Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer sad music because it can brings my emotion out.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because I feel the happiness from the music. For example when I listen to the rock music, so I will be more happier and I can move with the music.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
Yes, when I'm still a primary school students I learn piano and that is the only music classes that I learned before this.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yes, I always listen to music when I am packing my things or I like to listen to music when I am doing my job. For example, umm, when I'm doing my own task, I like to listen to soft music.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and fluency: correct subject-verb agreement and use natural phrasing. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason with a brief example. Keep it concise (max 5 sentences) and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: I prefer sad music because it helps me release my emotions. For example, when I listen to slow piano pieces after a stressful day, I feel calmer and more reflective.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Fix word choices and sentence structure: avoid repeating words (happy/happiness) and remove filler words. Use linking words (for example, because) correctly and give a specific instance rather than vague phrases.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music definitely energises me because the upbeat rhythm and major chords lift my mood. For example, when I listen to energetic rock songs with a strong beat, I feel motivated and start tapping my feet or dancing.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Correct tense and article/noun forms and be concise: use past tense for finished activities, correct plural/singular, and a clearer structure: topic sentence + one supporting detail (when/what/how long).
Ví dụ: Yes, I took piano lessons when I was in primary school, and they were the only formal music classes I had. I studied basic technique and simple pieces for about three years.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Remove hesitations and redundant phrases, combine similar ideas with linking words, and provide a specific example of when and why you choose certain music. Keep sentences varied but concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music while doing tasks such as packing or working because it helps me concentrate. For example, I usually play soft instrumental music when I’m focusing on paperwork, but I prefer upbeat songs when I’m packing for a trip.
× I prefer sad music because it can brings my emotion out.
✓ I prefer sad music because it can bring my emotions out.
The modal verb 'can' should be followed by the base form of the verb, not a third-person singular form. Also 'emotion' should be plural 'emotions' to match general feeling; use 'bring my emotions out.' Suggestion: after modal verbs use base verb (can + bring), and use plural when referring to feelings in general.
× Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because I feel the happiness from the music.
✓ Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because I feel happiness from the music.
Using the definite article 'the' before 'happiness' is unnecessary here; 'happiness' is an uncountable abstract noun and usually takes no article in this context. Suggestion: remove 'the' when speaking about general feelings: 'feel happiness.'
× For example when I listen to the rock music, so I will be more happier and I can move with the music.
✓ For example, when I listen to rock music, I become happier and can move to the music.
Multiple issues: 'the rock music' incorrectly uses definite article for a genre; 'so' and the subordinating 'when' should not both be used; 'more happier' is a double comparative (incorrect); 'move with the music' is unnatural — 'move to the music' is idiomatic. Suggestion: remove 'the' before genres, avoid redundant connectors, use correct comparative 'happier', and use 'move to the music.'
× Yes, when I'm still a primary school students I learn piano and that is the only music classes that I learned before this.
✓ Yes, when I was still a primary school student I learned piano, and that was the only music class I had taken before this.
Tense and agreement errors: use past tense 'was' not 'I'm' for past time; 'students' should be singular 'student'; 'learn' should be past 'learned'; 'classes' should be singular 'class' if referring to one; 'learned before this' is awkward — use past perfect 'had taken' to show prior action. Suggestion: keep consistent past tense and correct singular/plural agreement; use past perfect to indicate earlier past action.
× Yes, I always listen to music when I am packing my things or I like to listen to music when I am doing my job.
✓ Yes, I always listen to music when I am packing my things, and I like to listen to music when I am doing my job.
Mainly punctuation and coordination: two independent clauses should be joined with 'and' and a comma for clarity. The verbs and tenses are acceptable (present continuous for actions in progress, present simple for habitual preference). Suggestion: connect clauses properly with conjunction and comma.
× For example, umm, when I'm doing my own task, I like to listen to soft music.
✓ For example, when I'm doing my own tasks, I like to listen to soft music.
Minor issue: 'task' in this context is better plural 'tasks' to indicate various activities; filler 'umm' should be omitted in formal responses. Tense is appropriate. Suggestion: remove fillers and use plural for general reference.