Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do like singing. Music is something that I have always been in love with and singing is something that allows me to be myself. I can sing freely and I like to be in the spotlight.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
Yes I have, I have been taking lessons since last year and I believe that my progress is consistent and I love my weekly classes because my teacher is very friendly and she doesn't put me down.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
I want to sing for my family and friends. This is because they have been with me throughout my whole life and I want to dedicate a few songs to them to show them how much I love them and uh, how much I care for them.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do, and I cannot pinpoint exactly what is it about music that brings happiness to people, but it's just something that's so mysterious and wonderful because a wonderful voice could just attract people's attention in the blink of an eye.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: Try to make your answer more concise and avoid repeating similar ideas. For example, instead of saying "Music is something that I have always been in love with" and "singing is something that allows me to be myself," you can combine these ideas to be more natural and effective.
Ví dụ: Yes, I like singing because it allows me to express myself freely and enjoy being in the spotlight.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Your answer is good but can be improved by using linking words to connect ideas smoothly and by avoiding informal phrases like "she doesn't put me down." Try to use more positive expressions.
Ví dụ: Yes, I have been taking singing lessons since last year. My progress has been consistent, and I enjoy my weekly classes because my teacher is very friendly and supportive.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Avoid filler words like "uh" and try to be more specific and concise. Also, use linking words to make your answer more coherent.
Ví dụ: I want to sing for my family and friends because they have always supported me, and I would like to dedicate songs to express my love and appreciation for them.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Try to avoid vague expressions like "I cannot pinpoint exactly" and be more specific about why singing brings happiness. Also, simplify your sentences for clarity and naturalness.
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe singing brings happiness because music can lift people's mood and a beautiful voice can quickly capture their attention and emotions.
× I can sing freely and I like to be in the spotlight.
✓ I can sing freely and I like to be in spotlight.
In English (Malaysia), the phrase 'in the spotlight' is correct and idiomatic, so no article change is needed here. Therefore, this sentence is correct as is and does not require correction.
× Yes I have, I have been taking lessons since last year and I believe that my progress is consistent and I love my weekly classes because my teacher is very friendly and she doesn't put me down.
✓ Yes, I have. I have been taking lessons since last year, and I believe that my progress is consistent. I love my weekly classes because my teacher is very friendly and she doesn't put me down.
The original sentence is a run-on sentence and lacks proper punctuation. In English (Malaysia), it is important to separate independent clauses with appropriate punctuation such as periods and commas to improve clarity and readability.
× I want to sing for my family and friends. This is because they have been with me throughout my whole life and I want to dedicate a few songs to them to show them how much I love them and uh, how much I care for them.
✓ I want to sing for my family and friends because they have been with me throughout my whole life. I want to dedicate a few songs to them to show how much I love and care for them.
The original sentence uses 'This is because' unnecessarily and repeats 'them' multiple times, which can be simplified. In English (Malaysia), it is clearer to combine sentences and avoid redundant pronouns for better flow and clarity.
× Yes, I do, and I cannot pinpoint exactly what is it about music that brings happiness to people, but it's just something that's so mysterious and wonderful because a wonderful voice could just attract people's attention in the blink of an eye.
✓ Yes, I do, and I cannot pinpoint exactly what it is about music that brings happiness to people, but it's just something so mysterious and wonderful because a wonderful voice can attract people's attention in the blink of an eye.
The original sentence has incorrect word order in the clause 'what is it about music'. In English (Malaysia), the correct structure is 'what it is about music'. Also, 'could just attract' is better expressed as 'can attract' to indicate general truth. Additionally, 'something that's so mysterious' can be simplified to 'something so mysterious' for smoother flow.