Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
I don't really enjoy singing because I'm not very good at it. However, I can play the piano my mother taught me when I was a child and I usually prefer playing the piano rather than singing.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
No, I have. However, I if I have time I want to practice singing.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
I'd like to sing for my friends because music lifts their mood. Singing together makes parties more lively and energetic, so I enjoy performing for close friends.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do. Singing and music can cheer people up and energize them. For example, a happy song can lift someone's mood after a stressful day and bring people together at social gatherings.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: 答えは明確ですが、構成と自然さを改善できます。まずトピックセンテンスで直接答え(Yes/No)をはっきり述べ、その後理由を1〜2文で具体的に述べます。不要な情報は短くまとめ、文のつながりに接続詞(because, but, so)を意図的に使って自然に聞こえるようにしてください。語彙はシンプルで的確な語を選び、文数は5文以内に収めましょう。例えば「I don't enjoy singing because I'm not confident about my voice.」と始め、続けてピアノ演奏の背景を手短に述べると良いです。
Ví dụ: No, I don't really enjoy singing because I'm not confident about my voice. However, I did learn to play the piano from my mother when I was a child, so I usually prefer playing the piano to singing. Playing the piano feels more natural to me and lets me express music without worrying about my vocal ability.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: 回答に矛盾と文法ミスがあります(“No, I have”は矛盾)。まず正しい短いトピックセンテンスで答えてください(例: “No, I haven't” または “Yes, I have”)。その後、理由や今後の意向を1文で明確に述べ、時制と条件節を正しく使ってください。接続詞(but, however, if)を文法的に正しい位置で使い、不要な言葉を削りましょう。
Ví dụ: No, I haven't had formal singing lessons. However, if I had more free time, I would like to practice singing to improve my confidence.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: 良い回答です。直接の答えと理由、具体的な状況(パーティー)を述べています。ただし、言葉の繰り返し(music, singing)を減らし、一つか二つの具体例を加えるとさらに良くなります。また、接続詞(because, so)で論理的につなげている点は良好ですが、一文ごとの長さに注意して自然なリズムにしてください。
Ví dụ: I'd like to sing for my friends because it usually lifts their spirits. For example, when we sing together at small parties, the atmosphere becomes more lively and people start chatting and laughing, which I really enjoy.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: とても良い構成で、直接の答え、理由、具体例が含まれています。改善点は語彙の幅を広げて、より自然なフレーズを使うことです(例えば cheer up → brighten someone's day, energize → boost energy)。また、例はもう少し具体的に状況を描写すると印象が良くなります。
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. Music and singing can really brighten someone’s day and boost their energy. For instance, after a long stressful day, a cheerful song can lift a friend’s mood, and singing together at gatherings often helps people relax and connect.
× No, I have.
✓ No, I haven't.
The student intended to answer a yes/no question about ever learning to sing using the present perfect negative. The original reply 'No, I have.' contradicts 'No' because 'I have' is affirmative. Use 'I haven't' (I have not) to correctly express never having done it. Also contractions should match the negative response style.
× However, I if I have time I want to practice singing.
✓ However, if I have time, I want to practice singing.
The original sentence has a word order error with an extra 'I' before 'if' and lacks commas. Remove the extra pronoun and add a comma after the introductory conditional clause: 'If I have time, I want to practice singing.' This improves clarity and correct sentence structure.