Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I use headphones when I listen to music, when I listen to podcasts and especially when I go to sleep when I want to hear the raining noises because it really suits me up and makes me sleep quickly.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I have wireless headphones because it is very efficient and very much versatile and easy to use.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
I use headphones when I listen to music, especially when and I when I am cleaning at my house and also when I am listening to podcasts. I use headphones to really sync in the words and the topics that are mentioned in the podcast.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
I usually do not use headphones when I am walking here in our place because it seems arrogant and disrespectful to other people because they might call me and I might not hear them and they will think that I was being too complacent.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
Yes, headphones are very comfortable, it is easy to use and it's it's not. Very distractful when you listen to music and it seems like you're just in a in a room covered with a.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and avoid repetition; give a clear topic sentence then two brief supporting reasons. Correct minor grammar issues (e.g., “suits me up” → “soothes me”). Use linking words to organize ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I often use headphones. I use them for listening to music and podcasts, and especially when I sleep because the sound of rain soothes me and helps me fall asleep quickly.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, use correct word forms and provide one specific advantage. Avoid vague intensifiers like “very much”; use linking words if adding a second point.
Ví dụ: I use wireless headphones. They are convenient because they don’t restrict movement, and their battery life lets me use them for several hours without recharging.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence and avoid hesitation or repetition. Use linking words (for example, “for instance” or “also”) and give one specific example of how headphones help with podcasts.
Ví dụ: I usually wear headphones when I listen to music or podcasts, especially while cleaning at home. For example, they help me concentrate on the speaker’s words so I can follow the topics without background noise.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Provide a concise topic sentence and one or two clear reasons using linking words like “because” or “so”. Avoid long, awkward phrasing and choose precise vocabulary (e.g., “impolite” rather than “arrogant”).
Ví dụ: I avoid using headphones while walking around my neighborhood because it can seem impolite and I might miss someone trying to get my attention.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, grammatical topic sentence and one or two specific reasons. Remove hesitations and incomplete thoughts. Use vocabulary correctly (e.g., “distracting” not “distractful”) and finish the idea with a concrete image.
Ví dụ: Yes, I find headphones comfortable and easy to use. They are not very distracting when I listen to music; instead, they create a private, immersive sound environment like being in your own room.
× Yes, I use headphones when I listen to music, when I listen to podcasts and especially when I go to sleep when I want to hear the raining noises because it really suits me up and makes me sleep quickly.
✓ Yes, I use headphones when I listen to music, when I listen to podcasts and especially when I go to sleep because I want to hear the sound of rain; it helps me relax and fall asleep quickly.
The phrase 'raining noises' is awkward; use 'the sound of rain'. 'Suits me up' is incorrect collocation; 'helps me relax' or 'helps me fall asleep' fits. Also the sentence was long and repetitive; removing the extra 'when' clauses and restructuring improves clarity and corrects use of verb forms and nouns.
× I have wireless headphones because it is very efficient and very much versatile and easy to use.
✓ I have wireless headphones because they are very efficient, versatile and easy to use.
The subject 'headphones' is plural, so the verb and pronoun must be plural ('they are'). 'Very much versatile' is incorrect; use 'very' with adjectives (very versatile) or 'much more versatile' for comparison.
× I use headphones when I listen to music, especially when and I when I am cleaning at my house and also when I am listening to podcasts.
✓ I use headphones when I listen to music, when I am cleaning my house, and when I listen to podcasts.
The original has extra words and misordered fragments ('especially when and I when I am cleaning at my house'). Remove redundancy and correct preposition 'at my house' to 'my house' for natural English; maintain parallel structure for the list of activities.
× I use headphones to really sync in the words and the topics that are mentioned in the podcast.
✓ I use headphones to really tune in to the words and topics mentioned in the podcast.
'Sync in' is incorrect; the correct phrasal verb is 'tune in to' (or 'tune into'). Also remove the extra definite article 'the' before 'topics' when speaking generally; use 'mentioned' as past participle adjective.
× I usually do not use headphones when I am walking here in our place because it seems arrogant and disrespectful to other people because they might call me and I might not hear them and they will think that I was being too complacent.
✓ I usually do not use headphones when I am walking around our neighborhood because it seems rude and disrespectful; people might call me and I might not hear them, and they may think I am being inconsiderate.
'Here in our place' is informal and awkward; use 'around our neighborhood'. 'Arrogant' is not the best collocation for wearing headphones in public; 'rude' or 'disrespectful' fits better. Tense should be consistent: 'they may think I am being' rather than 'was being'. 'Complacent' is incorrect in this context; 'inconsiderate' or 'dismissive' is appropriate.
× Yes, headphones are very comfortable, it is easy to use and it's it's not. Very distractful when you listen to music and it seems like you're just in a in a room covered with a.
✓ Yes, headphones are very comfortable and easy to use. They are not very distracting when you listen to music, and it feels like you are in a room surrounded by sound.
Original contains sentence fragments, repetition ('it's it's'), incorrect adjective 'distractful' (use 'distracting'), and an incomplete ending ('covered with a.'). Split into two sentences, correct pronoun agreement ('they are'), replace 'distractful' with 'distracting', and complete the metaphor as 'surrounded by sound' for clarity.