Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
When it comes to music I don't really have choices. I listen to all genre of music and being sad depending on how I am feeling that particular time.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Happy music does make me feel better, makes me feel great though there are times where when I need to listen to solemn music just to reflect on different things.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Pontuação: 58.0Sugestão: Be more direct and organized: start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference (or lack of preference), then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid grammatical errors (e.g., ‘all genres’, ‘depending on how I feel’) and redundancy.
Exemplo: I don’t have a fixed preference; I enjoy both sad and happy music. For example, I listen to upbeat pop when I need energy, but I choose mellow acoustic songs when I want to relax or think. Because my mood changes, I pick different genres accordingly.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Pontuação: 64.0Sugestão: Answer directly, then add a concise reason and specific example. Use linking words (e.g., ‘but’, ‘however’, ‘for example’) and correct phrasing (e.g., ‘there are times when I need’). Keep it to two or three sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, happy music usually lifts my mood and makes me feel energetic. However, there are times when I prefer solemn music to reflect or calm down, for example after a busy day when I want to think quietly.
× I listen to all genre of music and being sad depending on how I am feeling that particular time.
✓ I listen to all genres of music and feel sad depending on how I am feeling at that particular time.
The noun 'genre' should be plural 'genres' to match 'all'. 'Being sad' is an incorrect verb form here; use simple present 'feel sad' to match habitual or state meaning. Also 'that particular time' needs the preposition 'at' for correct temporal expression. Suggestion: use 'I listen to all genres of music and feel sad depending on how I am feeling at that particular time.'
× ...and being sad depending on how I am feeling that particular time.
✓ ...and feel sad depending on how I am feeling at that particular time.
The gerund 'being' is not appropriate after 'and' in this clause; a finite verb 'feel' fits the sentence structure and maintains parallelism with 'I listen'. Also include 'at' before 'that particular time' for correct prepositional phrase. Suggestion: maintain parallel verbs: 'I listen... and feel...'.
× Happy music does make me feel better, makes me feel great though there are times where when I need to listen to solemn music just to reflect on different things.
✓ Happy music does make me feel better and makes me feel great, though there are times when I need to listen to solemn music just to reflect on different things.
The original sentence lacks a conjunction between clauses and contains the redundant 'where when'. Insert 'and' to connect parallel verbs and remove 'where' so 'times when' is correct. Also add a comma before 'though' for clarity. Suggestion: use 'and' to link similar actions and 'times when' for temporal clauses.