Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes I do. I find them very comfortable and lightweight so they are easy to wear when I'm traveling. I also like that they block out background noise which helps me concentrate when I'm studying or communicating.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
Or I prefer using Apple headphones because the quality of headphones is pretty high and. They are also portable and lightweight.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I usually wear headphones when I'm doing homework or reading, especially if I need to concentrate. I prefer noise cancelling headphones because they block out distractions and help me focus better, for example when I'm studying for exams.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
I don't use headphones when I need to listen to other people, for example during class, because I must pay attention to the teacher. I also avoid them in meetings or conversations so I don't miss important information.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
Yes, wearing headphones is comfortable. I often wear them for two or three hours and I didn't feel any discomfort or irritation, especially when I use lightweight pair with soft ear cushions.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, with good reasons. To improve, make the response slightly more concise and include a brief linking phrase to connect ideas smoothly (e.g., “also” or “because”). Avoid small redundancies (e.g., “comfortable and lightweight” is fine once).
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I find them comfortable and lightweight, so I wear them when I travel; they also block background noise, which helps me concentrate when I study or talk to people.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Your content answers the question and gives reasons, but there are grammatical and fluency issues (an unnecessary “Or”, an incomplete sentence and repetition). To improve, remove filler words, complete sentences, and use one clear reason per clause with linking words (e.g., “because” and “so”).
Ví dụ: I prefer Apple headphones because their sound quality is excellent, and they are portable and lightweight, which makes them convenient to carry around.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: This is a strong, relevant answer with specific examples. To reach a higher band, tighten phrasing slightly and add a linking expression to connect the general habit and the specific example (e.g., “for instance” or “for example”).
Ví dụ: I usually wear headphones when I'm doing homework or reading, especially if I need to concentrate. For instance, I use noise‑cancelling headphones while studying for exams because they block distractions and help me focus.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Very clear and well-structured answer with relevant examples. To improve further, vary sentence openings and use a linking phrase to summarise (e.g., “overall” or “mainly”).
Ví dụ: I don't use headphones when I need to listen to others, such as during class, because I must pay attention to the teacher. I also avoid them in meetings or conversations, mainly so I don't miss important information.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: The answer is relevant and gives a personal experience, but has some grammatical mistakes (tense agreement and article usage) and slightly awkward phrasing. To improve, correct tense and articles, and make the explanation more concise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, they're comfortable. I often wear them for two or three hours without discomfort, especially when I use a lightweight pair with soft ear cushions.
× Or I prefer using Apple headphones because the quality of headphones is pretty high and.
✓ I prefer using Apple headphones because their quality is pretty high.
The original sentence begins with an unnecessary conjunction 'Or' and ends with a trailing conjunction 'and' creating a sentence fragment (sentence structure error). Also, repeating 'headphones' is redundant. Suggestion: remove 'Or', eliminate the trailing 'and', and replace the repeated noun with the appropriate pronoun 'their' to make a complete, concise sentence.
× I often wear them for two or three hours and I didn't feel any discomfort or irritation, especially when I use lightweight pair with soft ear cushions.
✓ I often wear them for two or three hours and I don't feel any discomfort or irritation, especially when I use a lightweight pair with soft ear cushions.
There are multiple errors: tense inconsistency ('didn't' past vs present context) and a missing article before 'lightweight pair'. According to the instruction only correct mistakes listed; the primary issue matching the list is 'Article errors' (ID 22). Change 'didn't' to 'don't' to match present habitual action and insert the indefinite article 'a' before 'lightweight pair' so the noun phrase is grammatical.