Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes I do, I usually use them when I when I'm walking along the river. This is my Catholic way to reduce my stress in the morning as my morning routine so it's helpful to relax for me.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I usually use hands free headphones because it's they are very useful when I'm walking or particularly when I want. When I want to dance to the music I usually use them. It's very comfortable to practice dancing.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I usually use them when I walk along the river as my morning routine and also I usually use them when I do the chores at home. I have two children to take care of but I need some me time while my household.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
Even though when I walked along the river as my cathartic way to reduce my stress, uh, if there are so many cars going along the river and around me, I have to be careful because I carry my 7 month old son and babies.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
Yes it is. It's so lightweight and uh easy to carry because they uh, they are hands free headphones that I'm using now. I just need to charge sometimes and uh, it keeps the bodily for such a long time like.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be concise and clear. Start with a direct topic sentence, avoid repetitions and incorrect word choice (e.g. “Catholic” is likely wrong here). Give one or two specific supporting details and use a linking word. Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I usually wear headphones when I walk along the river as part of my morning routine because listening to music helps me relax. For example, calm acoustic playlists help me reduce stress and prepare for the day.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Answer directly naming the type, then give specific reasons using linking words. Avoid filler and sentence fragments. Use correct collocations (hands-free headphones, comfortable for dancing).
Ví dụ: I use lightweight, wireless hands-free headphones. They are ideal for walking because they fit securely, and I also use them when I dance since they’re comfortable and don’t get in the way.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence and give two distinct, specific situations with linking words. Correct grammatical errors and avoid repeating phrases. Provide concise reasons for each situation.
Ví dụ: I use headphones during my morning walks along the river and while doing chores at home. Because I have two young children, they give me some quiet ‘me time’ and help me concentrate on tasks.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Be direct: state conditions when you avoid headphones, then explain why with specific details. Remove hesitations and ambiguous phrasing. Use linking words like 'however' or 'if' to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I avoid using headphones when traffic is heavy or the area feels unsafe. For example, if many cars are passing or I’m carrying my seven-month-old son, I keep my ears free so I can hear my surroundings and stay safe.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence, then two concise supporting points (comfort and battery life) with correct vocabulary and grammar. Avoid fillers and unclear phrases like 'keeps the bodily'.
Ví dụ: Yes, they are comfortable. My wireless hands-free headphones are lightweight and easy to carry, and their battery lasts several hours before I need to recharge.
× Yes I do, I usually use them when I when I'm walking along the river.
✓ Yes, I do. I usually use them when I'm walking along the river.
Missing punctuation and repeated words caused awkward sentence flow. Use present continuous 'I'm walking' for ongoing habitual activity during a specific time; add a comma after 'Yes' and remove the duplicated 'when'. Suggestion: Pause between short answers and clauses and avoid repeating words.
× This is my Catholic way to reduce my stress in the morning as my morning routine so it's helpful to relax for me.
✓ This is my cathartic way to reduce stress in the morning as part of my routine, so it helps me relax.
Awkward phrasing and word choice: 'Catholic' is incorrect; likely meant 'cathartic'. 'My morning routine' repeated and 'for me' misplaced. Use 'part of my routine' and 'helps me relax' for natural English. Suggest simplifying and using correct word choice.
× I usually use hands free headphones because it's they are very useful when I'm walking or particularly when I want.
✓ I usually use hands-free headphones because they are very useful when I'm walking, particularly when I want to dance to the music.
'Hands free' should be hyphenated as a compound adjective. Sentence has extra 'it's' and an incomplete clause 'when I want.' Complete the thought by adding 'to dance to the music.' Remove redundant words.
× When I want to dance to the music I usually use them.
✓ When I want to dance to music, I usually use them.
Redundant article 'the' before 'music' is unnecessary in this context. Add comma for clarity. Keep concise: 'dance to music' is more natural here.
× It's very comfortable to practice dancing.
✓ They are very comfortable for practicing dance.
'It's' is vague; refer clearly to 'they' (headphones). Use 'comfortable for practicing dance' or 'comfortable to dance in.' Ensure pronoun agrees with the noun.
× I usually use them when I walk along the river as my morning routine and also I usually use them when I do the chores at home.
✓ I usually use them when I walk along the river as part of my morning routine, and I also use them when I do chores at home.
Repeat of 'usually' is unnecessary. 'As my morning routine' is awkward; use 'as part of my morning routine.' Parallel structure improved by using 'and I also use them.'
× I have two children to take care of but I need some me time while my household.
✓ I have two children to take care of, but I need some me time at home.
'While my household' is incorrect; 'household' is a noun and needs a verb. Use 'at home' to indicate location. Add comma before 'but' for clarity.
× Even though when I walked along the river as my cathartic way to reduce my stress, uh, if there are so many cars going along the river and around me, I have to be careful because I carry my 7 month old son and babies.
✓ Even though I walk along the river as a cathartic way to reduce my stress, if there are many cars on the road or around me, I have to be careful because I carry my 7-month-old son.
Tense should be present habitual 'I walk' not 'I walked.' 'So many' is informal; use 'many.' 'Going along the river' is awkward; use 'on the road or around me.' 'Carry my 7 month old son and babies' is unclear; likely only one baby — use '7-month-old son.' Remove redundant 'babies.' Hyphenate age adjective.
× Yes it is. It's so lightweight and uh easy to carry because they uh, they are hands free headphones that I'm using now.
✓ Yes, they are. They're very lightweight and easy to carry because they are hands-free headphones that I'm using now.
Pronoun inconsistency: the question asked singular 'Is wearing headphones comfortable?' but answer refers to 'they' (headphones), so use 'they are' consistently. 'Lightweight' not 'so lightweight' preferable, and 'hands-free' should be hyphenated. Remove duplicate 'they' and filler words.
× I just need to charge sometimes and uh, it keeps the bodily for such a long time like.
✓ I just need to charge them sometimes, and they keep the battery for a long time.
Original sentence is ungrammatical and unclear: 'charge sometimes' needs object 'them.' 'It keeps the bodily' is incorrect — should be 'they keep the battery' or 'the battery lasts a long time.' Remove filler words and use clear subject-object references.