Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Thí sinh
I prefer happy music.
Giám khảo
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Thí sinh
Yes, happy music does make me more excited.
Giám khảo
Have you taken any music classes?
Thí sinh
No, I haven't, but I will in the future time.
Giám khảo
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Thí sinh
Yes, I listen to music while I'm doing chores and playing with my family.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Expand slightly beyond a one-word preference. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because/so/which). Keep it natural and concise (no more than 5 sentences).
Ví dụ: I prefer happy music because it lifts my mood and helps me focus. For example, upbeat songs with a fast tempo make me feel energetic, so I often play them when I exercise or work.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Provide a brief explanation or example after your affirmation. Use a linking word (for example/so/therefore) to connect the answer and the reason. Give a specific situation when this happens to make your response more vivid and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, happy music makes me more excited because the rhythm and melody boost my energy. For example, when I hear a cheerful song while getting ready in the morning, I feel motivated to start the day.
Have you taken any music classes?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Use a natural time phrase and explain why you plan to take classes or what you hope to learn. Avoid awkward phrasing like 'in the future time.' Keep it within a couple of sentences and use linking words (however/because/so) if needed.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken any music classes, but I plan to start next year because I want to learn guitar basics and improve my rhythm.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Give a little more detail about how music affects those activities and use a linking word to connect ideas. Mention specific types of music you choose for each activity to make the answer more precise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often listen to upbeat pop music while doing chores because it makes the work feel quicker, and I prefer calm acoustic songs when playing with my family so we can relax together.
× 'No, I haven't, but I will in the future time.'
✓ 'No, I haven't, but I will in the future.'
'in the future time' is unidiomatic English. Use either "in the future" or specify a time (e.g., "in the future months"). The modal+bare infinitive "will" is correct for future intention, so simply remove the extra word "time" to produce a natural sentence.'