Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer happy music, it adds color and fun to the rhythm and beat. Happy music reminds me of my chocolate and gives me ideas of my younger self.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, happy music allows me to feel the beat, rhythm and emotion. It gives me positive vibes and I feel confident if I hear funny songs.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and specific. Start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then give 1–2 concrete supporting details. Avoid vague or odd phrases (e.g., “reminds me of my chocolate”) and unnecessary repetition (rhythm and beat twice). Use a linking word to connect your reason.
Ví dụ: I prefer happy music because it lifts my mood and makes me feel energetic. For example, upbeat pop songs with a fast tempo usually make me want to dance and brighten my day, especially when I listen to them on my way to work.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give a specific example or effect. Use linking words (for example, because, so) and replace vague terms like “funny songs” with clearer descriptors (e.g., upbeat or energetic songs). Limit to max 3–4 short sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music usually makes me more excited because the fast tempo and bright melodies boost my energy. For instance, when I listen to upbeat songs before exercising, I feel more motivated and confident to perform better.
× I prefer happy music, it adds color and fun to the rhythm and beat.
✓ I prefer happy music; it adds color and fun to the rhythm and the beat.
This sentence has a punctuation and article issue that affects clarity. Replace the comma with a semicolon (or split into two sentences) to avoid a comma splice (Sentence structure error but fixed using preposition list rules for clarity). Also add the definite article 'the' before 'beat' for parallelism with 'the rhythm'. Suggestion: use a semicolon or separate sentences and keep parallel articles: 'the rhythm and the beat.'
× Happy music reminds me of my chocolate and gives me ideas of my younger self.
✓ Happy music reminds me of my childhood and gives me memories of my younger self.
The phrase 'reminds me of my chocolate' is incorrect; 'reminds me of' must be followed by something that can trigger a memory. 'My chocolate' is not idiomatic. Use 'my childhood' or 'childhood memories'. Also 'gives me ideas of my younger self' is awkward; 'gives me memories of my younger self' or 'reminds me of my younger self' is clearer. Suggestion: replace non-idiomatic nouns with 'childhood' or 'childhood memories.'
× Yes, happy music allows me to feel the beat, rhythm and emotion.
✓ Yes, happy music lets me feel the beat, the rhythm, and the emotion.
Using 'allows me to feel' is grammatical but slightly formal and can be simplified to 'lets me feel.' Also add the definite article 'the' before 'rhythm' for parallel structure. Suggestion: prefer 'lets me feel' for natural spoken English and maintain parallel articles.
× It gives me positive vibes and I feel confident if I hear funny songs.
✓ It gives me positive vibes, and I feel confident when I hear funny songs.
The conjunction 'if' suggests a conditional meaning (only if I hear funny songs), while 'when' correctly indicates that hearing funny songs causes the feeling. Also add a comma before 'and' to join two independent clauses for clarity. Suggestion: use 'when' to express regular cause-effect and punctuate clauses clearly.