Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
Are you so happy with the story? Like Taylor's message or the music? Please are ignorant of cheerful. Melody if I make my Moodle and it also makes my feel more energetic and motivated.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Absolutely yes. When I listen to a happy birthday it has umm, anything to listen a note of it. I feel more motivated, uh, especially when I was when I'm in a deadline day.
Examinador
Have you taken any music classes?
Candidato
Haven't UH taken in UH music classes because UH music is not the taste and I feel like I just wanna practice something more active. Activity not about music activity.
Examinador
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Candidato
Of course, yes, I can't do my homework without, uh, listening to music because it really helps me to focus on my work and, uh, I can. When I.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Pontuação: 35.0Sugestão: Cần đơn giản hóa và rõ ràng câu trả lời: trả lời trực tiếp vào câu hỏi, sau đó giải thích ngắn gọn với các chi tiết cụ thể. Tránh câu rời rạc, từ thừa và lỗi ngữ pháp. Sử dụng 2–3 câu, bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề (I prefer…), rồi nêu lý do và một ví dụ ngắn. Ví dụ về từ vựng hữu ích: cheerful, upbeat, emotional, lyrics, melody, energize.
Exemplo: I prefer happy music because upbeat melodies and lively rhythms make me feel more energetic. For example, when I listen to pop songs like Taylor Swift, the catchy melody and positive lyrics help me lift my mood and stay motivated.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Pontuação: 40.0Sugestão: Cần trả lời rõ ràng kèm lý do cụ thể và một tình huống minh họa ngắn. Tránh tiếng “umm/uh” và cấu trúc câu lẫn lộn. Dùng liên từ (because, for example, especially) để nối ý và cung cấp một ví dụ rõ ràng về hoàn cảnh khi bạn cảm thấy hưng phấn hơn.
Exemplo: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited because cheerful rhythms boost my energy. For example, I often play upbeat songs when I have a tight deadline because the music helps me concentrate and stay positive.
Have you taken any music classes?
Pontuação: 30.0Sugestão: Cần trả lời trực tiếp (‘No’ hoặc ‘Yes’), sau đó nêu lý do rõ ràng và cụ thể. Tránh dùng cấu trúc lộn xộn và từ sai ngữ cảnh (ví dụ “music is not the taste” nên là “music is not really my taste”). Nên thêm một câu giải thích bạn thích hoạt động gì thay vì học nhạc. Giữ 2–3 câu ngắn gọn.
Exemplo: No, I haven't taken any formal music classes because music is not really my main interest. I prefer more active pursuits like sports or dance, so I spend my free time practicing those activities instead.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Pontuação: 45.0Sugestão: Trả lời trực tiếp rồi nêu lý do cụ thể; tránh ngắt quãng và tiếng ngập ngừng. Sử dụng liên từ (because, so) và cho ví dụ cụ thể (ví dụ: khi học, khi làm bài tập). Giữ câu ngắn, rõ ràng và đầy đủ ý (khi nào và tại sao).
Exemplo: Yes, I usually listen to music while studying because it helps me concentrate and reduces stress. For instance, I play instrumental playlists when I do my homework to block out distractions and stay focused.
× Are you so happy with the story? Like Taylor's message or the music? Please are ignorant of cheerful.
✓ Are you so happy with the story? Do you mean Taylor's message or the music? Please explain what you mean by 'cheerful'.
The student uses incorrect pronouns and sentence fragments leading to confusion. 'Are you so happy with the story?' is okay, but 'Like Taylor's message or the music?' should be a full question using 'Do you mean'. 'Please are ignorant of cheerful' is ungrammatical; likely intended 'Please explain what you mean by cheerful'. Suggestion: use clear subject-verb structures and correct pronouns ('you mean', 'what you mean by').
× Melody if I make my Moodle and it also makes my feel more energetic and motivated.
✓ The melody, if I listen to it, makes me feel more energetic and motivated.
This sentence has sentence structure and word choice errors: 'Moodle' is incorrect and 'makes my feel' uses wrong possessive pronoun. Replace with 'melody' and correct subject pronoun 'me'. Also use a conditional clause 'if I listen to it' to clarify meaning. Suggestion: keep subject-verb agreement and correct pronouns ('makes me').
× When I listen to a happy birthday it has umm, anything to listen a note of it.
✓ When I listen to a happy song, it has something in it that I like to listen to.
The phrase 'anything to listen a note of it' is ungrammatical and mixes noun forms. Use 'something in it that I like to listen to' or 'a tune I like'. Ensure correct verb forms and noun phrases. Suggestion: replace vague fragments with clear noun clauses and correct verb patterns ('like to listen to').
× I feel more motivated, uh, especially when I was when I'm in a deadline day.
✓ I feel more motivated, especially when I'm on a deadline day.
The student mixes past 'was' with present 'I'm'. Maintain consistent present tense: 'I'm on a deadline day' or 'I'm approaching a deadline'. Also prefer 'on a deadline' or 'when I have a deadline'. Suggestion: choose one tense and a natural preposition ('on' or 'during').
× Haven't UH taken in UH music classes because UH music is not the taste and I feel like I just wanna practice something more active.
✓ I haven't taken any music classes because music is not my taste, and I feel like I want to practice something more active.
Begin with 'I haven't' to form a complete clause. Use 'any music classes' and 'music is not my taste' should be 'music is not my taste' or better 'music is not to my taste' or 'it's not my thing'. Avoid colloquial 'wanna' in formal speech; use 'want to'. Suggestion: use complete subject-verb structure and appropriate determiners ('any').
× Activity not about music activity.
✓ I prefer activities that are not about music.
This fragment lacks a verb and clear structure. Rephrase to a full sentence: 'I prefer activities that are not about music.' Suggestion: use relative clauses to clarify the kind of activities.
× Of course, yes, I can't do my homework without, uh, listening to music because it really helps me to focus on my work and, uh, I can. When I.
✓ Of course. I can't do my homework without listening to music because it really helps me focus on my work.
Remove filler fragments and incomplete sentence 'and, uh, I can. When I.' which are incomplete. Use present simple 'can't do' and 'helps me focus'. Suggestion: avoid trailing off and finish thoughts; maintain simple present tense for habitual actions.