Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
I would say I'm not at sea, but I used to study music during my school time. However, I should say I'm not not that much good at singing. Basically I can sing to some extent but it's not much fluent.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course I learn music as a subject during my school period, even I get a good grade during exams. But yeah, I think it's really helpful to learn some aesthetic subjects during your school time because you know some you can learn something about art and.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
I do not have a preference, but I would like to sing when my family or friends are close by rather than singing at front of some strangers because I am not confident enough about my music capacity and the UMM.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Yes, definitely. I strongly believe that singing can bring happiness to people because it's a great way to relax and take your mind off after a busy day. Even you are not confident enough and you can sing along and even you can hum a song so you can feel some.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer is a bit unclear and contains some awkward phrases like "I'm not at sea" and double negatives such as "not not that much good." Try to use clear and straightforward language. Also, avoid redundancy and keep your answer concise within 5 sentences. For example, start with a clear topic sentence and then add a brief explanation.
Ví dụ: I enjoy singing to some extent because I studied music at school. However, I'm not very confident in my singing skills, so I don't sing very fluently. Despite that, I like to sing occasionally for fun.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is generally relevant but could be clearer and more structured. Use correct verb tenses (e.g., "I learned" instead of "I learn") and avoid incomplete sentences. Also, use linking words to connect your ideas logically and provide specific reasons or examples.
Ví dụ: Yes, I learned music as a subject at school and even got good grades in exams. I believe studying arts like music is helpful because it teaches you about creativity and expression.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but could be improved by using more natural expressions and clearer vocabulary. For example, instead of "music capacity," say "singing ability." Also, avoid filler words like "the UMM." Try to organise your answer with a clear topic sentence and supporting detail using linking words.
Ví dụ: I don't have a specific preference, but I prefer singing when my family or friends are around. This is because I lack confidence in my singing ability and feel uncomfortable performing in front of strangers.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is positive and relevant but could be more fluent and complete. Avoid incomplete sentences and clarify your points. Use linking words to connect ideas and provide specific reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Ví dụ: Yes, definitely. I believe singing brings happiness because it helps people relax and forget their worries after a busy day. Even if someone is not confident, they can still sing or hum along to feel better.
× I should say I'm not not that much good at singing.
✓ I should say I'm not that good at singing.
The phrase 'not not that much good' is incorrect because 'much' is used with uncountable nouns or to modify comparatives, but here 'good' is an adjective and should be modified by 'that' alone. The double negative 'not not' is also incorrect. The correct form is 'not that good'. This improves clarity and grammatical correctness.
× Basically I can sing to some extent but it's not much fluent.
✓ Basically, I can sing to some extent but it's not very fluent.
The adverb 'much' is not correctly used to modify 'fluent'. Instead, 'very' is the appropriate adverb to modify the adjective 'fluent'. Also, a comma after 'Basically' improves sentence flow.
× Yes, of course I learn music as a subject during my school period, even I get a good grade during exams.
✓ Yes, of course I learned music as a subject during my school period, and I got good grades during exams.
The sentence refers to past events, so the verbs should be in the past tense: 'learned' instead of 'learn' and 'got' instead of 'get'. Also, 'even' is incorrectly used; 'and' is more appropriate to connect the two clauses. 'Good grades' is plural as exams usually have multiple grades.
× But yeah, I think it's really helpful to learn some aesthetic subjects during your school time because you know some you can learn something about art and.
✓ But yeah, I think it's really helpful to learn some aesthetic subjects during your school time because you can learn something about art.
The phrase 'because you know some you can learn something about art and' is incomplete and confusing. Removing 'you know some' and the trailing 'and' clarifies the sentence and corrects the structure.
× I would like to sing when my family or friends are close by rather than singing at front of some strangers because I am not confident enough about my music capacity and the UMM.
✓ I would like to sing when my family or friends are close by rather than singing in front of some strangers because I am not confident enough about my musical ability and, umm,
The correct preposition is 'in front of' not 'at front of'. Also, 'music capacity' is awkward; 'musical ability' is more natural. 'UMM' is an interjection and should be separated by commas.
× Even you are not confident enough and you can sing along and even you can hum a song so you can feel some.
✓ Even if you are not confident enough, you can sing along or even hum a song so you can feel something.
The sentence lacks proper conjunctions and punctuation. 'Even if' introduces a condition. 'And' is replaced with 'or' to show alternatives. 'Feel some' is incomplete; 'feel something' is correct.