Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer sad music. I have to listen first sad music is more, uh, sentimental, uh, things I like to I like to feel sentimental and also second, uh, sad music. Rhythm is my type song.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
I I think so because happy music, uh, resume, uh, like pop so it feel it remind me happy.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
I had music crosses when I was 12 years old. However, I need to prepare for my entrance exam so my school teacher doesn't makes make me take a.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
I usually listen to music while studying for maths because uh mass mass is boring but when I was listening to music I feel relaxed and happy.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be clearer and more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence, avoid fillers (uh, um), correct grammar (e.g., "I prefer sad music"), and give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Limit to 2–4 sentences and use varied vocabulary (sentimental, mellow, rhythmic).
Ví dụ: I prefer sad music. Firstly, I find sad songs more sentimental and emotionally moving, which helps me reflect. Secondly, I like the mellow rhythms and melodies that fit my mood when I want to relax.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct response and explain briefly with a specific reason. Remove hesitations and correct grammar ("I think so because happy music, like pop, makes me feel happy and excited"). Use a linking word (because/so) and one concise example.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think happy music does make me feel more excited because upbeat pop songs have lively rhythms and cheerful lyrics that lift my mood. For example, I often feel energized when I hear a catchy pop chorus.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and use correct past tense and clear phrasing. Explain briefly why you stopped with a specific reason and a linking word (but/however) to connect ideas. Keep it to 2–3 sentences and check verb agreement.
Ví dụ: Yes, I took music classes when I was 12. However, I stopped because I had to focus on preparing for my entrance exams, so my teacher recommended I pause extra lessons.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition and hesitations, and use correct tense and vocabulary (maths, boring, relaxed). Give a specific example of what type of music you listen to and how it helps, using a linking word (because/so).
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually listen to music while studying maths because the subject can be boring. For example, I play instrumental or lo-fi tracks as they help me feel relaxed and focused, so I can study longer.
× I prefer sad music. I have to listen first sad music is more, uh, sentimental, uh, things I like to I like to feel sentimental and also second, uh, sad music. Rhythm is my type song.
✓ I prefer sad music. First, sad music is more sentimental; I like to feel sentimental. Also, sad music's rhythm is my type of song.
Pronoun and sentence structure issues: 'I have to listen first' is ungrammatical here; 'first' should introduce a clause. Repetitions and misplaced pronouns ('things I like to I like to') create confusion. 'Sad music's rhythm is my type of song' corrects possessive use and word order. Suggestion: break long run-on into shorter sentences, use possessive form for 'sad music's rhythm', and avoid repeating phrases.
× I I think so because happy music, uh, resume, uh, like pop so it feel it remind me happy.
✓ I think so because happy music, like pop, reminds me of happy times and makes me feel happy.
Verb tense and subject-verb agreement: 'remind' should be 'reminds' to agree with singular 'music'. 'It feel' should be 'makes me feel' or 'it makes me feel'. Also missing preposition 'of' after 'reminds me'. Suggestion: use correct third-person singular verb forms and include necessary prepositions; simplify filler words.
× I had music crosses when I was 12 years old. However, I need to prepare for my entrance exam so my school teacher doesn't makes make me take a.
✓ I took music classes when I was 12 years old. However, I needed to prepare for my entrance exam, so my school teacher didn't make me continue.
Wrong word choice and tense: 'music crosses' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'music classes'. 'Doesn't makes make me take a' mixes tenses and auxiliary forms. Because the action occurred in the past, use past tense: 'needed' and 'didn't make me continue'. Suggestion: choose correct noun ('classes'), match tense consistently, and use correct auxiliary verb forms ('didn't make').
× I usually listen to music while studying for maths because uh mass mass is boring but when I was listening to music I feel relaxed and happy.
✓ I usually listen to music while studying for maths because maths is boring, but when I listen to music I feel relaxed and happy.
Tense inconsistency: the sentence mixes present habit ('usually listen') with past progressive ('was listening') and present feeling ('feel'). To describe a habitual action, keep present tense: 'listen' and 'feel'. Also correct spelling 'mass' to 'maths'. Suggestion: maintain consistent tense for habits and correct word spelling.