Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
To be honest, it really depends on my mood. I think different situations call for different types of music. Music is a way to express or match my emotions. For example, I deliberately listen to sad songs to force myself to cry just to let out my negative emotions.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
For sure, cheerful music really uplifts my mood and energizes me. For example, I often listen to upbeat songs before a workout because they boost my motivation and help me forget about stress so I can join the moment.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
Actually, I haven't taken any singing lessons but I had piano classes when I was in primary school. I really enjoyed singing as I was growing up because it helps me release stress and forget my worries after a bad day.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Definitely, I usually listen to music when I workout because it helps me stay focused and it gives me an extra boost of motivation. It is also helps me relieve stress and forget negative thoughts so I can fully enjoy the moment.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: 总体回答自然且直接,内容相关且有例子,但可进一步精简并使用连接词使逻辑更紧凑。注意把句子控制在5句内,避免重复“express or match my emotions”类近义重复,并可补充更具体的场景或频率以增强内容具体性。
Ví dụ: I prefer different types of music depending on my mood. For instance, when I feel overwhelmed I often choose sad songs to help me cry and release negative emotions, while in social or celebratory situations I opt for upbeat tracks to lift the atmosphere.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 92.0Gợi ý: 回答简洁有力,包含原因与例子,使用了恰当词汇。可通过添加一两个连接词增强连贯性,并略微具体说明效果持续时间或具体歌曲类型以增加内容深度。
Ví dụ: Yes, cheerful music definitely energizes me. For example, I usually play high-tempo pop or electronic tracks before a workout because they quickly boost my motivation and keep me focused throughout the session.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 86.0Gợi ý: 回答直接且包含经历,但句子略显冗余(重复提到唱歌与压力释放)。建议先给出简短答案,然后用1–2句补充具体细节(例如上了几年钢琴课、学到哪些技能),并用连接词衔接。
Ví dụ: I haven't had formal singing lessons, but I took piano classes for three years in primary school. Those lessons taught me basic music reading and coordination, and singing casually has always helped me relax after a stressful day.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 86.0Gợi ý: 回答清晰且有理由,但有小语法错误("It is also helps"),且部分信息重复。建议合并相似观点,控制在最多5句内,并可以加入具体例子(如跑步、做家务)或常听的音乐类型来增强具体性。
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music while working out, especially upbeat pop or electronic playlists that keep me focused and motivated. I also put on calm instrumental music when I cook or study to relieve stress and stay concentrated.
× Music is a way to express or match my emotions.
✓ Music is a way to express or to match my emotions.
句子中原本用的是並列動詞短語 “express or match”,為了保持平行結構和語法一致性,應該在第二個動詞前也加上不定式標記 to,使兩部分平行且清晰。建議保持動詞形式一致,使用 “to express or to match” 或省略兩處的 to(但需一致)。
× For example, I deliberately listen to sad songs to force myself to cry just to let out my negative emotions.
✓ For example, I deliberately listen to sad songs to force myself to cry in order to let out my negative emotions.
原句中使用兩個連續的不定式短語 “to force... just to let out...”,語義上重複且口語化。用 “in order to” 可以更清晰地表達目的關係,語氣更正式自然。建議在寫作或正式回答中用更明確的連詞表目的。
× For example, I often listen to upbeat songs before a workout because they boost my motivation and help me forget about stress so I can join the moment.
✓ For example, I often listen to upbeat songs before a workout because they boost my motivation and help me forget about stress so I can enjoy the moment.
原句中的 “join the moment” 用法不自然,應為常用表達 “enjoy the moment”(享受當下)。這裡是動名詞短語用法問題,需改為正確搭配短語以符合語意。
× Actually, I haven't taken any singing lessons but I had piano classes when I was in primary school.
✓ Actually, I haven't taken any singing lessons, but I had piano classes when I was in primary school.
句子本身時態使用合理(現在完成與過去式),但缺少逗號使連接處讀起來不流暢。建議在 but 前加逗號分隔兩個時態不同的分句,讀起來更清晰自然。
× I really enjoyed singing as I was growing up because it helps me release stress and forget my worries after a bad day.
✓ I really enjoyed singing as I was growing up because it helped me release stress and forget my worries after a bad day.
前半句是過去時(enjoyed, was growing up),後半句用了現在時的 helps,不一致。語意上描述過去習慣或經驗,應將後半句改為過去時 helped,保持時態一致。
× Definitely, I usually listen to music when I workout because it helps me stay focused and it gives me an extra boost of motivation.
✓ Definitely, I usually listen to music when I work out because it helps me stay focused and gives me an extra boost of motivation.
“workout” 作名詞指鍛鍊,而此處需動詞短語 “work out”。另外,連接兩個並列謂語時可省略第二個主語 it,改為直接動詞 gives,使句子更簡潔自然。
× It is also helps me relieve stress and forget negative thoughts so I can fully enjoy the moment.
✓ It also helps me relieve stress and forget negative thoughts so I can fully enjoy the moment.
原句中 “It is also helps” 為主語 + 助動詞 + 動詞的錯誤重複。正確用法是 “It also helps...”。刪除多餘的 is 即可使句子符合主謂結構。