh, recharge my batteries for working and studies.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Yeah, it does actually. It really affect my mood. So whenever I want to study effectively or doing some kind of work that needs energy, I would definitely listen to happy music just to recharge and lift my mood up.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
Oh absolutely. I'm in love with music. So when I got the chance to take some music classes in my high school, I immediately signed up for that. And I never regret because the teacher was incredibly motivating and he teaches us a lot of useful things.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
Well, I'd say that it really depends on the situation. When I'm trying to concentrate deeply, I would, uh, never listen to any kind of music because it kind of affects my concentration. On the other hand, I tend to listen to music while I do chores or physical activities.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Puntuación: 78.0Sugerencia: Be more concise and correct grammar; start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words, and use a present-tense verb consistently. Add one specific example to support why happy music helps you. Keep under five sentences and use a linking word when adding detail.
Ejemplo: I usually prefer happy music because it lifts my mood and helps me concentrate. For example, upbeat pop playlists motivate me when I study for exams, increasing my focus and energy.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Correct grammar (subject-verb agreement and verb forms) and reduce repetition. Begin with a direct answer, then use a linking word to give a concise reason and a specific example. Avoid repeating ideas already stated in previous answers.
Ejemplo: Yes, it does. Because upbeat songs boost my energy, I listen to them when I need motivation; for instance, an energetic playlist helps me stay alert during long study sessions.
Have you taken any music classes?
Puntuación: 80.0Sugerencia: Give a clear, well-structured response: one topic sentence followed by a brief specific detail about what you learned. Use consistent tense and avoid colloquial fragments. Replace vague praise with concrete examples of skills or knowledge gained.
Ejemplo: Yes, I took music classes in high school. The teacher taught us music theory and basic guitar techniques, which helped me read sheet music and play simple songs confidently.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Puntuación: 84.0Sugerencia: Be slightly more direct and avoid fillers. Start with a clear topic sentence, use a linking phrase to contrast situations, and provide a specific example of chores or activities where music helps you and why.
Ejemplo: It depends. When I need deep concentration I avoid music because it distracts me; however, I usually play upbeat playlists while doing chores like cleaning or exercising because they make the tasks more enjoyable and energetic.
× Well, it really depends on the situation, but most of the time I prefer happy music just because it lifts my mood up and it helped me, uh, recharge my batteries for working and studies.
✓ Well, it really depends on the situation, but most of the time I prefer happy music just because it lifts my mood and it helps me recharge my batteries for work and study.
Mixing present and past tense: 'lifts' is present but 'helped' is past; keep present for habitual actions. Also 'mood up' is unnatural — use 'lifts my mood'. Use 'helps me recharge' (present) and use uncountable or infinitive forms 'work and study' rather than 'working and studies'. Suggestion: maintain consistent present tense for habitual preferences and choose natural collocations.
× Yeah, it does actually. It really affect my mood. So whenever I want to study effectively or doing some kind of work that needs energy, I would definitely listen to happy music just to recharge and lift my mood up.
✓ Yeah, it does actually. It really affects my mood. So whenever I want to study effectively or do some kind of work that needs energy, I will definitely listen to happy music just to recharge and lift my mood.
Subject-verb agreement/present tense: 'It really affect' should be 'affects' (third-person singular). Gerund/infinitive: 'or doing' should be 'or do' to match structure after 'whenever I want to'. Modal/tense: replace 'would definitely' with 'will definitely' to indicate likely future action in these situations. 'Lift my mood up' -> 'lift my mood' for natural phrasing.
× Oh absolutely. I'm in love with music. So when I got the chance to take some music classes in my high school, I immediately signed up for that. And I never regret because the teacher was incredibly motivating and he teaches us a lot of useful things.
✓ Oh absolutely. I'm in love with music. So when I got the chance to take some music classes in high school, I immediately signed up. And I never regretted it because the teacher was incredibly motivating and he taught us a lot of useful things.
Tense consistency: describing past events should use past tense: 'I never regret' -> 'I never regretted it'. 'He teaches us' should be 'he taught us' to match past context. Also drop 'my' before high school for natural phrasing and remove unnecessary 'for that'. Use 'regretted it' to include object.
× Well, I'd say that it really depends on the situation. When I'm trying to concentrate deeply, I would, uh, never listen to any kind of music because it kind of affects my concentration. On the other hand, I tend to listen to music while I do chores or physical activities.
✓ Well, I'd say that it really depends on the situation. When I'm trying to concentrate deeply, I never listen to any kind of music because it affects my concentration. On the other hand, I tend to listen to music while I do chores or engage in physical activities.
Modal/tense: use simple present 'never listen' instead of conditional 'would never listen' when describing habits. Remove filler 'uh' and unnecessary 'would'. 'It kind of affects' -> 'it affects' is more direct. 'Do chores or physical activities' is okay, but 'engage in physical activities' is more natural. Ensure consistent present tense for habitual behaviour.
× So when I got the chance to take some music classes in my high school, I immediately signed up for that.
✓ So when I got the chance to take some music classes in high school, I immediately signed up.
Pronoun/phrase redundancy: 'signed up for that' is awkward; 'signed up' is sufficient. Also avoid 'my high school' in general statements; use 'high school'. Removing 'that' fixes pronoun/reference issue and improves clarity.