Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer sad music because my life is full of stress and I needs sad music to get some same feelings they are. So I prefer sad music.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Sometime yes, happy music with pop vibrations make me more exciting to do the things that I doing. Uh yeah.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't take any music classes before because I'm not interesting playing this instruments for sing songs.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yes, most of the time I listen, umm, to music. When I'm when I go to school during the MRT, I will listen to music and sing the View outside. Yeah.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence, correct grammar, and add one specific reason with a linking word. Keep it concise (max 5 sentences). For example, replace vague phrases and correct verb forms (e.g., “I need” not “I needs”) and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: I prefer sad music because it helps me process stress and negative emotions. For instance, when I listen to slow piano songs, they calm me down and let me reflect on my day. Therefore, I often choose sad tracks when I want to relax.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, correct grammar, and add one specific example or effect using a linking word. Use appropriate adjectives (e.g., “excited,” not “exciting” to describe yourself).
Ví dụ: Yes, sometimes happy music makes me feel more excited. For example, upbeat pop songs with a strong rhythm motivate me to exercise and be more energetic. As a result, I often play them when I need a mood boost.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear, grammatically correct response and give a reason with specific detail. Use correct verb forms and phrases (e.g., “I’m not interested in playing instruments or singing”).
Ví dụ: No, I have never taken music classes because I’m not very interested in playing instruments or singing. Instead, I prefer listening to music and learning about it informally online.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, remove filler words, and give a specific example of when and why you listen to music. Use linking words for clarity and correct odd phrases (e.g., “sing about the view outside”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually listen to music while commuting. For example, when I take the MRT to school, I play songs on my phone and sometimes sing along because it makes the journey more enjoyable and helps me relax.
× I prefer sad music because my life is full of stress and I needs sad music to get some same feelings they are.
✓ I prefer sad music because my life is full of stress and I need sad music to get the same feelings.
The verb 'needs' is incorrect for the subject 'I'; it should be 'need' (subject-verb agreement). 'Some same feelings they are' is ungrammatical and awkward: use 'the same feelings' to refer back to previously mentioned feelings. Remove redundant pronoun 'they are'. Suggestion: Use 'I need' for first-person singular and simplify the phrase to 'the same feelings'. Use parallel structure and concise phrasing.
× Sometime yes, happy music with pop vibrations make me more exciting to do the things that I doing. Uh yeah.
✓ Sometimes, yes. Happy pop music makes me more excited to do the things I am doing.
Several errors: 'Sometime' should be the adverb 'Sometimes'. 'Pop vibrations' is an awkward phrase; 'pop music' is natural. 'Make me more exciting' is incorrect because 'exciting' describes something that causes excitement; the correct adjective for a feeling is 'excited'. Also, 'make' must agree with singular subject 'happy pop music' so use 'makes'. 'That I doing' lacks auxiliary and proper form; use 'that I am doing' or simply 'to do the things I am doing'. Suggestion: Use 'Sometimes' and ensure subject-verb agreement ('music makes'), choose correct adjective ('excited'), and include auxiliary verbs for continuous forms ('I am doing').
× No, I didn't take any music classes before because I'm not interesting playing this instruments for sing songs.
✓ No, I haven't taken any music classes before because I'm not interested in playing these instruments or singing songs.
'Didn't take' can be acceptable but 'haven't taken ... before' fits the present perfect for experience; either is possible. Main issues: 'I'm not interesting' misuses the adjective; the speaker should use 'interested' to describe their feeling. 'Playing this instruments' has noun-number disagreement: 'this' with plural 'instruments' is wrong; use 'these instruments'. 'For sing songs' is incorrect; use 'or singing songs' or simply 'or singing'. Suggestion: Use 'interested in' + gerund ('playing'), match demonstrative to plural ('these'), and use gerund 'singing' rather than infinitive 'to sing' after a preposition.
× Yes, most of the time I listen, umm, to music. When I'm when I go to school during the MRT, I will listen to music and sing the View outside. Yeah.
✓ Yes, most of the time I listen to music. When I go to school on the MRT, I listen to music and sing about the view outside.
Remove unnecessary filler and fix word order: 'listen, umm, to music' should be 'listen to music'. 'When I'm when I go' repeats the clause; use one form: 'When I go'. Use the preposition 'on' with modes of transport like 'the MRT'. 'I will listen' is future but habitual action should use present simple 'I listen'. 'Sing the View outside' is ungrammatical; likely 'sing about the view outside'. Suggestion: Use present simple for habitual actions ('I listen'), correct preposition with transport ('on the MRT'), avoid repetition, and use 'sing about' to express singing regarding a topic.