Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
It is just a harder question actually I prefer sad music because I feel usually that uh, they have umm, an honest feeling and umm, the musical maybe suffered from something. So he umm, he did the same song, umm so. It touched me.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Actually, it is something incredible. Umm, yes, it makes me feel happy most of the time, especially when I when I, umm, do my exercise in the gym and when I clean my home, especially bathroom, I uh, I listen uh, to happy music to scoop me more enthusiasm and to give me more.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and organized. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words and avoid fillers (umm, uh). Use more precise vocabulary (e.g., ‘emotional’, ‘authentic’, ‘expresses pain’). Keep answers to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer sad music because it often feels more emotional and authentic. For example, the lyrics and melody can express pain or longing, which helps me connect with the singer’s feelings. Therefore, sad songs tend to move me more than upbeat tracks.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly then provide specific situations and effects using linking words. Remove hesitations and correct minor grammar (e.g., ‘gives me more energy’). Use varied vocabulary such as ‘uplifts’, ‘energizes’, ‘motivates’. Keep to 2–3 sentences with clear cause and effect.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music usually makes me feel more energetic and motivated. For instance, when I’m at the gym or cleaning my bathroom, upbeat songs uplift my mood and give me more energy to keep going.
× It is just a harder question actually I prefer sad music because I feel usually that uh, they have umm, an honest feeling and umm, the musical maybe suffered from something.
✓ That's actually a harder question. I prefer sad music because I usually feel it has an honest feeling and the music may reflect suffering.
The original sentence has run-on structure, misplaced adverbs, and unclear pronoun reference ('they' for music). Break into two sentences and reorder adverbs ('usually') before the verb. Replace plural pronoun 'they' with singular 'it' or use 'the music' and change 'musical maybe suffered from something' to 'may reflect suffering' for clarity and grammatical correctness. Grammar problem type ID: 26
× So he umm, he did the same song, umm so.
✓ So the singer performed the same song.
The original uses vague and unnecessary pronoun repetition ('he he') and unclear phrasing. Replace with a clear noun phrase 'the singer' and appropriate verb 'performed'. This corrects pronoun misuse and improves clarity. Grammar problem type ID: 12
× It touched me.
✓ It touched me emotionally.
While grammatically acceptable, adding an adverbial phrase clarifies the meaning. The original is short but vague; adding 'emotionally' specifies how it touched the speaker. Grammar problem type ID: 26
× Actually, it is something incredible.
✓ Actually, it's incredible.
The original is wordy and awkward. Using the contraction 'it's' and removing 'something' makes the sentence concise and natural. Grammar problem type ID: 26
× Umm, yes, it makes me feel happy most of the time, especially when I when I, umm, do my exercise in the gym and when I clean my home, especially bathroom, I uh, I listen uh, to happy music to scoop me more enthusiasm and to give me more.
✓ Yes, it makes me feel happy most of the time, especially when I exercise at the gym and when I clean my home, especially the bathroom. I listen to happy music to boost my enthusiasm and give me more energy.
Problems addressed: duplicate phrase 'when I when I', incorrect preposition 'do my exercise in the gym' changed to 'exercise at the gym', missing article 'the bathroom', awkward verb 'scoop me more enthusiasm' replaced with 'boost my enthusiasm', and sentence run-on. Rearranged adverb placement and corrected verb and preposition choices for natural English. Grammar problem type ID: 20