Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
Honestly, I don't like singing because since I was a child I never been confident with my voice. Also I feel uncomfortable singing in front of many people so I usually avoid it altogether. That's why I prefer not to sing at all.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
Definitely yes. Since I was in elementary, we had a music subject where our teacher usually taught us how to sing. However, I was never very fond of singing so I didn't practice much outside of class.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
If I had the chance to become a singer, I would definitely want to perform for my family first because they are the ones who always support me. Thinking for them would be way to show my gratitude and share my happiness. After that, I would feel more confident to sing for others.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Yes, I believe singing can bring happiness to people. For example, many individuals enjoy singing because it helps them relieve stress and forget their problems for a while. Singing allows people to express their emotions, which often makes them feel more relaxed and joyful.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Try to use more natural and grammatically correct sentences. For example, instead of "I never been confident," say "I have never been confident." Also, avoid redundancy by combining ideas smoothly and use linking words to connect your reasons.
Ví dụ: Honestly, I don't like singing because I have never been confident with my voice since I was a child. Moreover, I feel uncomfortable singing in front of many people, so I usually avoid it altogether.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Improve sentence structure and use linking words to make your answer more coherent. For example, use "Although" to contrast your feelings and actions. Also, use more precise vocabulary like "elementary school" instead of just "elementary."
Ví dụ: Yes, I have. When I was in elementary school, we had a music subject where our teacher taught us how to sing. Although I was never very fond of singing, so I didn't practice much outside of class.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by correcting minor grammar errors and using linking words for better flow. For example, "Thinking for them" should be "Performing for them." Also, use "as a way" instead of "way to."
Ví dụ: If I had the chance to become a singer, I would definitely want to perform for my family first because they always support me. Performing for them would be a way to show my gratitude and share my happiness. After that, I would feel more confident to sing for others.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 90.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and well-structured. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and linking words to enhance coherence. For example, use "Moreover" or "In addition" to connect ideas smoothly.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe singing can bring happiness to people. For example, many individuals enjoy singing because it helps them relieve stress and forget their problems for a while. Moreover, singing allows people to express their emotions, which often makes them feel more relaxed and joyful.
× Honestly, I don't like singing because since I was a child I never been confident with my voice.
✓ Honestly, I don't like singing because since I was a child I have never been confident with my voice.
The sentence uses 'never been' which is incorrect without an auxiliary verb. The present perfect tense 'have never been' is needed here to indicate an action or state that started in the past and continues to the present. In English (Philippines), using 'have never been' correctly expresses this ongoing lack of confidence.
× Definitely yes. Since I was in elementary, we had a music subject where our teacher usually taught us how to sing.
✓ Definitely yes. Since I was in elementary school, we had a music subject where our teacher usually taught us how to sing.
The phrase 'in elementary' is incomplete and incorrect. The correct prepositional phrase is 'in elementary school' to specify the educational level. In English (Philippines), specifying 'elementary school' is standard when referring to that stage of education.
× Thinking for them would be way to show my gratitude and share my happiness.
✓ Thinking of them would be a way to show my gratitude and share my happiness.
The phrase 'Thinking for them' is incorrect; the correct preposition is 'of' to indicate the object of thought. Also, 'way' needs the article 'a' before it. In English (Philippines), 'thinking of someone' is the proper expression to convey considering or reflecting on them.