Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I always prefer to listen to happy music because it always motivate me towards my goals.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yeah, definitely why when I whenever I am sad or or I think about some negative things happening around me. So I always listen to music and it helps to make me feel and excited and boost my confidence level.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
No, I still not taken any kind of music classes because I just like to listen to music. Not to be pursue a career in music classes because my parents always allow me to take motivates me to take a career in nursing rather than instead instead of music.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yeah, definitely. I listen to music while doing the house chores or studying or while traveling, uh, because it helps to boost my energy level and I didn't feel bored.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Make the response more natural and grammatically correct, use a clear topic sentence and one supporting reason with a linking word. Avoid repetition and keep it to 1–2 sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer listening to happy music because it motivates me to focus on my goals. For example, upbeat songs help me feel energised when I need to study or exercise.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Organise your answer with a clear topic sentence, then add a specific example. Reduce hesitations and correct grammar (e.g., "make me feel excited"). Use a linking word like "because" or "so" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, it definitely makes me feel more excited because upbeat rhythms lift my mood. For instance, when I feel down about a bad day, I play cheerful songs and they quickly boost my confidence and energy.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, then provide a clear reason using correct grammar. Avoid confusing phrasing and repetition. Use linking words such as "because" or "but" to explain family influence concisely.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken any music classes because I only enjoy listening to music rather than playing it. Also, my parents encouraged me to pursue a nursing career instead of studying music.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear affirmative sentence, then add one or two specific activities and a concise reason. Correct tense mistakes ("I don't feel bored") and avoid fillers like "uh".
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music while doing housework, studying, or travelling because it boosts my energy and prevents boredom. For example, upbeat playlists help me stay focused while cleaning or commuting.
× I always prefer to listen to happy music because it always motivate me towards my goals.
✓ I always prefer to listen to happy music because it always motivates me toward my goals.
The verb 'motivate' must agree with the singular subject 'it' in present simple, so use third person singular form 'motivates' (Grammar problem type 2/27). 'Toward' is more natural than 'towards' in some varieties; either is acceptable but keep consistent. Also maintain present simple for habits.
× Yeah, definitely why when I whenever I am sad or or I think about some negative things happening around me.
✓ Yeah, definitely, when I am sad or when I think about negative things happening around me.
This sentence has redundant words and incorrect sentence structure. Remove duplicate words 'why' and extra 'or' and use parallel 'when' clauses. Keep present continuous 'happening' to describe ongoing events.
× So I always listen to music and it helps to make me feel and excited and boost my confidence level.
✓ So I always listen to music and it helps me feel excited and boosts my confidence.
Use the direct object 'helps me feel' rather than 'helps to make me feel'. Match verb 'boosts' to singular subject 'it' or rephrase to 'and boosts' linking to 'music' as subject; here 'it' (music) requires third person singular 'boosts'. Remove unnecessary word 'level' for naturalness.
× No, I still not taken any kind of music classes because I just like to listen to music.
✓ No, I still have not taken any kind of music classes because I just like to listen to music.
Use present perfect 'have not taken' to indicate experience up to now. The original omitted the auxiliary 'have', causing a grammatical error.
× Not to be pursue a career in music classes because my parents always allow me to take motivates me to take a career in nursing rather than instead instead of music.
✓ I do not want to pursue a career in music because my parents always encouraged me to pursue a career in nursing instead of music.
The original has incorrect verb forms and repetition. Use 'do not want to pursue' and 'encouraged me to pursue' for correct verb forms and meaning. Remove duplicated words 'instead' and clarify subject and tense.
× Yeah, definitely. I listen to music while doing the house chores or studying or while traveling, uh, because it helps to boost my energy level and I didn't feel bored.
✓ Yeah, definitely. I listen to music while doing the house chores, studying, or traveling because it helps boost my energy and I don't feel bored.
Maintain parallel gerund forms 'doing', 'studying', 'traveling' and use present simple 'don't feel' to match habitual action. 'Helps boost' is more natural than 'helps to boost'. Use 'energy' without 'level' for concision.