Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
I prefer to listen, uh, happy muses because it's, it's a fate to my, umm, emotional and I wanted to hive my feeling up and I don't want, I don't like when my feeling is sad. So I like happy music to cheer me up, to boost my energy.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
Yeah, it's absolutely. Especially a music from Korea because it convinced me to dance and I love dancing. So umm, I prefer, uh, happy muses because only happy music can convince me dance.
考官
Have you taken any music classes?
考生
No, I've never done any uh music class, but I think I have a natural challenge in music because since when I was a kindergarten UH, I was choose two scenes to perform in my uh school. So I think I have natural talents and I don't.
考官
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
考生
Yeah, absolutely. I prefer to listen music while I'm doing housework, especially do the cleanings, do the malls, do the laundry. And I listen music most of the time when I do exercise, when I'm in the gym, I can't do exercise without listening to music.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分數: 55.0建議: Be clearer and more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence, avoid fillers (uh, umm), correct common word choices (use 'music' not 'muses', 'affect' instead of 'fate', 'lift' instead of 'hive'), and give one or two specific reasons with linking words (because, so). Keep to 3–4 sentences.
範例: I prefer happy music because it lifts my mood and gives me energy. For example, upbeat pop songs help me feel more positive after a long day. Therefore I usually choose cheerful tracks when I want to relax or recharge.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分數: 50.0建議: Answer directly and avoid repetition. Use correct grammar and word forms (e.g., 'especially music from Korea', 'convinces me to dance'). Provide one clear example and a linking phrase like 'for example' or 'because'. Limit to 2–3 sentences.
範例: Yes, it definitely makes me more excited, especially upbeat K-pop songs because they have catchy rhythms. For example, when I hear a lively K-pop track I often start dancing and feel more energetic.
Have you taken any music classes?
分數: 45.0建議: Be concise and correct grammatical errors. Say 'I've never taken any music classes' and then briefly explain your experience with specific past examples. Avoid unclear phrases like 'natural challenge' and finish the thought. Use linking words such as 'however' or 'but'.
範例: No, I haven't taken any music classes, but I believe I have some natural talent. For instance, when I was in kindergarten I was selected for two performances at school, which showed I was comfortable singing and performing.
Do you listen to music while doing other things?
分數: 65.0建議: This answer is clear but needs smoother phrasing and fewer repetitions. Use correct verb forms ('listen to music', 'cleaning', 'going to the mall') and combine similar activities with linking words. Keep it to 2–3 sentences and add a brief reason why music helps you.
範例: Yes, I often listen to music while doing household chores, such as cleaning, shopping, or laundry, because it makes the tasks more enjoyable. I also always listen to music at the gym because it motivates me during workouts.
× I prefer to listen, uh, happy muses because it's, it's a fate to my, umm, emotional and I wanted to hive my feeling up and I don't want, I don't like when my feeling is sad.
✓ I prefer to listen to happy music because it affects my emotions and I want to lift my feelings; I don't like it when my feelings are sad.
Errors: 'muses' is wrong plural of 'music' (uncountable noun) — singular/plural issue (ID 1). Missing preposition after 'listen' — correct is 'listen to' (ID 11). 'it's a fate to my, umm, emotional' is incorrect word choice and structure; 'affects my emotions' is appropriate. 'I wanted to hive my feeling up' uses wrong verb and form; 'want to lift my feelings' fits present preference. Also 'my feeling is sad' should be 'my feelings are sad' for plurality and agreement. Suggestion: use 'music' (uncountable), use 'listen to', use 'affect' for influence, and match plural nouns with verbs. Please note this entry addresses Grammar Problem Type IDs: 1 and 11.
× So I like happy music to cheer me up, to boost my energy.
✓ So I like happy music because it cheers me up and boosts your energy.
Original sentence is understandable but slightly awkward: 'to cheer me up, to boost my energy' is an infinitive sequence; it's clearer to use finite verbs that match tense and subject. Use 'because it cheers me up and boosts my energy.' Suggestion: use consistent subject ('it' referring to music) and present tense verbs for habitual statements. This addresses Sentence structure errors (ID 26).
