Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
I prefer sad music because it can brings my emotion out.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because I feel the happiness from the music. For example when I listen to the rock music, so I will be more happier and I can move with the music.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
Yes, when I'm still a primary school students I learn piano and that is the only music classes that I learned before this.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
Yes, I always listen to music when I am packing my things or I like to listen to music when I am doing my job. For example, umm, when I'm doing my own task, I like to listen to soft music.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Puntuación: 58.0Sugerencia: Improve grammar and fluency: correct subject-verb agreement and use natural phrasing. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason with a brief example. Keep it concise (max 5 sentences) and avoid redundancy.
Ejemplo: I prefer sad music because it helps me release my emotions. For example, when I listen to slow piano pieces after a stressful day, I feel calmer and more reflective.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Puntuación: 62.0Sugerencia: Fix word choices and sentence structure: avoid repeating words (happy/happiness) and remove filler words. Use linking words (for example, because) correctly and give a specific instance rather than vague phrases.
Ejemplo: Yes, happy music definitely energises me because the upbeat rhythm and major chords lift my mood. For example, when I listen to energetic rock songs with a strong beat, I feel motivated and start tapping my feet or dancing.
Have you taken any music classes?
Puntuación: 55.0Sugerencia: Correct tense and article/noun forms and be concise: use past tense for finished activities, correct plural/singular, and a clearer structure: topic sentence + one supporting detail (when/what/how long).
Ejemplo: Yes, I took piano lessons when I was in primary school, and they were the only formal music classes I had. I studied basic technique and simple pieces for about three years.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Puntuación: 66.0Sugerencia: Remove hesitations and redundant phrases, combine similar ideas with linking words, and provide a specific example of when and why you choose certain music. Keep sentences varied but concise.
Ejemplo: Yes, I often listen to music while doing tasks such as packing or working because it helps me concentrate. For example, I usually play soft instrumental music when I’m focusing on paperwork, but I prefer upbeat songs when I’m packing for a trip.
× I prefer sad music because it can brings my emotion out.
✓ I prefer sad music because it can bring my emotions out.
The modal verb 'can' should be followed by the base form of the verb, not a third-person singular form. Also 'emotion' should be plural 'emotions' to match general feeling; use 'bring my emotions out.' Suggestion: after modal verbs use base verb (can + bring), and use plural when referring to feelings in general.
× Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because I feel the happiness from the music.
✓ Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because I feel happiness from the music.
Using the definite article 'the' before 'happiness' is unnecessary here; 'happiness' is an uncountable abstract noun and usually takes no article in this context. Suggestion: remove 'the' when speaking about general feelings: 'feel happiness.'
× For example when I listen to the rock music, so I will be more happier and I can move with the music.
✓ For example, when I listen to rock music, I become happier and can move to the music.
Multiple issues: 'the rock music' incorrectly uses definite article for a genre; 'so' and the subordinating 'when' should not both be used; 'more happier' is a double comparative (incorrect); 'move with the music' is unnatural — 'move to the music' is idiomatic. Suggestion: remove 'the' before genres, avoid redundant connectors, use correct comparative 'happier', and use 'move to the music.'
× Yes, when I'm still a primary school students I learn piano and that is the only music classes that I learned before this.
✓ Yes, when I was still a primary school student I learned piano, and that was the only music class I had taken before this.
Tense and agreement errors: use past tense 'was' not 'I'm' for past time; 'students' should be singular 'student'; 'learn' should be past 'learned'; 'classes' should be singular 'class' if referring to one; 'learned before this' is awkward — use past perfect 'had taken' to show prior action. Suggestion: keep consistent past tense and correct singular/plural agreement; use past perfect to indicate earlier past action.
× Yes, I always listen to music when I am packing my things or I like to listen to music when I am doing my job.
✓ Yes, I always listen to music when I am packing my things, and I like to listen to music when I am doing my job.
Mainly punctuation and coordination: two independent clauses should be joined with 'and' and a comma for clarity. The verbs and tenses are acceptable (present continuous for actions in progress, present simple for habitual preference). Suggestion: connect clauses properly with conjunction and comma.
× For example, umm, when I'm doing my own task, I like to listen to soft music.
✓ For example, when I'm doing my own tasks, I like to listen to soft music.
Minor issue: 'task' in this context is better plural 'tasks' to indicate various activities; filler 'umm' should be omitted in formal responses. Tense is appropriate. Suggestion: remove fillers and use plural for general reference.