Part 1
Examinador
Do you use headphones?
Candidato
Yes, I use headphones all all the time, especially when I'm commuting from one place to another. I like listening to some music and some podcasts on the way, so I always use headphones, especially when I'm traveling using subways.
Examinador
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidato
I usually use two types of headphones. The first type is Airpods, which are lighter and more comfortable to use, so I wear them mostly in summer because I don't want my ears to feel hot. The other kind is headphones and the noise cancellation function is better, so I use them in winter.
Examinador
When would you use headphones?
Candidato
Mostly when I'm commuting, for example when I'm in a subway or on a bus, and in such scenarios I tend to turn on the noise cancellation function so I could enjoy my music and post podcast more quietly. Another scenario would be when I'm travel by plane and noise cancellation is also used.
Examinador
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidato
When I'm at home alone and want to have more immersive experiences, when I enjoy music, I tend to use a speaker rather than headphones and at that times I would put on some rock music and sometimes I may even sing along with the song.
Examinador
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Candidato
I think it depends on the season. In winter, especially when you live in the northern part of China, headphones may even make your ears warmer and you may feel even more comfortable when you're wearing headphones compared to not wearing them. But in summer, headphones may just do the contrary.
Do you use headphones?
Pontuação: 78.0Sugestão: Correct redundancy (“all all the time”) and slightly repetitive phrasing reduce naturalness. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and use one linking phrase to add detail. Also keep it within 3–4 sentences and use a varied vocabulary (e.g., commute, podcasts, on the go).
Exemplo: Yes, I use headphones almost every day, especially when I’m commuting. I usually listen to music or podcasts on the subway, which helps me relax and makes the journey pass more quickly.
What type of headphones do you use?
Pontuação: 82.0Sugestão: Good structure and clarity, but a few grammar issues and vague phrasing (“the other kind is headphones”). Use linking words (for contrast) and be specific about brands or features. Keep sentences concise and correct articles (e.g., “the other kind is over-ear headphones”).
Exemplo: I usually have two types: wireless earbuds like AirPods, which are lightweight and comfortable for summer, and over‑ear noise‑cancelling headphones, which I prefer in winter or on noisy journeys.
When would you use headphones?
Pontuação: 76.0Sugestão: Answer is relevant but contains grammatical errors (“post podcast”, “so I could”, “travel by plane”) and small redundancies. Use clear linking words (for example, additionally) and correct verb forms. Be specific about purpose (to block noise, concentrate, sleep).
Exemplo: I mainly use headphones while commuting on the bus or subway so I can block out background noise and enjoy music or podcasts. I also use noise‑cancelling headphones on planes to sleep or focus during long flights.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Pontuação: 80.0Sugestão: Clear idea but sentence is long and slightly awkward. Use a concise topic sentence and one or two supporting details with proper linking (for contrast). Correct small errors ("at that times" → "at those times").
Exemplo: If I’m at home alone and want a more immersive experience, I prefer using speakers. For instance, I might play rock music loudly and sing along rather than wearing headphones.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Pontuação: 76.0Sugestão: Good point about seasonal comfort but wording is repetitive and slightly confusing (“may even make your ears warmer and you may feel even more comfortable”). Use contrast linking words (however) and be more concise. Replace vague phrases like “do the contrary” with “be uncomfortable in hot weather.”
Exemplo: It depends on the season. In winter, headphones can keep my ears warm and feel comfortable, especially in colder regions, but in summer they often become uncomfortable because they make my ears hot.
× Yes, I use headphones all all the time, especially when I'm commuting from one place to another.
✓ Yes, I use headphones all the time, especially when I'm commuting from one place to another.
Repeated word 'all' is a duplication mistake, not a grammatical category from the list but related to sentence structure (26). Remove the extra 'all' to correct redundancy and improve fluency.
× I like listening to some music and some podcasts on the way, so I always use headphones, especially when I'm traveling using subways.
✓ I like listening to music and podcasts on the way, so I always use headphones, especially when I'm traveling by subway.
Use of 'using subways' is awkward and unidiomatic. Replace with the prepositional phrase 'by subway' (11: incorrect use of prepositions) and remove redundant 'some'. 'Traveling by subway' is the natural expression.
× The first type is Airpods, which are lighter and more comfortable to use, so I wear them mostly in summer because I don't want my ears to feel hot.
✓ The first type is AirPods, which are lighter and more comfortable to use, so I wear them mostly in summer because I don't want my ears to feel hot.
Capitalization of the brand name 'AirPods' is a proper noun convention (not in list) and 'Airpods' is a minor error. No grammatical number issue; correction improves correctness and readability.
× The other kind is headphones and the noise cancellation function is better, so I use them in winter.
✓ The other kind is over-ear headphones, and their noise-cancellation function is better, so I use them in winter.
Original sentence lacks specificity and has awkward noun phrasing. Add 'over-ear' to clarify and use possessive 'their' to show that the function belongs to the headphones (12: pronoun use). Hyphenate 'noise-cancellation' for compound adjective.
× Mostly when I'm commuting, for example when I'm in a subway or on a bus, and in such scenarios I tend to turn on the noise cancellation function so I could enjoy my music and post podcast more quietly.
✓ Mostly when I'm commuting, for example when I'm on a subway or on a bus, and in such situations I tend to turn on the noise-cancellation function so I can enjoy my music and podcasts more quietly.
Use 'can' instead of 'could' to match present habitual action (4: modal verb usage). 'In a subway' should be 'on a subway' (11). 'Post podcast' appears to be a typo; change to 'podcasts' (1: plural). 'Noise-cancellation' hyphenated.
× Another scenario would be when I'm travel by plane and noise cancellation is also used.
✓ Another scenario is when I travel by plane and I also use noise cancellation.
Incorrect verb form 'I'm travel' should be 'I travel' or 'I'm traveling' (6: present tense issue). Use consistent simple present for habitual actions: 'I travel' and 'I also use'.
× When I'm at home alone and want to have more immersive experiences, when I enjoy music, I tend to use a speaker rather than headphones and at that times I would put on some rock music and sometimes I may even sing along with the song.
✓ When I'm at home alone and want a more immersive experience while enjoying music, I tend to use a speaker rather than headphones, and at those times I put on rock music and sometimes even sing along.
Multiple issues: redundant 'when' clauses and awkward phrasing (26). 'At that times' should be 'at those times' (11: preposition/number). Use 'a more immersive experience' (13: adjective use) and simplify modals: use simple present 'put on' for habitual action and remove 'may' for clarity.
× I think it depends on the season. In winter, especially when you live in the northern part of China, headphones may even make your ears warmer and you may feel even more comfortable when you're wearing headphones compared to not wearing them.
✓ I think it depends on the season. In winter, especially if you live in the northern part of China, headphones can make your ears warmer, and you may feel more comfortable wearing them than not wearing them.
'When you live' better as conditional 'if you live' for general truth (6). 'May even make' is acceptable but 'can make' is more natural. 'More comfortable when you're wearing headphones compared to not wearing them' is wordy; use comparative structure 'more comfortable wearing them than not wearing them' (25: comparative errors).
× But in summer, headphones may just do the contrary.
✓ But in summer, headphones may have the opposite effect.
'Do the contrary' is not idiomatic English. Use 'have the opposite effect' for clarity and naturalness (16: incorrect conjunction/use of phrase).