× Yeah, it's absolutely.
✓ Yes, absolutely.
'It's absolutely' is incomplete because 'absolutely' needs to modify an adjective or verb; better to respond 'Yes, absolutely' or 'Absolutely.' Use the adverb to agree with the affirmation. This is an incorrect use of adjectives/adverbs (ID 13).
× Especially a music from Korea because it convinced me to dance and I love dancing.
✓ Especially music from Korea because it convinces me to dance and I love dancing.
'a music' is incorrect; 'music' is uncountable and should be used without 'a'. Tense consistency: 'it convinced me' implies past but student means general effect, so present 'it convinces me' is better. This addresses singular/plural/uncountable noun issue (ID 1) and present tense issue (ID 6).
× So umm, I prefer, uh, happy muses because only happy music can convince me dance.
✓ So I prefer happy music because only happy music can convince me to dance.
Again 'muses' is wrong; use 'music' (uncountable). Also missing 'to' before the verb 'dance' after 'convince me' — correct pattern is 'convince me to [verb]'. This combines singular/plural (ID 1) and verb pattern with infinitive (ID 8). Suggestion: use 'music' and include 'to' before verbs after 'convince'. Please note this entry addresses Grammar Problem Type IDs: 1 and 8.
× No, I've never done any uh music class, but I think I have a natural challenge in music because since when I was a kindergarten UH, I was choose two scenes to perform in my uh school.
✓ No, I've never taken any music classes, but I think I have a natural talent for music because when I was in kindergarten I was chosen for two scenes to perform at my school.
Several issues: 'done any music class' is unnatural; correct collocation is 'taken any music classes' (plural) — singular/plural issue (ID 1) and verb choice (ID 26). 'I have a natural challenge' is wrong; intended meaning is 'natural talent' (adjective/noun choice — ID 13). 'Since when I was a kindergarten' is incorrect: use 'when I was in kindergarten' (preposition and article errors — IDs 11 and 22). 'I was choose' is wrong verb form; passive past participle required: 'I was chosen' (past participle issue ID 9). Use 'perform at my school' not 'in my school' (preposition). Suggestion: use correct collocations: 'taken classes', 'natural talent', 'when I was in kindergarten', and passive 'was chosen'. This entry addresses Grammar Problem Type IDs: 1, 9, 11, 13, and 22.
× So I think I have natural talents and I don't.
✓ So I think I have natural talent, and I don't know why.
Original sentence 'and I don't' is incomplete — missing object or complement. Add the missing information to clarify the thought. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26). Suggestion: complete the clause, e.g., 'and I don't know why' or remove 'and I don't.'
× Yeah, absolutely. I prefer to listen music while I'm doing housework, especially do the cleanings, do the malls, do the laundry.
✓ Yes, absolutely. I prefer to listen to music while I'm doing housework, especially when I'm cleaning, doing chores, or doing the laundry.
Missing preposition 'to' after 'listen' — requires 'listen to' (ID 11). 'do the cleanings' and 'do the malls' are incorrect collocations: use 'cleaning' or 'housework' and 'doing chores' for general tasks; 'malls' is incorrect here. 'Do the laundry' is acceptable but 'doing the laundry' is more natural. Suggestion: use 'listen to music' and natural verbs for household tasks. This addresses Incorrect use of prepositions (ID 11) and collocation issues (ID 26).
× And I listen music most of the time when I do exercise, when I'm in the gym, I can't do exercise without listening to music.
✓ And I listen to music most of the time when I exercise or when I'm at the gym; I can't exercise without listening to music.
Missing 'to' after 'listen' (preposition issue ID 11). Use gerund '-ing' after 'can't' in 'can't exercise' is fine; better phrasing is 'when I exercise' rather than 'when I do exercise.' Also 'in the gym' can be 'at the gym.' This involves verb + -ing phrasing and preposition choice (IDs 8 and 11). Suggestion: use 'listen to music' and prefer 'exercise' without 'do.'