Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I think it depends of my feelings, my emotions when I was happy or I want to be more and more easy or more happy. I will listen happy music when I was sad or like the weather is not good.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I think happy music makes people become more excited because the music actually can be in effect of the people emotional. Like example you you always listen a happy music then as long as you can be the happy peoples in always.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
No, I have not taken any music classes, but I'm quite interested in the music. I usually listen music from Spotify.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yes, I often listen to music while I'm study, or I need to focus in one things, or I need to do some housework so I will listen to music. It can be. It can let me become more focus, more more peaceful.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Keep answer direct and grammatical. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid tense errors and repetition. For example, say when and why you choose happy or sad music, and give a short example.
Ví dụ: I prefer happy music most of the time because it lifts my mood when I am feeling down. For example, if the weather is gloomy or I’ve had a stressful day, I play upbeat songs to feel more energetic and positive.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and correct grammar. Use linking words to explain cause and give a specific example. Avoid vague generalizations and repetition. Keep it concise (max 4–5 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music usually makes me feel more excited because upbeat rhythms and lively melodies raise my energy levels. For instance, when I listen to energetic pop songs while getting ready, I feel more motivated and cheerful throughout the day.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Good direct answer. Improve by adding one specific detail about your interest and a linking phrase to expand slightly. Use correct articles and collocations (e.g., 'interested in music', 'listen to music').
Ví dụ: No, I haven’t taken any music classes, but I’m very interested in music. For example, I often explore new artists and playlists on Spotify to learn about different genres.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and two specific situations with linking words. Correct grammar (e.g., 'while I study', 'to focus on one thing', 'more focused and peaceful') and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music while I study and when I do housework. For studying I choose instrumental tracks to help me concentrate, and for chores I prefer upbeat songs because they make the tasks feel quicker and more enjoyable.
× I think it depends of my feelings, my emotions when I was happy or I want to be more and more easy or more happy.
✓ I think it depends on my feelings and emotions, whether I am happy or I want to feel more relaxed or happier.
Use 'depends on' not 'depends of'; combine ideas with 'and' and use correct verb tense and adjectives: 'when I was happy' suggests past but context requires present—use 'whether I am happy' or 'when I am happy'. Use 'feel more relaxed' instead of 'more and more easy.' Improve word choice and sentence flow.
× I will listen happy music when I was sad or like the weather is not good.
✓ I listen to happy music when I am sad or when the weather is bad.
Mixes future 'will' with past 'was' incorrectly. Use simple present for habitual actions: 'I listen to'. Also use 'listen to' with correct preposition and 'when the weather is bad' for natural phrasing.
× Yeah, I think happy music makes people become more excited because the music actually can be in effect of the people emotional.
✓ Yeah, I think happy music makes people more excited because music can actually affect people's emotions.
'Become more excited' is wordy—'makes people more excited' is natural. 'In effect of the people emotional' is incorrect word order and word choice; use 'affect' and possessive 'people's emotions'.
× Like example you you always listen a happy music then as long as you can be the happy peoples in always.
✓ For example, if you always listen to happy music, you can often stay happy.
Original has repeated words, wrong articles ('a happy music'), incorrect prepositions and noun forms ('peoples'). Restructure to a conditional: 'if you always listen to happy music, you can often stay happy.' Use 'people' uncountable in this sense; 'stay happy' is natural.
× No, I have not taken any music classes, but I'm quite interested in the music.
✓ No, I have not taken any music classes, but I'm quite interested in music.
'Interested in the music' implies specific music previously mentioned; use 'interested in music' for the general activity. Present perfect 'have not taken' is correct for experience.
× I usually listen music from Spotify.
✓ I usually listen to music on Spotify.
Use the verb + preposition 'listen to' and the platform preposition 'on Spotify' rather than 'from'.
× Yes, I often listen to music while I'm study, or I need to focus in one things, or I need to do some housework so I will listen to music.
✓ Yes, I often listen to music while I study, when I need to focus on something, or when I need to do housework, so I listen to music.
Use simple present 'I study' for habitual actions. Use 'focus on something' not 'focus in one things.' Remove article with 'housework' and keep tense consistent: 'so I listen to music.'
× It can be. It can let me become more focus, more more peaceful.
✓ It helps me become more focused and more peaceful.
'Become more focus' uses wrong form; use adjective 'focused'. Remove redundant 'more more' and use conjunction 'and'. 'Helps me' is more natural than 'It can let me.'