Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
I guess it depends on the situation. When I'm sad or breaking down at home alone, I prefer sad music which fits the mood. But when I'm happy, I guess these happy music can energize me.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
I guess definitely because of, uh, the fast and cheerful melody. It makes me feel that it's happy and it's energized me.
考官
Have you taken any music classes?
考生
Oh yes, I did. I've been playing the horn since I was six years old and I have joined different competition and exams and I'm I got the ABRSM grade 8 in French horn and I'm also one of the member of my school symphonic band. So I guess these musics.
考官
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
考生
Umm I usually listen to music while studying because I guess the music can actually help me focus more and I really love the music which I soft and like lofty. So it's it's give me a calm atmosphere which I can focus on studying.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分數: 72.0建議: Make the response more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (I guess, uh), correct noun forms, and add one specific example to support your point. Use linking words to connect ideas (however, while, or because).
範例: I prefer different kinds of music depending on my mood. When I'm feeling low, I listen to slow, melancholic songs because they help me process my emotions; however, when I'm in a good mood I choose upbeat pop or electronic tracks to boost my energy.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分數: 65.0建議: Give a direct answer first, avoid hesitation sounds, and explain briefly why with a specific detail about tempo or instruments. Use correct verb forms and a linking word to make it coherent.
範例: Yes, happy music definitely makes me feel more excited because its fast tempo and bright instruments, like guitars and brass, increase my heart rate and lift my mood.
Have you taken any music classes?
分數: 58.0建議: Organise your answer with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition and grammar mistakes, and provide concise specific achievements. Correct verb tenses and remove unclear phrases. Mention one or two concrete examples (competitions, grade) and link them logically.
範例: Yes. I started learning the French horn at six and have taken ABRSM exams, reaching Grade 8. I have also performed as a member of my school symphonic band and competed in regional brass competitions.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
分數: 68.0建議: Answer directly, remove fillers, and use precise vocabulary to describe the type of music and its effect. Use linking words to explain cause and effect and correct adjective/adverb usage.
範例: Yes, I often listen to music while studying because soft, ambient pieces help me concentrate. For example, slow piano or orchestral tracks create a calm atmosphere that reduces distractions and improves my focus.
× I guess it depends on the situation.
✓ I guess it depends on the situation.
No grammatical change needed; sentence correctly uses present simple to indicate a general truth. Keep as is.
× But when I'm happy, I guess these happy music can energize me.
✓ But when I'm happy, I guess this happy music can energize me.
Music is an uncountable noun; using 'these' (plural) is incorrect. Use the demonstrative 'this' for uncountable singular sense or remove demonstrative: 'happy music can energize me.' Suggestion: say 'this happy music' or simply 'happy music'.
× I guess definitely because of, uh, the fast and cheerful melody.
✓ I guess so, definitely, because of the fast and cheerful melody.
Sentence is a fragment as spoken. Adding 'so' makes the response to the question complete and keeps present tense. Also remove filler 'uh'. Suggestion: use 'I guess so' or 'I definitely do'.
× It makes me feel that it's happy and it's energized me.
✓ It makes me feel happy and energized.
Mixes present simple ('makes') with incorrect present perfect 'it's energized me'. Use parallel present simple adjectives: 'feel happy and energized.' Suggestion: keep tense consistent and use adjectives rather than a clause: 'feel happy and energized.'
× Oh yes, I did.
✓ Oh yes, I have.
Context asks about past experience with continuing relevance; 'I have' (present perfect) is more natural. If simply confirming a past action with no current relevance 'I did' could be acceptable, but present perfect fits 'Have you taken any music classes?'. Suggestion: use present perfect for life experiences: 'Yes, I have.'
× I've been playing the horn since I was six years old and I have joined different competition and exams and I'm I got the ABRSM grade 8 in French horn and I'm also one of the member of my school symphonic band.
✓ I've been playing the horn since I was six years old; I have joined different competitions and taken exams, and I got ABRSM Grade 8 in French horn. I'm also one of the members of my school symphonic band.
Multiple issues: 'joined different competition' uses singular 'competition' instead of plural 'competitions' (singular/plural error). 'have joined' with 'exams' should be 'and taken exams' (verb choice/past participle). 'I'm I got' is ungrammatical; split into sentences. 'one of the member' should be 'one of the members' (singular/plural). Corrections use present perfect for experiences and simple past for a completed achievement ('I got ABRSM Grade 8'). Suggestion: separate ideas into clear sentences and match verb forms to meaning.
× So I guess these musics.
✓ So I guess this music.
'Music' is uncountable; 'musics' is incorrect. Use 'this music' or 'music' without plural. Also the sentence is incomplete; better: 'So I guess I like this kind of music.' Suggestion: use 'music' as uncountable and expand to a full sentence.
× Umm I usually listen to music while studying because I guess the music can actually help me focus more and I really love the music which I soft and like lofty.
✓ I usually listen to music while studying because music can actually help me focus more, and I really like music that is soft and uplifting.
Problems: unnecessary 'Umm' removed; article 'the music' not needed when speaking generally. 'which I soft and like lofty' is ungrammatical: adjective order and word choice wrong. Use 'music that is soft and uplifting.' Also 'can actually help me focus more' is fine in present tense. Suggestion: use 'music that is' + adjective, choose natural adjective 'uplifting' instead of 'lofty.'
× So it's it's give me a calm atmosphere which I can focus on studying.
✓ So it gives me a calm atmosphere in which I can focus on studying.
Multiple issues: repeated 'it's it's' removed; verb agreement 'it's give' should be 'it gives' (subject-verb agreement, ID27) and 'which I can focus on studying' is awkward preposition placement. Use 'in which I can focus on studying' or 'so I can focus on studying.' Suggestion: ensure subject-verb agreement and prefer 'in which' or rephrase to 'so I can focus on studying.'