Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
I prefer happy music to sad music. I like romantic and upbeat music because they made me feel lively and relaxed, and I often listen to them when I want to boost my mood or unwind after a long day.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Well, not really excited but it's made me feel calm and stare with myself more. I mostly listen to happy music when after a long day when I want to charge my battery.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
I've never taken any music lessons. I prefer to listen to music because I don't think my voice is so to singing, so I usually enjoy music as a listener rather than performant performer.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
Yes, definitely. I am a bit of a modest tiger so I often listen to music while I'm reading or cooking because gentle breakout music help me relax and focus more. Mostly I choose interest metal or low fee tracks since they don't distract me from what I'm doing.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Puntuación: 78.0Sugerencia: Be more concise and correct minor grammar errors; use a clear topic sentence then one or two specific supporting details with linking words. For example, use present tense consistently and avoid redundancy (e.g. "made me" → "make me"). Also replace vague words with precise descriptions (e.g. "romantic and upbeat" → name a genre or artist).
Ejemplo: I prefer happy music to sad music. Specifically, I enjoy upbeat pop and acoustic ballads because they make me feel lively and relaxed. For instance, I often play Ed Sheeran or upbeat K-pop when I want to lift my mood after a long day.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Puntuación: 60.0Sugerencia: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence and correct grammar. Use linking words to explain how it affects you and give a brief example. Avoid unclear phrases like "stare with myself" and informal metaphors like "charge my battery" unless clarified.
Ejemplo: Not necessarily excited; rather, happy music helps me relax and reflect. For example, after a stressful day I play mellow upbeat songs to calm my mind and recharge, which helps me sleep better.
Have you taken any music classes?
Puntuación: 55.0Sugerencia: Make the response concise and correct grammar and word choice. Start with a direct statement, then briefly explain the reason using linking words. Replace awkward phrases like "my voice is so to singing" and "performant performer" with clear expressions.
Ejemplo: No, I have never taken music lessons. I prefer listening to music because I don't feel confident about singing, so I enjoy being an audience member rather than performing.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Puntuación: 48.0Sugerencia: Be clear and avoid invented idioms or confusing word choices. Answer directly, then give specific examples of activities and the types of music you choose, with reasons. Use correct singular/plural and word forms (e.g. "music helps", "ambient music", "instrumental tracks").
Ejemplo: Yes, I often listen to music while reading or cooking because instrumental or ambient tracks help me relax and concentrate. For example, I play soft piano or lo-fi playlists while studying so the music supports my focus without being distracting.
× I like romantic and upbeat music because they made me feel lively and relaxed, and I often listen to them when I want to boost my mood or unwind after a long day.
✓ I like romantic and upbeat music because it makes me feel lively and relaxed, and I often listen to it when I want to boost my mood or unwind after a long day.
Use singular 'it' to refer to 'music' (uncountable noun) and correct verb agreement: 'music' takes singular verb 'makes' not 'made'. Also keep pronoun consistent: 'it' not 'them'.
× Well, not really excited but it's made me feel calm and stare with myself more.
✓ Well, not really excited, but it makes me feel calm and helps me reflect on myself more.
The question asks about general effect, so use present simple 'makes' not present perfect 'has made'. 'Stare with myself' is incorrect; use 'reflect on myself' or 'think about myself'. Also add 'helps' for the second verb and correct verb forms.
× I mostly listen to happy music when after a long day when I want to charge my battery.
✓ I mostly listen to happy music after a long day when I want to recharge my energy.
Remove redundant 'when' and use correct collocation 'recharge my energy' or 'recharge my batteries'. 'Charge my battery' is unnatural in this context. Keep present simple 'listen' for habitual action.
× I've never taken any music lessons.
✓ I've never taken any music lessons.
Sentence is grammatically correct; present perfect is appropriate to express life experience. No change needed.
× I prefer to listen to music because I don't think my voice is so to singing, so I usually enjoy music as a listener rather than performant performer.
✓ I prefer to listen to music because I don't think my voice is suited to singing, so I usually enjoy music as a listener rather than as a performer.
Use adjective 'suited to' plus gerund 'singing' for suitability. 'Performant performer' is incorrect; use 'performer'. Add second 'as' for parallel structure: 'as a listener rather than as a performer.'
× Yes, definitely. I am a bit of a modest tiger so I often listen to music while I'm reading or cooking because gentle breakout music help me relax and focus more.
✓ Yes, definitely. I am a bit of a modest person, so I often listen to music while I'm reading or cooking because gentle background music helps me relax and focus more.
'Modest tiger' is unclear and likely wrong; use 'modest person' (or omit). 'Breakout' should be 'background'. 'Music' is singular/uncountable so verb should be 'helps' not 'help'.
× Mostly I choose interest metal or low fee tracks since they don't distract me from what I'm doing.
✓ Mostly I choose instrumental or low-key tracks since they don't distract me from what I'm doing.
'Interest metal' is incorrect; likely 'instrumental'. 'Low fee' is wrong; 'low-key' or 'soft' fits. Use adjectives that correctly describe music. The rest of the sentence is fine.