Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
I prefer listening to happy music than the sad 1 because every time I heard a sad song my emotions go down so I need to be uplift. So happy music gives me energy then the sad one.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited. Actually, every time I do something, I need to listen to a happy song because it will boost my emotion, it will boost my energy to finish and continue what I am about to do. So that's why I'm happy music makes me excited.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
When I was young, my mom enrolled me to a music class because I love singing, I love music and I love instruments. So in those days she allowed me to explore in music industry.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
Yes, I listen to music while doing other things, just like while cleaning. It's my energy booster to finish my test. And of course with music, umm, it's like the time passed without you realizing that you're tired.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Pontuação: 62.0Sugestão: Make the response more grammatical, concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid repeating words and fix verb tenses and article use.
Exemplo: I prefer happy music to sad music. For example, sad songs tend to lower my mood, whereas upbeat songs lift my spirits and give me energy. Because of that, I usually choose happy music when I want to feel motivated.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Pontuação: 66.0Sugestão: Be more concise and use linking words to show cause and effect. Reduce repetition and correct collocations (e.g., 'boost my mood/energy'). Keep to two to three sentences maximum.
Exemplo: Yes, happy music definitely makes me more excited. For instance, when I work or exercise, upbeat songs boost my mood and energy, helping me stay focused and keep going.
Have you taken any music classes?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Improve grammar (use 'enrolled me in' and past simple consistency) and be more specific about what you learned. Add one specific detail about an instrument or skill to enrich the answer.
Exemplo: Yes, when I was young my mother enrolled me in a music class because I loved singing and instruments. I learned basic piano and singing techniques, which helped me explore music more confidently.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Organize the answer with a clear topic sentence and two specific benefits using linking words. Avoid filler words like 'umm' and improve phrasing (e.g., 'time passes' and 'I become less aware of fatigue').
Exemplo: Yes, I often listen to music while doing other tasks, such as cleaning. It boosts my energy and makes time pass more quickly, so I get things done without feeling as tired.
× When I was young, my mom enrolled me to a music class because I love singing, I love music and I love instruments.
✓ When I was young, my mom enrolled me in a music class because I loved singing, I loved music, and I loved instruments.
Use 'enroll in' not 'enroll to'. Also maintain past tense consistency: speaker refers to childhood, so verbs should be past tense ('loved' instead of 'love'). Use commas before 'and' for clarity.
× So in those days she allowed me to explore in music industry.
✓ So in those days she allowed me to explore the music industry.
Do not use 'in' before 'music industry' here; use the article 'the' to specify the industry: 'explore the music industry.' Alternatively, 'explore music' would also be correct.
× I prefer listening to happy music than the sad 1 because every time I heard a sad song my emotions go down so I need to be uplift.
✓ I prefer listening to happy music rather than sad music because every time I hear a sad song my emotions go down, so I need to be uplifted.
Use 'rather than' for comparisons, and use 'sad music' not 'the sad 1'. Maintain present tense for general preference ('hear' not 'heard'). 'Uplift' is usually an adjective 'uplifted' or use 'be uplifted' to express feeling better.
× I prefer listening to happy music than the sad 1 because every time I heard a sad song my emotions go down so I need to be uplift.
✓ I prefer listening to happy music rather than sad music because every time I hear a sad song my emotions go down, so I need to be uplifted.
Use 'sad music' (uncountable) rather than a mismatched singular 'the sad 1'. Ensure nouns match number and form appropriate for context.
× I prefer listening to happy music than the sad 1 because every time I heard a sad song my emotions go down so I need to be uplift.
✓ I prefer listening to happy music rather than sad music because every time I hear a sad song my emotions go down, so I need to be uplifted.
The clause 'every time I heard a sad song' describes a habitual or general reaction, so present simple 'I hear' is correct. Use past only for specific past events.
× So that's why I'm happy music makes me excited.
✓ So that's why happy music makes me excited.
Do not use the pronoun 'I'm' before the clause. The correct subject-verb structure is 'happy music makes' (third person singular 'makes' is already correct). Removing 'I'm' fixes the sentence.
× Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited. Actually, every time I do something, I need to listen to a happy song because it will boost my emotion, it will boost my energy to finish and continue what I am about to do.
✓ Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited. Actually, whenever I do something, I need to listen to a happy song because it boosts my emotions and my energy to finish and continue what I am doing.
Use present simple 'boosts' for habitual actions instead of 'will boost'. 'Emotion' should be plural 'emotions' and 'what I am about to do' is future-oriented; for ongoing activities use 'what I am doing'. 'Whenever' is a natural alternative to 'every time'.
× Yes, I listen to music while doing other things, just like while cleaning.
✓ Yes, I listen to music while doing other things, for example while cleaning.
The original is understandable but awkward repetition of 'while'. Replacing 'just like' with 'for example' clarifies the relationship. 'While cleaning' correctly uses the -ing form after 'while'.
× It's my energy booster to finish my test.
✓ It helps boost my energy so I can finish my tasks/tests.
'It's my energy booster to finish my test' is awkward. Rephrase to show purpose: 'It helps boost my energy so I can finish my test' or 'It helps me finish my test.' Use 'test' or 'tasks' consistently.
× And of course with music, umm, it's like the time passed without you realizing that you're tired.
✓ And of course with music, time seems to pass without you realizing that you're tired.
Use present simple 'time seems to pass' for a general observation. 'It's like the time passed' incorrectly mixes present and past; 'seems' expresses the comparison more naturally.