Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
Preferring music of happy or sad, it will be completely dependent on individual person according to their mood of that time to listen the music. Some people enjoy happy music like me because.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, obviously happy music makes me feel more excited, like when I was in uh, when I was listening to the happy music, I feel like something motivated me from inside to be happy as well as my mood swings rapidly go up towards having some good satisfaction.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
No, I haven't take any music classes till now because I'm especially interested in listening the music rather than singing the music because from the very first stage, from the childhood, I'm not into music.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yes I listen to music while doing the other things especially when I'm doing workout in the gym I keep I listen the music while doing the work because it constantly keep me consistent in my work to lift the heavy weights so I listen music while having.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Be direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give one or two specific reasons or an example. Use correct grammar (subject-verb agreement, articles) and avoid redundancy. Keep answers to no more than 3–4 sentences and use a linking word (e.g., because, however).
Ví dụ: I prefer happy music. I usually choose upbeat songs because they lift my mood and help me focus when I work. For example, I often play pop playlists while cooking or studying.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and avoid filler words. Give a concise reason and a short specific example. Use correct tense and simpler phrases instead of long, unclear descriptions. Connect ideas with a linking word such as because or for example.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because the rhythm and lyrics boost my energy. For example, when I listen to upbeat songs, I feel motivated to exercise and my mood improves quickly.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 44.0Gợi ý: Use correct grammar (haven't taken, not into singing) and avoid repeating the same reason. Provide a clear topic sentence, then one brief supporting detail about why you haven't learned music and what you do instead. Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken any music classes. I enjoy listening to music more than singing, so I never learned to play an instrument or sing formally. As a result, I mostly follow playlists and live performances online.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Be concise and use clearer linking words. Start with a direct answer, then give one specific activity and a short reason. Correct phrasing (I listen to music, it helps me stay consistent). Avoid trailing or incomplete sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music while exercising at the gym because it helps me keep a steady pace and stay motivated. For example, I play energetic playlists when lifting weights to maintain focus and energy.
× Preferring music of happy or sad, it will be completely dependent on individual person according to their mood of that time to listen the music.
✓ Whether I prefer happy or sad music completely depends on the individual and their mood at the time.
Errors: incorrect verb form 'Preferring' and awkward sentence structure. This is Sentence structure errors (ID 26) and Verb form issues related to present tense (ID 6). Suggestion: Start with 'Whether' to introduce the choice, use simple present 'depends' for general truths, use 'individual and their mood at the time' for clarity. (Grammar problem type ID: 26)
× Some people enjoy happy music like me because.
✓ Some people, like me, enjoy happy music.
Errors: sentence fragment ending with 'because' and incorrect word order. This is a Sentence structure error (ID 26). Suggestion: Remove the unfinished 'because' and place 'like me' in commas to indicate an example. (Grammar problem type ID: 26)
× Yes, obviously happy music makes me feel more excited, like when I was in uh, when I was listening to the happy music, I feel like something motivated me from inside to be happy as well as my mood swings rapidly go up towards having some good satisfaction.
✓ Yes, happy music obviously makes me feel more excited. When I listen to happy music, I feel motivated from inside and my mood quickly improves so I feel satisfied.
Errors: mixed and inconsistent tenses ('was listening' then 'I feel'), awkward phrasing 'motivated me from inside' and 'mood swings rapidly go up'. This is Present tense issue (ID 6) and Sentence structure error (ID 26). Suggestion: Use simple present 'listen' and 'feel' for habitual reactions, replace awkward expressions with 'feel motivated' and 'my mood quickly improves.' (Grammar problem type ID: 6)
× No, I haven't take any music classes till now because I'm especially interested in listening the music rather than singing the music because from the very first stage, from the childhood, I'm not into music.
✓ No, I haven't taken any music classes so far because I'm more interested in listening to music than singing. From early childhood, I have not been into singing.
Errors: incorrect past participle 'take' after 'haven't' (should be 'taken') — Past participle issue (ID 9) and present perfect usage. Also incorrect prepositions 'listening the music' (should be 'listening to music') — Preposition error (ID 11), and awkward repetition. Suggestion: Use present perfect 'haven't taken' for experiences up to now, 'listening to music' and 'more interested... than...' for clear comparison. (Grammar problem type ID: 9)
× Yes I listen to music while doing the other things especially when I'm doing workout in the gym I keep I listen the music while doing the work because it constantly keep me consistent in my work to lift the heavy weights so I listen music while having.
✓ Yes, I listen to music while doing other things. Especially when I'm working out at the gym, I listen to music because it helps me stay focused and consistent when lifting heavy weights.
Errors: incorrect prepositions ('doing workout' should be 'working out' or 'doing a workout'), 'listen the music' missing preposition 'to' (Preposition error ID 11), and many sentence structure problems and repetition (Sentence structure errors ID 26). Suggestion: Use 'working out at the gym', 'listen to music', and split into two clear sentences; replace 'constantly keep me consistent' with 'helps me stay focused and consistent.' (Grammar problem type ID: 11)