Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I'm a big fan of romantic musics so I would definitely go for happy musics rather than sad one. I think this is because I love the way it express the romantic size and happiness.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
No I don't think so. Normally happy music always makes me feel more relaxed and less stressed. On top of that, I prefer lessening this type of music while I studying.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
No, I have never taken any classes about music, but I do have interest in playing a guitar and I used to play a piano, but all of that I have been practicing only by myself.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Certainly, yes, I can leave it out too. I listen to music while studying and when I'm traveling, for example, when I'm studying or working on home homeworks. I do love to have some background.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be careful with grammar (singular/plural), word choice, and clarity. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct countable/uncountable nouns (music is uncountable), and fix verb forms. Use one or two concise supporting reasons with linking words. For example: say "I prefer happy music" then add "because" or "as" and give a specific reason (e.g., it lifts my mood, evokes warmth).
Ví dụ: I prefer happy music, especially romantic songs, because they lift my mood and make me feel optimistic. For example, when I hear upbeat love songs I feel more energetic and cheerful, so I often play them when I want to relax.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Your response is mostly clear but needs smoother linking and grammar. Start with a direct topic sentence (Yes/No + brief reason), then add a supporting detail with linking words like "however" or "in fact." Correct awkward phrases ("lessening this type of music" → "reducing" or "turning it down").
Ví dụ: Not really — I usually find happy music relaxing rather than exciting. In fact, upbeat songs help me unwind after a long day, but when I study I turn the volume down or choose instrumental tracks to avoid distraction.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Good content and personal detail, but improve grammar and sentence structure. Begin with a direct answer, then use linking words (but, however) to add background. Use correct verb forms and prepositions ("interested in playing the guitar", "I used to play the piano"). Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I have never taken formal music classes, but I am interested in learning the guitar. I used to play the piano as a child and learned mostly by myself, practising regularly with online tutorials and simple sheet music.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Clarify and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence like "Yes, I often listen to music while..." Then give specific examples and correct phrasing ("homework", "I can do without it sometimes"), and use linking words (for example, such as).
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music while doing other things. For example, I play instrumental or soft pop music when I'm studying and upbeat songs when I'm travelling, though sometimes I prefer silence when I need to focus on difficult tasks.
× I'm a big fan of romantic musics so I would definitely go for happy musics rather than sad one.
✓ I'm a big fan of romantic music so I would definitely go for happy music rather than sad music.
'Music' is an uncountable noun and should not take plural form 'musics'. Also 'sad one' is ambiguous; use 'sad music' to match parallel structure. Suggestion: treat 'music' as uncountable and use adjectives (happy/sad) before 'music'.
× I think this is because I love the way it express the romantic size and happiness.
✓ I think this is because I love the way it expresses the romantic side and happiness.
Subject 'it' requires third person singular verb 'expresses' (third person singular issue). 'Size' is incorrect word choice; likely 'side' fits the meaning. Suggestion: use 'expresses' with singular subject and choose correct noun 'side'.
× No I don't think so. Normally happy music always makes me feel more relaxed and less stressed.
✓ No, I don't think so. Normally happy music always makes me feel more relaxed and less stressed.
Minor punctuation: add comma after 'No'. Grammar is correct otherwise: 'makes' correctly agrees with singular noun 'music'. Suggestion: include comma for natural speech pause.
× On top of that, I prefer lessening this type of music while I studying.
✓ On top of that, I prefer listening to this type of music while I study.
'Lessening' is incorrect verb choice; 'listening' is intended. Use the gerund 'listening to' after 'prefer'. Also 'while I studying' is ungrammatical; after 'while' use subject + base verb 'I study'. Suggestion: use 'prefer listening to' and 'while I study'.
× No, I have never taken any classes about music, but I do have interest in playing a guitar and I used to play a piano, but all of that I have been practicing only by myself.
✓ No, I have never taken any music classes, but I am interested in playing the guitar and I used to play the piano; I have been practicing all of that by myself.
Use 'music classes' (noun + modifier) instead of 'classes about music'. 'Have interest' is incorrect; use 'am interested in'. For instruments, use articles 'the guitar' and 'the piano' when speaking generally. Word order improved: 'I have been practicing all of that by myself' is clearer than the original. Suggestion: use 'interested in' and 'the' with musical instruments in general statements.
× Certainly, yes, I can leave it out too.
✓ Certainly; yes, I can leave it out too.
This sentence is awkward and semantically unclear in context. Punctuation change clarifies pause. If student meant 'I can live without it too', the correct phrase is 'I can live without it too' rather than 'leave it out'. Suggestion: replace with 'I can live without it too' if that was intended.
× I listen to music while studying and when I'm traveling, for example, when I'm studying or working on home homeworks.
✓ I listen to music while studying and when I'm traveling; for example, when I'm studying or working on homework.
Avoid repetition 'when I'm studying' twice. 'Homeworks' is incorrect plural; 'homework' is uncountable. Suggestion: remove duplicate phrase and use 'homework' as uncountable noun.
× I do love to have some background.
✓ I do love having some background music.
'Have some background' is incomplete; add 'music' to clarify. Use gerund 'having' after 'do love' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: say 'I love having some background music'.