Part 1
Examinador
Do you use headphones?
Candidato
Yes, I do use headphone occasionally when I'm going for an outdoor run or at the gym or when I want to listen to an audiobook or listen to Quran, but other than that I try not to wear it so much because it can affect my ears in a negative way. I can feel pain if I will.
Examinador
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidato
I use earbuds, the one that you inserted inside your ear. I use them because they are more convenient and causes no pain compared to all over the head headphones. But the negative side of it is that it doesn't stay in place, especially if I'm doing intense activities, it tends to follow fall over.
Examinador
When would you use headphones?
Candidato
I use headphones when I go out for an outdoor run or at the gym, or when I want to listen to an audiobook or listen to Quran. These are the main occasions where I use the headphones. I don't try to use them very often because it can cause a lot of pain in my ear, so I limit my use to it. But.
Examinador
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidato
There are a lot of conditions where I must not wear headphones. For example, when driving I should be attentive and focus on the road, also aware of any surrounding voices or noises. And also I try to limit them all day long so I don't wear them a lot because it can cause a lot of.
Examinador
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Candidato
It depends on the brand and the type of headphones you are getting. So for example if you are going to go for the all overhead headphones, yes it might cause pain in your head if you were done for a very long time and also depends on the brand because cheaper brands often do.
Do you use headphones?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Make your answer more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid repetition and awkward grammar (e.g. "headphones" plural, correct verb forms). Keep under five sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, I use headphones sometimes, mainly for running, at the gym, or when I listen to audiobooks or the Quran. However, I limit my use because prolonged wearing can hurt my ears, so I only wear them for short sessions.
What type of headphones do you use?
Pontuação: 62.0Sugestão: Be precise and correct grammar: use plural forms and avoid conflicting statements (e.g. "causes no pain" vs later saying they fall out). Provide one strong reason and one clear drawback with linking words.
Exemplo: I usually use in-ear earbuds because they are lightweight and more convenient than over-ear headphones. However, they can sometimes fall out during intense workouts, which is annoying.
When would you use headphones?
Pontuação: 65.0Sugestão: Avoid repetition and finish your sentences. Start with a direct topic sentence, then add specific occasions and a brief reason using linking words. Remove trailing fillers like "But."
Exemplo: I mainly use headphones for exercise, such as running or gym sessions, and for listening to audiobooks or the Quran. Because they can cause ear discomfort if used for too long, I usually keep each session short.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Pontuação: 60.0Sugestão: Give a clear topic sentence and finish your reasons. Use linking words to connect points and be specific about risks. Avoid unfinished sentences and vague phrases like "a lot of."
Exemplo: I avoid wearing headphones when driving because I need to hear traffic and stay alert. I also avoid them in crowded places so I can be aware of announcements and other people's warnings.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Pontuação: 63.0Sugestão: Make the answer coherent and grammatically correct. Start with a clear statement, then give contrasting examples using linking words (e.g. "however"). Be specific about what makes headphones comfortable or uncomfortable.
Exemplo: It depends. High-quality over-ear headphones can be very comfortable, but cheaper or poorly fitting models often cause pressure and pain during long use. Therefore, I choose well-padded, reputable brands for comfort.
× Yes, I do use headphone occasionally when I'm going for an outdoor run or at the gym or when I want to listen to an audiobook or listen to Quran, but other than that I try not to wear it so much because it can affect my ears in a negative way.
✓ Yes, I do use headphones occasionally when I'm going for an outdoor run or at the gym or when I want to listen to an audiobook or the Quran, but other than that I try not to wear them often because they can affect my ears negatively.
The noun 'headphone' should be plural 'headphones' because people normally refer to a pair. Pronouns 'it' and 'them' must agree with plural noun; use 'them' and 'they'. Also 'listen to Quran' is improved to 'listen to the Quran' for specificity. Use 'often' instead of 'so much' for clearer frequency expression.
× I can feel pain if I will.
✓ I can feel pain if I do.
