Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course I like headphones. Sometimes I think headphones is headphones part of my body and most of the time I spend. Spend in headphones.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
If we talk about parents, I prefer Martian and Apples, uh, headphones. For example, when we talk about marshals, they are not so big like earmarks. Uh, for me, it's comfortable, but apples, I wear little, uh, headphones.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Most of the free time in my life I have headphones in my ear. It means I wear headphones all the time if I have not work.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
I would not use headphones when I have work or if I in company with other people. I don't use headphones because for me it's not polite. I use headphones only when I need listen some audio message.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
For me, of course, because, uh, when I want to listen music without distributing anyone, I wear headphones. When I need uh, to focus some, umm, audio message, I wear headphones. For me, it's com comfortable things.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition and use correct pronouns and verb forms.
Ví dụ: Yes, I use headphones a lot. I often wear them while commuting or studying because they help me concentrate and enjoy music without disturbing others.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Clarify brand names and descriptions with correct vocabulary and structure. Give one clear preference and explain why using linking words (for example, because).
Ví dụ: I usually use Marshalls over-ear headphones because they are comfortable and provide good bass. I also have small Apple earphones for when I need something lightweight and portable.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear time-frame and one specific reason. Use a topic sentence plus a supporting detail with linking words to make it coherent and natural.
Ví dụ: I wear headphones during my free time, especially when I’m commuting or relaxing at home, because they help me unwind and block out background noise.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Structure your answer: state the condition, then give a reason and a brief example. Use correct grammar (e.g., 'when I am with other people') and linking words like 'because' or 'so'.
Ví dụ: I avoid using headphones when I’m working with colleagues or socializing, because it seems rude and prevents conversation. For instance, I don’t wear them at meetings or family dinners.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear opinion first, then one or two specific reasons. Reduce fillers ('uh', 'umm') and correct phrases (e.g., 'without disturbing anyone', 'to focus on an audio message').
Ví dụ: Yes, wearing headphones is comfortable for me because they let me listen to music privately and help me concentrate on audio recordings. I prefer cushioned over-ear models for long use.
× Yes, of course I like headphones.
✓ Yes, of course I like headphones.
No grammatical change needed; sentence is acceptable. Keep as is.
× Sometimes I think headphones is headphones part of my body and most of the time I spend.
✓ Sometimes I think headphones are part of my body and I spend most of the time wearing them.
'Headphones' is plural and requires the plural verb 'are' (subject-verb agreement). The original also has awkward word order and missing verb 'wearing' for clarity. Reorder to 'I spend most of the time wearing them' to sound natural. Suggestion: Ensure plural nouns take plural verbs and use a gerund ('wearing') to show continuous action.
× Spend in headphones.
✓ I spend my time wearing headphones.
Original is a fragment lacking a subject and auxiliary structure. Add subject 'I' and verb phrase 'spend my time wearing' to form a complete sentence. Use 'wearing headphones' rather than 'in headphones.' Suggestion: Always include a subject and verb; avoid sentence fragments.
× If we talk about parents, I prefer Martian and Apples, uh, headphones.
✓ If we talk about brands, I prefer Martin and Apple headphones.
The word 'parents' is incorrect in context; 'brands' is likely intended. Proper nouns for brands should be capitalized and not pluralized with extra commas. Also 'Apple' and a proper brand 'Martin' (or 'Marshall') should be used correctly. Replace with correct brand names. Suggestion: Use the correct noun for context and proper capitalization for brand names.
× For example, when we talk about marshals, they are not so big like earmarks.
✓ For example, when we talk about Marshalls, they are not as big as earmuffs.
Comparisons in English use 'as...as' for equality; 'not so big like' is incorrect. Also 'earmarks' is the wrong noun; 'earmuffs' or 'over-ear headphones' fits. Capitalize brand names (Marshalls) if that's intended. Suggestion: Use 'not as...as' for negative comparisons and correct nouns for the object compared.
× Uh, for me, it's comfortable, but apples, I wear little, uh, headphones.
✓ For me, they're comfortable, but Apple earbuds are small and I wear them.
'It's' refers to singular; 'headphones' is plural so use 'they're'. 'Apples' should be 'Apple' (brand) and the item 'earbuds' or 'earphones' is clearer. 'Wear little headphones' is unnatural; use 'small' and refer back to them with a pronoun. Suggestion: Match pronoun number to noun and use appropriate nouns for product types.
× Most of the free time in my life I have headphones in my ear.
✓ Most of my free time I have headphones in my ears.
Word order and plurality: 'most of the free time in my life' is wordy; 'most of my free time' is natural. 'Headphones' sit in both ears, so use 'ears' not 'ear.' Suggestion: Use natural word order and plural body parts for plural items.
× It means I wear headphones all the time if I have not work.
✓ It means I wear headphones all the time if I do not have work.
Negative with 'have' requires auxiliary 'do' in present simple: 'do not have work' or better 'if I am not working'/'if I don't have to work.' Suggestion: Use auxiliaries for negatives in present simple or use continuous form for ongoing conditions.
× I would not use headphones when I have work or if I in company with other people.
✓ I would not use headphones when I have to work or when I am in company with other people.
Missing infinitival 'to' in 'have to work' and missing verb 'am' for 'I am in company.' Use parallel conjunction 'when' for both clauses. Suggestion: Ensure each clause has a verb and use correct expressions like 'have to work' and 'am with other people.'
× I don't use headphones because for me it's not polite.
✓ I don't use headphones because, for me, it's not polite.
No major grammatical error; only punctuation added for clarity. Sentence is acceptable after adding commas. Suggestion: Use commas to set off 'for me' for natural flow.
× I use headphones only when I need listen some audio message.
✓ I use headphones only when I need to listen to an audio message.
After 'need' the infinitive 'to listen' is required. Also 'listen to' requires the preposition 'to', and 'some audio message' is better as 'an audio message.' Suggestion: Use 'need to' + base verb and include 'to' after 'listen' when followed by an object.
× For me, of course, because, uh, when I want to listen music without distributing anyone, I wear headphones.
✓ For me, of course, when I want to listen to music without disturbing anyone, I wear headphones.
'Listen' requires 'to' when followed by an object: 'listen to music.' 'Distributing' is the wrong verb; 'disturbing' is correct. Remove filler words for clarity. Suggestion: Use 'listen to' and the correct verb 'disturb' for 'bothering others.'
× When I need uh, to focus some, umm, audio message, I wear headphones.
✓ When I need to focus on an audio message, I wear headphones.
'Focus' requires the preposition 'on' when referring to an object. 'Some audio message' should be 'an audio message.' Suggestion: Use 'focus on' + object and correct article usage.
× For me, it's com comfortable things.
✓ For me, it's a comfortable thing.
Original contains typos and wrong number agreement. 'Comfortable' is an adjective modifying 'thing' (singular). Use 'a comfortable thing' or better 'it's comfortable.' Suggestion: Proofread for typos and match singular/plural when using 'thing' vs general statement.