Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I use headphones usually when I don't want to put the music or to put the call on speaker because I don't want to disturb others when it's very late or I use headphones for for some quiet time.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I usually use the headset which covers your head, that kind of headphones, and I don't use the embedded ones like Airpods because the headset is more comfortable and uh, Airpods will hurt my ear.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I use headphones especially at late night when I don't want to disturb my family or I want some quiet time to concentrate my study or commuting. And I use headphones on bus or metro so that I don't.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
Where I could put my loudspeaker, I won't, I won't, won't, won't. I use my headphones because I can put the music out loud so that, so that like, uh, there won't be any disturbance to others and uh, I don't.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
Wearing headphones is can be both comfortable and uncomfortable. It depends on what kind of headphones you use. And for over ear headphone it's much more comfortable than in ear models like Airpods for me and because.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and organized. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid repetition and filler words.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often use headphones. I wear them at night so I won't disturb my family, and I also use them when I want some quiet time to concentrate on studying.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Provide a concise topic sentence, follow with specific reasons and a brief comparison using linking words. Remove fillers and correct small grammar issues (e.g., "embedded ones" → "in-ear ones").
Ví dụ: I usually use over-ear headsets rather than in-ear models like AirPods because over-ear headphones are more comfortable and do not hurt my ears during long use.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Organize the answer with a clear topic sentence and finish your thoughts. Use linking words to list situations and give one specific example. Avoid trailing off mid-sentence.
Ví dụ: I use headphones in several situations. For example, at night I wear them so I don't wake my family, and during my commute on the bus or metro I use them to focus on music or podcasts.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Clarify and directly answer the question with a clear topic sentence. Explain one or two specific conditions when you would avoid headphones, using linking words and avoiding repetition and fillers.
Ví dụ: I would not use headphones when I want to share audio with others, for instance at home with friends or during small gatherings where we prefer to use a speaker so everyone can listen.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a concise balanced answer with a clear reason and a brief example. Avoid unfinished sentences and filler words. Use linking words to contrast the two sides.
Ví dụ: It can be both comfortable and uncomfortable depending on the type. For example, over-ear headphones are comfortable for long periods, whereas in-ear models like AirPods can become painful after extended use.
× 'I use headphones usually when I don't want to put the music or to put the call on speaker because I don't want to disturb others when it's very late or I use headphones for for some quiet time.'
✓ 'I usually use headphones when I do not want to play music out loud or put a call on speaker because I do not want to disturb others late at night, or when I want some quiet time.'
'Present tense word order and auxiliary use: The original sentence places the adverb usually after the verb and uses incorrect verb phrases like "put the music." Use the simple present with proper word order: adverb before main verb (I usually use), and accurate verbs: "play music out loud" and "put a call on speaker" should be "put a call on speaker" is acceptable but clearer as "put a call on speaker"; also simplify "when it's very late" to "late at night.' Suggestion: Place adverbs before the main verb, use correct verbs for actions (play, put), and break long sentences into clearer clauses.'
× 'I usually use the headset which covers your head, that kind of headphones, and I don't use the embedded ones like Airpods because the headset is more comfortable and uh, Airpods will hurt my ear.'
✓ 'I usually use an over-ear headset rather than in-ear ones like AirPods because the headset is more comfortable and AirPods hurt my ears.'
'Sentence structure and article use: "the headset which covers your head" is wordy and mixes pronouns; use "an over-ear headset." "Embedded ones" is incorrect term for in-ear headphones. Use plural "ears" and avoid filler "uh." Suggestion: Use concise noun phrases (an over-ear headset), correct comparative phrasing (rather than), and match plural nouns when referring to both ears.'
× 'I use headphones especially at late night when I don't want to disturb my family or I want some quiet time to concentrate my study or commuting.'
✓ 'I use headphones especially late at night when I do not want to disturb my family or when I want some quiet time to concentrate on my studies or while commuting.'
'Preposition and tense/verb form: "at late night" is incorrect; use "late at night." "Concentrate my study" is missing preposition and wrong form; use "concentrate on my studies." Also add "when" before the second clause for clarity and use continuous activity phrase "while commuting." Suggestion: Use standard time expressions (late at night), include required prepositions (concentrate on), and pluralize general nouns (studies).'