Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I use the headphones, I bring them everywhere with me because I always go to work alone, go to uni alone, so I really need that one. Like along the way when I take the tram, take the train I.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I use airport because it's really practical and save the space in my pocket and also like easy to put in my ear and no one see that.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I use headphone almost of the time that I'm walking alone or studying in the library or sometime I use when I working in the morning that like no customer in the cafe, so I used.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
I will not use my headphones when I'm in my bedroom or in my house alone because I try to avoid them. I know that like when you use wireless, yeah, but it's not really good for your brain, so I try to avoid.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid fillers and repetition (e.g., "alone" repeated). Watch verb forms and articles ("the headphones" → "headphones" or "my headphones").
Ví dụ: Yes, I always carry my headphones with me. I use them when commuting on the tram or train because they help me concentrate and make long journeys more enjoyable.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Give a clear answer naming the type, then provide two concise, specific reasons using linking words. Use correct vocabulary ("in-ear" or "earbuds", "save space" → "take up little space"). Avoid vague phrases like "no one see that."
Ví dụ: I use in-ear earbuds because they are compact and take up very little space in my bag. Also, they fit snugly in my ear and are discreet when I'm in public.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Structure your response: give a topic sentence stating typical situations, then add brief, specific examples linked by words like "for example" or "also." Correct verb forms and articles ("headphones", "when I'm working"). Avoid overlong lists without connectors.
Ví dụ: I usually wear headphones whenever I need to focus. For example, I use them while walking to work, when studying in the library, and sometimes in the morning at a quiet cafe to help me concentrate.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Begin with a direct statement and give a clear reason with a brief explanation. Avoid filler words and uncertain phrases. If mentioning health concerns, be specific and confident (e.g., "I avoid prolonged wireless headphone use because of potential health concerns").
Ví dụ: I usually don't use headphones at home when I'm alone, especially in my bedroom. I try to limit wireless headphone use because I worry about the possible effects of prolonged exposure and want to give my ears a rest.
× Yes, I use the headphones, I bring them everywhere with me because I always go to work alone, go to uni alone, so I really need that one.
✓ Yes, I use headphones; I bring them everywhere with me because I always go to work alone and to university alone, so I really need them.
The sentence incorrectly uses the definite article 'the' before 'headphones' (article error) and the demonstrative 'that one' for plural 'headphones'. 'Headphones' in general use does not need 'the'. Also 'uni' should be expanded to 'university' for formality and parallel structure requires 'and to university alone'. Use 'them' for plural pronoun reference. Combine clauses with appropriate conjunctions and punctuation.
× Like along the way when I take the tram, take the train I.
✓ Along the way, when I take the tram or the train, I use them.
The original fragment lacks a clear verb placement and has awkward ordering (sentence structure error). Reordering to 'when I take the tram or the train' and adding the verb 'use them' completes the sentence and clarifies meaning. Use commas to set off the adverbial phrase.
× I use airport because it's really practical and save the space in my pocket and also like easy to put in my ear and no one see that.
✓ I use in-ear headphones because they're really practical, save space in my pocket, are easy to put in my ear, and no one can see them.
The phrase 'use airport' is incorrect word choice; specify 'in-ear headphones' or 'earbuds'. Several verbs are missing or incorrect forms (e.g., 'save' needs a subject 'they' and 'no one see that' needs auxiliary 'can' and plural 'them'). This is an adjective/adverb and verb form issue; ensure parallel structure: use 'are practical, save space, are easy...'.
× What type of headphones do you use?
✓ What type of headphones do you use?
This question is already correct; no article errors. Included here to show no change is needed.
× I use headphone almost of the time that I'm walking alone or studying in the library or sometime I use when I working in the morning that like no customer in the cafe, so I used.
✓ I use headphones most of the time when I'm walking alone or studying in the library. Sometimes I also use them when I'm working in the morning and there are no customers in the cafe.
Multiple tense and form errors: 'use headphone' should be plural 'use headphones' (article/plural), 'almost of the time' should be 'most of the time', and clauses need correct tense and structure. 'Sometime' should be 'sometimes', and 'when I working' needs auxiliary 'when I'm working'. 'So I used' is past tense and incorrect; use present 'I also use them'. Also add 'there are' for 'no customers' (there be issue).
× I will not use my headphones when I'm in my bedroom or in my house alone because I try to avoid them.
✓ I will not use my headphones when I'm alone in my bedroom or house because I try to avoid them.
Original sentence is understandable but word order is awkward. Reordering to 'alone in my bedroom or house' sounds natural. This also clarifies the subject and place; no change in tense.
× I know that like when you use wireless, yeah, but it's not really good for your brain, so I try to avoid.
✓ I know that when you use wireless headphones it's not really good for your brain, so I try to avoid them.
Pronoun and noun reference problems: 'use wireless' lacks a noun—add 'headphones'. 'Avoid' needs an object: 'avoid them'. Removing filler 'like' and 'yeah' makes the sentence clearer. This fixes the incorrect use of pronouns and missing objects.