Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
I prefer happy music because it puts me in a happy mood every day and it fills me with the energy I needed to work.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
Yes it does. I found out that happy music increases my dopamine levels and it makes me feel more optimistic to look on the bright side of life.
考官
Have you taken any music classes?
考生
Yes I have. It helps me appreciate different types of music and the vital roles they play in our well-being.
考官
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
考生
Yes, I do. Not only listening to music, it's my leisure time. It's also included in activities such as playing sports and doing homework. It fills me with motivation to push harder every day.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分數: 82.0建議: Câu trả lời của bạn tự nhiên và rõ ràng, nhưng nên dùng thì đúng và tránh lặp ý. Cố gắng viết tối đa 4-5 câu với một câu chủ đề rõ ràng, sau đó thêm 1–2 chi tiết cụ thể. Sửa lỗi ngữ pháp nhỏ (ví dụ: “needed” → “need”) và thay “it fills me with the energy” bằng cụm từ ngắn gọn hơn như “gives me energy”. Có thể thêm một ví dụ cụ thể về loại nhạc hoặc hoàn cảnh để câu trả lời sinh động hơn.
範例: I prefer happy music because it immediately lifts my mood and gives me energy to get things done. For example, upbeat pop or electronic tracks help me focus when I’m studying or doing household chores.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分數: 78.0建議: Ý tưởng tốt nhưng cách diễn đạt hơi học thuật và thiếu tính tự nhiên cho phần thi nói. Tránh dùng cụm “I found out” unless bạn thực sự dựa trên nghiên cứu; nói đơn giản hơn như “I find” hoặc mô tả cảm xúc cụ thể. Có thể nối hai câu bằng liên từ để mạch lạc hơn. Thêm một ví dụ ngắn về cảm xúc cụ thể sẽ cải thiện độ thuyết phục.
範例: Yes, I find happy music makes me feel more excited and optimistic. When I listen to upbeat songs, I’m more likely to start new projects or go for a run because I feel energized.
Have you taken any music classes?
分數: 80.0建議: Câu trả lời ngắn gọn và đúng trọng tâm nhưng hơi chung chung. Nên bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề rồi mở rộng bằng một hoặc hai chi tiết cụ thể về lớp học (ví dụ: học nhạc lý, chơi nhạc cụ) và nêu lợi ích cụ thể bạn nhận được. Dùng liên từ để nối ý và tránh câu quá trừu tượng.
範例: Yes, I have taken music classes, including basic music theory and guitar lessons. These classes helped me understand different genres and showed me how music can reduce stress and improve concentration.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
分數: 74.0建議: Câu trả lời có nội dung nhưng cấu trúc rời rạc và có lỗi ngữ pháp. Tránh dùng các câu ngắn không liên kết (“Not only listening to music, it's my leisure time.” không chính xác). Nên mở đầu bằng câu chủ đề rõ ràng, sau đó dùng linking words (for example, when, which) để liệt kê hoạt động cụ thể. Tránh lặp từ và diễn đạt ngắn gọn, sửa “It fills me with motivation to push harder every day” thành câu cụ thể hơn về hiệu ứng của nhạc.
範例: Yes, I often listen to music while doing other activities. For example, I play upbeat tracks when I exercise and calm instrumental music while doing homework, which helps me stay motivated and focused.
× I prefer happy music because it puts me in a happy mood every day and it fills me with the energy I needed to work.
✓ I prefer happy music because it puts me in a happy mood every day and it fills me with the energy I need to work.
The phrase 'needed to work' uses past tense 'needed' but context refers to a general present effect, so present tense 'need' is correct to match 'puts' and 'fills'. Use consistent present tense for habitual statements. Suggestion: Use present simple for habitual facts: 'it fills me with the energy I need to work.'
× Yes it does. I found out that happy music increases my dopamine levels and it makes me feel more optimistic to look on the bright side of life.
✓ Yes, it does. I have found that happy music increases my dopamine levels and makes me feel more optimistic about looking on the bright side of life.
'Found out' suggests a single past discovery; 'have found' connects present effect to past observation. Also 'it makes me feel more optimistic to look on' is awkward; use 'about looking on' for correct verb-noun structure. Remove redundant 'it' before 'makes' for conciseness. Suggestion: Use present perfect for experiences with present relevance and 'about looking' after 'optimistic.'
× Yes I have. It helps me appreciate different types of music and the vital roles they play in our well-being.
✓ Yes, I have. They help me appreciate different types of music and the vital roles they play in our well-being.
Pronoun reference mismatch: 'It' refers to 'music classes' which is plural, so use plural verb 'help' and plural pronoun 'They'. Alternatively rephrase 'The classes help me...'. Suggestion: Match pronoun and verb number to the noun: 'They help me...' or 'The class helps me...' depending on meaning.
× Yes, I do. Not only listening to music, it's my leisure time.
✓ Yes, I do. Not only do I listen to music in my leisure time, but I also do other activities.
'Not only listening to music, it's my leisure time.' is a fragment and ungrammatical. 'Not only' requires a parallel structure and typically pairs with 'but also'. Also 'it's my leisure time' is unclear. Rephrase to a full sentence with parallel verbs. Suggestion: Use 'Not only do I... but I also...' for correct parallelism.
× It's also included in activities such as playing sports and doing homework.
✓ Music is also included in activities such as playing sports and doing homework.
'It's also included' uses unclear pronoun 'it' and passive phrasing; better to state subject 'Music' to be clear. Use active structure: 'Music is also part of activities...' or 'I also listen to music while playing sports and doing homework.' Suggestion: Use explicit subject and active voice for clarity.
× It fills me with motivation to push harder every day.
✓ It fills me with motivation to push harder every day.
This sentence is grammatically correct; present simple 'fills' appropriately describes a habitual effect. No change needed.