Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I usually use headphone at work because I can umm talk to my clients while not holding my phone in my ear and why I I can also use my hand to types what I have to jot down.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I used to use a normal headphones with wires but these day I use Bluetooth headphones because it easier and the while no longer tanker which is easier for me to type and jot down while I'm at work.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I usually use headphones at work because it keep me focused while I also listening to instrumental music and it help me block the distractions from the office.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
I will not use headphones when I'm in the physical meetings because if I wear headphones in that meetings, it seems like I don't respect the umm people who are talking. So I would not wear any headphones in the meetings.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
It could be comfortable if it is the light weighted Bluetooth headphones because the overhead one could be too heavy and it could not be comfortable when welling them for a longer period.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Make your answer more fluent, correct grammar and avoid fillers. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Keep it under 4–5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I usually use headphones at work. I use them so I can speak to clients hands-free, which lets me type and take notes at the same time. Also, they reduce background noise and help me focus.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Explain clearly with correct tense and vocabulary, and use linking words to compare past and present. Avoid unclear phrases and repetition.
Ví dụ: I used to use wired headphones, but these days I prefer Bluetooth ones. They are more convenient because there are no cables to get in the way, so I can move and type more easily.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Structure the answer with a topic sentence and then specific supporting details. Use correct verb forms and linking words to show purpose or result.
Ví dụ: I usually wear headphones at work to help me concentrate. For example, I often listen to instrumental music, which blocks office noise and improves my productivity.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and succinctly, correct small grammar issues, and use a linking word to explain the reason. Remove fillers like 'umm'.
Ví dụ: I wouldn’t wear headphones in face-to-face meetings because it would seem disrespectful to the people speaking. Instead, I remove them to show I am paying full attention.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Make your statement clearer by using a topic sentence, correct adjective forms, and a contrast with linking words. Give a specific example to support your view.
Ví dụ: Wearing headphones can be comfortable if they are lightweight Bluetooth models. In contrast, bulky over-ear headphones can feel heavy and become uncomfortable when worn for several hours.
× Yes, I usually use headphone at work because I can umm talk to my clients while not holding my phone in my ear and why I I can also use my hand to types what I have to jot down.
✓ Yes, I usually use headphones at work because I can, um, talk to my clients without holding my phone to my ear and I can also use my hands to type what I need to jot down.
The noun 'headphone' should be plural 'headphones' because devices are commonly referred to in plural. 'Hand' should be plural 'hands' to match the general action of typing. Also 'types' is incorrect verb form for 'I' and should be 'type'. Suggestions: use plural nouns for paired objects and match subject and verb number.
× I used to use a normal headphones with wires but these day I use Bluetooth headphones because it easier and the while no longer tanker which is easier for me to type and jot down while I'm at work.
✓ I used to use normal wired headphones, but these days I use Bluetooth headphones because they are easier and no longer tangle, which makes it easier for me to type and jot down notes while I'm at work.
Multiple errors: 'headphones' is plural so verbs and pronouns must agree; 'these day' should be 'these days'; 'it easier' needs subject-pronoun agreement 'they are easier'; 'the while no longer tanker' seems to mean 'they no longer tangle' (verb form and word choice). Suggestions: ensure plural subjects use plural verbs/pronouns, use correct adverbial plural 'these days', and choose correct verb forms like 'tangle'.
× I usually use headphones at work because it keep me focused while I also listening to instrumental music and it help me block the distractions from the office.
✓ I usually use headphones at work because they keep me focused while I also listen to instrumental music, and they help me block distractions from the office.
After 'while' use base form 'I listen' (not 'listening') because the clause requires a finite verb. 'It keep' and 'it help' are subject-verb agreement errors with plural 'headphones' — use 'they keep' and 'they help'. Also remove 'the' before 'distractions'. Suggestions: make verbs finite in clauses and match verb number to plural subjects.
× I will not use headphones when I'm in the physical meetings because if I wear headphones in that meetings, it seems like I don't respect the umm people who are talking. So I would not wear any headphones in the meetings.
✓ I will not use headphones when I'm in physical meetings because if I wear headphones in those meetings, it seems like I don't respect the people who are speaking. So I would not wear any headphones in meetings.
Remove 'the' before 'physical meetings' and 'meetings' to use general plural; use 'those meetings' (demonstrative) instead of 'that meetings' and 'people who are talking' -> 'people who are speaking' is more natural. Suggestions: use correct demonstrative 'those' for plural and avoid unnecessary definite articles for general statements.
× It could be comfortable if it is the light weighted Bluetooth headphones because the overhead one could be too heavy and it could not be comfortable when welling them for a longer period.
✓ They can be comfortable if they are lightweight Bluetooth headphones because the over-ear ones can be too heavy and uncomfortable to wear for a long period.
Use adjective 'lightweight' not 'light weighted'. Match plural 'they' with 'headphones' and use 'over-ear' for the type, plural 'ones'. 'Could not be comfortable when welling them' mixes forms; correct is 'uncomfortable to wear'. Also replace 'a longer period' with 'for a long period' for naturalness. Suggestions: use correct adjective forms, match pronouns to plural nouns, and use the proper verb 'wear'.