Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
Honestly, it depends on my mood because uh, the fact is, uh, when I, when I'm, when I'm going sad or in depression, I start to hear some sad music such as Billie Eilish, for example, because Billie Eilish music is so depressed and uh, it's extended, but uh, when I'm, uh, when.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yeah, definitely yes. Because when I hear, uh, some happy music, uh, especially the electric Pope that, uh, focuses more on the beat and, uh, the energy makes me feel like I'm living a Siri or, or Siri or a movie and I am the main character of, uh, that movie. So I feel like energy and the vibe, uh.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
Well, honestly, I haven't, uh, I haven't take any class yet, but I'm planning to, to do it. But as soon as I, I, uh, travel, uh, to study abroad because, uh, in another country, I know that I have, I will have all my opportunities to do whatever, whatever I want. So one of them is.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yeah, a lot actually. Uh, listening to music makes me feel like I'm living in the world that create, uh, that create, created over by the music. So when I, when I, uh, when I wear my headphones, I feel like, uh, I'm very isolated from the real world and, uh, I like to, to, to drink coffee while I listen to music.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and use a clear topic sentence. Reduce hesitations and repeatings, and give a short contrast between sad and happy music with a specific reason and an example. Use linking words like 'however' or 'on the other hand' to structure the answer.
Ví dụ: It depends on my mood. When I'm feeling low, I prefer sad artists like Billie Eilish because her songs match my emotions and help me process them. However, when I'm cheerful I choose upbeat pop that lifts my energy.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct yes/no and follow with one or two clear reasons. Avoid filler words and unclear terms (e.g. 'electric Pope' and 'Siri'). Use precise vocabulary ('electronic pop', 'main character') and a linking phrase like 'because' to explain.
Ví dụ: Yes, definitely. Happy music, especially electronic pop with a strong beat, energizes me because the rhythm makes me feel confident and as if I'm the main character in a movie.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence (Yes/No) and explain plans concisely. Fix grammar (haven't taken) and avoid repetition. State when and why you plan to take classes and give one specific type of class you want to join.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken any music classes yet, but I plan to when I study abroad next year because there will be more opportunities. I hope to join a guitar or vocal class to improve my technique and confidence.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and give specific activities and reasons. Remove hesitations and correct phrasing (e.g. 'living in a world created by music'). Use linking words such as 'for example' or 'so' and limit to two supporting sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often do. Listening to music with headphones helps me feel immersed and blocks out distractions, so I enjoy drinking coffee and studying or walking while listening.
× Honestly, it depends on my mood because uh, the fact is, uh, when I, when I'm, when I'm going sad or in depression, I start to hear some sad music such as Billie Eilish, for example, because Billie Eilish music is so depressed and uh, it's extended, but uh, when I'm, uh, when.
✓ Honestly, it depends on my mood. When I'm sad or depressed, I start to listen to sad music, such as Billie Eilish, for example, because her music is so sad and emotional.
The original sentence mixes tenses and uses awkward phrasing like 'going sad' and 'in depression.' Use present simple and present continuous correctly: 'When I'm sad or depressed' is the correct state expression. 'Start to listen to' is the correct verb phrase rather than 'start to hear.' Replace 'Billie Eilish music is so depressed' (incorrect adjective for music) with 'her music is so sad and emotional.' Also split into shorter sentences for clarity.
× Yeah, definitely yes. Because when I hear, uh, some happy music, uh, especially the electric Pope that, uh, focuses more on the beat and, uh, the energy makes me feel like I'm living a Siri or, or Siri or a movie and I am the main character of, uh, that movie. So I feel like energy and the vibe, uh.
✓ Yes, definitely. When I hear happy music, especially electronic pop that focuses on the beat, the energy makes me feel like I'm living in a story or a movie, and I am the main character. So I feel energized and upbeat.
Errors include incorrect adjective 'electric Pope' (should be 'electronic pop') and awkward phrase 'living a Siri or, or Siri' replaced with 'living in a story.' 'I feel like energy and the vibe' is ungrammatical; use adjectives/adverbs: 'I feel energized and upbeat.' Also remove filler words and correct article use.
× Well, honestly, I haven't, uh, I haven't take any class yet, but I'm planning to, to do it.
✓ Well, honestly, I haven't taken any classes yet, but I'm planning to do so.
After 'haven't' (present perfect negative), the past participle form 'taken' is required, not the base form 'take.' Also 'class' should be plural 'classes' or 'a class' depending on meaning; 'any classes' is natural. Use 'do so' to avoid repetition.
× But as soon as I, I, uh, travel, uh, to study abroad because, uh, in another country, I know that I have, I will have all my opportunities to do whatever, whatever I want.
✓ But as soon as I travel to study abroad, I know that I will have many opportunities to do whatever I want.
The sentence repeats and mixes tenses and words. Use simple future 'I will have' for future opportunities and remove redundant phrases. 'All my opportunities' is unnatural; 'many opportunities' is better. Keep 'as soon as I travel to study abroad' as a clear time clause.
× So one of them is.
✓ One of those opportunities would be taking music classes.
Fragment 'So one of them is.' lacks a verb and object; it's a sentence structure error. Provide a complete clause that fits context. Use conditional 'would be' or future 'will be' to match previous sentence about future opportunities.
× Yeah, a lot actually. Uh, listening to music makes me feel like I'm living in the world that create, uh, that create, created over by the music.
✓ Yeah, a lot actually. Listening to music makes me feel like I'm living in a world created by the music.
Remove redundant words and correct passive construction: 'a world created by the music' is correct. Original repeats 'create' and uses 'the world that create' which is incorrect. Also 'the world' vs 'a world'—use 'a world' for a general feeling.
× So when I, when I, uh, when I wear my headphones, I feel like, uh, I'm very isolated from the real world and, uh, I like to, to, to drink coffee while I listen to music.
✓ When I wear my headphones, I feel very isolated from the real world, and I like to drink coffee while I listen to music.
Remove repetitive fillers and unnecessary pronoun repetition. The original is grammatically acceptable but contains redundant 'when I' and repeated 'to.' Streamline to 'When I wear my headphones' and 'I like to drink coffee while I listen to music.' This improves fluency and correctness.