Singing— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and incorrect tense or extra fillers.

Ví dụ: Yes, I love singing. I have enjoyed it since childhood, often singing along to children’s songs, and I still sing out loud whenever I get the chance because it makes me happy and relaxed.

Gợi ý: Provide a clear direct answer first, then give specific details. Reduce hesitations and correct vocabulary (e.g., 'vocal cords') and grammar. Explain a concrete action and result.

Ví dụ: I haven’t taken formal lessons, but I taught myself to sing because I wanted to improve my vocal cords and hoped to become a professional. For example, I practised daily with online tutorials, but my parents couldn’t afford classes so I never attended formal lessons.

Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence and then support with specific reasons. Improve grammar and fluency; avoid repeating phrases. Use linking words like 'because' or 'so'.

Ví dụ: I usually sing only for myself because I’m not confident performing in front of others. Singing alone helps me relax and brightens my mood, so I prefer private practice to public performances.

Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give one or two clear, specific reasons with linking words. Avoid fillers and vague phrases, and use correct words (e.g., 'melody').

Ví dụ: Yes, I believe singing brings happiness because people can enjoy the melody and connect with the lyrics. For instance, a cheerful song can lift someone’s mood, while a meaningful ballad can provide comfort and understanding.

Gợi ý: Keep a clear topic sentence then add a specific example or reason. Correct tense and word choice, and avoid general phrases. Use linking words to connect ideas.

Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy listening to others sing, especially famous artists, because their performances help me relax and lift my spirits. For example, listening to a favourite singer after a stressful day always reduces my stress.

Gợi ý: Give a concise direct answer and one clear reason with a linking word. Avoid repetition and emotional asides. Mention any specific context (e.g., school classes) briefly.

Ví dụ: No, I haven’t taken formal singing classes, apart from music lessons at school, because I’ve been busy focusing on my studies. Hopefully in the future I can find time for lessons.

× I love singing since I was still very young.

✓ I have loved singing since I was very young.

Use present perfect for an action that began in the past and continues to the present. 'Since' requires a point in time and the present perfect tense 'have loved' is correct. Remove 'still' as it is unnecessary and awkward here.

× I sing, I listen to many kids songs and I sing along with them and I enjoy singing.

✓ I sing; I listen to many kids' songs and sing along with them; I enjoy singing.

This sentence is a run-on. Use punctuation to separate coordinated actions. Also use the possessive form 'kids' songs' and omit repeated subjects for conciseness.

× Ever since until now I always sing out loud whenever I have the chance to.

✓ Ever since then, I have always sung out loud whenever I have the chance.

Combine 'ever since' with present perfect ('have sung') to show continuous action from the past to now. 'Ever since until now' is redundant; use 'ever since then' or 'until now.' 'Always' is placed before the main verb in perfect constructions.

× Well, I, I used to teach myself how to sing because I really want to improve my vocal chords and I truly want to be.

✓ Well, I used to teach myself how to sing because I really wanted to improve my vocal cords and I truly wanted to be one.

'Used to' indicates past habit so verbs describing reasons should be in past tense ('wanted'). 'Vocal cords' is the correct term. The sentence 'I truly want to be' is incomplete; add 'one' to mean 'a singer' or rephrase.

× I used, I used to dream of becoming a professional singer.

✓ I used to dream of becoming a professional singer.

Remove the redundant 'I used' repetition. 'Used to' correctly indicates a past habitual wish.

× So I tried to ask my parents to go to classes, but I failed to.

✓ So I tried to ask my parents to let me go to classes, but I couldn't.

'Ask my parents to go to classes' is unclear—use 'ask my parents to let me go to classes.' 'Failed to' is incomplete; use 'couldn't' or 'was unsuccessful'.

× Just me, I don't really good, I'm not really good or enjoy being in front of a crowd and sing for them because I'm not that confident with my singing so I just want to sing for myself, just myself.

✓ Just me; I'm not really good at or comfortable with being in front of a crowd and singing for them, because I'm not confident in my singing, so I just want to sing for myself.

'Don't really good' is incorrect; use 'not really good at' or 'not comfortable with.' Use 'singing for them' gerund after 'comfortable with.' 'Confident with my singing' should be 'confident in my singing.' Improve punctuation and reduce repetition.

× Listen to me singing thing, it can help me to feel relaxed and brightens up my mood.

✓ Listening to myself sing helps me feel relaxed and brightens my mood.

Use gerund phrase 'Listening to myself sing' as subject. 'Helps me feel' is correct; 'brightens up my mood' should be 'brightens my mood.' Avoid 'thing' which is informal and unclear.

× I do think so singing can bring happiness to people.

✓ I do think that singing can bring happiness to people.

Insert conjunction 'that' after 'think' for clarity. Maintain present simple 'can bring.'

× They can listen to them and you know, uh, try to understand the message or just merely enjoy the medal, the melody thing.

✓ People can listen and try to understand the message or simply enjoy the melody.

'They can listen to them' is unclear pronoun reference. Use 'people' or 'listeners.' 'Medal' is a misspelling of 'melody'; remove filler words and awkward phrasing.

× It's uh, listening to music and singing.

✓ It's about listening to music and singing.

Add 'about' to clarify what 'it' refers to. Remove filler 'uh'.

× It's a hobby that a lot of people have and enjoy to do.

✓ It's a hobby that a lot of people have and enjoy doing.

Use the gerund 'enjoy doing' rather than 'enjoy to do.' English uses 'enjoy' + gerund.

× I love listening to all their singing, especially listening to famous singers song.

✓ I love listening to everyone's singing, especially songs by famous singers.

'All their singing' is awkward; use 'everyone's singing' or 'other people's singing.' 'Famous singers song' needs possessive or 'songs by famous singers.'

× I really enjoy listening to music because it's helped me relax and lift up my spirits.

✓ I really enjoy listening to music because it helps me relax and lift my spirits.

Use present simple 'helps' to match habitual action 'I really enjoy.' 'Lift up my spirits' can be simplified to 'lift my spirits.' 'It's helped' implies a specific past effect; present simple is better here.

× I can use it to reduce stress too.

✓ I can use it to reduce stress, too.

Add comma before 'too' for clarity; sentence is otherwise correct. Modal use 'can' is appropriate.

× No, I haven't, except from music classes at school.

✓ No, I haven't, except for music classes at school.

Use the preposition 'except for' rather than 'except from.' The contraction 'I haven't' refers to 'haven't taken'—context understood.

× I've never taken any singing class because I don't have time for it.

✓ I've never taken a singing class because I don't have time for it.

Use the singular 'a singing class' or plural 'singing classes.' 'Any singing class' is acceptable but 'a singing class' is more natural here.

× I have to focus on my studying.

✓ I have to focus on my studies.

Use the noun 'studies' rather than the gerund 'studying' in this context; both are possible but 'focus on my studies' is more natural.

× So yeah, I don't have a chance to even take a singing class.

✓ So yeah, I haven't had a chance to take a singing class.

Use present perfect 'haven't had' to indicate lack of opportunity up to now. 'Don't have a chance' is less idiomatic in this context.

× That is so sad.

✓ That's so sad.

Contraction 'That's' is more natural in spoken English; grammatically both are acceptable.