Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer happy, uplifting music because they tighten my, uh, frustrating days and it also brings me energy and motivates me to be more productive. For example, when I'm exercising, I usually, uh, listen to uplifting music.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely happy music lifts my mood and motivates me to get things done to be more productive. And for example, whenever I'm cleaning, I use I listen to pop music, which, uh, gives me energy and everything feels so, uh, enjoyable. It also makes me.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
No I haven't taken any formal music classic classes yet but I would love to as I enjoy singing and I used to play harmonium. Well uh, I was in school. Harmonium is a classical Indian instrument, so taking formal classes in singing and playing harmonium would help me learn new techniques and.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yes I do. I usually play pop music while I uh, while I'm cleaning. It makes cleaning more enjoyable and motivates me to work faster and finish it faster. It also lifts my mood and helps me focus on my chores.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be careful with grammar and clarity: use singular/plural agreement (music is singular), remove fillers (uh), and correct word choice ("tighten my frustrating days" is incorrect). Keep it concise: state preference, give a reason, and a brief example. Use a linking word to connect reason and example.
Ví dụ: I prefer happy, uplifting music because it brightens my mood and gives me energy. For example, when I exercise I usually listen to upbeat pop songs to stay motivated.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Avoid repetition and incomplete sentences. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then add a specific supporting detail with a smooth linking phrase. Remove fillers and correct mistakes like "I use I listen". Finish your final thought.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music definitely excites me; it lifts my mood and boosts my energy. For example, whenever I'm cleaning I listen to energetic pop tracks, which make the task feel more enjoyable and help me finish faster.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer first, then add concise specific details and a clear reason. Remove fillers and avoid trailing off. Use linking words like "however" or "because" to show cause. Mention what techniques you'd like to learn to be more concrete.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken formal music classes yet, but I would like to. I used to play the harmonium at school, and taking lessons in singing and harmonium would help me improve my vocal technique and learn proper fingering and rhythm.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: This answer is clear but has fillers and slight repetition. Combine similar ideas to avoid redundancy ("work faster and finish it faster"). Keep within 3–4 concise sentences and use a linking word to connect reason and effect.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to pop music while cleaning because it makes the task more enjoyable and helps me work more efficiently. As a result, I finish my chores faster and feel in a better mood.
× I prefer happy, uplifting music because they tighten my, uh, frustrating days and it also brings me energy and motivates me to be more productive.
✓ I prefer happy, uplifting music because it brightens my frustrating days and also brings me energy and motivates me to be more productive.
The noun 'music' is singular and should be referred to with the singular pronoun 'it', not 'they' (Pronoun agreement). Also 'tighten' is the wrong verb for the intended meaning; 'brighten' or 'cheer up' fits better. Ensure pronouns agree in number with their antecedents and choose a verb that matches the intended idea.
× For example, when I'm exercising, I usually, uh, listen to uplifting music.
✓ For example, when I'm exercising, I usually listen to uplifting music.
The original sentence is acceptable but contains a filler 'uh' and an extra comma that disrupts fluency. Remove fillers and unnecessary punctuation to make the present continuous context clear and natural.
× Yes, definitely happy music lifts my mood and motivates me to get things done to be more productive.
✓ Yes, definitely; happy music lifts my mood and motivates me to get things done so I can be more productive.
The original run-on phrase needed clearer connection between clauses. Adding 'so I can' clarifies purpose and improves sentence flow. Use punctuation (semicolon or comma) to separate interjections like 'definitely' from the main clause.
× And for example, whenever I'm cleaning, I use I listen to pop music, which, uh, gives me energy and everything feels so, uh, enjoyable.
✓ For example, whenever I'm cleaning, I listen to pop music, which gives me energy and makes everything feel enjoyable.
There is a duplicated verb 'I use I listen' — remove the extra words. Also remove filler 'uh's and change 'everything feels so enjoyable' to 'makes everything feel enjoyable' for smoother structure and active linkage.
× It also makes me.
✓ It also makes me feel happy.
The original sentence is incomplete and lacks a complement after 'makes me'. Add an appropriate adjective or phrase (e.g., 'feel happy' or 'feel energized') to complete the idea.
× No I haven't taken any formal music classic classes yet but I would love to as I enjoy singing and I used to play harmonium.
✓ No, I haven't taken any formal classical music classes yet, but I would love to because I enjoy singing and I used to play the harmonium.
'Music classic classes' is incorrect word order; use 'classical music classes'. Add commas for clarity. Include the definite article with 'harmonium' if referring to the instrument specifically. The tense 'I used to play' is correct for past habit.
× Well uh, I was in school. Harmonium is a classical Indian instrument, so taking formal classes in singing and playing harmonium would help me learn new techniques and.
✓ Well, I was in school. The harmonium is a classical Indian instrument, so taking formal classes in singing and in harmonium would help me learn new techniques and improve my skills.
The original ends abruptly with 'and.' Complete the sentence with 'improve my skills' or similar. Add 'the' before 'harmonium' when speaking about the instrument in general. Avoid filler 'uh'. Ensure parallel structure: 'classes in singing and in harmonium' or 'classes in singing and harmonium'.
× Yes I do. I usually play pop music while I uh, while I'm cleaning.
✓ Yes, I do. I usually play pop music while I'm cleaning.
Remove the repeated 'while I' and the filler 'uh' for grammatical correctness and fluency. The present continuous 'I'm cleaning' correctly matches the simultaneous action, so keep that form.
× It makes cleaning more enjoyable and motivates me to work faster and finish it faster.
✓ It makes cleaning more enjoyable and motivates me to work faster and finish more quickly.
Avoid repeating 'faster' and the pronoun 'it' is unnecessary; use 'finish more quickly' for variety and clarity. Ensure adverb placement ('more quickly' after the verb) for natural English.
× It also lifts my mood and helps me focus on my chores.
✓ It also lifts my mood and helps me focus on my chores.
This sentence is grammatically correct in present tense and matches the habitual action context. No change needed except optional comma before 'and' for style.