Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I use headphones. I usually use a headphones it hands out the ear because I think this kind of handful is comfortable and it doesn't block the sound from my surroundings. It can be safe.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I usually use a pen of on ear headphones because they are comfortable and don't completely block the sounds around me. I like them when I'm commuting or working outside 'cause they let me hear traffic so I feel safer than within air earbuds.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I usually use headphones when I'm commuting or working outside because they let me hear traffic so I feel safer than with in ear earbuds.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
Uh, when I focus on something because, for example, work or studying, I'm not use a headphone, uh, because I think one person, uh, one time only can focus in one thing. If I use the headphones, it uh, maybe they widen my attentions in, I think.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
No, I don't think so. If wearing had for a long time, I think it's not comfortable. Uh, people should use the headphones in a suitable time. Uh, for example, maybe every day, two or three hours, maybe more 4 hours, not more.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific details using linking words. Avoid repetition and incorrect word forms (e.g., say "on-ear headphones" not "hands out the ear").
Ví dụ: Yes, I often use headphones. I prefer on-ear models because they are comfortable and let me hear ambient sounds, which makes me feel safer when I'm outside.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct answer and correct vocabulary. Use linking words for clarity and avoid filler words. Replace unclear phrases ("pen of on ear") with "pair of on-ear headphones" and avoid contractions in formal test speech.
Ví dụ: I usually use a pair of on-ear headphones because they are comfortable and do not block outside noise. For example, when I'm commuting they allow me to hear traffic, so I feel safer than with in-ear earbuds.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: This answer is relevant and reasonably concise. Improve by adding a linking phrase and a brief specific example to show variety (time, place, or purpose). Correct minor grammar: say "in-ear earbuds".
Ví dụ: I usually wear headphones when I'm commuting or working outdoors because they let me hear traffic. For instance, I put them on during my bus rides so I can stay aware of my surroundings.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Organize your response with a clear topic sentence and a reason. Remove fillers (uh, um) and correct grammar ("I don't use headphones when I'm focusing on work or study"). Provide a concise explanation and, if possible, a short example.
Ví dụ: I don't use headphones when I'm studying or doing focused work because they distract me. For example, when I'm writing an essay I prefer silence so I can concentrate fully.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear opinion sentence, then explain briefly with specific details. Correct grammar ("if worn for a long time") and avoid indecisive language. Give a realistic recommendation with linking words.
Ví dụ: I don't find headphones comfortable if worn for long periods. For instance, I limit myself to two or three hours a day because prolonged use often causes ear or head discomfort.
× I usually use a headphones it hands out the ear because I think this kind of handful is comfortable and it doesn't block the sound from my surroundings.
✓ I usually use headphones that sit on my ears because I think this kind of headband is comfortable and it doesn't block sounds from my surroundings.
The student used incorrect singular/plural forms and wrong nouns: 'a headphones' should be 'headphones' (plural, no article), 'hands out the ear' is incorrect phrasing and should be 'sit on my ears', and 'this kind of handful' is incorrect; likely 'headband' or 'on-ear style' is intended. Also 'sound' in this context should be pluralized to 'sounds'. Suggestion: learn which nouns are uncountable or plural (headphones are plural) and use correct collocations like 'sit on my ears' and 'headband' or 'on-ear headphones'.
× I usually use a pen of on ear headphones because they are comfortable and don't completely block the sounds around me.
✓ I usually use on-ear headphones because they are comfortable and don't completely block the sounds around me.
The phrase 'a pen of on ear' is a mistaken phrasing. The correct term is 'on-ear headphones' (hyphenated adjective or two-word noun). Remove extra preposition 'of' and the incorrect word 'pen'. Suggestion: memorize common compound terms for headphone types (on-ear, over-ear, in-ear) and use hyphens when using them as adjectives.
× I like them when I'm commuting or working outside 'cause they let me hear traffic so I feel safer than within air earbuds.
✓ I like them when I'm commuting or working outside because they let me hear traffic, so I feel safer than with in-ear earbuds.
Several preposition and word order issues: ''cause' should be 'because' in formal speech, 'than within air earbuds' is incorrect — use 'than with in-ear earbuds'. Also 'in-ear' is the correct term. Suggestion: use correct prepositions after 'safer' ('safer than with ...') and standard terms 'in-ear earbuds'.
× I usually use headphones when I'm commuting or working outside because they let me hear traffic so I feel safer than with in ear earbuds.
✓ I usually use headphones when I'm commuting or working outside because they let me hear traffic, so I feel safer than with in-ear earbuds.
Same issues as earlier: 'in ear' should be 'in-ear' and the sentence benefits from a comma before the second clause. Use 'safer than with in-ear earbuds' for correct comparison. Suggestion: hyphenate compound adjectives and use commas between independent clauses.
× Uh, when I focus on something because, for example, work or studying, I'm not use a headphone, uh, because I think one person, uh, one time only can focus in one thing.
✓ When I need to focus on something, for example work or studying, I don't use headphones because I think a person can focus on only one thing at a time.
Several structural errors: 'I'm not use a headphone' should be 'I don't use headphones' (auxiliary do for present simple negative plus correct plural 'headphones'). 'One person, one time only can focus in one thing' is awkward and ungrammatical — correct to 'a person can focus on only one thing at a time.' Suggestion: practice negative present simple ('do not' + base verb) and idiomatic phrases 'focus on' and 'at a time'.
× If I use the headphones, it uh, maybe they widen my attentions in, I think.
✓ If I use headphones, they might widen my attention, I think.
Pronoun mismatch and word choice: 'it ... they' mixes singular and plural; 'the headphones' can be 'headphones' or 'they'. 'Might' is preferable to 'maybe' here and 'widen my attentions in' is incorrect — use 'widen my attention' or better 'distract me' or 'divide my attention.' Suggestion: use consistent pronouns and prefer 'distract me' or 'divide my attention' for clarity.
× If wearing had for a long time, I think it's not comfortable.
✓ If I wear them for a long time, I think they are not comfortable.
Tense and form errors: 'If wearing had' is ungrammatical. Use the present simple conditional structure 'If I wear them' and match plural pronoun 'they' to 'headphones'. Also 'not comfortable' is fine but better as 'uncomfortable.' Suggestion: use proper subject + verb forms ('I wear') and correct pronouns ('they').
× Uh, people should use the headphones in a suitable time.
✓ People should use headphones for an appropriate amount of time.
Article and noun-choice issues combined with modal use: 'the headphones' is unnecessary generalization — use 'headphones'. 'In a suitable time' is awkward; better 'for an appropriate amount of time.' The modal 'should' is fine. Suggestion: drop unnecessary articles for general nouns and use standard collocations like 'for an appropriate amount of time.'
× Uh, for example, maybe every day, two or three hours, maybe more 4 hours, not more.
✓ For example, maybe two or three hours every day, maybe up to four hours, not more.
Word order and numeral expression: 'maybe more 4 hours' is incorrect — use 'up to four hours'. Place frequency expression 'every day' in a natural position. Suggestion: learn common ways to express duration ('two or three hours every day' or 'up to four hours').