Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer sad music because it help me to release my study stress and also negative emotions. For example I will after one hour of study I will play around 30 minutes off set track to release my study burden.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Of course it do. So happy music such as upbeat music usually motivates me to do something more concentrate and more, umm, happy. So when I need to, when I.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
Not really, I'm not interested in playing instruments or singing. Formerly professionally. Professionally so, but I prefer umm, listen to music and sing some.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
I listen to music when I go to school by MRT. Yeah, I will also see the scenery outside. It gave me a sense of peaceful.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 63.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and coherence: use correct verb forms and prepositions, and organize into a clear topic sentence plus supporting details. Keep it within 3–4 sentences and avoid redundancy. Add specific vocabulary (e.g., ‘instrumental’, ‘melancholic’) and a linking phrase to connect the reason and the example.
Ví dụ: I prefer sad, mellow music because it helps me relieve study-related stress and negative feelings. For example, after studying for an hour I usually listen to about 30 minutes of instrumental, melancholic tracks to calm my mind. This routine helps me feel refreshed and more focused when I return to work.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Work on grammar (subject–verb agreement), fluency and completing ideas. Start with a clear topic sentence, use linking words (e.g., ‘because’, ‘therefore’), and give one concise, specific example. Avoid hesitation fillers and finish your sentence.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more energetic and motivated because upbeat rhythms increase my concentration and mood. For instance, when I study for lighter tasks I play lively pop songs, which helps me stay focused and cheerful.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Provide a direct, complete response and explain briefly with clear supporting details. Correct unclear phrases (e.g., ‘formerly professionally’ is confusing). Use linking words like ‘however’ or ‘instead’ and avoid self-contradiction. Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken formal music classes because I'm not interested in learning instruments or professional singing. Instead, I enjoy listening to music and sometimes sing casually at home for pleasure.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Make your answer grammatically correct and expand slightly with a specific detail. Start with a topic sentence, use a linking word if adding detail, and choose more precise vocabulary (e.g., ‘commute’, ‘tranquil’). Keep it concise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to music during my commute on the MRT. While listening, I like to look at the scenery outside because the combination of music and views gives me a tranquil and pleasant start to the day.
× I prefer sad music because it help me to release my study stress and also negative emotions.
✓ I prefer sad music because it helps me to release my study stress and also negative emotions.
Subject-verb agreement: 'help' should be 'helps' because subject 'it' (referring to 'sad music') is third person singular in present tense; use 'helps'. Also 'release my study stress' is acceptable; consider 'relieve' as improvement.
× For example I will after one hour of study I will play around 30 minutes off set track to release my study burden.
✓ For example, after one hour of study I play a set of tracks for around 30 minutes to release my study burden.
Redundant auxiliary and incorrect word order: original repeats 'I will' and misorders time expression. Use simple present 'I play' for habitual actions. 'off set track' is incorrect; use 'a set of tracks' or 'an offset track' depending on meaning. Also add commas for clarity.
× Of course it do. So happy music such as upbeat music usually motivates me to do something more concentrate and more, umm, happy.
✓ Of course it does. So happy music, such as upbeat music, usually motivates me to be more focused and happier.
Third person singular: 'it do' should be 'it does'. Word choice and form: 'more concentrate' is incorrect; use adjective 'more concentrated' or better 'more focused'. Use comparative 'happier' rather than 'more happy'. Add commas around the example phrase.
× So when I need to, when I.
✓ So when I need to, I start listening to happy music.
Incomplete sentence / fragment: original stops mid-thought. Provide a complete clause to express intended meaning; maintain tense consistency by using present simple for habitual behavior.
× Not really, I'm not interested in playing instruments or singing. Formerly professionally. Professionally so, but I prefer umm, listen to music and sing some.
✓ Not really. I'm not interested in playing instruments or singing professionally; I just prefer to listen to music and sing a little.
Fragment and adverb placement: 'Formerly professionally' is unclear and fragmented. 'Professionally so' is incorrect order. Use 'singing professionally' or 'professionally' after the verb. Use 'prefer to listen' instead of 'prefer listen' and 'sing a little' rather than 'sing some'.
× I listen to music when I go to school by MRT. Yeah, I will also see the scenery outside. It gave me a sense of peaceful.
✓ I listen to music when I go to school by MRT. I also look at the scenery outside. It gives me a sense of peace.
Tense consistency: use present simple 'I also look' and 'It gives' for habitual actions. 'I will also see' is wrong here. 'It gave me a sense of peaceful' has adjective/noun error: use noun 'peace' or adjective 'peaceful' with different structure; correct phrase is 'a sense of peace'.