Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I use them when I go to school. I like listening to music so headphones are very convenient when I go to school.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
I use wireless earphones. I used to use the one with the cord, but umm it umm, it is very umm. Miss it makes Mary messy so I stopped using.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Like I said in earlier, I use them when I commute and listen to music. Umm, I listen to music every day, so I use them every day.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
I think using headphones for a long time makes your ears bad. So umm, when I'm in home and wanting to listen to music, I stop using headphones and just umm, play it.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
Yes, but only when I'm outside. Umm, outside is very noisy so your headphones can umm, bend all other noises so it makes me comfortable and relaxed. But it's not at my home.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: 回答は直接的で自然ですが、表現がやや単調で繰り返しがあります。具体性を高めるために何を聴くかやどのように便利かを短く付け加え、冗長な繰り返しを避けてください。また文を2〜3文以内にまとめ、語彙の幅を広げると印象が良くなります。例えば “convenient” の代わりに “helpful” や “ideal” などを使うと良いです。
Ví dụ: Yes, I often use headphones when I go to school because I usually listen to podcasts and pop music during my commute, which helps me relax and concentrate.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: 言いたいことは分かりますが、発話に多くのためらい(umm)と不明瞭な語句("Miss it makes Mary messy")があり、文法や語の選択にも誤りがあります。聞き手に正確に伝わるよう、簡潔で文法的に正しい文を使い、ためらい語を減らす練習をしてください(短いフレーズを準備して繰り返す)。具体的には「有線イヤホンはケーブルが邪魔だった」という意味なら、その理由を明確に述べてください。
Ví dụ: I use wireless earphones now because I found wired ones inconvenient—the cables often got tangled and were awkward to manage.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: 答えは直接的ですが、冒頭の指示語("Like I said earlier")と日常の繰り返しが冗長です。代わりに一文で要点を述べ、別の文で短く理由や頻度を付け加えてください。リンク語("because", "so")を使って論理をはっきりさせると良いです。発話中のためらい語を減らすことも有効です。
Ví dụ: I usually wear headphones when I commute to school because I listen to music every day, which helps me stay focused and pass the time.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: 理由は示されていますが表現が曖昧でためらい語が多く、語彙も平易です。『長時間使用は耳に良くない』という主張を短く明確に述べ、代替行動(家ではスピーカーを使う等)を述べましょう。'ears bad'の代わりに 'harmful to my hearing' や 'can damage my ears' のような表現を使うと自然です。
Ví dụ: I avoid using headphones for long periods because they can damage my hearing, so when I'm at home I usually play music on speakers instead.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: 主張は理解できますが表現に不自然さとためらい語が目立ちます。'bend all other noises' は誤用です。代わりに 'block out' や 'reduce' を使い、理由を一文で説明してから家庭での違いを簡潔に述べてください。語彙を磨き、ためらいを減らす練習をしましょう。
Ví dụ: Yes, wearing headphones is comfortable outdoors because they block out surrounding noise and help me relax, but at home I prefer not to use them.
× I used to use the one with the cord, but umm it umm, it is very umm. Miss it makes Mary messy so I stopped using.
✓ I used to use the ones with cords, but they were very messy, so I stopped using them.
The original sentence has multiple issues: incorrect reference and form ('the one with the cord' vs plural 'ones with cords'), wrong use of 'is' and unclear words ('Miss it makes Mary messy') likely intended to mean 'they were messy', and missing object after 'stopped using'. Use plural nouns to match general reference (ones with cords), past tense 'were' to describe past state, and include the pronoun 'them' as the object. Suggestion: simplify to 'I used to use the ones with cords, but they were very messy, so I stopped using them.'
× Like I said in earlier, I use them when I commute and listen to music.
✓ Like I said earlier, I use them when I commute and listen to music.
The phrase 'in earlier' is incorrect; the correct expression is 'earlier'. Remove the unnecessary preposition 'in'. The verbs 'use' and 'listen' are present tense and appropriate for habitual actions.
× Umm, I listen to music every day, so I use them every day.
✓ I listen to music every day, so I use them every day.
This sentence is grammatically acceptable but redundant. Removing filler 'Umm' improves fluency. Present simple is correct for habitual actions.
× So umm, when I'm in home and wanting to listen to music, I stop using headphones and just umm, play it.
✓ So, when I'm at home and want to listen to music, I stop using headphones and just play music.
Use 'at home' not 'in home'. 'Wanting' should be 'want' to match 'when' clause with present simple for habitual action. 'Play it' is unclear; use 'play music'. Remove filler 'umm'.
× Yes, I use them when I go to school. I like listening to music so headphones are very convenient when I go to school.
✓ Yes, I use them when I go to school. I like listening to music, so headphones are very convenient for going to school.
Repetition 'when I go to school' is acceptable but can be improved. Use 'convenient for going to school' or keep original and add a comma. Pronouns 'them' and 'headphones' are used correctly; suggestion improves fluency.
× Yes, but only when I'm outside. Umm, outside is very noisy so your headphones can umm, bend all other noises so it makes me comfortable and relaxed.
✓ Yes, but only when I'm outside. Outside is very noisy, so my headphones can block out other noises and make me feel comfortable and relaxed.
'Bend all other noises' is incorrect; the correct verb is 'block out' or 'cancel'. Use 'my headphones' not 'your headphones' to refer to the speaker's device. Change 'so it makes me comfortable' to 'and make me feel comfortable' to agree with plural subject 'headphones'.