Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer happy music because it cheers me up. For example, when I do the chores like doing the dishes or doing the laundry, both of which I hate to do, I often do. I often listen to happy music in order to keep my motivation to do the chores.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think so. For example, when I listen to like upbeat Disney songs, it often brings me back the memories of my family trip during my childhood or my or the travel with my friends. And both of them were really enjoyable.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: 回答は意味が伝わりますが、構造がやや冗長で文法や語順の改善が必要です。トピック文の後に具体的な詳細を簡潔に述べ、重複表現("I often"が二度出るなど)を避けましょう。また、接続語を使って論理的に繋げ、文の長さを3〜4文に抑えると自然に聞こえます。発音や流暢さも改善できればより高得点です。
Ví dụ: I prefer happy music because it cheers me up. For example, when I have to do chores like washing dishes or laundry, I listen to upbeat songs to stay motivated. This helps me finish the tasks faster and in a better mood.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: 良い回答ですが、言い換えや不要な語("like", 重複する"my or the"など)があり、文章の流れが乱れています。具体的な記憶や感情を一つか二つに絞り、接続語(for example, because, which)を用いて理由と結果を明確に述べましょう。語彙をやや正確にし、文を3文以内にまとめると効果的です。
Ví dụ: Yes, it does. For example, upbeat Disney songs often remind me of a family trip from my childhood, which makes me feel nostalgic and excited. Because those memories were fun, the music instantly lifts my mood.
× For example, when I do the chores like doing the dishes or doing the laundry, both of which I hate to do, I often do.
✓ For example, when I do chores like the dishes or the laundry, which I often hate, I often listen to music.
The original sentence repeats 'do' and overuses gerunds ('doing the dishes', 'doing the laundry') in a way that makes the clause awkward and unclear. This is a problem with use of -ing forms and sentence structure. Simplify by using the noun phrase 'chores' and reduced relative clause 'which I often hate'. Place the verb 'listen' as the main action to avoid repeating 'do'. Suggestion: use concise noun phrases and avoid unnecessary gerund repetition. Grammar problem type ID: 8
× I often listen to happy music in order to keep my motivation to do the chores.
✓ I often listen to happy music to keep myself motivated to do chores.
The phrase 'keep my motivation to do the chores' is awkward; English prefers 'keep myself motivated' or 'maintain my motivation'. Also article use with 'the chores' is unnecessary here; use the plural general noun 'chores'. Use 'to keep myself motivated' as a clearer prepositional and verb pattern. Grammar problem type ID: 11
× For example, when I listen to like upbeat Disney songs, it often brings me back the memories of my family trip during my childhood or my or the travel with my friends.
✓ For example, when I listen to upbeat Disney songs, they often bring back memories of a family trip from my childhood or trips with my friends.
Problems: unnecessary filler 'to like', incorrect verb agreement between 'it' and plural 'songs', incorrect prepositions/articles ('the memories', 'my family trip during my childhood', 'the travel with my friends'). Use 'they' for plural 'songs', 'bring back memories of' is the correct prepositional phrase, and 'a family trip from my childhood' or 'trips with my friends' are natural. Grammar problem type ID: 11
× And both of them were really enjoyable.
✓ Both were really enjoyable.
The phrase 'both of them were really enjoyable' is grammatical but can be streamlined; however if referring to 'a family trip' (singular) and 'trips' (plural) better to ensure parallel reference. Use 'Both were really enjoyable.' to match plural reference and concise English. This addresses subject-verb clarity and agreement with plural subject 'both'. Grammar problem type ID: 27