Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
Uh, it depends on my mood. When I'm in a sad mood, I want to, I want uh, I want to listen to sad songs. Uh, umm, but in when I am in happy mood, I want to listen that happy music.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
Yeah, happy music, uh, make me excited because when, uh, I'm in, uh, when I'm happy, umm, I need some extra bits to enjoy.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分數: 55.0建議: Reduce hesitations and redundancy; give a concise topic sentence and one supporting detail. Use linking words to contrast choices (e.g., "but" or "however") and correct small grammar errors (e.g., "when I am in a happy mood" and "listen to"). Aim for natural phrasing and a maximum of 3–4 sentences.
範例: I prefer different types of music depending on my mood. For example, when I feel sad I usually listen to slow, melancholic songs to reflect on my feelings, but when I'm happy I choose upbeat pop tracks to keep my energy high.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分數: 50.0建議: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence, then give a specific reason. Avoid fillers and repetition. Use correct verb forms ("makes" not "make") and provide one concrete example of how happy music affects you.
範例: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited because lively rhythms and cheerful melodies boost my energy. For instance, when I hear an upbeat song I often start dancing or smiling, which improves my mood and motivation.
× When I'm in a sad mood, I want to, I want uh, I want to listen to sad songs.
✓ When I'm in a sad mood, I want to listen to sad songs.
The sentence is repetitive and contains unnecessary fillers ('I want to, I want uh, I want to'). This is not a grammatical tense error but a sentence structure/fluency problem; however it primarily affects present tense expression by repeating the same verb phrase. Remove the redundant phrases to produce a clear present-tense statement: 'When I'm in a sad mood, I want to listen to sad songs.' Practice speaking more slowly and planning the sentence before speaking to avoid repetitions and fillers.
× Uh, umm, but in when I am in happy mood, I want to listen that happy music.
✓ But when I am in a happy mood, I want to listen to happy music.
Errors: extra filler words ('Uh, umm'), incorrect word order ('in when' should be 'when'), missing article before 'happy mood' ('a happy mood'), incorrect verb pattern ('listen that' should be 'listen to'). This is mainly a present tense clause formation problem. Correct structure: 'But when I am in a happy mood, I want to listen to happy music.' Suggestion: remove fillers, use 'when' not 'in when', include the article 'a', and use the verb + preposition 'listen to.'
× Yeah, happy music, uh, make me excited because when, uh, I'm in, uh, when I'm happy, umm, I need some extra bits to enjoy.
✓ Yeah, happy music makes me excited because when I'm happy, I need some extra things to enjoy it.
Errors: subject-verb disagreement — 'happy music' is singular so the verb should be 'makes' not 'make' (third person singular). Also redundant fillers and awkward phrasing: 'I need some extra bits to enjoy' is unclear; use 'some extra things to enjoy it.' Maintain present tense: 'happy music makes me excited because when I'm happy, I need some extra things to enjoy it.' Suggestion: remove fillers, ensure subject and verb agree (music -> makes), and use a clear object ('enjoy it').