Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
Well, I would prefer happy music to sad music. As you know my favorite trend of music is the Asians pentatonic scales. It's make me feel like I'm in a sweet dream and it brings me a lot of joys.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Yes, I think happy music affects me a lot because every time I listened to her happy song I'll feel like I become more energetic and can do anything.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
No, sadly I have never taken any music classes because I don't have much time, but if I have a chance I would enroll in and not hesitate to try it. It has been my dream since I were a small kid and I really love singing.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
I barely listen to music while doing other things. The problem is the music can make me feel energetic but I need to be focused on my work. But I've heard that fighting games music have you pay more attention so I think I will try.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Bạn nên sửa ngữ pháp và phát âm một số từ, dùng câu chủ đề rõ ràng và tránh lặp ý. Cụ thể: (1) Sử dụng thì và số ít/ nhiều đúng (ví dụ: "It makes me feel" thay vì "It's make me feel"). (2) Dùng cụm từ tự nhiên hơn như "I prefer happy music" thay vì "I would prefer" để trả lời trực tiếp. (3) Tránh lặp từ (ví dụ lặp "joy"/"happy") và giới thiệu chi tiết cụ thể hơn về thể loại bạn thích. (4) Giữ độ dài câu không quá dài, tối đa 4-5 câu, và dùng từ vựng phù hợp như "pentatonic scale" (không cần thêm 's' nếu nói chung).
Ejemplo: I prefer happy music. I especially enjoy songs that use the Asian pentatonic scale because they sound dreamy and uplifting. For instance, traditional folk melodies with pentatonic tunes often make me feel calm and joyful. Overall, upbeat music cheers me up and boosts my mood.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Puntuación: 64.0Sugerencia: Bạn cần sửa lỗi ngữ pháp, đại từ và thì, đồng thời làm rõ lý do bằng chi tiết cụ thể. Cụ thể: (1) Tránh dùng đại từ sai ("her happy song" không rõ — nên dùng "a happy song" hoặc "these songs"). (2) Điều chỉnh thì phù hợp: "every time I listen" chứ không phải "listened" hoặc kết hợp với "I feel". (3) Nêu ví dụ cụ thể về hoàn cảnh khi nhạc làm bạn phấn chấn. (4) Sử dụng liên từ để nối ý rõ ràng như "because", "so".
Ejemplo: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited. Every time I listen to an upbeat song, I feel more energetic and motivated, so I can focus on exercise or work with more enthusiasm. For example, when I play lively pop music while jogging, I usually run faster and enjoy the workout more.
Have you taken any music classes?
Puntuación: 66.0Sugerencia: Bạn nên chỉnh thì và cấu trúc câu, dùng mệnh đề điều kiện chính xác và sửa lỗi số nhiều/ít. Cụ thể: (1) Dùng "I have never taken" là đúng, nhưng sau đó dùng câu điều kiện "If I had the chance, I would enroll". (2) Dùng thì quá khứ đúng: "since I was a small child" thay vì "since I were a small kid". (3) Giữ câu ngắn gọn, bổ sung lý do cụ thể vì sao bạn muốn học (ví dụ: to improve technique, to join a choir).
Ejemplo: No, I have never taken formal music classes because I am very busy with work and studies. If I had the chance, I would definitely enroll to improve my singing technique and learn music theory. I have wanted to learn since I was a small child because I love singing and performing.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Puntuación: 68.0Sugerencia: Bạn nên dùng từ và cấu trúc chính xác hơn, làm rõ ý và sửa lỗi số nhiều/ít. Cụ thể: (1) "I rarely listen to music" là tự nhiên hơn "I barely listen". (2) Tránh mâu thuẫn: giải thích rõ khi nào bạn không nghe và khi nào bạn sẽ thử. (3) Câu cuối sửa thành "I've heard that music from fighting games helps you pay more attention, so I might try it." (4) Thêm một ví dụ về việc bạn đã thử hoặc sẽ thử để minh họa.
Ejemplo: I rarely listen to music while working because it distracts me and I need to concentrate. However, I've heard that music from fighting games can improve focus, so I might try that type of instrumental soundtrack during short study sessions to see if it helps.
× As you know my favorite trend of music is the Asians pentatonic scales.
✓ As you know, my favorite type of music is the Asian pentatonic scale.
'Trend' is the wrong word; 'type' fits here. 'Asians' is an adjective form error; use 'Asian'. 'Pentatonic scales' should be singular 'pentatonic scale' when referring to the system; alternatively 'pentatonic scales' could be used with plural agreement, but here singular is clearer. Also add a comma after the introductory phrase.
× It's make me feel like I'm in a sweet dream and it brings me a lot of joys.
✓ It makes me feel like I'm in a sweet dream and brings me a lot of joy.
Subject-verb agreement: 'It' requires the verb 'makes' (third person singular). 'A lot of joys' is incorrect; the uncountable noun 'joy' should be used without 's'. Also omit the repeated subject before the second verb for economy: 'and brings...'.
× Yes, I think happy music affects me a lot because every time I listened to her happy song I'll feel like I become more energetic and can do anything.
✓ Yes, I think happy music affects me a lot because every time I listen to a happy song I feel more energetic and can do anything.
Tense inconsistency: 'every time' requires present simple 'I listen' rather than past 'I listened'. 'I'll feel like I become' mixes future and present and is awkward; use present 'I feel' and 'I feel more energetic' for general habits. 'Her happy song' is unclear and likely incorrect pronoun; use 'a happy song'.
× No, sadly I have never taken any music classes because I don't have much time, but if I have a chance I would enroll in and not hesitate to try it.
✓ No, sadly I have never taken any music classes because I don't have much time, but if I had the chance I would enroll and not hesitate to try it.
Conditional form: for a hypothetical present/future situation contrary to reality, use the past form 'if I had the chance' with 'would' in the main clause. 'Enroll in and not hesitate to try it' is awkward; 'enroll and not hesitate to try it' is acceptable after fixing the condition. Also remove the superfluous 'in' after 'enroll'.
× It has been my dream since I were a small kid and I really love singing.
✓ It has been my dream since I was a small kid, and I really love singing.
Subject-verb agreement in past tense: use 'was' with 'I' (not 'were') when referring to the past. Keep present perfect 'has been' for a continuing state. Add a comma before the coordinating conjunction for clarity.
× I barely listen to music while doing other things.
✓ I rarely listen to music while doing other things.
Word choice: 'barely' means 'almost not at all' or 'with difficulty' and can be used, but 'rarely' better expresses frequency here. Both are acceptable grammatically, but 'rarely' is more natural for expressing infrequent habit.
× The problem is the music can make me feel energetic but I need to be focused on my work.
✓ The problem is that music can make me feel energetic, but I need to focus on my work.
After 'The problem is' use the conjunction 'that' before the clause. 'Be focused on' is grammatical but 'focus on' is more natural. Add a comma before 'but'.
× But I've heard that fighting games music have you pay more attention so I think I will try.
✓ But I've heard that fighting-game music makes you pay more attention, so I think I will try it.
Subject-verb agreement: 'music' (singular) requires 'makes' not 'have'. 'Fighting games music' is awkward; use 'fighting-game music' as a compound modifier. 'Have you pay' is ungrammatical; use 'makes you pay'. Add a comma before 'so' and include the pronoun 'it' to clarify what 'try' refers to.