Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
I prefer sad music, uh, more than happy music. And because I often listening sad music.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
The happy music make I feel more excited is a capable US, UK or from single a famous singer like Ariana Grande, uh Adele, Lana Del Rey and sometimes.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
No, I don't have taken any music classes because I don't have enough time because I have to learn English ILTS from university. University, yes.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
Yes, I often listen to music while doing other things because it's help me relax and uh, my, uh, my brain is with umm, like reduce pressure and uh, can create everything.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Puntuación: 55.0Sugerencia: Make the response grammatically correct, concise, and natural. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give one specific reason with a linked clause. Avoid filler sounds and correct verb forms.
Ejemplo: I prefer sad music to happy music because I find its melodies more emotionally expressive. For example, acoustic ballads help me reflect and calm down after a busy day.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Puntuación: 40.0Sugerencia: Give a direct yes/no or conditional answer, then explain briefly with coherent grammar. Mention clear examples without confusing word order or unrelated phrases. Use linking words like "because" or "for example."
Ejemplo: Yes, happy music does make me feel more excited because upbeat rhythms boost my energy. For example, pop songs by Ariana Grande often make me want to dance and feel uplifted.
Have you taken any music classes?
Puntuación: 50.0Sugerencia: Answer directly using correct tense (present perfect or present simple) and give one specific reason. Avoid repeating the same reason and correct the test name. Keep it to two sentences max.
Ejemplo: No, I haven't taken any music classes because I don't have enough time. I am currently preparing for the IELTS exam for university admission, so most of my study time goes to English.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Puntuación: 60.0Sugerencia: Provide a clear topic sentence and one or two specific effects music has on you. Use correct verbs and avoid fillers. Use linking words like "because" and include a concrete example of an activity.
Ejemplo: Yes, I often listen to music while studying or cooking because it helps me relax and reduces stress. For instance, soft instrumental tracks help me concentrate when I study.
× I prefer sad music, uh, more than happy music. And because I often listening sad music.
✓ I prefer sad music more than happy music because I often listen to sad music.
The student used the progressive form 'listening' incorrectly after 'often' which requires the base verb 'listen' in present simple. Also sentence fragments were combined incorrectly; join clauses with 'because'. Use present simple for habitual actions. Suggestions: use 'I often listen to...'; avoid sentence fragments by connecting clauses with conjunctions.
× The happy music make I feel more excited is a capable US, UK or from single a famous singer like Ariana Grande, uh Adele, Lana Del Rey and sometimes.
✓ Happy music makes me feel more excited, especially songs by famous singers from the US or UK, like Ariana Grande, Adele, or Lana Del Rey.
Multiple errors: subject-verb agreement ('music makes' not 'music make'), incorrect pronoun order ('me' not 'I' after verb), and unclear phrasing. Also 'single a famous singer' and 'is a capable' are incorrect. Rephrase to a clear noun phrase and use 'especially' for emphasis. Suggestions: ensure verb agrees with subject; use object pronoun 'me' after verbs; simplify and clarify the clause.
× No, I don't have taken any music classes because I don't have enough time because I have to learn English ILTS from university. University, yes.
✓ No, I haven't taken any music classes because I don't have enough time; I have to study for the IELTS at university.
The student mixed present simple negative 'don't' with past participle 'taken'. The correct present perfect negative is 'haven't taken'. Also 'learn English ILTS from university' is incorrect: use 'study for the IELTS at university'. Suggestions: use 'have/has' + past participle for experiences ('I haven't taken'); use correct acronym IELTS and 'study for' when preparing for an exam.
× Yes, I often listen to music while doing other things because it's help me relax and uh, my, uh, my brain is with umm, like reduce pressure and uh, can create everything.
✓ Yes, I often listen to music while doing other things because it helps me relax and clears my mind; it reduces stress and helps me be creative.
Errors: 'it's help' should be 'it helps' (third person singular present). 'my brain is with... like reduce pressure' is ungrammatical and unclear; replace with 'clears my mind' and 'reduces stress'. Use parallel verbs 'reduces' and 'helps'. Suggestions: ensure third-person singular 's' on verbs with 'it'; use clear idiomatic expressions (clear my mind, reduce stress, be creative).