Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. I use headphones most probably during this time as I'm practicing for my IELTS. I mostly I put uh, put on my Bluetooth over the year and you still listen some podcast and also, umm, listening to music is my passion. So yeah, I usually hear musics uh through headphones.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
To be honest, I use both uh wireless and uh, wired headphones. Uh. The wireless is Bluetooth. So if there is no umm, enough battery, I go for wire wire headphones. So yeah, according to the situation, I use both.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I use headphones when there is too much of people not to disturb them by listening uh louder uh noise. So this gives uh a good comfortable for me as well for others who is around me.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
Uh, in situations like uh, someone else, umm, someone is talking to me or in a scenario that I have to reply for them. In such case, I don't use headphones, uh, to, not to disrespect them. Otherwise, if listening to music or something like that, I.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
In current scenario, in this modern era, it has been a part of our life wearing headphones in the years being uh, all of the accessories. So it, yeah, there is no discomfort I have felt, uh, while wearing headphones.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and organized: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details without filler words. Reduce hesitations and correct grammar (e.g., “I listen to podcasts” not “you still listen”).
Ví dụ: Yes. I use headphones almost every day, especially when I practise English for the IELTS. For example, I often listen to podcasts and music on Bluetooth earbuds because they’re convenient and have good sound quality.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and one concise reason for each type. Avoid repetitions and hesitations, and use correct phrasing (e.g., “wired headphones” not “wire wire”).
Ví dụ: I use both wireless Bluetooth headphones and wired ones. I prefer wireless for everyday use because they’re convenient, but I use wired headphones when the battery is low or I need a more reliable connection.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct answer and give specific contexts. Improve grammar and fluency: use linking words like “because” or “so” and avoid vague phrases.
Ví dụ: I use headphones in noisy places, such as on public transport or in a busy café, because I don’t want to disturb other people and it helps me concentrate on what I’m listening to.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and complete the thought. Use more natural phrasing and fewer hesitations. Provide one or two clear examples and a brief reason.
Ví dụ: I wouldn’t use headphones when someone is talking to me or when I need to respond to others, for example during meetings or family conversations, because it would be rude and I might miss important information.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, direct opinion first, then one specific supporting detail about comfort or discomfort. Avoid vague phrases like “modern era” and reduce hesitations.
Ví dụ: Yes, I find wearing headphones comfortable. For instance, my over-ear model has soft cushions and I can wear it for a few hours without pain, although very tight or heavy designs can be uncomfortable.
× I use headphones most probably during this time as I'm practicing for my IELTS.
✓ I use headphones most of the time because I'm practicing for my IELTS.
The original uses 'most probably' incorrectly; 'most of the time' expresses frequency. Also 'as' is acceptable but 'because' is clearer for reason. Use present simple 'I use' for habitual action and present continuous 'I'm practicing' for current activity.
× I mostly I put uh, put on my Bluetooth over the year and you still listen some podcast and also, umm, listening to music is my passion.
✓ Mostly, I put on my Bluetooth headphones throughout the year and I still listen to some podcasts; also, listening to music is my passion.
Removed redundant 'I' and duplicate 'put'. 'Bluetooth' should modify 'headphones'. 'Over the year' is better as 'throughout the year'. 'You still listen' should be 'I still listen' to match speaker. Use plural 'podcasts'. Use parallel gerund phrases for clarity.
× So yeah, I usually hear musics uh through headphones.
✓ So yeah, I usually listen to music through headphones.
'Music' is an uncountable noun and should not be pluralized as 'musics'. Use the verb 'listen to' rather than 'hear' when referring to deliberately playing music.
× To be honest, I use both uh wireless and uh, wired headphones.
✓ To be honest, I use both wireless and wired headphones.
Remove filler 'uh' and extra commas; the original is understandable but needs cleaning for fluent grammar.
× The wireless is Bluetooth.
✓ The wireless ones are Bluetooth.
'Wireless' alone is an adjective; use 'ones' to refer to types of headphones. Match plural 'headphones' with 'are'.
× So if there is no umm, enough battery, I go for wire wire headphones.
✓ So if there isn't enough battery, I use wired headphones.
Use contraction 'isn't' and 'enough battery' needs no comma. 'Go for' is colloquial; 'use' is clearer. 'Wire wire' duplicated word removed and adjective form 'wired' used.
× So yeah, according to the situation, I use both.
✓ So yeah, depending on the situation, I use both.
Use 'depending on the situation' instead of 'according to the situation' for natural phrasing.
× I use headphones when there is too much of people not to disturb them by listening uh louder uh noise.
✓ I use headphones when there are too many people so as not to disturb them by playing loud sounds.
'There is' must agree with plural 'people' so use 'there are'. 'Too much of people' incorrect; correct is 'too many people'. Infinitive purpose 'so as not to' clarifies intent. Use 'playing loud sounds' rather than 'listening louder noise'.
× So this gives uh a good comfortable for me as well for others who is around me.
✓ So this is comfortable for me and for others who are around me.
'A good comfortable' is incorrect; use 'comfortable' as adjective. 'Who is around me' must be 'who are around me' to agree with plural 'others'.
× Uh, in situations like uh, someone else, umm, someone is talking to me or in a scenario that I have to reply for them.
✓ In situations where someone is talking to me or I have to reply to them,
Simplified phrase: use 'where' to introduce situation, avoid repetition 'someone else, someone'. 'Reply to them' is the correct verb-preposition combination.
× In such case, I don't use headphones, uh, to, not to disrespect them.
✓ In such cases, I don't use headphones so as not to disrespect them.
Use plural 'cases' for general statements. Remove broken 'to, not to' and use 'so as not to' for purpose of avoidance.
× Otherwise, if listening to music or something like that, I.
✓ Otherwise, if I'm listening to music or something like that, I will use them.
Original is fragmentary. Complete the sentence: use present continuous 'I'm listening' for current activity and add 'I will use them' or simply 'I do' to indicate practice.
× In current scenario, in this modern era, it has been a part of our life wearing headphones in the years being uh, all of the accessories.
✓ Nowadays, in this modern era, wearing headphones has become part of our lives along with other accessories.
Use 'Nowadays' and 'has become' for present perfect indicating change. 'Part of our life' should be plural 'lives' and 'in the years being' is incorrect; 'along with other accessories' clarifies meaning.
× So it, yeah, there is no discomfort I have felt, uh, while wearing headphones.
✓ So yeah, I have not felt any discomfort while wearing headphones.
Use present perfect 'have not felt' for experience up to now. 'There is no discomfort I have felt' is awkward; rephrase to 'I have not felt any discomfort'. Remove filler words.