Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
I prefer happy music because music does affect my mood so that when I feel stressed I always listen to some happy songs that have positive lyrics and upbeat rhythm.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Yes, it does. Uh, happy music always uplift my mood. Uh, for instance, when I am doing boring housework, I always listen to cheerful songs uh, so that I will be more energized and motivated and I can finish my task faster.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
No, I haven't taken any music classes yet. However, I adore playing the piano and therefore I plan to take a formal piano class this summer.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
Yes I do. I always listen to music when I am studying or when I am doing housework. And I always listen to some cheerful songs because it does help me be more productive so that I can finish my tasks faster.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Puntuación: 78.0Sugerencia: Your answer is relevant and coherent but slightly long and has minor redundancy («music does affect my mood» + «so that when I feel stressed I always listen»). Make your response more concise by giving a clear topic sentence, one or two specific reasons, and a short example. Use a linking word to connect the reason and the example.
Ejemplo: I prefer happy music because it boosts my mood and energy. For example, when I feel stressed I play upbeat songs with positive lyrics and a fast rhythm, which helps me relax and think more clearly.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Puntuación: 82.0Sugerencia: Good direct answer with a clear example. Reduce hesitation sounds («uh») and avoid repeating ideas (energized/motivated/finish faster). Keep to two to three sentences: one topic sentence, one supporting example with a linking word.
Ejemplo: Yes, it does — happy music lifts my mood and increases my energy. For instance, when I'm doing boring housework I play cheerful songs, which makes me feel more motivated and helps me complete tasks more quickly.
Have you taken any music classes?
Puntuación: 88.0Sugerencia: Clear and natural answer with a good follow-up plan. You can make it slightly more fluent by replacing «therefore» with a simpler linking phrase and adding one brief reason why you want formal lessons.
Ejemplo: No, I haven't taken any classes yet, but I love playing the piano, so I plan to start formal lessons this summer to improve my technique and learn music theory.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Puntuación: 80.0Sugerencia: Your answer is relevant but repetitive (use of «always» and repeating reasons). Make the structure tighter: one topic sentence, one or two specific activities, and one clear reason with a linking word. Avoid repeating the same phrase twice.
Ejemplo: Yes, I often listen to music while studying or doing housework. I usually choose upbeat songs because they help me concentrate and complete tasks more efficiently.
× I prefer happy music because music does affect my mood so that when I feel stressed I always listen to some happy songs that have positive lyrics and upbeat rhythm.
✓ I prefer happy music because music does affect my mood, so when I feel stressed I always listen to some happy songs that have positive lyrics and an upbeat rhythm.
The original sentence lacks the article 'an' before the singular, countable noun 'upbeat rhythm'. This is an article error (use of definite/indefinite article) and fits 'Verb in the present participle form' only if forced; however, according to the provided list the correct classification is 'Article errors' (ID 22). Use 'an upbeat rhythm' to indicate one instance/quality of rhythm. Also add a comma before 'so' to separate clauses for clarity.
× Uh, happy music always uplift my mood.
✓ Uh, happy music always uplifts my mood.
Subject 'happy music' is singular (uncountable noun used as a singular concept), so the verb requires third person singular agreement: 'uplifts' not 'uplift'. This is a subject-verb agreement/third person singular issue (ID 2).
× for instance, when I am doing boring housework, I always listen to cheerful songs uh, so that I will be more energized and motivated and I can finish my task faster.
✓ For instance, when I am doing boring housework, I always listen to cheerful songs so that I will be more energized and motivated and can finish my tasks faster.
Main issues: 'uh' fillers removed for formality; 'finish my task faster' implies one task whereas 'housework' is plural or repeated tasks, so 'tasks' is more natural — this is a singular/plural issue (ID 1). Also omitting the redundant 'I' before 'can' improves flow; comma and capitalization fixed.
× No, I haven't taken any music classes yet.
✓ No, I haven't taken any music classes yet.
This sentence is grammatically correct and fits the present perfect tense to indicate experience up to now. No change needed. Classified as sentence structure (ID 26) to show it was checked.
× However, I adore playing the piano and therefore I plan to take a formal piano class this summer.
✓ However, I adore playing the piano, and therefore I plan to take a formal piano class this summer.
Sentence is grammatically correct; added a comma before 'and' to separate clauses for clarity. This is a punctuation/structure improvement; classified under sentence structure (ID 26).
× Yes I do. I always listen to music when I am studying or when I am doing housework.
✓ Yes, I do. I always listen to music when I am studying or doing housework.
Added a comma after 'Yes' and removed the redundant 'when I am' before 'doing housework' for conciseness. Tense and agreement are correct. Classified as third person singular issue (ID 2) only to indicate checked subject-verb norms though original had no verb error.
× And I always listen to some cheerful songs because it does help me be more productive so that I can finish my tasks faster.
✓ And I always listen to cheerful songs because they do help me be more productive, so I can finish my tasks faster.
Problems corrected: 'some cheerful songs' → 'cheerful songs' is fine but changed pronoun reference 'it does help' to 'they do help' to agree with plural 'songs' (pronoun error, ID 12 and subject-verb agreement ID 27). Added a comma before 'so' and adjusted 'finish my tasks faster' for consistency. Classified as article/pronoun errors (ID 22/12) because original used incorrect singular pronoun 'it' for plural 'songs'.