Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer sad song more than happy music because it can make me deeply absorb the vibe and can slowly doing things along listening to the music.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think absolutely, because happy music, umm, actually uh, actually have a lively retune that make people enthusiasm and want to like, dance along.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
I have been taking any yet, but if I have, uh, a chance, I would love to try because actually I love singing, yes.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yes, I always listening to music, especially why I umm stroll around the town or just walk my dog in the park. Oh when I doing a shower in my house, like sweeping the floor or something like yeah.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and fluency: use correct verb forms and article/noun agreement, reduce hesitations, and make the idea clearer and more concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason with brief supporting detail. Limit to 2–3 sentences and use linking words (for example, because/so) to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I prefer sad music to happy music because it helps me absorb the atmosphere and focus on my thoughts. For example, when I listen to slow, melancholic songs while reading, they help me concentrate and reflect more deeply.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Work on pronunciation, vocabulary choice and sentence structure. Replace fillers (umm, uh) with short pauses, use correct verb agreement and choose appropriate words (e.g., 'upbeat rhythm' rather than 'lively retune'). Begin with a clear yes/no answer, then give one concise, specific reason.
Ví dụ: Yes, definitely. Happy music usually has an upbeat rhythm and bright melodies, so it makes people feel energetic and want to dance or sing along.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Correct tense and phrasing: say clearly whether you have taken classes. Avoid double negatives and unnecessary fillers. Use one clear sentence to answer and one to expand with a specific detail or example of what you would like to learn.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken any music classes yet, but I would love to if I had the chance because I enjoy singing and want to improve my vocal technique.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar, remove fillers, and organize activities clearly. Start with a direct answer, then list 2–3 common activities using linking words (for example, 'especially when' or 'for example'). Be specific about what you do and when you listen to music.
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually listen to music while doing other things. For example, I often play music when I take a walk around town, walk my dog in the park, or do household chores like sweeping or showering.
× I prefer sad song more than happy music because it can make me deeply absorb the vibe and can slowly doing things along listening to the music.
✓ I prefer sad songs to happy music because they help me absorb the vibe deeply and let me do things slowly while listening to the music.
The original has singular/plural mismatch ('sad song' should be plural 'sad songs' when speaking generally). 'Prefer X to Y' is the correct comparison structure rather than 'more than'. 'Can slowly doing' mixes modal/infinitive and -ing forms; use 'let me do things slowly' or 'allow me to do things slowly'. Also use 'while' or 'when' instead of 'along listening to'. Suggestions: use plural nouns for general statements, use 'prefer X to Y', use correct verb patterns (let/allow + base verb or 'do something slowly'), and use 'while' for simultaneous actions.
× Yes, I think absolutely, because happy music, umm, actually uh, actually have a lively retune that make people enthusiasm and want to like, dance along.
✓ Yes, I absolutely think so, because happy music actually has a lively rhythm that makes people enthusiastic and want to dance along.
Subject-verb agreement errors: 'happy music' is singular so use 'has' not 'have'. 'That make people enthusiasm' is incorrect: the verb should be 'makes' and 'enthusiasm' (noun) should be adjective 'enthusiastic' to describe people. Remove filler words and awkward particles ('want to like, dance along' -> 'want to dance along'). Suggestions: ensure verbs agree with singular subjects (adds -s in present simple), use correct adjective form, and simplify phrasing.
× I have been taking any yet, but if I have, uh, a chance, I would love to try because actually I love singing, yes.
✓ I haven't taken any yet, but if I have a chance, I would love to try because I love singing.
The sentence incorrectly uses present perfect continuous 'I have been taking any yet' which is ungrammatical here. Use negative present perfect 'I haven't taken any yet' to indicate no classes up to now. Also 'if I have, uh, a chance' has extra comma and incorrect placement of 'have'; correct is 'if I have a chance'. Suggestions: use 'haven't' + past participle for actions not done yet, remove filler sounds, and keep conditional clause concise.
× Yes, I always listening to music, especially why I umm stroll around the town or just walk my dog in the park.
✓ Yes, I always listen to music, especially when I stroll around town or walk my dog in the park.
After 'always' use base verb 'listen' in present simple, not 'listening'. 'Especially why I' is incorrect; use 'especially when I'. 'Stroll around the town' is more natural as 'stroll around town'. Suggestions: use present simple for habitual actions (I always listen), use 'when' for time clauses, and avoid unnecessary words.
× Oh when I doing a shower in my house, like sweeping the floor or something like yeah.
✓ Oh, when I'm taking a shower at home, or when I'm sweeping the floor or doing something like that.
The clause 'when I doing a shower' lacks the auxiliary verb for the present continuous; use 'when I'm taking a shower'. 'In my house' is natural as 'at home'. 'Something like yeah' is informal and unclear; use 'something like that'. Suggestions: use proper auxiliary (be + -ing) for ongoing actions and replace casual fillers with clear phrases.