Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer sad music to happy music because I know I I just like it, yeah.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course, I used to listen to that type of music and that make me very funny with my life.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Be direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give a specific reason or brief example. Avoid repetition and filler words (e.g., "I know", "I I", "yeah"). Use one or two linking words if you add details (e.g., "because", "for example"). Aim for 2–3 sentences total.
Ví dụ: I prefer sad music to happy music because it helps me reflect and relax. For example, after a long day I often listen to slow piano songs to calm down.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then explain briefly and precisely. Use correct tense and a clearer verb than "funny" (e.g., "energetic", "happy"). Avoid vague phrasing like "used to" unless you mean past habit. Use one linking word such as "because" or "so" to connect reason or effect.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music does make me feel more energetic because its fast tempo and cheerful lyrics lift my mood. For instance, I play upbeat pop songs when I exercise to stay motivated.
× I prefer sad music to happy music because I know I I just like it, yeah.
✓ I prefer sad music to happy music because I just like it.
This sentence contains a repeated word ('I I') which is a disfluency and an unnecessary phrase ('because I know') that makes the structure awkward. These issues fall under sentence structure errors (26) and subject-verb/word repetition. Remove the duplicate 'I' and the unnecessary 'because I know' to make the sentence clear and grammatical: 'I prefer sad music to happy music because I just like it.' Also avoid filler 'yeah' in formal responses.
× Yes, of course, I used to listen to that type of music and that make me very funny with my life.
✓ Yes, of course. I used to listen to that type of music and it made me feel happier in my life.
There are multiple issues: 'that make' is incorrect for past reference—subject-verb agreement and tense require 'made' when referring to a past habit ('used to'). 'That' as a subject is awkward; use 'it' to refer to 'that type of music.' 'Make me very funny with my life' is ungrammatical: 'funny with my life' is not a correct expression. A clearer, grammatically correct alternative is 'made me feel happier in my life.' This addresses subject-verb agreement (27), and past tense usage (5), and corrects word choice and sentence structure (26).