Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Yes, I rely on my headphones almost every day. I use them to enjoy light music or walk on my IELTS listening practice.
Giám khảo
What type of headphones do you use?
Thí sinh
Well, I prefer small wireless earbuds because they are portable and lightweight. I can bring them everywhere whenever I go out or study.
Giám khảo
When would you use headphones?
Thí sinh
Well, I use my headphones when I listen to some light music or, uh, practicing my IELTS listening. Uh, what's more, during my commute I use my headphones to block out surrounding noise.
Giám khảo
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Thí sinh
Well, I avoid, uh, using my headphones on on some special occasions like weddings or parties because I have to interact with people around me and wearing headphones may seem rude to others.
Giám khảo
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Thí sinh
To be honest, not really. Wearing headphones for a long time is uncomfortable, especially during summer. High temperature can make my ears easily sweaty, so I wear them for a limited time.
Do you use headphones?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: 回答较自然且直接,但有重复和小语法问题(如“walk on my IELTS listening practice”不太准确)。回答可更简洁并加入连接词和更具体细节。建议将句子精简为主题句并补充一两个具体场景,例如通勤或学习时使用的频率与目的。
Ví dụ: Yes, I use headphones almost every day. I mainly wear them while commuting to listen to music and when I practice IELTS listening, because they help me focus and block out noise.
What type of headphones do you use?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: 回答清晰且相关,但可用更地道的连接词并加入对比或具体品牌/型号说明以丰富内容。避免重复词(e.g. “everywhere whenever”)。
Ví dụ: I prefer small wireless earbuds because they are lightweight and portable. Compared with over-ear headphones, they’re more convenient to carry when I travel or study on the go.
When would you use headphones?
Điểm: 76.0Gợi ý: 回答包含必要信息但有语法和流畅性问题(如时态不一致与填充词“uh”)。建议减少口头语,使用连接词并把信息组织成两到三句,明确场景和原因。
Ví dụ: I usually use headphones to listen to light music at home and to practise IELTS listening exercises. Also, during my commute I wear them to block out background noise so I can concentrate.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: 回答逻辑明确且合适,但有重复词和口头语。可以更自然地表达并补充另一种情形(例如在运动或危险环境下避免使用)。使用连接词使表达更流畅。
Ví dụ: I wouldn’t wear headphones at social events like weddings or parties because I need to talk to people and it would seem rude. I also avoid them when I’m cycling or walking in busy traffic for safety reasons.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: 回答直接且具体,但可更自然地衔接句子并使用更准确的词汇(如“cause my ears to sweat”)。可以加入解决方法或对比(如不同款式的舒适度)。
Ví dụ: Not really — wearing headphones for long periods is uncomfortable, especially in summer because the heat makes my ears sweat. I usually limit how long I wear them, or I switch to lighter earbuds for better comfort.
× I use them to enjoy light music or walk on my IELTS listening practice.
✓ I use them to enjoy light music or to work on my IELTS listening practice.
原句中“walk on my IELTS listening practice”用词不当。根据语义,这里想表达“练习听力”或“做听力练习”,应使用动词短语“work on”或“practice”。此外,两个并列不定式应保持对称,使用“to enjoy ... or to work on ...”更自然。建议用“work on”或“practice”来表示“练习/做(听力)”。
× I can bring them everywhere whenever I go out or study.
✓ I can bring them everywhere when I go out or when I study.
原句中“whenever I go out or study”语法可理解但在正式表达中并列结构需要保持清晰。将两个行为都用并列的时间状语“when I go out”与“when I study”可以避免歧义。中文建议:在并列动词短语前保持相同结构,使句子更清晰。
× Well, I use my headphones when I listen to some light music or, uh, practicing my IELTS listening.
✓ Well, I use my headphones when I listen to some light music or when I practice my IELTS listening.
原句在并列时一个分句用动词原形“listen”,另一个用现在分词“practicing”,造成形式不一致。并列结构中应保持动词形式一致,均用完整的从句(when I + 动词原形),因此改为“when I practice”。建议保持并列部分的一致时态和形式。
× during my commute I use my headphones to block out surrounding noise.
✓ During my commute, I use my headphones to block out surrounding noise.
句子语法本身正确,但在书面或正式口语中,“during my commute”作为状语放在句首时应加逗号以提高可读性。提醒:注意标点可使表达更清晰。
× Well, I avoid, uh, using my headphones on on some special occasions like weddings or parties because I have to interact with people around me and wearing headphones may seem rude to others.
✓ Well, I avoid using my headphones on some special occasions like weddings or parties because I have to interact with people around me, and wearing headphones may seem rude to others.
原句有重复单词“on on”,需删除多余项。此外在复合句中,在并列分句前加逗号更符合书面规范。建议去掉多余词并使用逗号分隔复合句。
× To be honest, not really. Wearing headphones for a long time is uncomfortable, especially during summer.
✓ To be honest, not really. Wearing headphones for a long time can be uncomfortable, especially during the summer.
原句使用简单现在时“is uncomfortable”表达习惯性或普遍事实可以接受,但说话者谈论在高温环境下可能产生的结果时,用情态动词“can be”更准确,表示“可能会”。同时在“during summer”前加定冠词“the”更符合习惯用法。建议使用“can be”来表达可能性,并在季节前加“the”。