Conditional with present modal: in English we do not use 'will' in the if-clause for real present/future conditions. Use present simple 'do' in the if-clause and modal 'can' in main clause. So 'I can feel pain if I do' is correct.
× I use earbuds, the one that you inserted inside your ear.
✓ I use earbuds, the ones that you insert inside your ears.
'Earbuds' is plural so the relative pronoun should be 'ones'. Use present simple 'insert' for habitual action and plural 'ears' to match 'earbuds'.
× I use them because they are more convenient and causes no pain compared to all over the head headphones.
✓ I use them because they are more convenient and cause no pain compared to over-the-head headphones.
Subject 'they' requires verb 'cause' (plural), not 'causes'. Also 'all over the head headphones' is awkward; use 'over-the-head headphones'.
× But the negative side of it is that it doesn't stay in place, especially if I'm doing intense activities, it tends to follow fall over.
✓ But the negative side is that they don't stay in place; especially during intense activities, they tend to fall out.
Pronoun agreement: refer back to 'earbuds' so use plural 'they' and 'don't'. The clause was run-on and contained 'follow fall over' which is incorrect. Use 'tend to fall out' to state they come out of the ear. Also split into two clauses for clarity.
× I use headphones when I go out for an outdoor run or at the gym, or when I want to listen to an audiobook or listen to Quran.
✓ I use headphones when I go out for a run or go to the gym, or when I want to listen to an audiobook or the Quran.
Avoid redundancy 'outdoor run' and mixing prepositions; use 'go out for a run' or simply 'go for a run'. Parallel structure: 'go out for a run or go to the gym'. Add 'the' before 'Quran'.
× These are the main occasions where I use the headphones.
✓ These are the main occasions when I use headphones.
'Headphones' generally does not need the definite article here. Use 'when' instead of 'where' for occasions/time.
× I don't try to use them very often because it can cause a lot of pain in my ear, so I limit my use to it.
✓ I don't use them very often because they can cause a lot of pain in my ears, so I limit my use.
Pronoun and number agreement: 'they' for headphones and 'ears' plural. Remove unnecessary 'to it' and use simple 'limit my use'.
× But.
✓ (Remove fragment)
Single-word fragment 'But.' is incomplete and should be removed or completed. Fragments without a clause are grammatically incorrect.
× There are a lot of conditions where I must not wear headphones.
✓ There are many situations in which I should not wear headphones.
'Must not' is strong and prescriptive; 'should not' is more natural for personal advice. Use 'situations' or 'conditions' and 'in which' for formal clarity.
× For example, when driving I should be attentive and focus on the road, also aware of any surrounding voices or noises.
✓ For example, when driving I should be attentive and focus on the road, and also be aware of surrounding sounds.
Add 'be' before 'aware' to keep parallel verb forms, and use 'sounds' instead of 'voices or noises' for concision.
× And also I try to limit them all day long so I don't wear them a lot because it can cause a lot of.
✓ Also, I try to limit wearing them during the day, so I don't use them much because they can cause a lot of discomfort.
Original had incomplete ending and awkward phrasing. Use 'during the day' and 'use them much' plus 'discomfort' to complete thought. Match plural 'they' with 'can'.
× It depends on the brand and the type of headphones you are getting.
✓ It depends on the brand and the type of headphones you get.
Use simple present 'you get' for general statements rather than present continuous 'you are getting'.
× So for example if you are going to go for the all overhead headphones, yes it might cause pain in your head if you were done for a very long time and also depends on the brand because cheaper brands often do.
✓ For example, if you use over-ear headphones, they might cause pain in your head if you wear them for a very long time, and it also depends on the brand because cheaper brands often do.
'All overhead headphones' is corrected to 'over-ear headphones'. Use conditional structure: 'they might cause pain... if you wear them for a very long time'. Ensure subject-verb agreement 'it also depends' and maintain parallel structure. 'Do' at end refers to causing pain; keep it clear.