Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
Obviously I don't like sad music, but I would prefer happy music, uh, because I think music, uh, can directly affect your mood and your mind. So obviously I would love to hear happy music.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think it does because as I mentioned earlier, like the music can directly affect your mood and your mind. So obviously if I am listening a happy music, then it can positively affect my, uh, mood and my mind. And I'm a kind of person who try to, you know, like stay happy and be focused. So obviously I think I love happy music.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
Well, unfortunately not yet, but I think as I loves music a lot, so in future maybe whenever I have a time I would try to go for it, but I haven't got a chance to, you know, like try it.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Well, yeah, like mostly whenever I am driving normally, you know, I go for a long driving. So whenever I am on a drive, uh, you know, instead of, you know, like just sitting and getting bored, I try to listen some music and it can help me to enjoy my journey and it, it helped me to lose a sense of a time.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and use clearer structure: give a direct topic sentence, one or two specific reasons, and avoid filler words (uh, you know, obviously repeated). Also add a specific example or short detail to make the answer more concrete.
Ví dụ: I prefer happy music. It lifts my mood and helps me concentrate when I’m working. For example, I often listen to upbeat pop songs when I study because they keep my energy up without distracting me.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Avoid repetition of the same idea and reduce hesitation. Start with a clear topic sentence, give one concrete reason and a brief example of when happy music makes you excited. Use linking words (for example, because, therefore) to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, it usually does because upbeat rhythms increase my energy and focus. For example, when I play lively songs before a workout or presentation, I feel more motivated and confident.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer first, then provide a short, specific plan for the future. Correct grammar (e.g., 'I love' instead of 'I loves') and avoid vague phrases like 'maybe whenever I have time'—be specific about when or how you plan to take classes.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken any music classes yet. However, I love music and plan to enroll in beginner guitar lessons next summer when I finish my exams so I can learn to play my favorite songs.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Be concise and use one or two specific examples of activities when you listen to music. Remove fillers and pronoun repetition. Use appropriate tense and smoother linking (for example, 'while driving' or 'during long journeys').
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music while driving, especially on long trips. It makes the journey more enjoyable and helps time pass quickly, for example, I usually play podcasts or upbeat playlists on weekend drives.
× So obviously if I am listening a happy music, then it can positively affect my, uh, mood and my mind.
✓ So obviously if I am listening to happy music, then it can positively affect my, uh, mood and my mind.
The phrase 'listening a happy music' is incorrect because 'listen' requires the preposition 'to' when followed by what is being heard (Grammar Problem Type ID 11: Incorrect use of prepositions). Also, 'music' as an uncountable noun does not take the article 'a' here; use 'happy music' without 'a'. Suggestion: use 'listening to happy music' or 'listening to a happy song' depending on whether you mean music in general or a specific song.
× And I'm a kind of person who try to, you know, like stay happy and be focused.
✓ And I'm the kind of person who tries to, you know, stay happy and stay focused.
The relative clause 'who try' refers to 'person' (singular), so the verb must be third person singular 'tries' (Grammar Problem Type ID 2). Also 'a kind of person' is more natural as 'the kind of person' in this context, and 'stay focused' fits parallel structure. Suggestion: match verb form to the singular subject and keep parallel verbs: 'tries to stay happy and stay focused.'
× Well, unfortunately not yet, but I think as I loves music a lot, so in future maybe whenever I have a time I would try to go for it, but I haven't got a chance to, you know, like try it.
✓ Well, unfortunately not yet, but I think since I love music a lot, in the future maybe whenever I have time I will try to go for it, but I haven't had a chance to, you know, try it.
Multiple issues: 'I loves' uses incorrect verb form for first person singular; it should be 'I love' (Grammar Problem Type ID 27: Subject-verb agreement errors and ID 2: Third person singular issue applies but primary is subject-verb). 'in future' should be 'in the future' (article error, Grammar Problem Type ID 22). 'have a time' is incorrect—use 'have time' (quantifier/article error, ID 14/22). 'I would try' is inconsistent with 'maybe' and future intention; 'I will try' fits better (future tense, ID 7). 'haven't got a chance' is informal but acceptable; more standard is 'haven't had a chance' (past participle form, ID 9). Suggestions: use correct verb forms and articles, and keep consistent future tense: 'I think since I love music a lot, in the future maybe whenever I have time I will try to go for it, but I haven't had a chance to try it.'
× So whenever I am on a drive, uh, you know, instead of, you know, like just sitting and getting bored, I try to listen some music and it can help me to enjoy my journey and it, it helped me to lose a sense of a time.
✓ So whenever I am on a drive, uh, you know, instead of just sitting and getting bored, I try to listen to some music and it can help me enjoy my journey and it helps me lose track of time.
Errors: 'try to listen some music' requires the preposition 'to' after 'listen' (ID 11) and 'listen to some music' is correct. 'help me to enjoy' is acceptable but 'help me enjoy' is more natural (verb + infinitive use, ID 8/10). 'it helped me to lose a sense of a time' mixes tenses and uses awkward phrasing; use present 'it helps me lose track of time' to match habitual action (present tense error, ID 6) and idiomatic expression 'lose track of time.' Suggestions: use 'listen to some music,' maintain present tense 'it can/help s me,' and use idiomatic 'lose track of time.'
× Yes, I think it does because as I mentioned earlier, like the music can directly affect your mood and your mind.
✓ Yes, I think it does because, as I mentioned earlier, music can directly affect your mood and your mind.
The original has unnecessary article 'the music' which can be omitted when speaking generally (article error, ID 22). Also 'as I mentioned earlier, like' contains filler 'like' which should be removed for clarity. Tense 'mentioned' is correct; keep present 'can affect' for general truth (Grammar Problem Type ID 6). Suggestion: remove unnecessary articles and filler words: 'as I mentioned earlier, music can directly affect your mood and your mind.'