Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
No, I normally don't use headphones because I normally don't use computers very much. I would prefer to use my Apple phones. Umm, that it can be logging to my iPad and my MacBook at the same time. And also I normally hear podcasts from my iPods.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I use a umm Airpods more frequency because it's easier and it's more and I can carry with me everywhere. Also I feel more confident using Airpods than anything else because I feel like the other headphones are too big and the Airpods are smaller.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I would use Airpods for watching podcast on my phone or to listen music or even just because of the noise cancellation the Airpods provide. I also like to watch movies in the iPad and I like to wear the Airpods because of the noise cancellation.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
If I'm by myself at my home watching a movie example, I would just prefer to know wearing their pots because umm, I wouldn't be disturbing anyone and I would be alone and it wouldn't interfere in anything. That's when I would prefer to use not use Airpods.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
I believe it depends on the situation. If you want to have a noise cancellation, it's definitely comfortable because it will stop you to focus in anything else outside were you looking? But if you don't want, if you don't want this noise cancellation, if you want to keep listen what what others are speaking.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and directly answer the question with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition (e.g., 'normally' used twice), and correct device names and grammar. Add one or two specific supporting details using linking words.
Ví dụ: No, I don't usually use headphones. Instead, I prefer Apple devices like my iPhone and AirPods because they sync with my iPad and MacBook, and I often listen to podcasts on my iPod.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence naming the headphones, reduce filler words ('umm', 'more frequency'), and use linking words to add reasons. Improve grammar (plural/singular) and be specific about features.
Ví dụ: I usually use AirPods because they are compact and portable. For example, their small size makes them comfortable to carry, and I find them less bulky than over-ear headphones.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Provide a concise topic sentence and avoid repetition (you mention noise cancellation twice). Use linking words (for example, when, because) and give specific situations or examples.
Ví dụ: I use AirPods mainly when I'm watching podcasts or movies on my phone or iPad because their noise cancellation helps me concentrate in noisy environments.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence and correct grammar. Remove fillers and unclear phrasing ('wearing their pots'). Give one specific reason and a concise supporting detail using a linking word like 'because' or 'so'.
Ví dụ: I wouldn't wear headphones when I'm at home alone watching a movie because I won't disturb anyone, so I prefer to play sound through the speakers.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, structured answer: state your main point then contrast two conditions using linking words (however, but). Fix grammar and unclear phrasing, and provide concise examples of situations for each case.
Ví dụ: It depends. Noise-cancelling headphones are comfortable when I need to concentrate, for example on a flight, but they can be inconvenient if I want to hear announcements or talk to people, so I prefer open-ear options in those situations.
× I would prefer to use my Apple phones.
✓ I would prefer to use my Apple phone.
'Phones' is plural but context refers to a single device; use singular 'phone' for one device. If the speaker meant multiple devices, clarify as 'my Apple phones' with context.'
× Umm, that it can be logging to my iPad and my MacBook at the same time.
✓ Umm, it can log in to my iPad and my MacBook at the same time.
Incorrect use of 'logging' and extraneous 'that it' creates awkward structure. Use base verb 'log in' for present ability and correct word order: 'it can log in to...' Also use 'log in to' (two words) for the action of signing into accounts.'
× And also I normally hear podcasts from my iPods.
✓ And also I normally listen to podcasts on my iPod.
'iPods' plural conflicts with context; also collocation: 'listen to podcasts' and platform preposition is 'on' not 'from.' Use singular 'iPod' if referring to one device.'
× I use a umm Airpods more frequency because it's easier and it's more and I can carry with me everywhere.
✓ I use AirPods more frequently because they're easier to carry with me everywhere.
Subject-verb and form errors: 'AirPods' is plural so use 'they're' rather than 'it's.' 'More frequency' is incorrect; use adverb 'more frequently.' Remove unnecessary article 'a' before AirPods and simplify phrasing.'
× Also I feel more confident using Airpods than anything else because I feel like the other headphones are too big and the Airpods are smaller.
✓ Also I feel more confident using AirPods than other headphones because the others are too big and AirPods are smaller.
Pronoun reference: 'anything else' is vague; use 'other headphones.' Use consistent plural 'AirPods' and 'the others' to refer back to other headphones.'
× I would use Airpods for watching podcast on my phone or to listen music or even just because of the noise cancellation the Airpods provide.
✓ I would use AirPods to watch podcasts on my phone or to listen to music, or simply because of the noise cancellation AirPods provide.
Gerund/infinitive choices: 'for watching podcast' should be 'to watch podcasts' (plural) and 'to listen music' needs 'to listen to music.' Also adjust punctuation and article usage for clarity.'
× I also like to watch movies in the iPad and I like to wear the Airpods because of the noise cancellation.
✓ I also like to watch movies on the iPad and I like to wear the AirPods because of the noise cancellation.
Use preposition 'on' for devices ('on the iPad') not 'in.' Also use 'the iPad' and correct capitalization 'AirPods.'
× If I'm by myself at my home watching a movie example, I would just prefer to know wearing their pots because umm, I wouldn't be disturbing anyone and I would be alone and it wouldn't interfere in anything.
✓ If I'm by myself at home watching a movie, I would prefer not to wear AirPods because I wouldn't be disturbing anyone and it wouldn't interfere with anything.
Sentence contains many errors: 'at my home' -> 'at home,' 'example' is extraneous, 'prefer to know wearing their pots' is ungrammatical and unclear; replace with 'prefer not to wear AirPods.' Use 'interfere with' not 'interfere in.' Clarify pronouns and remove filler words.'
× That's when I would prefer to use not use Airpods.
✓ That's when I would prefer not to use AirPods.
Word order error: 'prefer to use not use' is incorrect. Correct phrasing is 'prefer not to use.' Also capitalize 'AirPods.'
× I believe it depends on the situation.
✓ I believe it depends on the situation.
Sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed.'
× If you want to have a noise cancellation, it's definitely comfortable because it will stop you to focus in anything else outside were you looking?
✓ If you want noise cancellation, it's definitely comfortable because it helps you focus and blocks outside noise.
Multiple issues: 'have a noise cancellation' is unnatural — use 'want noise cancellation.' 'It will stop you to focus in anything else outside' is incorrect structure; use 'helps you focus and blocks outside noise.' Remove question fragment 'were you looking?' which is unclear.'
× But if you don't want, if you don't want this noise cancellation, if you want to keep listen what what others are speaking.
✓ But if you don't want noise cancellation and you want to keep listening to what others are saying, ...
Repetition and verb form errors: 'keep listen' should be 'keep listening to.' 'What what others are speaking' should be 'what others are saying.' Use conjunction 'and' to connect the two conditions.'