Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
The music I listen to depends on my mood really. Like sometimes when I'm feeling calm I'd listen to sad music, but when I'm excited I listen to happy music.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because when I listen to a song I always realize how meaningful its lyrics is, so when it's a happy song it has a deep meaning so I feel more excited.
考官
Have you taken any music classes?
考生
Good job! - You answered the question directly and clearly, and you gave reasons for your opinion (you attended lessons, didn’t enjoy them, joined for marks, prefer listening). This fits Part 1 well. - Your response is coherent and easy to follow.
考官
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
考生
Yes, I do. All the time actually. Whenever I'm doing anything, whether it's chores, cooking, cleaning, tidying, I would always open my favorite songs and I would listen to them because it just makes me feel excited and more focused on my work. And I do my work with excitement. I don't feel forced.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分數: 78.0建議: Your answer directly addresses the question and explains why, which is good. To improve, make the response slightly more natural and concise, avoid filler words (like "really" and "like"), and use one linking phrase to show contrast. Keep to a maximum of about 2–3 sentences.
範例: It depends on my mood: when I’m feeling calm I prefer sad music because it matches my reflective mood, but when I’m energetic I choose happy songs to keep my spirits up.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分數: 62.0建議: Your answer is relevant but repetitive and contains grammatical errors ("lyrics is", repeated "so" phrases). Improve by giving one clear reason with a specific detail and using correct grammar. Use a linking word to connect cause and effect and avoid repeating the same idea.
範例: Yes. Happy music usually lifts my mood because upbeat melodies and positive lyrics remind me of good times, so I naturally feel more energetic and motivated.
Have you taken any music classes?
分數: 30.0建議: The transcript shows an irrelevant system comment instead of a direct answer to the question. You need to answer clearly with a topic sentence (yes/no) and a brief supporting detail about your experience. Keep it natural and concise, and include one specific example if possible.
範例: No, I haven’t taken formal music classes; I learned to sing and play guitar informally from online tutorials and friends, which suited me better than classroom lessons.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
分數: 85.0建議: Good direct answer with specific examples of activities and reasons. To improve, tighten the language to avoid repetition ("all the time", "I would always") and use one or two linking words for flow. Limit to 2–3 sentences for naturalness.
範例: Yes, I often listen to music while doing chores like cooking or cleaning because upbeat songs keep me focused and make routine tasks more enjoyable.
× Like sometimes when I'm feeling calm I'd listen to sad music, but when I'm excited I listen to happy music.
✓ Like sometimes when I'm feeling calm I listen to sad music, but when I'm excited I listen to happy music.
The original sentence uses 'I'd listen' (I would listen) which suggests conditional or habitual past; here the speaker describes a present habitual action, so the simple present 'I listen' is correct. Use present tense to match 'I'm feeling' and express general habits. Suggestion: use consistent present tense for habitual actions (I listen).
× Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because when I listen to a song I always realize how meaningful its lyrics is, so when it's a happy song it has a deep meaning so I feel more excited.
✓ Yes, happy music makes me feel more excited because when I listen to a song I always realize how meaningful its lyrics are, so when it's a happy song it has a deep meaning and I feel more excited.
'Lyrics' is plural, so the verb must be 'are' not 'is' (subject-verb agreement). Also use 'and' to join clauses instead of repeating 'so' for smoother flow. Suggestion: match plural nouns with plural verbs and vary conjunctions for clarity.
× Good job!
✓ No correction needed (this is feedback from the examiner, not the student's answer).
'Good job!' is examiner feedback, not a student response; it is grammatically fine and requires no change. Note: leave examiner feedback unchanged.
× Whenever I'm doing anything, whether it's chores, cooking, cleaning, tidying, I would always open my favorite songs and I would listen to them because it just makes me feel excited and more focused on my work.
✓ Whenever I'm doing anything, whether it's chores, cooking, cleaning or tidying, I always open my favorite songs and listen to them because they make me feel excited and more focused on my work.
Using 'I would always' implies conditional or habitual past; the speaker describes a present habit so simple present 'I always' is appropriate. Also after listing activities, use 'or' before the final item. 'Songs' is plural so use 'they make' not 'it just makes'. Remove repeated 'I would' to avoid unnecessary modality. Suggestion: use simple present for habitual actions, maintain parallel structure in lists, and match plural pronouns to plural nouns.